Photo by maria jpegMOVIES: The U Street Movie Series shows its first outdoor film of the summer tonight, Michael Jackson’s This Is It, at Harrison Field (V St. NW between 13th and 14th). Get there early, the first 100 people get free popcorn. Gates open 7 p.m., movie starts 8:30 p.m.
FOOD & DRINK: Eatonville’s (2121 14th St. NW) Food & Folklore series continues tonight with a look at “Moonshine!” Hear from Max Watman, author of Chasing the White Dog: An Amateur Outlaw’s Adventures in Moonshine, and sit down for a themed prix fixe dinner. Reservations required, email foodandfolklore[at]eatonvillerestaurant.com. $45, 6:30 p.m.
South African fair trade outfit Woodsmoke is hosting a World Cup kickoff party on the roof of the Newseum Residences tonight starting at 6 p.m. Samples of boutique South African wines and small bites of continental African cuisine will be on offer. RSVP to sean[at]africanwoodsmoke.com.
LECTURE: The National Zoo is hosting an International Tiger Conservation Panel from 6:30-8 p.m., where a collection of experts will talk about tiger conservation efforts. From 8-9 p.m. a cash bar will be open and biologist and author Hemanta Mishra will sign copies of his book Bones of the Tiger: Protecting the Man-Eaters of Nepal. Free, but RSVPs are requested.
SPORTS: Merry Strasmus! If you’re still hoping to head to Nationals Park tonight, there are a couple of possibilities left, plus there’s always Craig or StubHub.
