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MOVIE: The Black Cat’s (1811 14th Street NW) Creepy Puppets “drink and a movie” event is a double feature of The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth. Pair them with $5 Podling Punch. 8:30 p.m. Free.

>> FilmfestDC continues with a dozen films across D.C. tonight, including action thriller The Man from Nowhere at E Street Cinema (8:45 p.m. $11), Sundance Festival award winner Happy, Happy at Avalon Theatre (8:45 p.m. $11) and comedic mystery The Drummond Will also at E Street Cinema (6:30 p.m. $11).

FOOD & DRINK: Restaurant Week in Bethesda Row starts tonight and runs through April 17th. Grab a three-course dinner at Jaleo, Raku, Mon Ami Gabi and eight other participating restaurants for $30. You can also register to win a $250 gift certificate to Redwood.

>> Birch and Barley (1337 14th Street NW) hosts a five-course Victory Brewing Company Beer Dinner, featuring with 9 Victory beer pairings. Call (202) 567-2576 to attend. 7 p.m. $76 (plus tax and tip).

Coming up this week…

TUESDAY: Fifty years ago on April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin manned the first spaceflight, a 108-minute orbit of the earth. Celebrate his feat this Tuesday at Science Club (1136 19th Street NW), where there’ll be a screening of “First Orbit,” the footage of Yuri’s flight. There will also be trivia with prizes from Think Geek, a Lego-building contest and space-themed cocktails. 8 p.m.-2 a.m. No cover.

WEDNESDAY: The David Lynch Retrospective at Artisphere (1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington) continues with a screening of Lost Highway. 8 p.m. $6.

THURSDAY: The 29th Annual Smithsonian Craft Show kicks off Thursday at the National Building Museum (401 F Street NW) and continues through April 17th. “Crafts” is a bit of an understatement, though — “wearable art” from 120 artists is more accurate. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $6 after 6 p.m. ($15 before).

FRIDAY: Support your favorite tassel-wearers, fire eaters and sideshow acts at PASTIE-AID, a benefit for local uninsured variety performers Friday at the Red Palace (1210 H Street NE). Doors 9 p.m., show 10 p.m. $10.

SATURDAY: Hank’s Oyster Bar (1624 Q Street NW) presents its 4th Annual Oyster Fest this Saturday, offering all-you-can-eat oysters and Tröegs, Allagash and Brooklyn Brewery beers. Call Hank’s at (202) 462-4265 to purchase tickets. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $75.

SUNDAY: Frodo says clear your schedule this Sunday and make your way to Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington) for an epic Lord of the Rings Movie Festival. This all-day event will include all three films and contests of Lord of the Rings trivia, Gollum impersonations, and costumes. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m. $10.