Photo by Aperturef64MUSIC: Jamie Lidell comes to the 9:30 Club (815 V Street NW) tonight, following the release of his new album “Compass.” Twin Shadow also performs. 7 p.m. $20.
>> Jim “Texas Shorty” Chancellor, five-time Texas State Champion fiddler, makes his way to the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage (2700 F Street NW). 6 p.m., free.
TV: Get off the couch and watch the season premiere of House with fellow fans at Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington) tonight. Doors open at 6:45 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Free.
FOOD & DRINK: Help fight childhood hunger with Share Our Strength, the organization receiving proceeds from the Great American Dine-Out. Tonight through September 25, eat out at participating restaurants like Art and Soul, Proof and Ping Pong Dim Sum to take part.
HAPPY HOUR: Check out Brasserie Beck’s (1101 K Street NW) impressive Belgian beer selection during happy hour, and receive half-off beer on draft. And since you’re there, perhaps partake in some frites, served with multiple dipping sauces. 5-7 p.m.
