Borderstan Blueprint (Jan. 19-25)

What’s happening around town this week? We know the answer to that question. Feast your eyes on this week’s Borderstan Blueprint:

Tonight

A People’s Choir D.C. Singalong
DC9 Nightclub (1940 9th St. NW)
7:30 p.m.

Grab a beer and belt out songs like “Hotline Bling,” “Call Me Maybe,” and “Message in a Bottle” with a crowd full of people.

2015: Year in Review Trivia Night
Ventnor Sports Cafe (2411 18th St. NW)
8:30 p.m.

Say KNOW to Trivia will host this year-in-review trivia competition. Expect questions about Pope Francis, Star Wars, and Hillary Clinton.

Wednesday

Gianluigi’s Birthday Celebration
Dolci Gelati (1420 8th St. NW)
6 p.m.

The Italian eatery will unveil new beer shakes and pizzetta during its founder’s birthday party.

Thursday

Balkan Bhangra Party
Tropicalia (2001 14th St, NW, lower level)
8 p.m.

Balkan, Bhangra and Bollywood music come together during this dance party at Tropicalia.

Friday

Mount Pleasant Library Book Sale Evening Preview
Mount Pleasant Public Library (3160 16th St. NW)
8 p.m.

Book lovers will come together at the Mount Pleasant Library the first opportunity to purchase books in advance of the library’s book sale sale. Light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages will be served.

Saturday

Comics Workshop: Colored Pencils
Fantom Comics (2010 P St. NW)
2 p.m.

Learn how to beautify comics with colored pencils during part one of this three-part series of comic-making workshops.

Monday

Restaurant Week
Across D.C.
Jan. 25-31

Dine at nearly 60 restaurants in the Borderstan coverage area. At most participating locations, lunches cost $22 and dinners cost $35.

Photo via Dhol Foundation