Photo by hcwoodwardMOVIES: Renaissance Dupont Circle Hotel and the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities team up tonight — and every Tuesday through August 24 — for their Summer Screenings series of independent films. Tonight, see selections from the DC Shorts Film Festival. Come early, seats are limited. Free, 7 p.m.
>> Tut, tut, looks like rain. This means the U Street Film Series’ second free outdoor music-related film tonight, the Buena Vista Social Club, has been postponed till July 20. See the film series’ Facebook page for more info.
FRINGE: Ten/thirtyfour, one of the selections from the Capital Fringe Festival, combines many voices to explore the D.C. Riot of 1968. Read our recent interview with the author/director of the piece. 9:30 p.m. at the Warehouse (1019 7th Street NW). Tickets $15. (Also, check out the many other Fringe options for tonight.)
HAPPY HOUR: The Passenger (1021 7th Street NW) is hosting a happy hour benefit to support “Howl in the City,” an upcoming event with poets and musicians that celebrates Allen Ginsberg’s photos at the National Gallery. 5-8 p.m., no cover.
KARAOKE: Warm up those vocal cords for singing or heckling at the HariKaraoke Band and Gong Show (with live band accompaniment) at the Wonderland Ballroom (1101 Kenyon Street NW) tonight. $3 cover, 8 p.m.
