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PARTY: The Smithsonian’s next Mingle at the Museum event is A Victorian Garden Party at the Enid A. Haupt Garden, located 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.

MOVIE: Movie Nights in the Heights, the outdoor movie series in Columbia Heights, kicks off their “School’s Out for Summer” series with the ultimate movie about playing hooky, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. The movie begins at Tubman Elementary School’s field (13th and Kenyon Streets NW) at 8:30 p.m. Free.

TALK: Marine Ecologist and National Geographic Ocean Fellow Enric Sala discusses “The Last Wild Places in the Ocean” and how to save them, tonight at the National Museum of Natural History (Baird Auditorium, 1000 Constitution Avenue NW). 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.

THEATER: After attending tonight’s performance of Bootycandy at Woolly Mammoth (641 D Street NW), which we deemed “fresh and provocative” in our review, stay for an “Anti-Talkback.” Before you get to ask any questions of the cast, they have some questions for you. 8 p.m. $45-$55.

MUSIC: Scissor Sisters, with their tight pants and glam pop sound, perform at the 9:30 Club (815 V Street NW) tonight (making up for a cancellation in March) with Sammy Jo. 7 p.m. $40.

>> Dengue Fever and The Eternals hit the stage at the Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW). 8 p.m. $15 in advance, or $17 at the door.

FOOD & DRINK: Learn about superfoods and body balance from health expert David Wolfe while you sip on biodynamic wines and munch on a five-course raw-food dinner at the Elizabeth’s Gone Raw event. Check out the full menu. Call (202) 347-8349 or email for reservations. 5:30 p.m. $75 (add $30 for a wine pairing).

>> Tonight marks the start of the second week of Arlington Boardwalk Wednesdays, offering opportunities to drink outside, specials and prizes on the rooftops at Whitlow’s and Clarendon Ballroom and patios at Velocity 5 and Front Page. 5-11 p.m.