Photo by Michael S Barnes

MOVIES: As a part of Samurai Week, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the first Japanese diplomatic mission to the U.S., the Japan Information & Culture Center at the Embassy of Japan (Lafayette Centre III, lower level, 1155 21st Street NW) presents a screening of the film Yojimbo. While this event is free and open to the public, you must make reservations by emailing jiccrsvp[at]embjapan.org. 6:30 p.m.

The NoMa Summer Screen (L St. NE between 2nd and 3rd NE) film fest continues tonight with Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. Party on, dudes! Also check out our recent post on the rest of the NoMa lineup, as well as a roundup of other outdoor film fests.

FOOD & DRINK: Zola Wine & Kitchen (505 9th St NW) offers a free wine tasting tonight from 5-7 p.m. Reps will be on hand to describe wines and pair them up with cheese selections.

MUSIC: Army of Me and Holowpaw come to the Black Cat Backstage. 8:30 p.m., $10.

POETRY: Busboys & Poets (5th and K NW location) hosts *Sparkle*, an open mic “queer-friendly reading series.” The featured participant of the night is poet SolSis, who hails from Northwest D.C. $3, 9 p.m.

READING: Author and visual artist Joel Church hosts a release party for his new book Fingerprints, a collection of very short, but vividly described stories, tonight at SOVA Wine Bar (1359 H St. NE). 7-10 p.m.