Photo by Dan McQuade

Photo by Dan McQuade

PIRATES: Brewmaster Jef Versele (of Gulden Draak and Piraat) comes to Jack Rose (2007 18th Street NW) tonight for a tap takeover and Pirate Party. Those dressed in their best pirate duds will have the chance to win Piraat prizes. 6:00-9:00 p.m.

MUSIC and SPOKEN WORD: Saul Williams—poet, actor, talented and hard-to-define performer— takes on the Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW) tonight with Sha’air Sounds. 8 p.m. $20.

>> Check out your other live music options tonight in the Weekly Music Agenda.

BOOKS: Lauren Weisberger, author of The Devil Wears Prada, comes to the W Washington D.C. Hotel (515 15th Street NW) tonight to sign copies of her sequel: Revenge Wears Prada. Attendees can indulge in fancy cocktails, a Bloomingdale’s fashion show, primping stations, and more. 7 p.m. Free, but RSVP (Revenge@BrandlinkDCRSVP.com) required.

OUTDOOR MOVIE: Weather permitting (so probably not), Capital Riverfront (250 M Street SE at Canal Park) presents Iron Man on the outdoor screen tonight as part of its “DC versus Marvel Comics” movie series. Sundown. Free. Due to weather, the Capital Riverfront outdoor screening of Iron Man has been cancelled for tonight, and has been rescheduled for August 22.