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MOVIE: In honor of Black History Month, the National Portrait Gallery and the National Museum of African American History and Culture are screening Lady Sings the Blues, the 1972 Billie Holiday biopic starring Diana Ross in her film debut. In the NPG’s Nan Tucker McEvoy Auditorium, free, doors open at 6:30; seating is first come, first served for the 7 p.m. screening.

READING: Politics and Prose hosts author Richard E. Nisbett discussing his book, Intelligence and How to Get It: Why Schools and Cultures Count, a refutation of the idea that genes determine intelligence.

CLASSICAL: Pianist Rita Medjimorec and cellist Florian Kitt will present a free concert hosted by the Austrian Cultural Forum at the Embassy of Austria. You must RSVP to be able to attend, either by phone (202-895-6776) or online. Free, 7:30 p.m.

MUSIC: The Von Bondies are in town for a show at Jammin’ Java. With Nico Vega and MHR. 8 p.m., $12.