Thursday, May 8: Rolling Stone political writer and all-around funnyman and author Matt Taibbi is at Politics and Prose (5015 Connecticut Ave., NW) this evening at 7 to discuss his book, The Great Derangement: A Terrifying True Story of War, Politics, and Religion at the Twilight of the American Empire.

The Everybodyfields play haunting, lovely, and twangy country-rock. Grab a beer, sit back, and enjoy them tonight at Iota (2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington). 9 PM; $12.

Wanda Jackson, the official queen of rockabilly (she toured with Elvis back in the ’50s), is playing tonight at Jammin’ Java in Vienna (227 Maple Avenue E.). 7:30 PM; $18.

The first-ever NoMa Outdoor Film Festival kicks off tonight at the intersection of New York and Florida avenues, Northeast. The theme this year is James Bond, and tonight there will be a screening of Dr. No. The event starts around 8—whenever dusk comes—and is free. Bring a blanket or low lawn chair, something to snack on (but no alcohol, please), and settle in. The festival will continue every Thursday night through August.

Thursday, April 24: More than 70 features, documentaries, and shorts from around the world come to local screens in the annual Filmfest DC, which kicks off tonight. Check out The Tracey Fragments, with Juno star Ellen Page playing the main character, a runaway searching for her brother during a Canadian blizzard. Get more information and schedules here.

It’s another Thursday night of “intelligent lounging” at the Modernist Society at Bourbon (2321 18th St., NW; 202-332-0800) this evening. Tonight at 9, there’s a screening of the award-winning documentary a/k/a Tommy Chong, followed by a conversation with director Josh Gilbert.

In his hilarious online chat with us yesterday, Nick Stumpf, lead singer of the French Kicks, revealed some juicy information for fans: The band has just finished recording a series of cover songs, some of which it may or may not perform tonight at the Rock and Roll Hotel (1353 H St., NE; 202-388-7625). “You’ll have to come to the show to find out,” he teased. So do just that. 8 PM; $15. Get tickets here.

Monday, April 21: Be a Rock Star at McFadden’s
Frat boys as rock stars? It sounds paradoxical, but this popular-among-the-preppy Foggy Bottom bar somehow pulls it off. In fact, with a night devoted to Rock Band and Guitar Hero, McFadden’s is the place to be for aficionados. Monday night, known as Rock Star Monday, is devoted exclusively to the video games; specials include $2 Rolling Rock drafts and $7 pitchers. Get our full guide to bars with Guitar Hero and Rock Band here.

Tuesday, April 22: Celebrate Earth Day
Green is the new black—at least for one day—and Washington is making it easy to celebrate the planet this Earth Day, April 22. Read on for lots of ways to celebrate, including panels on being green, restaurant discounts, and more.

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Thursday, April 3: Studio Theatre just launched a New Vaudeville Festival. Twenty-first-century clowns known as “new vaudevillians” don’t put on silly makeup or wear baggy pants. They owe more to existentialist playwright Samuel Beckett than to the circus, but their acts are funny, even goofy at times. This is good fringe theater. April 1 through 20; tickets are $34 to $57.

Callie Angell, a curator who has devoted her career to studying artist Andy Warhol, discusses the pop icon’s life and work and screens a selection of his early films, with a special emphasis on Sleep, tonight at 8 at the Hirshhorn. The lecture is part of the exhibit “The Cinema Effect: Illusion, Reality, and the Moving Image.” Free, but seating is first-come, first-served.

Friday, April 4: One of the best up-and-coming DJs in the country is spinning tonight in an unusual location—Georgetown clothing store the District Line. DJ Tittsworth and Gavin Holland of Nouveau Riche are turning the store into one big party and dance spot—with a great open bar—from 8 to 11 PM. For $20, you get to dance, drink unlimited vodka, beer and Red Bull, and have an all-around great time in a funky space. But get there early—it’s sure to be packed. 1250 Wisconsin Ave., NW.

Monday, March 31: LK and Meredith Bragg
Get two great bands for the price of one when LK and Meredith Bragg play the back stage of DC’s Black Cat this evening. One $8 ticket gets you the catchy indie-synth-pop sound of the sweet Swedish group LK (formerly known as the Lovekins), plus the moving pop-folk stylings of local singer-song writer Meredith Bragg. 9 PM.

Tuesday, April 1: Wine Tasting at Bistrot Lepic
Whether you’re looking to learn more about wine or just cash in on free booze, Bistrot Lepic’s weekly Tuesday wine tasting is the spot to be. From 6 to 8 PM at the cozy Georgetown restaurant, a sommelier will guide you through sips of a French wine or two. And yup, it’s free, though it’s worth sticking around to buy a glass or two of your own afterward.

Thursday, March 27: Have you checked out the by-now-infamous Stephen Colbert portrait hanging by the bathroom in the National Portrait Gallery (Eighth and F sts., NW; 202-633-8300)? No? Then you’d better get on it—this weekend is the last it will be there before the museum takes it down from its six-week run. The museum is open 11:30 to 7 daily.

The Modernist Society, the monthly “intelligent lounging” event at Bourbon (2321 18th St., NW; 202-332-0800), this week hosts Eric Hilton, co-owner of 18th Street Lounge and half of the DJ duo Thievery Corporation. He’ll participate in a Q&A and answer audience questions; a DJ will spin afterward. The free event starts at 9 PM.

Starting at 6 in the Johnson Imax Theater at the National Museum of Natural History (Tenth St. and Constitution Ave., NW), the Smithsonian Young Benefactors host an evening of cocktails, a discussion with U2 3D producer Lisa Truitt, and a screening of the movie. Tickets ($30 for nonmembers) and details are here. Read our review here.

Monday, March 17: Michael Haneke Retrospective

To some, Austrian director Michael Haneke is a genius; to others, he’s a sadist. We think he’s a little of both. Funny Games, Haneke’s latest film (an American remake of his 1997 German-language film of the same title), is now in theaters. Before checking it out, you can get some background on Haneke by watching Three Paths to the Lake, one of his earlier films, at the Goethe-Institut (812 Seventh St., NW). It’s part of the retrospective “Michael Haneke: Cinema of Provocation.” Tickets are $6. Call 202-289-1200 for more information.

Tuesday, March 18: Drag Bingo

In addition to having one of the most fun—and best attended—trivia nights around, Nellie’s Sports Bar (900 U St., NW) has recently started hosting Drag Bingo every Tuesday at 9 PM. The fabulous event is hosted by Shi-Queeta Lee, and while no special attire is required, equally fabulous outfits are encouraged.