Photo by annejulietMOVIES: Watch 12 Angry Men on the National Mall (Constitution Avenue, between 4th and 7th Streets NW) tonight as Screen on the Green continues. 8 p.m., free. To check on extreme weather cancellations, call 877-262-5866.
>> Reporter Josh Rushing investigates the realities of an aging prison population in the documentary Dying Inside: Elderly in Prison, from Al Jazeera English. See a screening of the movie and be part of a discussion with Rushing and producer Jeremy Young tonight at Busboys and Poets (2021 14th ST NW). RSVP at americas@aljazeera.net. 8 p.m., free.
>> Tonight, the Crystal Screen outdoor film festival (18th and Bell Streets, Crystal City) not only presents Star Trek: First Contact, they will also hold a Star Trek Costume Contest. Contest participants should arrive by 7:15 p.m., contest starts at 7:30 p.m., and movie begins at sundown. Free.
FOOD & DRINK: The Brickskeller’s third session of beer classes, taking place tonight, tomorrow, and Wednesday, examines “The Awakening of American Taste Buds.” Learn about IPAs, IBUs, the American Craft Beer Revolution and much more while you sample at least 12 beers. Tickets, available online, are $35. 7-9 p.m.
>> It’s a different kind of summer school at ChurchKey (1337 14th Street NW) tonight, where the curriculum is beer. Beer Director Greg Engert dispenses knowledge, while attendees sample six “saison” ales and enjoy complimentary small bites from Birch & Barley. For reservations, which are required, call (202) 518-7451. $30 per person, plus tax and tip. 7-9 p.m.
MUSIC: The Black Keys perform a sold out show at DAR Constitution Hall tonight. 8 p.m.
