A “Mystery Tea,” an open mic, and two other events today.

Steve Duno reads from Be The Dog at Third Place Books. This is a book about raising a pet, but perhaps you master/slave freaky sex folk might be able to learn something. It would probably liven up the reading, also.

At the Fantagraphics Bookstore and Gallery in Georgetown, they’re doing something called a Friends of the Nib Comics Jam. Apparently, this is a comics creation event, wherein people draw comics and alternate panels and such. Comics genius Jim Woodring hosts the event, and it’s also part of Georgetown’s artwalk, so it should be pretty lively. And! Special guest Kim Deitch, author of the above comic and underground comics legend, will be on hand. At 7:30, Deitch will show his weird 1960 short film, Dial M For Monster. Monster is a pretty hilarious bit of movie history, with some special effects that are unbelievable, considering they’re almost 50 years old and made on no budget at all. Guest stars include Pope Pius and Josef Stalin.

Complete readings calendar, including the next week or so, here.