Monday: Free Summer Movies
At the Crystal Screen Summer Film Series, this year’s Crystal Screen theme is superheroes. The Monday-night films include Spider-man, Hulk, Superman, X-Men, and more. The series started on May 4 and runs through September 21. Films begin at sundown at 18th and Bell streets, across from the Crystal City Metro station. Tonight's film is Spider-Man 3. For a full listing of free outdoor summer movies, check out our guide.

Tuesday: Coming Attractions Trailer Night
Let’s be honest: A lot of times when we head out to the theater, the trailers end up being our favorite part of the experience. Lucky for us, we can head to the D.C. Film Society’s Coming Attractions Trailer Night at the E Street Cinema, where they’ll screen trailers from upcoming movies like Bruno, Funny People, Public Enemies and lots more. $8; 7 PM.

Wednesday: Arcadia at the Folger Theatre
Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia is set in an English country house between 1809 and 1812 and in the present. Its themes are order and disorder, scientific theory and everyday life, the past and present. “It’s wanting to know that makes us matter,” one of the characters says. 7:30 PM; $25-55.

Tuesday, May 12
Richard N. Haass, director of policy planning in the State Department under Colin Powell, reflects on the differences between the 1991 and 2003 Iraq wars in War of Neccessity, War of Choice: A Memoir of Two Iraq Wars. Haas will read from and discuss his book at Politics & Prose at 7.

Wednesday, May 13
Author Vincent Bzdek brings The Kennedy Legacy: Jack, Bobby and Ted and a Family Dream Fulfilled to the L Street location of Borders at 12:30. Bzdek argues that each Kennedy brother’s accomplishments can been seen as a means of fulfilling the interrupted promise of the brother before him. The author will read from the book and discuss who now carries the family’s torch.

Monday, May 11: Rock the Red
The Caps play Pittsburgh in a pivotal game tonight. Want to root for our hometown team with fellow fans? Here are bars where you can Rock the Red with pride. Check out our roundup of spots with giant TVs and discounted (or free!) food and drinks during the game.

Tuesday, May 12: Mischief. Mayhem. Sushi.
Proving it's never too early in the week to embarrass yourself, Sticky Rice hosts Karaoke Club ever Tuesday night, starting at 10. Drink specials include $2 Tecate beer.

Wednesday, May 13: Lost and Drunk
When it comes to dissecting and discussing Lost, we get our fix from Entertainment Weekly's Doc Jensen, but, not ones to turn drink specials away, we encourage you to check out The Post's Lost Happy Hour at the Reef.  Lost bloggers Jen Chaney and Liz Kelly will hosting a happy hour in celebration of the show's season finale. Drinks, like the Dharma-tini, Jin and Tonic, and Sex on the Beach (with Sawyer), will be served from 5 to 7.

Monday, April 27
Former George Washington University president Stephen Trachtenberg brings his memoir, Big Man on Campus: A University President Speaks Out on Higher Education, to Reiter’s Books at 6:30. Trachtenberg draws on his 30 years of experience to candidly explore the challenges of running a university.

Tuesday, April 28
Stop by the National Air and Space Museum’s Lockheed Martin Imax Theater for a free screening of Dogfights: Hell Over Hanoi at 7. Following the film, retired Air Force Brigadier General Dan Cherry will talk about his recent experience meeting Nguyen Hong My, the Vietnamese aviator he shot down in 1972.

Wednesday, April 29
The Library of Congress screens the world premier of Ed Thigpen: Master of Time, Rhythm, and Taste in its Mary Pickford Theater at 7. Thigpen, a jazz drummer best known for his tenures with Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald, played on more than 900 albums with almost every great jazz musician of the 20th century.

Monday: $1 Movie Night
Slumdog Millionaire and Gran Torino screen tonight at the Arlington Cinema 'n' Drafthouse as part of $1 Movie Night. Slumdog shows at 7:15, and Gran Torino screens at 9:50.

Tuesday: Go Caps!
The Capitals play their seventh match against the New York Rangers at the Verizon Center. 7 PM. Going to the game? Here are some good bars and happy hours around the Verizon Center. And here are some of our favorite local sports bars where you can watch the game.

Wednesday: Hot Flashes
The story of four women who bond over talks of the physical and emotional pains of growing old, Menopause: The Musical is onstage at the Bethesda Theatre through May 2. Tickets ($39.50-$59.50) can be purchased here. 8 PM.

Celebrate Earth Day tours
Head to the Smithsonian American Art Museum to take a docent-led tour of American art depicting the environment.
April 18, 19, and 22, 4 PM. Free.

“Reducing Your Carbon Footprint”
Discover the impact of your daily life on your health and community. Speakers from the Sierra Club, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Ward 8 Environmental Council will come together at the Anacostia Community Museum to discuss ways to become better stewards to the environment.
April 22, 7 PM. Free. 

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Monday: Across the World in Film
FilmFest DC continues across town this week, showcasing dozens of international films from countries from Mexico to Russia. This year's festivals (the 23rd) has a political slant and focuses especially on movies coming out of Japan and Eastern Europe. Get the full schedule and location information at the festival's web site.

Tuesday: Scotch Tasting at Wisdom
Head over to one of our new favorite drinking spots on the Hill, cocktail lounge Wisdom, for a Scotch tasting this evening. $25 will get you in for a tasting of four different scotches from Balvenie along with a discussion by a Scotch expert. 7:30 PM; get your tickets here.

Wednesday: Garden Party for Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day (and the warmer weather) by heading to the reopening of Poste's outdoor garden. They're hosting a party honoring FRESHFARM Markets, and $5 at the door will get you cheese tastings from Cowgirl, wine samples from local vineyards, and more. 5 PM.