Indies & Arties: Silent and Deadly

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'Monsieur Verdoux'
Charlie Chaplin stepped away from his silent comic persona and into controversy with 1947's dark comedy "Monsieur Verdoux." Part Bluebeard tale, part modern serial-killer story, this feature comes to the National Gallery of Art on Saturday.

» National Gallery of Art, 600 constitution Ave. NW; Sat., May 23, 2:30 p.m., free; 202-842-6799. (Archives-Navy Memorial)

Boyle Before the Oscar
Danny Boyle is known for splashy films with a big heart, like a little thing called "Slumdog Millionaire." But the British director's lower-budget days produced small gems such as 1994's "Shallow Grave," showing on Friday and Sunday (through May 28) as part of AFI Silver's Films of Danny Boyle showcase.

» AFI Silver, 8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring; through July 1; 301-495-6700. (Silver Spring)

Art From the Street
Irvine Contemporary presents "Street Art Video Night," a greatest hits of street art documentaries. On Thursday, the gallery hosts a spring celebration featuring a screening of selections from these films, as well as popcorn, beer and an advance preview of the show "Street/Studio."

» Irvine Contemporary, 1412 14th St. NW; Sat., May 23, 7-10 p.m., free; 202-332-8767. (McPherson Square/Farragut North)