Tuesday Happenings

Criss Cross

-- An early tracking shot in Strangers on a Train (1951) showing the shoes of the two male leads tells you all that you need to know about the characters. Hitchcock's masterpiece teaches important life lessons, including why you should not marry a record store clerk, talk to a trust fund dandy, or underestimate your paramour. Screening with Stage Fright (1950). Brattle Theatre, 40 Brattle St., Cambridge. Tickets and showtimes.

Beer and Bowling

-- Harpoon Brewery sponsors free bowling tonight at the Milky Way, but you have to submit yourself to its corporate propaganda. It's a fair trade when you consider that tonight's entertainment is Galaxy, the old school R&B showcase hosted by DJs from WMBR's Lost and Found show. Milky Way Lounge, 403 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, 10 p.m. Free.

Beer and More Beer

-- Across the river, Cambridge Brewing Company offers its renowned Beer Dinner featuring four beers and a ton of seasonal chow. Cambridge Common, 1667 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 6:30 p.m. $39 with required reservation (617.547.1228).

Music

-- Reggie and the Full Effect play with MC Chris. Get up on newfound romance with James Dewees' whiny throwback music. Middle East Downstairs, 472 Mass Ave, Cambridge, $13. (KS)

Metal

-- The members of Impaled dress like fascists, which is a refreshing change of pace from the traditional dirty black t-shirts that metal bands usually wear. Impaled's lyrics are also far more offensive than those of your average metal band (we know), so don't bring the kids. Middle East Upstairs, 472 Mass. Ave., Cambridge, 8 p.m. $15/$20.

Kerry Skemp contributed to this post.