When Television Became Big: An illustrated lecture on television in the 1950s. [12 p.m. National Archives, Constitution Ave. and 9th St. NW]
Ronald K. L. Collins: Scholar leads a panel discussion on free expression and democracy. [7 p.m. National Archives, Constitution Ave. and 9th St. NW]
Recommended Stories
Daguerreotypes: Marcia Dinius talks about Frederick Douglass’ “Lecture on Pictures” and daguerreian portraiture. [12 p.m. Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE]
Palms
: A screening of German performance artist John Bock’s first feature film, a noir-inspired melodrama. [8 p.m. Hirshhorn Museum, Independence Ave. and 7th St. SW]
How in the World Did They Build It?: A history talk on the building of the National Cathedral. [2:30 p.m. National Cathedral, Wisconsin and Massachusetts Ave. NW]
Jeffery Ross: Comedian from David Letterman, Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel, and more performs. [8:30 p.m. D.C. Improv, 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW]
Mike Stern Band: Six-string guitarist performs his mix of bebop and rock. [8 p.m. Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW]
Underground scene
The Shins: Alternative folk rockers perform with Delta Spirit. [7 p.m. 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW]
So Cow: Pop music band from Taum, Ireland performs with Noah Woods. [9 p.m. Velvet Lounge, 915 U St. NW]
Federico Aubele: Guitarist, DJ, and composer from Argentina performs. [9 p.m. Iota Club, 2832 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Va.]
Straylight Run: Pop rock musicians perform live. [8:30 p.m. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE]