Basketball: The Georgetown Hoyas play the Cincinnati Bearcats. [9 p.m. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW] The Talking Drums: Percussionist Joseph Ngwa demonstrates how drums can communicate meaning. [10:30 a.m. Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Place SE]
“The Art of Arctic Exploration”: Kamissa Mort discusses Arctic explorer Russell W. Porter. [Noon. National Archives, 700 Constitution Ave. NW]
African American History Month: A community celebration with spy games, arts and crafts, and more. [4 p.m. International Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW]
Tom Lovejoy: The biodiversity expert discusses the science of climate change. [7 p.m. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F streets NW]
“Precious Life”: The documentary by Shlomi Eldar is screened. [8 p.m. The Avalon, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW]
Japanese Screens: An exhibit of screens painted to represent various times of year. [10 a.m. Freer Gallery of Art, Independence Ave. SW]
Barrage: The fiddle and dance ensemble from Calgary, Canada, performs. [8 p.m. Wolf Trap, 1635 Trap Road, Vienna]
“Owl Moon”: Taffety Punk Theatre Company presents local playwright Liz Maestri’s new work. [8 p.m. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 Seventh St. SE]
Ricardo Marlow: The flamenco guitarist performs with Sara Jerez. [8 p.m. Las Tapas, 710 King St., Alexandria]
Underground scene
Database: The Brazilian band performs electronic house music. [8 p.m. U Street Music Hall, 1115 U St. NW]
In Layman Terms: The young family pop band performs. [7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 E. Maple Ave., Vienna]
