Thursday, March 17
Comedy: D.C. Comedy Fest March 17-20, Locations and times vary Comedy acts from D.C. and North America will be performing throughout the city during the first D.C. Comedy Fest. Comedy classes will be offered. Admission is $10-$20. See www.dccomedyfest.com for more information.
Book Signing: Tori Amos 6 p.m., Barnes and Noble, 3040 M St. NW Tori Amos will be talking about her biography"Tori Amos: Piece by Piece," about' life as a public musician and private individual. Call (202) 965-9880 for more information.
Saturday, March 19
Festival: International Beer Festival 1 to 4 p.m., Watergate Hotel, 2650 Virginia Ave. NW More than 150 artisan beers from around the world will be available for tasting and purchase. Sandwich and salad buffet included. Admission is $50. Call (202) 224-3700 for more information.
Monday, March 21
Tour: Walking Tour of the Exterior of the Capitol 10 a.m., U.S. Capitol Historical Society Walking tours of the U.S. Capitol will run every Monday until Nov. 28. Tour is $10. Call (202) 543-8919, ext. 17 for more information.
Tuesday, March 22
Forum: Journalists and Experts Discuss Reporting on Global Islam 6:30 p.m., National Press Club, 529 14th St. NW A panel of journalists and experts will talk about what globalization means to the followers of Islam, and the Islamic community's struggle for identity within the global media.
Wednesday. March 23
Event: Science Trivia Night 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., Marian Koshland Science Museum, corner of 6th and E streets NW Test your science knowledge with a night of trivia, food and discussion. Topics include general science, myths and museum exhibit topics. Admission: $5, additional $5 for beer and wine. Call (202) 334-1201 for more information.
