>> Tickets are still available to see Argentine-Swedish songwriter and solo classical guitar player José González, he of the awesome indie cover songs (and a bunch of originals, too) play the 9:30 Club. Doors 7:30 p.m., $20, with James Blackshaw.
>> Washingtonians are, for better or for worse, often defined by their work, so tonight at the Goethe Institut the DC Asian-Pacific-American Film Festival has a collection of shorts related to job issues called The Daily Grind. Stop by at 7 p.m. for five short films, including Calcutta Calling, about a man who’s one of many making a living as a customer service phone rep in India, and TechFellas, a send-up of Goodfellas starring the guys from your IT department. $7 tickets available at the door.
>> Czech Republic band Bengas offer a lively take on Gypsy/Romany sound that incorporates reggae as well as traditional Eastern European and Spanish flamenco influences. Check out their international meld for free at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage. 6 p.m., Free.
>> Vampire enthusiasts will be out in full force tonight, complete with costumes, at Wonderland Ballroom to hear writer Eric Nuzum read from his new book, The Dead Travel Fast: Stalking Vampires from Nosferatu to Count Chocula. Read our review of the book here. Drink specials and books for sale courtesy Olsson’s are promised. 7 p.m.
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