Photo by Chris Rief aka Spodie Odie

MUSIC: It’s a hardcore kind of night at the Black Cat, where Thursday tops a packed bill that also includes Converge, Touché Amoré and Lewd Acts. 7:30 p.m., $20.

Nick tha 1da, DTMD, Blackberry Jones, and others join forces for an “Electric Relaxation” night Bohemian Caverns (2001 11th Street NW). 8 p.m., $10.

MOVIES: The Washington Psychotronic Film Society (WPFS) brings Death Bed: The Bed that Eats to the Warehouse (1021 7th St. NW) tonight. See our recent Popcorn & Candy write-up on this film to get a sense of what you’ll be getting yourself into. Or, just check out the trailer. While this screening is free, a $2 donation (or more!) is recommended. 8 p.m.

PHOTOGRAPHY: The FONZ Photo Club meets tonight at the National Zoo (3001 Connecticut Avenue NW) to hear from special speakers, share photos, and learn about special photography opportunities at the zoo. Photo Club members must first join FONZ. 7 p.m.

BOOKS: Ree Drummond, better known as The Pioneer Woman, signs copies of her recently released cookbook, The Pioneer Woman Cooks, at Borders (11054 Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA), 6 p.m.