>> Celebrate the start of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with a discussion of Japanese cinema and culture at the Freer Gallery. Film scholar Tom Vick presents film clips illustrating changes in family dynamics and Japanese society throughout the 20th Century. [Jefferson Dr. at 12th St. SW, $18, 7 p.m.]
>> Catch the latest installment of Geek Comedy Tour 3K at Riot Act Comedy Club (aka HR-57). This collection of nerds waxes poet on the joys of Star Trek as well as the joys and pitfalls associated with geekdom. Don’t be surprised to see DCist there spouting Klingon or asking to see a selection of Romulan ale. [1610 14th St. NW, $12, 8:30 p.m.]
>> Authors John McPhee and his daughter Martha McPhee stop by Politics and Prose this evening. Mr. McPhee discusses his excellent new book Uncommon Carriers, a unique look at America’s freight carriers. Ms. McPhee chats about her novel L’America.
[5011 Connecticut Ave. NW, Free, 7 p.m.]
>> Matthew Ryan brings his mournful acoustics to Iota tonight, along with Abra Moore. [2832 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, $13, 8:30 p.m.]
Photo by Flickr user Eye Captain.
