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MOVIE: National Geographic’s All Roads Film Project presents the fifth annual African Diaspora Film Festival at National Geographic headquarters (1145 17th St NW). Tonight’s showing is Freedom Riders, on the fight for Civil Rights. $10 for the film, or $60 for a pass for the whole film fest, which continues through Sunday. 7 p.m.

>> The Capitol River Front (Canal Park, 200 M Street SE) outdoor film fest presents the little horse that could: Seabiscuit. Free, 8:45 p.m.

FOOD & DRINK: Test the theory that beer tastes better on a boat with the Harpoon Beer Cruise on the Potomac, sponsored by Harpoon Brewery and Rick’s Wine. The $50 cost includes beer, wine, hors d’oeuvres, and the boat tour, which will take you by the Key Bridge, Roosevelt Island, the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Memorial and more. 7:30pm, 31st Street Georgetown Dock, call (703) 823-4600 for reservations.

MUSIC: Head to the National Zoo (3001 Connecticut Avenue NW) for a Sunset Serenade on Lion/Tiger Hill featuring The Steve Scott Project playing jazz, reggae, calypso, and R&B. Free, 6:30-8 p.m.

>> Konono No 1, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, bring their mix of drums, guitars, and finger pianos to create their happy, sometimes tribal, sound. Black Cat (1811 14th St. NW), 8:00 p.m., $20.

>> New Rock Church Of Fire, The Super Vacations, and Invisible Hand make their way to the Velvet Lounge at 7:30 p.m., $8.

FRINGE: If you’re in the mood for a laugh, head over to Fort Fringe – Redrum (612 L Street NW) for Assembly Required, which really cracked up our reviewer. $15, 6 p.m.

>> Chlamydia dell’Arte: A Sex-Ed Burlesque combines education with risque entertainment at The Baldacchino Gypsy Tent Bar at Fort Fringe (607 New York Avenue NW). 8 p.m., $15.

>> Before the burlesque, stop by the Washington National Opera’s Generation O happy hour, also at the Baldacchino Gypsy Tent Bar (607 New York Avenue NW). Talk with artists and art-lovers while you sip $3 Lagunitas Pils drafts. 5-7 p.m.

TWEET-UP: Compare thoughts and tweets about how non-profits can use social media at Convio, Inc.’s (1255 23rd Street, NW, Ste. 650) tweet-up tonight. On hand for the discussion will be Geoff Handy from the Humane Society, Danielle Brigida from the National Wildlife Federation, Wendy Harman of the American Red Cross, Jordan Viator of Convio, and Frank Gruber, founder of TECH cocktail. Refreshments included, free, 6-8 p.m., RSVP to jkovacevic@attentionusa.com.