The Bells of Congress: The Washington Ringing Society explains the reason for the bells and how they work. [6:45 p.m. Old Post Office Tower, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW]
The Angel That Stands By Me: A documentary on Minnie Evans’ paintings. [10:30 a.m. Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Place SE]
Recommended Stories
Theo Crocker: Jazz trumpeter performs for the Jazz on Jackson Place program. [6:30 p.m. Decatur House, 748 Jackson Place NW]
Brass Ensemble: Musicians from the Youth Orchestra of Medellin, Colombia perform. [6:30 p.m. IDB Cultural Center, 1330 New York Ave. NW]
Democracy Challenge Finalists: A screening of three-minute films on the meaning of democracy. [8 p.m. Hirshhorn Museum, Independence Avenue and Seventh Street SW]
North By Northwest: Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller featuring Cary Grant is screened. [6:30 p.m. Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE]
Greening Our Buildings: Gregory Kats discusses the costs and benefits of projects to slow climate change. [12:30 p.m. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW]
Phillips After Five: A social event with art, entertainment, and a cash bar. [5 p.m. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW]
En Vogue: The Grammy-nominated female R&B vocal quartet performs. [7:30 p.m. Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria]
Brian Posehn: Comedian from Comedy Central and “The Comedians of Comedy” performs. [8 p.m. D.C. Improv, 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW]
Underground scene
Peelander-Z: A Japanese rock band with human bowling and kung-fu in its act. [9 p.m. The Red and the Black, 1212 H St. NE]
Illinois: A rock quartet from Pennsylvania. [9 p.m. DC9, 1940 9th St. NW]
The Dears: One of the original Canadian indie rock bands performs with Great Northern and Eulogies. [8 p.m. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW]