MUSIC: Locals Bellflur are at the Black Cat’s backstage tonight, with Hundred Hundred and Seamonster. 9 p.m., $8.
READING: Jhumpa Lahiri, author of The Namesake and The Interpreter of Maladies, is at the Sixth and I Historic Synagogue tonight to read from her new short story collection, Unaccustomed Earth, at 7 p.m. $6, tickets are totally sold out, but we suppose you can skulk around outside and see if there end up being empty seats due to no-shows.
MOVIE: Filmmaker Raymond De Felitta explores the life and music of Italian-American jazz singer and guitarist Jackie Paris, a man who once won the Down Beat Critics Poll, toured with Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and Lionel Hampton, and then somehow, never became famous. ‘Tis Autumn–The Search for Jackie Paris screens at the Library of Congress’ Mary Pickford Theater at 7 p.m. Call (202) 707-5677 to reserve your free seat.
READING: Michael Hastings, who at the age of 25 was in Baghdad covering the war for Newsweek, will be at the Penn Quarter Olsson’s to talk about his book, I Lost My Love in Baghdad: A Modern War Story. 7 p.m.
MUSIC: Dallas native Geno Young is no stranger to D.C., having spent time here as a Howard student. His talents have led to a role producing and songwriting for Erykah Badu, among other artists. He’ll be at Bohemian Caverns for two shows along with local soul star Wayna, as a part of the Rhythm and Soul series. $15, 8 and 10 p.m.
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