Photo by LaTur.BEER: Watch a screening of Beer Wars while you sip on seasonal beers (Anderson Valley Winter Solstice, Weyerbacher Winter Ale, Heavy Seas Winter Storm, and Great Lakes Nosferatu) at the Black Cat Backstage (1811 14th Street NW) Foam Party tonight. 8 p.m. Free admission, $5-$6 per beer.
MUSIC: Bela Fleck and the Flecktones perform “Celebrating American Composers” at the Strathmore (5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda) tonight. 8 p.m. $28-$68.
THEATER: Catch the opening night performance of The Mistorical Hystery of Henry (I), an adaptation of Shakespeare’s Henry IV parts one and two, performed by the WSC Avant Bard at Artisphere (1101 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington). A reception will follow the show. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $50.
Coming up this week…
TUESDAY: See the best of Found Magazine and the favorites of the Found Footage Festival at the Found vs. Found event at Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington) tonight. Doors 6:30 p.m., event 7:20 p.m. $13.
WEDNESDAY: Help Pizzeria Paradiso celebrate its 20th year by stuffing yourself silly during their $20 All You Can Eat Pizza & Beer event at all three locations (Georgetown, Dupont Circle, and Old Town). There’s a two-drink maximum, but think of it as a way to save room for all that cheesy goodness. And check out the other 20th anniversary events they have lined up.
THURSDAY: Anthony Bourdain hosts the 2011 Capital Food Fight cooking battle between chefs Jeff Black (Pearl Dive Oyster Palace and Black Salt), Todd Gray (Equinox), Haidar Karoum (Proof and Estadio), and Brian McBride (Blue Duck Tavern) at the Ronald Reagan Building (1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW) this Thursday. 6 p.m. Tickets are $200 and go to support D.C. Central Kitchen.
FRIDAY: Chinatown Coffee Co. (475 H Street NW) celebrates 11/11/11 with a screening of This is Spinal Tap (“this movie goes to 11”). Absinthe will be 25% off, “to enhance the viewer’s experience.” 7:30-10:30 p.m.
SATURDAY: Are you an aspiring photographer? Need feedback on your work? Get your portfolio reviewed by experts at the Corcoran Gallery of Art (500 17th Street NW) on Saturday as part of FotoWeek DC. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets: $75.
SUNDAY: Break out your bowties, dapper hats and smart-looking trousers, and grab your bike: this Sunday is the annual Tweed Ride from the Dandies & Quaintrelles social club. The ride will take place from 12-4 p.m., followed by a post-ride celebration at Smith Commons (1245 H Street NE) from 4-10 p.m. Register here to participate. The ride is free, the party is $15.
