Photo by Victoria Pickering

FOOD & DRINK: Taste and learn the difference between an American bourbon, rye, and straight whiskey from Kayleigh Kulp, author of Booze for Babes: the Smart Woman’s Guide to Drinking Spirits Right, at a tasting and book signing event at Graffiato (707 6th Street NW) tonight. 6-7:30 p.m. $35 (includes one cocktail, tastings, food pairing, and a copy of the book).

MOVIE: AFI Silver Theatre (8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD) presents Double Indemnity, “film noir at its noir-est” and a seven-time Oscar nominee, this evening. The film is part of the Overdrive: L.A. Noir, 1940-1959 series, being presented with support from the National Building Museum. 8:45 p.m. $12.

SHOPPING: Shop for clothing, jewelry, and accessories at the Holiday Open Studio event at Bits of Thread (1794 Columbia Road NW) tonight. Participating businesses include Nana Clothing, Rachel Pfeffer Jewelry, and Holland Cox accessories. Light refreshments will be served. 5-8 p.m.

COMEDY: DC comedians get funny at the Last Resort Comedy Show at the Old Dominion Brewhouse (1219 9th Street NW) tonight. 10:30 p.m. Free.