Photo by Lynford MortonBOOKS: Mark Leibovich, author of This Town, which inspired our recent posts on the best sandwiches in DC, discusses his much talked about book at Politics and Prose (5015 Connecticut Avenue NW) tonight. 7:00 p.m. Free.
>> Radley Balko, author of Rise of the Warrior Cop: The Militarization of America’s Police Force, speaks at Busboys and Poets (1025 5th Street NW) this evening. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free.
FOOD AND DRINK: All of Pizza Paradiso’s locations are supporting Eat Local First Week by serving up a special pizza through July 27. The Locavore will feature local toppings of: heirloom tomato sauce, corn, bi-color carrots, green beans, cubanelle peppers, garlic, and buffalo mozzarella. When you order this special pizza, you can receive local beers for half price (limit two per pizza). Pizza $14-$19.
OUTDOOR MOVIE: The Bethesda Outdoor Movies (Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle, corner of Norfolk and Auburn Avenues) series kicks off tonight and continues with five consecutive nights of outdoor films. This evening gather for “Wuv, true wuv” with a screening of The Princess Bride. 9 p.m. Free. Be sure to check out the other outdoor films taking place around the area this summer.
