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MOVIE: What’s with Bill Murray and little furry creatures? Catch Murray struggle with his disdain for a four-legged friend (and his humanity) while he’s stuck in space and time in Groundhog Day, tonight at the NoMa Summer Screen outdoor film festival (L Street between 2nd and 3rd Streets NE), 7 p.m., free.

>> The Bethesda Outdoor Movies (corner of Norfolk and Auburn Avenues, Bethesda) festival continues its week-long line-up with the classic movie, The Maltese Falcon. 9 p.m., free.

MUSIC: The Rock and Roll Hotel (1353 H Street NE) hosts the odd and brilliant Ariel Pink and his Haunted Graffiti show. The Magic Kids and Puro Instinct also perform. 8:30 p.m., $14.

FOOD & DRINK: Scion (2100 P Street NW) presents a Great Lakes Brewing Co. Beer Event. For $15, get three 6 oz. Great Lakes beers, paired with three dishes. For example, select the Crab Cake Slider paired with Dortmunder Gold Lager, the BBQ Ribs paired with Edmund Fitzgerald Porter, or the Potato and Bleu Cheese Croquettes paired with Burning River Pale Ale. See the full menu of options here (PDF). A rep from Great Lakes will also be on hand to answer questions. 5-11 p.m.

HAPPY HOUR: Taberna del Alabardero‘s (1776 Eye Street NW) happy hour specials include 50 percent off tapas and sangria at the bar. If it’s an option, we recommend the seafood croquetas. 3-7 p.m.

DATES: The group Generation-Obama is holding a Date Auction tonight at Bravo! Bravo! (1001 Connecticut Avenue NW). Before you head over, check out who you can bid on. A $10 donation gets you a raffle ticket and a bid card. The mixer begins at 7 p.m., the auction at 8 p.m.

ART: It’s a Christmas in July night of drawing and dancing at the Palace of Wonders’ (1210 H Street NE) “Sketching with Santa” show. Burlesque performers Devonshire Cream and GiGi Holliday will be on hand to shake their stuff, while artists are encouraged to bring their sketchbooks. Doors open at 6 p.m., sketching and show go from 8-10 p.m. $7.

FITNESS: Lace-up those kicks and hit the pavement with the 6th in the City Running Club, a running group for the 20-30 year old crowd. Meet at the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue at 6:30 p.m. It’s $12 to join (find tickets here) but that includes a t-shirt and headband.