Photo by MOVIE: The Washington Psychotronic Film Society’s movie nights are back this evening with a Halloweenothon, featuring clips and shorts from their film library, at McFadden’s (2401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW). 8 p.m. Free, but donations happily accepted.
>> The National Theatre’s (1321 Pennsylvania Avenue NW) Marilyn Monroe movie series continues tonight with Some Like It Hot, a movie chock full of cross-dressing shenanigans. 6:30 p.m. Free.
MUSIC: Rasputina, a band whose sound is anchored on two cellos, performs their often eerie and stirring songs at Rock and Roll Hotel (1353 H Street NE) tonight. Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m. $15 in advance, $17 day of show.
FOOD & DRINK: Fiola’s (601 Pennsylvania Avenue NW) three-course Dinner to Die For will include Shell Shocked and Spicy (crab toast and calabrese chilies), Song of the Sea Witch (royal dorade, smoked potatoes, and Chianti), and the Devil’s Delight (pappardelle and wild Scottish hare). Call 202-628-2888 for reservations. $70.
>> ChurchKey’s (1337 14th Street NW) Night of the Living Ales event will feature 20 “terrifying tipples,” including Allagash Ghouleschip, Jolly Pumpkin La Parcela, and more. 6-9 p.m. Free entry, individually priced four-ounce pours.
>> Whether you’re dressed as Sookie, Bill, Lafayette, or any of the other colorful characters on True Blood, head over to Station 4’s (1101 4th Street SW) True Blood Costume Party tonight. There will be $4 beers, $6 specialty cocktails (like the True Blood Martini), vampire lava cakes, and a costume contest. 5-11 p.m.
VARIETY: Hit the Red Palace (1212 H Street NE) tonight for A Freaktastic Funtime Halloween Special with the Cheeky Monkey Side Show!. There will be burlesque, side show acts, music from rockabilly group the Rock’N’Roll Cannibals, and a costume contest. Doors 8:30 p.m., show 9 p.m. $10.
Coming up this week…
TUESDAY: This year’s Fall Fringe Festival kicks off this Tuesday with an Opening Night fallFRINGE Benefit Party at Fort Fringe, The Shop (607 New York Avenue NW), and continues, with theatre and musical performances, through November 20. 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Advance tickets are $20 and include two free tickets, night of tickets are $25.
WEDNESDAY: And I Am Not Lying is an evening of storytelling (with storytellers from The Moth and This American Life), comedy and burlesque at the Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW). 8 p.m. $12.
THURSDAY: The Phillips Collection (1600 21st Street NW) presents the next installment of its Phillips After 5 series, featuring an Experiment Station where you can learn to express your creativity, a gallery talk, and a magic show. 5-8:30 p.m. Tickets: $12.
FRIDAY: The Corcoran (500 17th Street NW) hosts the FotoWeek Launch Party, which begins at FotoWeek Central (1800 L Street NW), then moves to the Corcoran. FotoWeek will continue through the 12th. 5-11:30 p.m. $55.
SATURDAY: Celebrate the Vices of Virginia by indulging in copious amounts of bourbon, oysters, and cigars this Saturday at Woodlawn National Historic Site (9000 Richmond Highway, Alexandria). Proceeds from the event go to support the Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food & Agriculture and Woodlawn. 4 p.m. Tickets: $125.
SUNDAY: Bend time this Sunday at the Anything is Possible 5k Race (10400 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda), which, through the magic of Daylight Savings, begins at 1:50 a.m. and technically ends before you start. Registration: $35.
