Monday, May 11: Rock the Red
The Caps play Pittsburgh in a pivotal game tonight. Want to root for our hometown team with fellow fans? Here are bars where you can Rock the Red with pride. Check out our roundup of spots with giant TVs and discounted (or free!) food and drinks during the game.

Tuesday, May 12: Mischief. Mayhem. Sushi.
Proving it's never too early in the week to embarrass yourself, Sticky Rice hosts Karaoke Club ever Tuesday night, starting at 10. Drink specials include $2 Tecate beer.

Wednesday, May 13: Lost and Drunk
When it comes to dissecting and discussing Lost, we get our fix from Entertainment Weekly's Doc Jensen, but, not ones to turn drink specials away, we encourage you to check out The Post's Lost Happy Hour at the Reef.  Lost bloggers Jen Chaney and Liz Kelly will hosting a happy hour in celebration of the show's season finale. Drinks, like the Dharma-tini, Jin and Tonic, and Sex on the Beach (with Sawyer), will be served from 5 to 7.

Monday, April 27
Former George Washington University president Stephen Trachtenberg brings his memoir, Big Man on Campus: A University President Speaks Out on Higher Education, to Reiter’s Books at 6:30. Trachtenberg draws on his 30 years of experience to candidly explore the challenges of running a university.

Tuesday, April 28
Stop by the National Air and Space Museum’s Lockheed Martin Imax Theater for a free screening of Dogfights: Hell Over Hanoi at 7. Following the film, retired Air Force Brigadier General Dan Cherry will talk about his recent experience meeting Nguyen Hong My, the Vietnamese aviator he shot down in 1972.

Wednesday, April 29
The Library of Congress screens the world premier of Ed Thigpen: Master of Time, Rhythm, and Taste in its Mary Pickford Theater at 7. Thigpen, a jazz drummer best known for his tenures with Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald, played on more than 900 albums with almost every great jazz musician of the 20th century.

Monday: $1 Movie Night
Slumdog Millionaire and Gran Torino screen tonight at the Arlington Cinema 'n' Drafthouse as part of $1 Movie Night. Slumdog shows at 7:15, and Gran Torino screens at 9:50.

Tuesday: Go Caps!
The Capitals play their seventh match against the New York Rangers at the Verizon Center. 7 PM. Going to the game? Here are some good bars and happy hours around the Verizon Center. And here are some of our favorite local sports bars where you can watch the game.

Wednesday: Hot Flashes
The story of four women who bond over talks of the physical and emotional pains of growing old, Menopause: The Musical is onstage at the Bethesda Theatre through May 2. Tickets ($39.50-$59.50) can be purchased here. 8 PM.

Celebrate Earth Day tours
Head to the Smithsonian American Art Museum to take a docent-led tour of American art depicting the environment.
April 18, 19, and 22, 4 PM. Free.

“Reducing Your Carbon Footprint”
Discover the impact of your daily life on your health and community. Speakers from the Sierra Club, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Ward 8 Environmental Council will come together at the Anacostia Community Museum to discuss ways to become better stewards to the environment.
April 22, 7 PM. Free. 

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Monday: Across the World in Film
FilmFest DC continues across town this week, showcasing dozens of international films from countries from Mexico to Russia. This year's festivals (the 23rd) has a political slant and focuses especially on movies coming out of Japan and Eastern Europe. Get the full schedule and location information at the festival's web site.

Tuesday: Scotch Tasting at Wisdom
Head over to one of our new favorite drinking spots on the Hill, cocktail lounge Wisdom, for a Scotch tasting this evening. $25 will get you in for a tasting of four different scotches from Balvenie along with a discussion by a Scotch expert. 7:30 PM; get your tickets here.

Wednesday: Garden Party for Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day (and the warmer weather) by heading to the reopening of Poste's outdoor garden. They're hosting a party honoring FRESHFARM Markets, and $5 at the door will get you cheese tastings from Cowgirl, wine samples from local vineyards, and more. 5 PM.

Monday, April 13
Susan Jane Gilman, the bestselling author of Hypocrite in a Pouffy White Dress, brings her latest memoir, Undress Me in the Temple of Heaven, to Politics and Prose at 7. In 1986, inspired by a place mat at the International House of Pancakes, Gilman and a friend embarked on a trip around the globe starting in the People’s Republic of China, which the author says had been open to travelers for “roughly 10 minutes.”

Tuesday, April 14
Washington Wizards guard Deshawn Stevenson will be at ESPN Zone at noon for a Q&A. Stop by for an autograph and photo with Stevenson before the Wizards’ season comes to an end on Wednesday.

Wednesday, April 15
In celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, the National Portrait Gallery screens Paris Blues, with Paul Newman and Sidney Poitier, at 7 in the McEvoy Auditorium. The 1961 film, which features an Oscar-nominated score by Duke Ellington, tells the story of two American jazz musicians who live and play in Paris to escape racism.

Monday: Thai Restaurant Week
For the second year in a row, Washington Thai restaurants are celebrating Songkran—the Thai New Year—with a week of promotions. Thai Restaurant Week runs April 13 through 19, and although some restaurants simply offer a 10-percent discount, others get more creative with the festivities. Here's a roundup of specials and events at local restaurants.

Tuesday: Relax with Spa Week
If you haven’t felt at least a little stressed over the past few months, you’re one of the lucky ones. And what could be better than a relaxing facial or massage when you need a time out? Fortunately, Spa Week 2009 begins today.

Wednesday: Half-Price Wine
It's April 15, you've filed your taxes (hopefully) and you just need a night to relax. Check out our guide to half-price wine nights in Washington, and treat yourself to a discounted bottle of red or white.