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PHOTOGRAPHY: It’s the first opening night (the second is tomorrow) for the DCist Exposed Photography Show at Long View Gallery (1234 9th Street NW). Your favorite DCist writers, editors and photographers will be serving up beer from Yuengling as well as wine, soft drinks and snacks. (Plus: lots of amazing photography, duh.) 6-10 p.m. Advance tickets have sold out, but some will be available at the door. $15.

MOVIE: Director Kevin Smith, also known as “Silent Bob” in a number of his films, comes to the Warner Theater (513 13th Street NW) to present a screening of his new film Red State and participate in a Question and Answer session afterward. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $39.50-$79.75.

MUSIC: Matt Pond and Rocky Votolato hit the The Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW) for a chill acoustic performance. 8 p.m. $13.

FOOD & DRINK: Rustico’s Ballston (4075 Wilson Blvd. Arlington) and Alexandria (827 Slaters Lane, Alexandria) locations present March Cask Madness tonight through the end of the NCAA tournament. The Ballston location’s cask line-up includes Tröegs Nugget Nectar, Full Sail Amber Ale, Left Hand Stranger Pale Ale, Thornbridge Kipling and Harviestoun Bitter & Twisted.

TALK: A panel of Indian filmmakers, an actress, and others from the film industry come together at the Kennedy Center’s Terrace Theater (2700 F Street NW) tonight to discuss the “Portrayal of Indian Women in Film.” 7:30 p.m. $10.