Photo by K’s Clicks.MOVIES: Catch the final film of the U Street Movie Series, Soul Power & Duke Ellington’s Washington, at Harrison Field (V Street between 13th and 14th Streets NW) tonight. Come early for free popcorn, given to the first 100 audience members. Gates open at 8 p.m., show starts at 8:30 p.m. Free.
FUNDRAISER: Support the American Red Cross’ flood relief efforts in Pakistan by attending a fundraiser social hour at Georgia Brown’s (950 15th Street NW). Donate to the American Red Cross International Relief Fund at the event, and enjoy complimentary appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages. 5:30-7 p.m.
MUSIC: Screaming Females and The Gift come to the Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW) to shred your face off with some killer guitar. 9 p.m., $8.
LECTURE: Research scientist and author Vanessa Woods present a talk on Bonobos, an endangered ape that is closely related to chimps, at Cafe Scientifique night at The Front Page Restaurant (4201 Wilson Blvd., Arlington). Come and learn about how Bonobos are “peaceful and female dominated. There is no infanticide or war; and sex is used to resolve conflict.” Purchase half-priced burgers starting at 5:30 p.m., or just come for the talk. The presentation starts at 6:15 p.m., followed by a question and answer session from 6:30-8 p.m. Free, but registration required.