Photo by The TezMUSIC: Bob Dylan performs tonight at Merriweather (10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia) with the Drive-By Truckers and Leon Russell. 6 p.m. $40-$77.50.
BEER: D.C. Beer Week continues with a ton of events tonight. Consider the Homebrewer Matchup at Meridian Pint (3400 11th Street NW) at 6 p.m., or one of our other top picks.
MOVIE: The Summer Screenings: Independent Film Series continues at the Renaissance Washington, DC Dupont Circle Hotel (1143 New Hampshire Avenue NW) with the CINE Student Animation Showcase. 7 p.m. Free.
FOOD & DRINK: Star and Shamrock (1341 H Street NE) and Shmaltz Brewery join forces tonight for “DC Beer Week’s only Jewish-Irish hotdog eating contest.” Three preliminary contest heats will take place tonight, tomorrow and Thursday this week at 9 p.m., and the finals will take place on Saturday, August 20th at 7 p.m. The winner will receive round trip transportation to Coney Island and a tour of the Shmaltz Brewing Company brewery. $5.
>> Did you know it’s National Rum Day? Cuba Libre (801 9th Street NW) celebrates with half off all rum and rum cocktails tonight at their Caippy Hour. 4:30-6:30 p.m.
>> We gave you a sneak peek last Friday, now check out the new Hank’s Oyster Bar and Lounge (1624 Q Street NW) for yourself — it opens today. 5 p.m.-2 a.m.
