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MUSIC: Earlier we profiled La Maison Française as an intriguing venue, and tonight Nouvelle Vague will perform their unique bossa nova take on new wave at the French embassy’s cultural center. 8 p.m., $25, more details here.
MOVIE: SILVERDOCS keeps rolling along. Among tonight’s offerings, Still Bill at 9 p.m., Act of God at 9:45 p.m., and at 7:15 p.m., The Philosopher Kings, which we reviewed earlier. Consult the full schedule.
JAZZ: Jazz fusion icons The Yellowjackets have been at the forefront of the genre for nearly 30 years. The group has revamped its approach in recent years, after spending the late 80s and 90s in smoother waters. Catch their adventurous sound in a four-night stand starting tonight through Sunday at Blues Alley. Tickets to the 8 and 10 p.m. sets are $30 + $12.50 minimum/surcharge.
WINE: Learn about the best summer wines to accompany your barbecues and weekends at the beach from wine educator Kelly Magyarics at the National Museum of Natural History’s Atrium Cafe tonight from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $50 entry fee includes tastings, for last minute availability, call 202-633-3030.
MUSIC: Metric at the 9:30 Club is sold-out, so we’re recommending Cotton Jones and The Antlers at Iota, two bands that could well be selling out their own shows at the larger club in a couple of years. 9 p.m., $12.
MOVIE: We want to believe it won’t be raining tonight for the Capitol Riverfront’s outdoor screening of Ghostbusters. They’ll make the final call by 6:30 p.m.; the film itself starts around 8:45 p.m. If you’d rather plan on a sure thing, then head to the Hirshhorn for their annual Summer Camp series, which tonight screens the 1966 film, Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster. 7 p.m., inside in the Ring Auditorium.
