>> No Reservations star Anthony Bourdain was reportedly at Ben's Chili Bowl last night, so if you're heading to his reading at GW's Lisner Auditorium tonight, be sure to try to ask him what he thinks of the chili half-smoke. For more information & to check on ticket availability (it's nearly sold-out), call Smithsonian Associates at 202-633-3030. $28, $14 for GW students at the Lisner box office. 7 p.m.

>> Philadelphia quintet Dr. Dog makes a stop at the Rock and Roll Hotel with opening acts Delta Spirit and Emily Lacy. 9 p.m., $12.

>> The atmospheric simplicity of vocalist/guitarist Tom Brosseau will be on display at the 6th and I Historic Synagogue for a 7 p.m. show. Brosseau opens for Icelandic band Mum and Germany's Hauschka. $18.

>> Thomas Friedman and his Moustache of Understanding will be at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington (which is in Rockville, not the DCJCC in the District) as part of their 38th Annual Book Festival. Will people throw things at him? Only one way to find out. 7 p.m.

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