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TALK: Learn about the ecological, econimc, and social aspects of sustainable agriculture from Chef and restaurateur José Andrés, USDA Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan, FRESHFARM Markets Co-Director Ann Harvey Yonkers, and Professor of Agriculture and Extension Economist James C. Hanson at the America Eats Series: Sustainable Agriculture panel discussion at the National Archives’ William G. McGowan Theater (700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW). 7 p.m. Free.

SALSA: Take a dance lesson from Casineros at 5 p.m. before local salsa band Timba Street performs on the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage (2700 F Street NW) at 6 p.m. Free.

MOVIES: You’ve read our reviews of Being Elmo, The Descendants, Like Crazy, Martha Marcy May Marlene, Melancholia, and The Skin I Live In. Now go see them. All are playing, at various times, at E Street Cinema (555 11th Street NW) tonight. $11 each film.

SPORTS: The Washington Capitals take on the Phoenix Coyotes on the ice at Verizon Center (601 F Street NW) tonight. 7 p.m. Tickets: $47-$151.86.

Coming up this week and next…

TUESDAY: Zaytinya’s (701 9th Street NW) Grape Festival continues Tuesday with a five-course wine dinner, featuring dishes like lamb shoulder, each paired with a different wine. Chris Jelepis of Sonata Wine Importers will be on hand to discuss the wines. Call (202) 638-0800 for reservations. 7 p.m. $85 (plus tax and tip).

WEDNESDAY: AFI Silver Theatre’s (8633 Colesville Road, Silver Spring) month of Muppet movies starts this Wednesday at 5 p.m. with The Dark Crystal, and continues through December 22nd with other favorites like Labyrinth, Follow that Bird, The Muppets Take Manhattan, and The Great Muppet Caper. $8.50 matinee, $11 regular.

THURSDAY: Help provide food for the hungry and homeless this Thanksgiving by participating in SOME’s 10th Annual Trot for Hunger at Freedom Plaza (see the whole course here). The one-mile fun run portion will start at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, while the 5K run and walk starts at 9 a.m. You must register by today (Monday, November 21) to participate. $25.

>> The Black Squirrel (2427 18th Street NW) is again serving up its $5 Thanksgiving Buffet this year, a full spread of turkey, ham, and sides from 7-10 p.m. This generous deal is a thank you to customers. There will also be quite a number of pumpkin beers to purchase as well.

FRIDAY: After spending Thursday feasting on flesh (of poultry, of course), spend your Friday at Landless Theatre Company’s delectable production of Cannibal! The Musical, written by South Park’s Trey Parker, at the DC Arts Center (2438 18th Street NW). 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $25.

>> Or, laugh the calories off Friday night at DC Improv (1140 Connecticut Avenue NW) where Judah Friedlander from 30 Rock will be doing standup. Shows at 8 and 10 p.m. Tickets: $20.

SATURDAY: They Might Be Giants, who’ve branched out in recent years to produce kids albums like Here Comes Science — sort of a modern School House Rock — play the 9:30 Club (815 V Street NW) Saturday with Jonathan Coulton. 8 p.m. $30.

SUNDAY: Attend Proof’s (775 G Street NW) Movember fundraiser this Sunday and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, craft beer, wine, and specialty punch. Buy tickets at Proof or Estadio, or fax in this form to 202-737-7205. 9 p.m.-midnight. $50.

NEXT MONDAY: Actor Kevin Kline comes to Sidney Harman Hall (610 F Street NW) next Monday for the Classic Conversations interview series with Shakespeare Theatre Company Artistic Director Michael Kahn. 8 p.m. $35-$45.