Hockey: The Washington Capitals play the San Jose Sharks. [7 p.m. Verizon Center, 601 F St. NW] Whiskey: Author Kevin R. Kosar discusses the global history of the beverage. [12 p.m. Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE]
An Example for All the Land: Historian Kate Masur talks about D.C. during the Reconstruction. [12 p.m. National Archives, 700 Constitution Ave. NW]
Spies and Conspiracies: A discussion panel on espionage in the Civil War. [7 p.m. Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW]
Controversial Characters of Portraits Past: The solo exhibit by innovative painter Eric Finzi. [12 p.m. Honfleur Gallery, 1241 Good Hope Rd. SE]
Tracing Form: An installation and sculpture exhibit by Suzannah Vaughan. [1 p.m. Flashpoint Gallery, 916 G St. NW]
Marcus; or the Secret of Sweet: The play by Tarell Alvin McCraney is performed. [8 p.m. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW]
The Wonder of Light: An interactive exhibition on the properties of light for kids. [8:30 a.m. Smithsonian Castle, 1000 Jefferson Dr. SW]
The Cripple of Inishmaan: The Irish theater company Druid and New York’s Atlantic Theater perform. [7:30 p.m. Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW]
Rob Maletick: The inspirational jazz saxophonist performs. [8 p.m. Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW]
Underground scene
Chris Ayer: The guitarist and songwriter performs with John Schmitt, Barnaby Bright, and Morgan Holland. [8 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 E. Maple Ave. Vienna, Va.]
Talib Kweli: The alternative hip-hop artist performs. [8 p.m. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW]
