Photo by Dave Newman (newmanchu).

DANCE: Madhavi Mudgal and Alarmel Valli perform two styles of classical Indian dance, odissi and bharatanatyam, at the Kennedy Center’s Eisenhower Theater (2700 F Street NW), as a part of maximum INDIA. 8 p.m. $18-$45.

MOVIE: Lunafest at the Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington) is a showcase of “short films by, for, and about women.” Doors open 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. $15.75.

>> See a screening of War Don Don, the final film of the Human Rights Watch Film Festival, at West End Cinema (2301 M Street NW). Following the film, which is about the trial of Issa Sesay in Sierra Leone, there will be a question and answer session with the filmmaker. 7 p.m. Tickets: $11.

MUSIC: Randy Newman, who won his second Oscar this past Sunday, performs at the The Music Center at Strathmore (5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda). 8 p.m. $25-$65.

>> Will she have her kissing booth in tow? “Guitar goddess” Marnie Stern comes to the Red Palace (1210 H Street NE) tonight with Tera Melos and Ice Cream. 8:30 p.m. $12.

>> Middle Brother, Deer Tick and Dawes play the 9:30 Club (815 V Street NW) 7 p.m. $25.

READING: Volunteers from 826DC, the nonprofit that helps D.C. students become better writers and learners, will read their work tonight at Big Bear Cafe (1700 First Street NW), where you can grab a coffee, a beer or a cup of chili while you listen. 7 p.m. Free.