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TALK: Chef Spike Mendelsohn, who recently launched Sixth and Rye, a new kosher deli food trunk, joins cookbook author Joan Nathan at the National Archives (Constitution Avenue and 7th Street NW) to discuss food and its importance in Jewish holidays. This event is presented in conjunction with the new National Archives exhibit “What’s Cooking, Uncle Sam?,” which examines the U.S. government’s role in American food consumption. 7 p.m. Free.

MOVIE: The Black Cat Backstage’s (1811 14th Street NW) “Hero Girl” Drink and a Movie night is a screening of two Miyazaki films: the Oscar-winning Spirited Away and the whimsical and environmentally focused Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. There will also be specially priced spirits. 8:30 p.m. Free.

>> Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, the Holy Grail and Nazis all have starring roles in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, next up in the NoMa Summer Screen (2nd and L Streets NE) outdoor movie series. 7 p.m. Free.

>> See the documentary As We Forgive, about the 1994 Rwandian genocide and two women who confront the men who killed their families, at the D.C. launch of the As We Forgive Rwanda Initiative (AWFRI) at Sixth and I Historic Synagogue (600 I Street NW). After the screening, there will be a wine and appetizer reception. 7 p.m. Free, but a $10 donation is suggested.

FOOD & DRINK: Jackson 20 (480 King Street, Alexandria) hosts a five-course Pigs and Pinot dinner tonight, featuring intriguing dishes like Seared Scallops with Creamy Honeydew Purée and Bacon Paper, and Quail Wrapped in Lardo, paired with wines from Willamette Valley Oregon. 7 p.m. $85 (plus tax and tip).

>> Scion (2100 P Street NW) makes room at its taps tonight for Seasonal Blowout Part 2, featuring a bunch of Great Lakes Brewing Company beers, including Doppelrock, Christmas Ale, Conways Irish, Holy Moses, Ness and Perry, each paired with small plates. 5 p.m.

MUSIC: Raphael Saadiq blends classic R&B with ’60s and ’70s soul to create something entirely new. He plays the 9:30 Club (815 V Street NW) tonight with Quadron and Yuna. 7 p.m. $35.