Photo by Elvert Barnes

FILM: The National Mall’s outdoor movie series comes to a close with a screening of A Soldier’s Story. Howard Rollins Jr. and Denzel Washington star. National Mall (between 7th and 12th Streets NW) Movie begins at sunset. Free.

THEATRE: In this reinterpretation of Vladimir Nabokov’s novel, Lolita, Lolita becomes the protagonist “fighting to reclaim her story from the pages of Humbert’s confession.” Source Theatre Rehearsal Hall (1835 14th Street NW) 7:30 p.m. Pay What You Can at the door.

SING-ALONG: theatreWashington’s Showtunes & Cocktails is back. Sing along with the pros as you raise money to support local theatre. Beacon Bar & Grill will donate 10 percent of all purchases this evening. Beacon Bar & Grill (1615 Rhode Island Avenue NW) 7-10 p.m. Pay What You Can

Also this week…

TUESDAY: Catch previews of Shining City all this week before the official performances kick-off on Saturday. Atlas Performing Arts Center, Lab Theatre II (1333 H Street NE) 8 p.m. $10

WEDNESDAY: It’s the 75th Anniversary of the Wizard of Oz. Explore little known facts and behind the scenes secrets with Michael Patrick Hearn, “the leading authority on The Wizard of Oz.” National Museum of American History, Warner Bros. Theater (Constitution Avenue NW b/w 12th & 14th Streets) 6:45-8:45 p.m. $30-42

THURSDAY: Postcards aren’t the only thing you can place in the mail “naked”. Bring along lightweight non-fragile items to this month’s edition of the “Mail Social Club” and receive tips on how to send the item(s) successfully, no envelopes or boxes needed. National Postal Museum at Byrne Education Loft (2 Massachusetts Avenue NE) 6-8 p.m. Free