Wednesday February 19

12:00 – 1:00 PM, Happenings at the Harman Free Lunchtime Performances at Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW. Shakespeare Theatre Company cultural performances. Free, info.

5:00 – 10:00 PM, Making Strides for MS Happy Hour at Wilson Tavern, 2403 Wilson Blvd. Arlington. Benefits the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. $10, info.

5:30 – 8:30 PM, Fashion Clothing Swap at the Mellow Mushroom, 2436 18th St. NW. Bring your old and get something new to you. Free, info.

5:00 – 9:00 PM, Corcoran Uncorked at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, 500 17th St. NW. $12, info.

6:00 – 8:00 PM, Fashion Week American Designer Preview at the W Hotel, 515 15th St. NW. Preview of new looks from Bloomingdales and complimentary beauty bar. Free, rsvp.

6:00 – 8:30 PM, Speed Networking at The 201 Bar, 201 Massachusetts Ave. NE. Benefits America’s Future Foundation. $5, info.

Wednesday February 19

5:00 PM, Inaugural Pancake Eating Contest at eight local IHOPs. Benefits The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, info.

6:00 – 9:00 PM, Turn Up the Heat: A Celebration of Women Chefs at the Reagan Building 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. $275, food and drink tastings, silent and live auctions, info.

Thursday, February 22

6:00 – 8:00 PM,Young Consultants of DC Holiday Party at Catch 15 1518 K St. NW. Donations, info.

6:30 – 8:30 PM, History & Hops featuring Right Proper Brewing Company at The Heurich House Museum, 1307 New Hampshire Ave NW. $30, info.

6:30 – 9:00 PM, Tech Cocktail’s DC Mixer & Startup Showcase at 1776 The Penthouse, 1133 15th St. NW. $15, info.

6:30 PM, Death Match at Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. $12/pre-sale, info.

8:30 PM, February Art Bizarre at ArtJamz, 1742 Connecticut Ave. NW. $15, 3.5 hrs of studio time, one cocktail, and materials, info.