Photo by Geoff Livingston

FOOD & DRINK: The Shout! Baking Challenge concludes tonight at Eatonville (2121 14th Street NW) where the five finalists will present the best chocolate layer cakes they can whip up. After watching the challenge, consider having a drink or dinner at Eatonville, where 5% of the sales of the night will be donated to Martha’s Table. 5:00-7:00 p.m. Free.

THEATER: The New Play Festival at GALA Hispanic Theatre (3333 14th Street NW) tonight showcases the work of 12 students from the Young Playwrights’ Theater In-School Playwriting Program. 7:30-9:00 p.m. Free.

TALK: Learn about “The Genomics Revolution and the Origins of Life,” a talk sponsored by the Smithsonian Associates, at the S. Dillon Ripley Center (1100 Jefferson Drive SW) tonight. 6:45-8:15 p.m. Tickets: $18-$30.

MUSIC: Kina Grannis plays the 9:30 Club (815 V Street NW) with Imaginary Friend. 7:00 p.m. $17.

>> The Boxer Rebellion takes the Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW) stage tonight with Canon Blue. 8:00 p.m. $16.