Photo by diana.bowen.MOVIE: The first Crystal Screen (1850 Bell Street, Arlington) outdoor movie of the summer, with its “By The Numbers” theme, is Air Force One. Harrison Ford tells terrorists to “GET OFF MY PLANE!” tonight at sundown. Free.
MUSIC: Swedish band Wildbirds & Peacedrums bring their experimental music to the Black Cat Backstage (1811 14th Street NW) with Yellow Ostrich. 9 p.m. $12.
>> John Wort Hannam, whose Queen’s Hotel won the 2010 Canadian Folk Music Award for Contemporary Album of the Year, performs tonight at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage (2700 F Street NW). 6 p.m. Free.
FESTIVAL: The first annual Afro-Brazilian Arts & Cultural Heritage Festival kicks off a week of dance, music, films, food and more today. Tonight at Howard University (L. K. Downing Hall Auditorium, 2300 6th Street NW), see two films, Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê and Maestrina da Favela. Following the films will be a panel discussion. 6-8:30 p.m. Free.
Coming up this week…
TUESDAY: Wale, Black Cobain, The Board Administration and Rocksmith Tokyo perform at U Street Music Hall (1115 U Street NW) to celebrate the release of Black Cobain’s “Young, Gifted, & Black” mixtape. 9 p.m. $20.
WEDNESDAY: The Smithsonian’s next Mingle at the Museum event is A Victorian Garden Party at the Enid A. Haupt Garden next to the Smithsonian Castle. Sip herb-infused cocktails, learn about Victorian gardens and make your own bouquet. One drink is included in ticket price. 6:30-9 p.m. $50.
THURSDAY: Terry Gross, who hosts NPR’s Fresh Air, sits down with Diane Rehm and Michel Martin for “This is NPR…An Evening with Terry Gross” at The Lincoln Theatre (1215 U Street NW). Gross will tell stories and reflect on the 8,000 interviews she’s conducted during her career. 7:30 p.m. $40.
FRIDAY: The Room has gained a cult following for being one of the most awesomely terrible movies ever made. Experience it like never before at a live reading and performance of The Room with it’s director and star Tommy Wiseau and actor Greg Sestero at AFI Silver Theatre (8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring). It’ll probably be unforgettable. Friday (7 p.m.) and Saturday (5 p.m.). $20.
SATURDAY: BikeFest, a celebration and fundraiser for the Washington Area Bicyclist Association, will feature carnival-cycle games, food and drink, live music, dancing and more at the Crystal City Shops (1750 Crystal Drive, Arlington). 8 p.m.-12 a.m. $45.
