Photo by HoodSweatsh.SPORTS: Whoosh: no, that isn’t the sound of a Washington National stealing a base, it was one-dollar tickets for tonight’s game against Pittsburgh flying out the virtual door. The team has extinguished its entire supply of $1 tickets for tonight’s game, but fans can still take advantage of single-buck hot dogs, peanuts, popcorn and parking at Nationals Park tonight. 7:05 p.m. Tickets here.
MUSIC: Luke Temple has been on a rather prolific streak the past three years with his project Here We Go Magic. After releasing two favorable albums and touring with The Walkmen, Grizzly Bear the band is back in the District at the Red Palace (1212 H Street NE) behind a new EP. $12 in advance, $14 at the doors. 8 p.m.
>> A solid lineup at Velvet Lounge (915 U Street NW) this evening, with Gold-Bears, Foul Swoops, Dikes of Holland. 7:30 p.m., $8.
FOOD & DRINK: This week is American Craft Beer Week, a “nationwide celebration of the craft beer community, its artisans and the unique and innovative flavors they produce.” Several bars are hosting specials around town — stay tuned for a complete rundown later this afternoon.
TALK: You, Me, Them, Everybody features sex and gender reporter Amanda Hess, comedian Sarah Donnelly and a special set from The Sweater Set at The Looking Glass Lounge (3634 Georgia Avenue NW) 8:30 p.m., donations are appreciated.
MOVIE: Strathmore (10701 Rockville Pike, North Bethesda, MD) presents The Silent Musician: How Silent Film Composers Gave Voice to Early Film, a program in which Catholic University professor and composer Andrew Earle Simpson talks about how silent film-era composers approached composing music for the movies. 7 p.m. $15.
JAZZ: Blue Monday Blues at Westminster Presbyterian Church (400 I Street SW) hosts Anthony “Swampdog” Clark & The Blues All-Stars. 6 to 9 p.m. $5.