Anything Goes, Not-So-Modern Jazz and More Herbs

Here are 5 Things for Thursday, Aug. 29 in and around Del Ray:

Joe Chiocca Band — This four-piece kicks off a set of classic rock, R&B and Blues covers and original music at 8 p.m. at Evening Star Café (2000 Mount Vernon Ave.). You can expect covers from The Rolling Stones, The Grateful Dead, The Band, Little Feat, Van Morrison and Allman Brothers.

Thursday Jazz — It’s Thursday, which means the Not-So-Modern Jazz Band will be performing at St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub (2300 Mount Vernon Ave.). The band, which has performed continuously since 1983, gets the party swinging at 7:30 p.m.

Anything Goes at Del Ray Artisans — The gallery (2704 Mount Vernon Ave.) its currently displaying its 10th annual board showcase, titled “Anything Goes.” Check it out from noon to 6 p.m. today for free.

More Herbs, Less Salt Day — Yes, this really is a day. I’m not kidding. It’s celebrated today during the peak of garden herb harvest.

Restaurant Week — This citywide event offers up many dining opportunities through Sunday, Sept. 1. Participating restaurants serve a $35 dinner for two or a $35 three-course fixed-price meal. See the restaurant week website for more information on participating restaurants.