Photo by Eric Spiegel.MOVIE: Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell shimmy and sing, including to the memorable tune “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend”, in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, tonight at Screen on the Green (National Mall between 12th and 14th Streets NW). It’s “the most glamourous musical of our age,” how can you miss it? Dusk. Free.
FOOD & DRINK: Ping Pong Dim Sum is opening a second restaurant at 1 Dupont Circle NW. In celebration, they’re setting up a Pop-up Tea Shop right outside the new digs and handing out free bubble tea tonight, tomorrow and Wednesday. 5-7 p.m. Free.
SCIENCE: Stephen Parker of the National Human Genome Research Institute gives a talk on “the DNA you knew nothing about even though it is all about you” at Busboys and Poets (1025 5th Street NW). This DC Science Cafe event is meant for everyone, whether you have a background in science or not, and is presented by the DC Science Writers Association. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.
MUSIC: ’80s stalwarts INXS perform at Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Road, Vienna) with Berlin. 8 p.m. $25 lawn, $42 seats.
>> Fountains of Wayne play a full band acoustic show at the Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria) tonight. 7:30 p.m. $29.50.
>> Boston-based Debo, an Ethiopian funk band, performs tonight with special guests Fendika at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage (2700 F Street NW). This performance is part of the Kennedy Center’s Happy Hour Series, so grab a drink from 5:30 to 8 p.m. and catch the show at 6 p.m. Free.
Coming up this week…
TUESDAY: 701 Restaurant (701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW) is hosting a seven-course Pig & Riesling Dinner on Tuesday. Each course features pork in some way (from bao bun with crispy head cheese, to olive oil and lime gelato with cracklings) paired with a different Riesling. Check out the full menu here. Call (202) 393-0701 to reserve your spot. 7 p.m. $85 (plus tax and tip).
WEDNESDAY: The B-52s perform at Rock-n-Roar at the National Zoo (3001 Connecticut Avenue NW). Gates open at 6 p.m. and the show is from 7 to 9 p.m. $65.
THURSDAY: Hear true stories from authors, scientists, comedians and others on what happens when science and politics collide during The Politics of Science event at Artisphere’s Dome Theater (1101 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington). This evening of storytelling is brought to you by Story League and The Story Collider. Doors open 7:30 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets: $10.
FRIDAY: Truckeroo sets up its third monthly Food Truck Extravaganza across from the Navy Yard Metro station (Half and M Street SE). Bringing cash is recommended. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Free.
