Photo by Christopher Chen

FILM: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with two badass Irish brothers taking on the mob in The Boondock Saints at Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington, Va.). 9:50 p.m. $2.

MUSIC: Swearin’, Title Tracks, and Beach Week play the Black Cat Backstage (1811 14th STreet NW) tonight. 8 p.m. $12.

Coming up this week…

TUESDAY: Stop by BLT Steak (1625 I Street NW) this week for a special Congressional Recess menu, conveniently priced for those of us not being wined and dined by lobbyists. The “10 Till 10” special features ten dishes available for $10 until 10 p.m. (try saying that five times fast). Selections include local oysters, lobster fritters, and polenta with pork ragu. The discounts will be available at the bar only through March 21. – Alicia Mazzara

WEDNESDAY: The Exposed DC Photography Show celebrates its opening night this Wednesday, showcasing the work of local photographers and offering an open bar/buffet featuring Bluejacket Brewery, Founding Farmers and Farmers Fishers Bakers, Everlasting Life Vegan Cafe, Boxwood Winery, Cavanagh Family Imports, A&M Imports and Tel’Veh Wine Bar. After the show head to The Passenger for the after party. 6-10 p.m. Tickets: $15.

THURSDAY: Sex advice columnist Dan Savage hosts the three-day HUMP! Dirty Movie Festival this Thursday through Saturday at the Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company (641 D Street NW). “HUMP! films take a nuanced approach to amateur adult films by using parody, documentary themes, animation, and more to give viewers an artistic look at the genre.” Screenings at 8:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. $20.

FRIDAY: The Koresh Dance Company performs a “blend of ballet, modern, and jazz” at the Lansburgh Theatre (450 7th St NW). 8 p.m. $30.