Acquisitions Night: Enjoy dinner and new exhibits to benefit the Folger collection. [7 p.m. Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 E. Capitol St. SE]
Papercutting Workshop: Learn the ancient Jewish art form and take home your own kit. [7 p.m. Adas Israel Congregation, 2850 Quebec St. NW]
Steve Harvey: The author of the self-help book "Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man" signs copies. [6 p.m. Barnes and Noble, 555 12th St. NW]
Poetry and Prose: Readings by Iraqi poet Dunya Mikhail and American memoirist Bruce Weigl. [8 p.m. Katzen Arts Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW]
"The Greening of Southie": A documentary on a revolutionary green building in South Boston. [6:30 p.m. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW]
Jessica Krash: The pianist and composer performs with the National Gallery String Quartet. [12:10 p.m. National Gallery of Art, Constitution Avenue and Seventh Street NW]
David McKean: The historian talks about his book on the defining of the Supreme Court. [Noon. National Archives, Constitution Avenue and Ninth Street NW]
Flip Orley: The comic hypnotist is performing live. [8 p.m. D.C. Improv, 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW]
Wine Tasting: Dominic Nocerino of Vinifera Imports discusses Barolo and Barbaresco wines over dinner. [7 p.m. D’Acqua Ristorante, 801 Pennsylvania Ave. NW]
"Throne of Blood": Director Akira Kurosawa’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s "Macbeth" is screened. [6:30 p.m. Embassy of Japan, 1155 21st St. NW]
Underground scene
A.C. Newman: Carl Newman of the New Pornographers performs. [8 p.m. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW]
Dave Barnes: The singer-songwriter performs jazz pop with the Gabe Dixon Band. [7:30 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 E. Maple Ave. Vienna, Va.]
