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FOOD & DRINK: Raise a glass to the National Cherry Blossom Festival at a Grand Sake Tasting at Carnegie Library (801 K Street NW) tonight. Attendees will “enjoy 20 master sake, beer and shochu brewers from Japan” as well as small bites from area Japanese restaurants. 7 p.m. $100 general admission, $150 VIP.
ART PARTY: Take part in 1930s art and entertainment at the Phillips After 5 (1600 21st Street NW) event, Suppress the Depression: The American 1930s, tonight. The evening will include magic from Magician David London, music from Daisy Castro and Gypsy Moth, wine tasting from Sample Wolffer Estate vineyard, art talks, and games (Sorry!, Scrabble, Chutes and Ladders, and speed Monopoly). 5-8:30 p.m. $12.
COMMUNITY TALK: The death of Medric “Cecil” Mills outside of the Engine 26 fire station earlier this year left many in the community frustrated, angry, and full of questions. In an effort to address these concerns, a public meeting with DC Fire & EMS Chief Kenneth Ellerbe will be held in the auditorium of the Mary McLeod Bethune Public Chater School (1404 Jackson Street NE) this evening. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
DOGGIE HAPPY HOUR: Tonight, Kimpton’s Hotel Monaco in Alexandria and Jackson 20 (480 King St, Alexandria, Va.) will kick off their famous summer Doggie Happy Hour in the brick-lined restaurant courtyard. Two and four-legged creatures can imbibe every Thursday during the season, but 15 percent of the proceeds from tonight’s Happy Hour will go to benefit P.A.L. Happy Hour lasts from 5-8 p.m., but be sure Sparky (and more importantly Sparky’s owner) follows the etiquette rules developed by the hotel and the City of Alexandria. — Ashley Wetzel
FILM FESTIVAL: The Festival of New Spanish Cinema at AFI Silver Theater (8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, Md.) kicks off this evening with a screening of UNIT 7 by filmmaker Alberto Rodriguez (who will be in attendance). Following the film is a reception hosted by SPAIN arts and culture. 7:30 p.m.
