Photo by ep_jhuPOLITICS: All four of the Busboys and Poets locations (14th & V, 5th & K, Shirlington, and Hyattsville) are hosting Watch Parties of President Obama’s Acceptance Speech at the Democratic National Convention this evening. 7:00-11:00 p.m. Free.
FILM: The DC Shorts Film Festival kicks off tonight and continues through September 16. Tonight through September 8, the festival will screen films in 18 separate 90-minute showcase blocks. Check out the full schedule of events online.
PARTY: The Phillips Collection (1600 21st Street NW) celebrates its redesigned website with a Website Relaunch Party tonight. Come out for live performances by Christylez Bacon, a Twitter scavenger hunt, Chocolate City Brewery tasting, gallery talks, and more. 5:00-8:30 p.m. $12 general admission, $10 for students and those 62 years or older.
MUSIC: Grace Episcopal Church Georgetown (1041 Wisconsin Avenue NW) welcomes musical guests Sir Alan and the Calypso Ponzi Schemers for the church’s Weekly Music Agenda.
