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MOVIE: The Hirshhorn (700 Independence Ave. SW) presents Bill Cunningham New York, a documentary about the New York Times fashion photographer who, even though he’s in his 80s, explores the city by bike, capturing style in the wild. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Free.

>> AFI Silver Theater (8633 Colesville Rd. Silver Spring MD) kicks of its New African Films Festival tonight with The Athlete, which tells the story of the first African to win the gold for the marathon in the 1960 Olympics. Following the film there will be a reception catered by Abol Ethiopian Cuisine. 7 p.m. $25.

>> The Environmental Film Festival is throwing a launch party tonight in the Warner Building Atrium (1299 Pennsylvania Ave. NW). There will be an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, music, and more. 6:30 to 9 p.m. $20.

MUSIC: Wild Flag, comprised of notable indie rockers Carrie Brownstein and Janet Weiss of Sleater-Kinney, Mary Timony of Helium, and Rebecca Cole of The Minders play the Black Cat (1811 14th St. NW) tonight with Yellowfever and The Aquarium. 8 p.m. $13.

>> Ladysmith Black Mambazo, known to many for their role on Paul Simon’s Graceland album, will fill the Lisner Auditorium (730 21st Street NW) with joyful sound tonight. 8 p.m. $15-55.

>> Ancient Astronauts and Frank Mitchell JR perform at POV at The W Hotel (515 15th St.NW) tonight for an ESL Music SXSW kickoff. RSVP to attend. 9 p.m. Free.

FOOD & DRINK: Treat yourself to a good meal while you help support Food and Friends, tonight at restaurants participating in Dining Out for Life. Each restaurant will contribute 25 to 110 percent of your bill to support bringing food to homebound individuals.

>> Whole Foods on P Street (1440 P Street NW) is hosting a beer tasting tonight, featuring the following American craft breweries: Allagash, Jolly Pumpkin, Weyerbacher, Rogue, RJ Rocker, Southampton Publick House, and Victory. RSVP required. 7-8 p.m. $20

>> Learn Wine Basics 101 at a class led by Charlie Adler, President of TasteDC, and author of:
“I Drink on the Job: A Refreshing Perspective on Wine” at the Embassy Row Hilton (2015 Massachusetts Ave. NW). 7-9:15 p.m. $65

ART: The Corcoran Gallery of Art invites the public in to sketch live models in the Atrium this Thursday. All sketching supplies will be provided. 6-9 p.m. Free with price of admission, which is $10.