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MUSIC: The Dears are at the Black Cat tonight, and tickets are still available. Great Northern and Eulogies open. 8 p.m., $15.

MOVIE: The Washington Film Institute is screening professional weirdo Vincent Gallo’s 1998 film Buffalo 66 tonight at Napoleon in Adams Morgan. $15 gets you in for the 8 p.m. film and happy hour that lasts from 6 – 8 p.m., which includes one free drink.

DJ: The “Cakes & Kisses” party is once again at Asylum, with X.O., The Package, Wagëblë, The Five One, and DJ Earth 1ne. Free, 9 p.m.

MUSIC: Looking for something a little more over the top? Peelander-Z are bringing their raucous concept punk to The Red and the Black. Sure to be a spectacle. Aliens and Prisms open. 9:30 p.m., $10.

CLASSICAL: Adventurous pianist Jenny Lin will play contemporary music by Ligeti, Messiaen, and Unsuk Chin in the Mansion at Strathmore at 7:30 p.m. Sold out, but call (301) 581-5100 to check for last minute cancellations.