Photo by Noe Todorivich

MOVIES: Tonight the Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA) welcomes Lunafest, “a traveling film festival of award-winning short films by, for, about women…LUNAFEST connects women, their stories and their causes through film. This traveling film festival spotlights the work of a diverse array of talented women filmmakers with intelligent, funny and thought-provoking themes.” 7:30 p.m., $20.

FOOD & DRINK: From street foods like frites or waffles to traditional dishes like croquettes or mussels, in Belgium, gastronomy is an art de vivre that reflects the culinary heritage of a people passionate about their food. Throughout the country, many cafes serve world-renowned Belgian beer. Stroll through the towns and cities, and find yourself surrounded by chocolate, pastry, charcuterie, and other specialty stores. Wallonia’s rolling countryside—in the French-speaking region of Belgium—is dotted with restaurants, charming inns, castles, and small breweries. Tonight, in recognition of 2012 as the Year of Gastronomy in Belgium, learn about the unique character of Belgian cuisine with chef Paul Fourier of La Gourmandine restaurant in the charming town of Nassogne. The event will take place at the Atrium Cafe of the National Museum of Natural History (10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW). The event is sold out, but you can call (202) 633-3030 to get on the wait-list. 7-9 p.m., $25.

>> We’re half way through Goulash Week, so get yourself up to Old Europe (2434 Wisconsin Avenue, NW) tonight to celebrate this Hungarian specialty.

BOOKS: Lilly Ledbetter, the face of pay equity and the namesake for the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, will be at the Sewall-Belmont House & Museum (144 Constitution Avenue, NE) today to sign copies of her newly released memoir, Grace and Grit: My Fight for Equal Pay and Fairness at Goodyear and Beyond. 5-6:30 p.m. or 6:30-8 p.m., Free.

>> The baseball season is just around the corner, so what better way to prepare than to sit around and listen to a bunch of guys who know far too much about every in and out of the sport and its players? Some of the minds behind the Baseball Prospectus 2012 will be at Politics & Prose (5015 Connecticut Avenue, NW) this evening discussing baseball in more detail than most people would feel comfortable with. 7 p.m., Free.

WONKY DISCUSSION: The Middle East has been in a state of political unrest since last year, provoking both positive changes and continuing uncertainties. Could any of it have been predicted? And what will the long-lasting effects on U.S. interests be of the Arab Spring? Researcher Reuel Marc Gerecht and former intelligence official Robert L. Grenier will discuss the issue today during “Intel and the Arab Spring: What Does the Future Hold?” at the International Spy Museum (800 F Street, NW). 6:30-8:30 p.m. $15.