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EAT THIS
The staff at U Street wine bar Vinoteca clearly don’t subscribe to the Noël Coward school of thought regarding vermouth (the dramatist insisted a perfect martini was made by waving a glass of gin in the “general direction of Italy”). They’ve been experimenting with the fortified wine for a while now, holding a “Vermouth Hour” every Monday evening since November. They’re going a step further tonight, as manager Horus Alvarez will tap a barrel of house-made vermouth and offer complimentary samples to guests between 7 and 8 p.m. Locally-grown wormwood, cinchona bark, and lemongrass are among the aromatics that Alvarez steeped for four weeks. The regular “Vermouth Hour” will also be taking place this week, so snag deals on neat drinks, flights, cocktails, and bottles of the botanical beverage. Vinoteca, 1940 11th St. NW. (202) 332-9463. vinotecadc.com. (James Constant)
OH AND ALSO
Local jazz vocalist Imani-Grace Cooper performs the songs of Ella Fitzgerald and Billy Strayhorn at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage. 6 p.m. at 2700 F St. NW. Free.
Artist Holly Bass joins the Birmingham Jail Players to present a choral recitation of words by famous black intellectuals and artists set to music by DJ RBI at MLK Library. Read more about Bass’ “Black Space” exhibit on Arts Desk. 6:30 p.m. at 901 G St. NW. Free.
Indie rock trip Oppo takes the stage at Velvet Lounge with Yairms and ROM. 9 p.m. at 915 U St. NW. $8.
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