In addition to hosting touring musicals and ballet companies, the Kennedy Center cultivates young artists through partnerships with arts organizations nationwide. On Monday, six alumni of the National Endowment for the Arts’ Young Artists’ program will present original scenes that examine the program’s history and impact, as well as the performers’ understanding of American identity. The young artists who crafted the scenes work with distinguished performers like Anna Deavere Smith and Marisa Tomei to hone their theatrical skills, then share their completed pieces with an audience at the Kennedy Center. Read more >>> The performance begins at 6 p.m. at the Kennedy Center Theater Lab, 2700 F St. NW. Free. (202) 467-4600. kennedy-center.org. (Caroline Jones)

EAT THIS

Second time’s a charm? After opening and quickly closing last year, The Gryphon in Dupont Circle is back. This time around, the sports bar has been transformed into  a “meat and raw bar social house.” Chef Joseph Evans, who also oversees sister restaurant Lost Society, is cooking up steaks plus “social bites” like roasted bone marrow and lobster gnocchi. All drinks are half off during happy hour from 4 to 5 p.m., with prices increasing by $1 every hour until 7 p.m. Read more about the restaurant on Young & Hungry. The Gryphon, 1337 Connecticut Ave. NW; (202) 827-8980;thegryphondc.com. (Jessica Sidman)

OH AND ALSO

Electronic duo the Knocks play the 9:30 Club with ASTR and Holychild. 7 p.m. at 815 V St. NW. $18.

Jazz vocalist and saxophonist Curtis Stigers entertains audiences at the Howard Theatre. 8 p.m. at 620 T St. NW. $30.

At Rock & Roll Hotel, college lover and hip-hop artist Asher Roth performs with Chuck Inglish and Amber Mimz. 8:30 p.m. at 1353 H St. NE. $17.

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