>> In the early 1970s, Charles Burnett made a film called Killer of Sheep as his MFA thesis film at UCLA, and it became an instant landmark in American cinema. But few people ever got a chance to see it, because the stellar soundtrack included too many classic songs by the likes of Etta James and Dinah Washington to make it affordable to release it into theaters. This week, Washingtonians have a rare chance to catch a restored print at Landmark’s E Street Theater for a limited engagement. Ann Hornaday at the Post has a great review up. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this important film, set in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles. 5:30, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., this week only.
>> The U.S. Navy Band will make their way up from the Navy Yard to continue their free summer concert series on the West Lawn of the Capitol this evening. 8 p.m.
>> Like we mentioned in the Music Agenda, Benjy Ferree plays one last show at Black Cat backstage tonight before he hits the road for a lengthy summer tour. With Chicago’s The 1900s. $8, 9 p.m.
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