>> Peabody Award-winning broadcaster Michael Lasser will be at the Phillips Collection tonight to give a lecture called “Songs from The Time of American Impressionism” — think Irving Berlin and the like. The event, which is free with a $12 admission to the museum, coincides with regular Thursday later hours (until 8:30 p.m.) and the upcoming end date of the American Impressionism exhibit (Sept. 16), so consider this your reminder to check it out. 6:30 p.m.

>> If you’re interested in the renovation of Eastern Market, head to the The Goethe-Institut German cultural center tonight for a panel discussion about the role played by historic preservationists in the building’s restoration — Eastern Market was designed, you see, by German-born architect Adolf Cluss. View archival photos and listen to audio recorded at the market as the panel discusses what’s being done to ensure the building’s legacy stays intact. Free, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

>> Like guacamole? Chef Katsuya Fukushima and friends from Cafe Atlantico will be making pounds upon pounds of the stuff for something they’re calling “Holy Guacamole!”, sponsored by FreshFarm. Head over after 5 p.m. for your free sample — 8th Street, NW between D and E Streets.

>> And of course, it’s Hammer Time!

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