Get through the first full week of classes with these events throughout the week.

–  The annual DC Shorts Film Festival returns this month, running until Sept. 15. The festival offers free film showings on select days, with tickets for other showings starting at $13.50 online.

– Bruegger’s Bagels will offer three free bagels to GW students, faculty and community members on Thursday, Sept. 13 to celebrate the return to school. The offer will run until 11 a.m., and no coupons are required.

And in case you didn’t catch the MTV Video Music Awards, here are some highlights of the night’s top moments.