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MOVIE: Filmfest DC, back for its 25th year, kicks off this evening with an Opening Night Gala, featuring a screening of Potiche followed by live music, dancing, food and champagne at the Lincoln Theatre (1215 U Street NW). 7 p.m. Tickets: $40.

ART: The Phillips After 5 April Happy Hour at The Phillips Collection (1600 21st Street NW) is a night of gallery talks paying special attention to the influence of Japanese art, Japanese-inspired food and drinks, and dancing. This month’s event will raise money for the American Red Cross relief efforts in Japan. 5-8:30 p.m. Tickets: $12.

TALK: Architect, urban planner and author Jan Gehl discusses how to create more walkable, bikeable and sustainable neighborhoods in the U.S. during a lecture tonight at the National Building Museum (401 F Street NW). 6:30-8 p.m. $20.

FUNDRAISER: Policy (1904 14th Street NW) is hosting a Cherry Blossom Fundraiser For Japanese Relief tonight. Your ticket includes Japanese-style hors d’oeuvres and a two-hour open bar featuring beer, wine and specialty cocktails. Starting at 9 p.m., there will also be a silent auction where you can bid on a fully stocked picnic basket from Hill’s Kitchen, gift certificates for local bars, tickets to Nationals games and more. 7 p.m. $50.

MUSIC: Art-rock group Wire plays the Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW) with Weekend. 8 p.m. $20.

>> Acoustic Africa, featuring musicians from Mali and Zimbabwe, perform tonight at G.W.’s Lisner Auditorium (730 21st Street NW). 8 p.m. $25-$45.

FOOD & DRINK: The Red Hook Lobster Truck will park itself outside Chinatown Coffee Company (475 H Street NW) tonight for the second installment of Food Truck Thursdays. Pair these pinchy fellows with $3 beers. 6:30-8:30 p.m.