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Chuck Brown performs, famous authors read on the Mall, and "The Dark Knight" screens in Crystal City.

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A Worthy Addition

A Worthy Addition

Trummer's on Main has the potential to become a memorable destination.

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Inside Man

Inside Man

Matt Damon is in clumsy cahoots with the FBI in "The Informant!"

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The Picture of Youth

The Picture of Youth

Janina Wick's new exhibition is a small reminder of those awkward days of adolescence.

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Going Out Gurus

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Free and Easy Events

September 20, 2009

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Every week, the Going Out Gurus suggest ways to enjoy Washington's cultural scene without spending any money. Have an idea for us? Send it to events@washingtonpost.com.

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Events Calendar

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  • Sep 23
  • Sep 24
  • Sep 25
  • Sep 26
  • Sep 27

Today's Editors' Picks

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    Tessa Souter - Music Event
    Even non-jazz fans will find plenty to love in Souter's songs.
    Blues Alley | Washington, DC
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    Victory Brewing Oktoberfest Beer Dinner - Bar/Club Event
    Brewmaster Bill Covaleski of Pennsylvania's Victory Brewing Company leads guests through a four-course/six-beer dinner.
    Birreria Paradiso | Washington, DC
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    Phedre - Performing Arts
    Helen Mirren stars in this tragedy about a queen who has an ill-fated attraction to her stepson. This show is sold out.
    Shakespeare Theatre Company - Harman Hall | Washington, DC
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    Live! On Woodrow Wilson Plaza - Music Event
    NOTE: Chuck Brown's series finale performance on Friday, Sept. 25 will be from 5-7 p.m. Come see a variety of entertainment -- poets, dancers, musicians, acrobats...
    Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center | Washington, DC
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    The Welsh Table - Exhibit
    Ceramic works by ten artists representing a variety of traditional Welsh pottery styles.
    S. Dillon Ripley Center - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    The Sounds - Music Event
    Swedish quintet that fuses rock and punk with '80s pop and disco.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
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    The Ash Fire - Performing Arts
    Jason McCool directs Gavin Kostick's play to open Solas Nua's season of free play readings in association with Fishamble Theatre Company in Dublin.
    Flashpoint | Washington, DC
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    Joyce Carol Oates: A Master of the Story - Miscellaneous Event
    The acclaimed author of "We Were the Mulvaneys" and "The Gravedigger's Daughter" discusses her life and career.
    Freer Gallery of Art - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    The Cave Singers - Music Event
    Quirky indie-folk. With Lightning Dust, on the backstage.
    Black Cat | Washington, DC
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    Soulsavers - Music Event
    New project from Mark Lanegan of Screaming Trees. With Jonniene Zapata and Red Ghost.
    The Rock and Roll Hotel | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Tuesday, September 22

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    The Walkmen - Music Event
    Alt-rockers with Washington roots keep things dramatic while getting more rustic. With Here We Go Magic.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
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    Gordon Chambers - Music Event
    R&B vocalist who has probably penned many of your favorite songs, from Anita Baker to Whitney Houston.
    Blues Alley | Washington, DC
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    Sonic Circuits DC - Music Event
    A week-long festival of knob-twiddlers, noise-makers and avant-garde mayhem mavens. Featured performers include Jandek, Health, Tim Hecker and Elliott Sharp
    Various locations | Washington, DC
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    First You Dream: The Music of Kander and Ebb - Performing Arts
    A celebration of the composer and lyricist who came up with the music for "Cabaret" and "Chicago."
    Signature Theatre | Arlington, VA
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    Phedre - Performing Arts
    Helen Mirren stars in this tragedy about a queen who has an ill-fated attraction to her stepson. This show is sold out.
    Shakespeare Theatre Company - Harman Hall | Washington, DC
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    Live! On Woodrow Wilson Plaza - Music Event
    NOTE: Chuck Brown's series finale performance on Friday, Sept. 25 will be from 5-7 p.m. Come see a variety of entertainment -- poets, dancers, musicians, acrobats...
    Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center | Washington, DC
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    She Wants Revenge - Music Event
    Taking post-punk/new wave rehashing to new lows. With Kill Hannah and Paper Route.
    Black Cat | Washington, DC
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    Steeleye Span - Music Event
    40th Anniversary Tour.
    Birchmere Music Hall | Alexandria, VA
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    Movies on the Potomac: Classic Tuesdays - Miscellaneous Event
    Movies such as "August Rush" and "Rear Window" at dusk on the waterfront.
    National Harbor | Fort Washington, MD
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    Nintendo Wii Night - Bar/Club Event
    Don't have a Wii? You can use the Front Page's system Sunday through Tuesday.
    The Front Page - Ballston | Arlington, VA

Highlighted Events: Wednesday, September 23

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    Chain and the Gang - Music Event
    The newest band from D.C. soul-punk institution Ian Svenonious. With Soft Power, on the backstage.
    Black Cat | Washington, DC
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    Maya Azucena - Music Event
    Soulful Grammy winning songwriter and vocalist.
    Blues Alley | Washington, DC
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    Eclipsed - Performing Arts
    In this world premiere, the wives of a Liberian rebel officer escape their everyday lives through the biography of an American president. Pay-what-you-can performances take place on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.
    Woolly Mammoth Theatre | Washington, DC
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    Sonic Circuits DC - Music Event
    A week-long festival of knob-twiddlers, noise-makers and avant-garde mayhem mavens. Featured performers include Jandek, Health, Tim Hecker and Elliott Sharp
    Various locations | Washington, DC
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    Phedre - Performing Arts
    Helen Mirren stars in this tragedy about a queen who has an ill-fated attraction to her stepson. This show is sold out.
    Shakespeare Theatre Company - Harman Hall | Washington, DC
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    First You Dream: The Music of Kander and Ebb - Performing Arts
    A celebration of the composer and lyricist who came up with the music for "Cabaret" and "Chicago."
    Signature Theatre | Arlington, VA
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    Live! On Woodrow Wilson Plaza - Music Event
    NOTE: Chuck Brown's series finale performance on Friday, Sept. 25 will be from 5-7 p.m. Come see a variety of entertainment -- poets, dancers, musicians, acrobats...
    Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center | Washington, DC
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    Pink Panels - Miscellaneous Event
    The first in a series of artistic talks, this discussion will revolve around Bradley Chriss's watercolors.
    Flashpoint | Washington, DC
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    Art Appreciation and Awareness Happy Hour - Miscellaneous Event
    Hyattsville's Design Studio Art Gallery hosts this happy hour, including an exhibit of new art, karaoke, $5 tapas and drink specials.
    Posh | Washington, DC
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    KMFDM - Music Event
    Veteran industrial rockers. With Angelspit.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Thursday, September 24

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    NEA Heritage Fellowship Awards - Miscellaneous Event
    An evening of live music and crafts displays by recipients of the National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowships.
    The Mansion at Strathmore | North Bethesda, MD
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    Vandaveer - Music Event
    Folk songs with a directness and immediacy.
    Millennium Stage - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
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    Popopera - Performing Arts
    Based on Dante's "Divine Comedy," the performance is choreographed by Emio Greco and composed by Bang on a Can founder Michael Gordon (and is not recommended for ages under 18).
    Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at Maryland | College Park, MD
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    Camille - Performing Arts
    A modern take on Alexandre Dumas fils' "The Lady of Camellias," complete with a drag queen playing a Parisian courtesan.
    Clark Street Playhouse | Arlington, VA
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    Eclipsed - Performing Arts
    In this world premiere, the wives of a Liberian rebel officer escape their everyday lives through the biography of an American president. Pay-what-you-can performances take place on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.
    Woolly Mammoth Theatre | Washington, DC
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    Sonic Circuits DC - Music Event
    A week-long festival of knob-twiddlers, noise-makers and avant-garde mayhem mavens. Featured performers include Jandek, Health, Tim Hecker and Elliott Sharp
    Various locations | Washington, DC
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    Phedre - Performing Arts
    Helen Mirren stars in this tragedy about a queen who has an ill-fated attraction to her stepson. This show is sold out.
    Shakespeare Theatre Company - Harman Hall | Washington, DC
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    First You Dream: The Music of Kander and Ebb - Performing Arts
    A celebration of the composer and lyricist who came up with the music for "Cabaret" and "Chicago."
    Signature Theatre | Arlington, VA
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    Live! On Woodrow Wilson Plaza - Music Event
    NOTE: Chuck Brown's series finale performance on Friday, Sept. 25 will be from 5-7 p.m. Come see a variety of entertainment -- poets, dancers, musicians, acrobats...
    Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center | Washington, DC
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    Open Spaces/Collective Spaces - Exhibit
    Drawing, photos, video and scale models from Colombian architect Rogelio Salmona.
    Art Museum of the Americas | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Friday, September 25

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    Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Music Event
    NOTE: This show is sold out. It's always a spectacle when Karen O hits the stage with the inventive, sound-shifting rockers.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
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    Popopera - Performing Arts
    Based on Dante's "Divine Comedy," the performance is choreographed by Emio Greco and composed by Bang on a Can founder Michael Gordon (and is not recommended for ages under 18).
    Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at Maryland | College Park, MD
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    From U Street to the Cotton Club - Performing Arts
    In Series presents this jazz revue.
    Source | Washington, DC
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    Camille - Performing Arts
    A modern take on Alexandre Dumas fils' "The Lady of Camellias," complete with a drag queen playing a Parisian courtesan.
    Clark Street Playhouse | Arlington, VA
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    Eclipsed - Performing Arts
    In this world premiere, the wives of a Liberian rebel officer escape their everyday lives through the biography of an American president. Pay-what-you-can performances take place on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.
    Woolly Mammoth Theatre | Washington, DC
  • Show/hide event description
    First You Dream: The Music of Kander and Ebb - Performing Arts
    A celebration of the composer and lyricist who came up with the music for "Cabaret" and "Chicago."
    Signature Theatre | Arlington, VA
  • Show/hide event description
    Sonic Circuits DC - Music Event
    A week-long festival of knob-twiddlers, noise-makers and avant-garde mayhem mavens. Featured performers include Jandek, Health, Tim Hecker and Elliott Sharp
    Various locations | Washington, DC
  • Show/hide event description
    Phedre - Performing Arts
    Helen Mirren stars in this tragedy about a queen who has an ill-fated attraction to her stepson. This show is sold out.
    Shakespeare Theatre Company - Harman Hall | Washington, DC
  • Show/hide event description
    Live! On Woodrow Wilson Plaza - Music Event
    NOTE: Chuck Brown's series finale performance on Friday, Sept. 25 will be from 5-7 p.m. Come see a variety of entertainment -- poets, dancers, musicians, acrobats...
    Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center | Washington, DC
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    Open Spaces/Collective Spaces - Exhibit
    Drawing, photos, video and scale models from Colombian architect Rogelio Salmona.
    Art Museum of the Americas | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Saturday, September 26

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    Barracks Row Oktoberfest - Miscellaneous Event
    The festival features vendors, tours of the historic Marine Barracks, and live music. This year includes Oktoberfest celebrations and a military cook-off.
    Marine Barracks | Washington, DC
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    Rock Creek Park Day - Miscellaneous Event
    Celebrate Rock Creek Park's 119th birthday.
    Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium | Washington, DC
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    Clarendon Day - Miscellaneous Event
    Arlington's biggest party has plenty of live music, food, art and activities for children.
    Clarendon/Wilson Boulevards between N. Garfield Street and Washington Boulevard | Arlington, VA
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    Das Best Oktoberfest - Miscellaneous Event
    Sample over 100 beers, wolf down German food and schnapps, and dance to oompah bands.
    National Harbor | Fort Washington, MD
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    National Book Festival - Book Event
    More than 70 award-winning authors, illustrators and poets will be appearing at the first national book festival presided over by the Obamas.
    The National Mall | Washington, DC
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    Cap City Bartoberfest Bar Tour - Bar/Club Event
    Seven Chinatown bars offer discounted beers and appetizers.
    The Greene Turtle | Washington, DC
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    Gay Day - Miscellaneous Event
    Gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender visitors are invited to enjoy Marjorie Merriweather Post's collections and a variety of special programs. Reservations required.
    Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens | Washington, DC
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    Small Press Expo - Miscellaneous Event
    Meet the artists and their inked heroes at the East Coast's preeminent showcase of independent comic books, graphic novels and political cartoons.
    Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center | Bethesda, MD
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    From U Street to the Cotton Club - Performing Arts
    In Series presents this jazz revue.
    Source | Washington, DC
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    Camille - Performing Arts
    A modern take on Alexandre Dumas fils' "The Lady of Camellias," complete with a drag queen playing a Parisian courtesan.
    Clark Street Playhouse | Arlington, VA

Highlighted Events: Sunday, September 27

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    Buffalo Battle - Bar/Club Event
    The chefs from Old Glory and J. Paul's battle to see who has the best wings in Georgetown. The day includes all-you-can-eat wings, a wing-eating contest and more.
    Old Glory BBQ | Washington, DC
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    Small Press Expo - Miscellaneous Event
    Meet the artists and their inked heroes at the East Coast's preeminent showcase of independent comic books, graphic novels and political cartoons.
    Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center | Bethesda, MD
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    Camille - Performing Arts
    A modern take on Alexandre Dumas fils' "The Lady of Camellias," complete with a drag queen playing a Parisian courtesan.
    Clark Street Playhouse | Arlington, VA
  • Show/hide event description
    Nintendo Wii Night - Bar/Club Event
    Don't have a Wii? You can use the Front Page's system Sunday through Tuesday.
    The Front Page - Ballston | Arlington, VA
  • Show/hide event description
    Eclipsed - Performing Arts
    In this world premiere, the wives of a Liberian rebel officer escape their everyday lives through the biography of an American president. Pay-what-you-can performances take place on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1.
    Woolly Mammoth Theatre | Washington, DC
  • Show/hide event description
    Sonic Circuits DC - Music Event
    A week-long festival of knob-twiddlers, noise-makers and avant-garde mayhem mavens. Featured performers include Jandek, Health, Tim Hecker and Elliott Sharp
    Various locations | Washington, DC
  • Show/hide event description
    First You Dream: The Music of Kander and Ebb - Performing Arts
    A celebration of the composer and lyricist who came up with the music for "Cabaret" and "Chicago."
    Signature Theatre | Arlington, VA
  • Show/hide event description
    Open Spaces/Collective Spaces - Exhibit
    Drawing, photos, video and scale models from Colombian architect Rogelio Salmona.
    Art Museum of the Americas | Washington, DC
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    The Achievers: The Story of the Lebowski Fans - Miscellaneous Event
    A screening of the documentary about the annual Lebowski fest and the hardcore fans of the Coen brothers' "Big Lebowski."
    Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse | Arlington, VA
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    School of Seven Bells - Music Event
    Shoegaze-electronic-pop. With Magic Wands.
    The Rock and Roll Hotel | Washington, DC
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