Photo by Melinda Contreras

ITALY: During the “Bella Notte! A Taste of Italy” series, watch an Italian movie, then taste Italian food. This edition will feature a screening of Focaccia Blues, “the story of a McDonald’s that is run out of the town of Altamura by a locally owned focacciaria.” Smithsonian American Art Museum McEvoy Auditorium (8th & G Streets NW) Free

BEER + LAUGHS: Eight stand-up comics will keep you entertained as you imbibe the creations of Denizens Brewing Co. (1115 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD) 7 p.m. No cover

SWEENEY TODD: The Prog Metal Version of Sweeney Todd is back courtesy of the Landless Theatre Company. The Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H Street NE) 8 p.m. $29