Photo by K Rooney.

FESTIVAL: This year’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival celebrates the culture of Colombia, the history of the Peace Corps and the soul of Rhythm and Blues music. The festival kicked off with an opening ceremony at 11 a.m. — but there are events going on throughout the day, and there’s a Soul Train Dance Party tonight from 6-8 p.m. Events are also going on this weekend (July 1-4), and the weekend after (July 7-11). Free.

MOVIE: See five gold-medal winning short films from the 2011 Student Academy Awards, which features filmmakers still in college, at the National Archives’ McGowan Theater (Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th Streets NW). 7 p.m. Free.

>> Tonight is the last night of the Hirshhorn’s (Independence Avenue and 7th Street SW) Summer Camp: SAUCERIFEROUS! movie series. Watch a screening of the 1956 flick Earth vs. the Flying Saucers. 7 p.m. Free.

>> Swoon for the Bard at Capitol Riverfront Front Row Films‘ (100 Tingey Street SE) outdoor presentation of Shakespeare in Love. 8:45 p.m. Free.

MUSIC: Tonight’s lineup at Fort Reno (3800 Donaldson Place NW) includes Oh So Peligroso, Hundred Acre Wood and Elephant Pistol. 7:15 p.m. Free.

>> One-man garage rock band Pinche Gringo performs at the Velvet Lounge (915 U Street NW) tonight with Beach Bloods and Adam Thorn. 10 p.m. $8.