Photo by John Sonderman.

PHOTOGRAPHY: Exposed DC will host a happy hour at The Hamilton (600 14th Street NW) to congratulate the winners of this year’s contest. 6 p.m.

MOVIE TALK: NPR’s Michele Norris will interview and moderate a Q&A will 12 Years A Slave screenwriter and producer John Ridley at the public radio station’s headquarters (1111 North Capitol Street NE). Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Show at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15.

BEER: Blue Jacket (300 Tingey St SE) will tonight tap three apple-infused ales: “East of Eden – A classic Belgian-style Saison brewed with 80 pounds of Newtown Pippin pomace; classic farmhouse ale aromatics mingle with a hints of juicy apple fruit and a touch of tannin.”; “Baker’s Dozen – Take on a classic Cider Doughnut: sessionable amber-brown ale with toasty, doughy notes enveloping spiced apple flavors (from the addition of 90 pounds of Newtown Pippin pomace as well as cinnamon & nutmeg).; “The Betty – This strong, malty blond ale incorporates 100 pounds of Newtown Pippin pomace, as well as an emphatic spicing of allspice, nutmeg, cardamom and cinnamon, for dessert in a glass…redolent of apple crisp, crumble, cobbler…or Betty!” 6 p.m.