Photo by K Rooney.

MUSIC: Blackberry Winter, the band behind the Ozarks hills music in the haunting and contemplative movie Winter’s Bone (nominated for four Oscars last year), performs the movie’s entire musical score at Rock and Roll Hotel (1353 H Street NE). 8 p.m. $15 in advance, $18 at the door.

>> The Gift celebrates the release of their new album tonight with a show at the Black Cat Backstage (1811 14th Street NW). Lady Piss and Suns of Guns open. 8:30 p.m. $8.

FOOD & DRINK: Jackson 20 (480 King Street, Alexandria) is ready for July 4th, so they present a “Rose, White, and You” four-course dinner (including butter poached lobster, shrimp with bacon and wild mushroom “salsa,” fried chicken with rhubarb syrup, a tasting of watermelon, pork loin and grilled strawberries) with five wine pairings tonight. Call (703) 842-2790 for reservations. 7 p.m. $65.

TALK: Attend a community forum asking “How Far Would You Go to Prevent HIV?” at the D.C. Center for the LGBT Community (1318 U Street NW). A reception with refreshments begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the talk at 7 p.m. Free.

>> Revisit The 1959 Kitchen Debate at a panel discussion with Timothy Naftali, Director of the Nixon Presidential Library, Ambassador Gilbert A. Robinson, and exhibition guides Tatiana Sochurek and George Feifer at the Natinoal Archives (Constitution Avenue NW between 7th and 9th Streets). 7 p.m. Free.

MOVIE: You can’t have a train-themed movie series without including Planes, Trains & Automobiles. See it tonight on the NoMa Summer Screen (2nd and L Streets NE). 7 p.m. Free.

DATING: Want to try speed dating, but hate the pesky conversational aspect? Then tonight’s Eye Gazing Party at Tabaq (1336 U Street NW) might be just what you’re looking for. 7-10 p.m. $12 in advance, $15 at the door.