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BEER: It’s a night of crafts and craft beer during Handi-Hour at the Renwick Gallery (1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NW) tonight. Come for craft beers selected by Greg Engert of Churchkey, live music from Zia Hassan and His Fancy Band, a craft table where you can make marble magnets and fabric buttons, a Sit ‘n’ Knit corner, and a scavenger hunt through the permanent collection. 5:30-7:30 p.m. $15 (cash only at the door) includes admission and 2 drinks.

>> Tonight’s Dog Days of Summer BBQ & Brew Bash on the Roof Terrace of the Kennedy Center (2700 F Street NW) will serve up delicious items from the grill paired with beers from DC Brau, Port City, Old Dominion and Fordham. Reserve your spot by calling (202) 416-8555. 7-11 p.m. $40 all-you-can-eat.

TALK: Six speakers give talks on counter-intuitive aspects of technology, why humans eat meat, how weather and shopping are related and more at tonight’s thirst event at The Bier Baron Tavern (1523 22nd Street NW). thirst is a new organization that offers monthly social events featuring speakers in an attempt to turn regular bars into “sexy nerd house parties.” Register to attend. Doors open 7 p.m., talks start at 8 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

ART: Food trucks, including Pleasant Pops and Red Hook Lobster Pound, will line up around the Phillips Collection (1600 21st Street NW) tonight for the evening’s Phillips After 5 event. There will also be an art scavenger hunt, latin jazz by Mark Merella, tequila tasting, and photos from the Heather and Tony Podesta collection. 5−8:30 p.m. Tickets: $12.

MOVIE: The D.C. premiere of City Dark, a documentary about urban light pollution, hits the screen for one night only at E Street Cinema (555 11th Street NW). 7 p.m. $15.

FOOD & DRINK: Gina Chersevani of PS7’s and Eli Benchimol of Chef Geoff’s are giving a “Fruits of the Harvest” cocktail class at Charlie Palmer Steak (101 Constitution Avenue NW) tonight. At the lesson, you’ll learn how to incorporate “home-grown or local produce and herbs” into delicious drinks, while sampling 4 cocktails. 6:30-8 p.m. Tickets: $45 in advance, $50 at the door.

MUSIC: David Kilgour (of New Zealand post-punk band The Clean) opens for Richard Buckner at Iota (2832 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington). 8:30 p.m. $16.