Spice world.
CHILL
Mission Opens
What: Look for the twinkling lights to the north of Dupont Circle to find this fancy taqueria. Order a champerita or split a quartito of tequila (there are 50) in the space that was formerly One Lounge.
Why: Chef Rodrigo Albarran, founder of eight-seat R&R Taqueria in Elkridge, brings the fire (ghost peppers included).
When: Mon.-Thurs., 5 p.m.-2 a.m.; Fri. & Sat., 5 p.m.-3 a.m.; Sun., 5 p.m.-1 a.m.
Where: 1606 20th St. NW, at Q St. (202-525-2010).
SUPPORT
Journalists and Their Favorite Children’s Books
What: Mingle with Beltway muckrakers like CNN’s Dana Bash and The Washington Post’s gossip girl Helena Andrews as they reveal their inner children at a reading with drinks and nibbles.
Why: Proceeds support the D.C. chapter of 826, Dave Eggers’s after-school creative writing program for at-risk kids.
When: Tonight, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Bobby Van’s Steakhouse, 1201 New York Ave. NW, at 12th St. (202-589-1504).
MINGLE
Twentythirtysomething Book Club
What: If you’ve read The Love Song of Jonny Valentine, you’re in luck. The breakout novel about a pop phenom is the inaugural selection for a book club for readers 21-35, sponsored by the D.C. Public Library.
Why: If you haven’t read the book, you can meet up next time. Mixing with new people just got easier.
When: Tonight, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW (202-333-7700).
SHOP
2014 BKC Series Bikes
What: Upgrade your commute with one of four new urban bike models from Brooklyn Bicycle Co. The whips (available in single-, three-, and seven-speed options) are tricked out with all-weather vegan saddles and grips ($399-$749).
Why: Frames in colors like orange and blue are sure to turn heads.
When: Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Big Wheel Bikes, 3119 Lee Hwy., in Lyon Village Shopping Center (703-522-1110).
CREATE
Katrín Sigurđardóttir
What: Meet the Icelandic sculptor behind architectural installations that challenge the viewer’s experience with microminiature landscapes, snowscapes, and even grand palaces.
Why: Small is beautiful.
When: Tonight, 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW, at Q St. (202-387-2151). Reservations ($20) at phillipscollection.org.
Photo: Kate Gibbs
