>> Flip Orley, self-proclaimed world’s funniest comic hypnotist, brings his show to DC Improv tonight. He’ll be here through Nov. 14. 8:30 p.m.

>> The Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam makes a stop at the Lincoln Theater. Nine poets, melding hip hop and the spoken word, read from their works. 8 p.m., $36.

>> Take your inner child out for a movie: The Polar Express, starring a vaguely creepy animated version of Tom Hanks, opens in theaters today.

>> Know when to hold ’em, fold ’em, and all that jazz? Then make your way to Fado in Chinatown to play in the weekly Texas Hold ‘Em Poker tourney. Just check in with the bartender at sign up (7:30 pm) to reserve a spot and get $400 in chips to play with.

>> Cricklewood Massive presents iPod Jukebox night at Cafe Saint Ex. 14th and T sts NW. (DCist will be there.)

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