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MUSIC: Solid little show at the Black Cat‘s backstage. Californians Tera Melos should appeal to fans of bands like Minus the Bear, and openers Solar Powered Sun Destroyer are our most recent Three Stars. $10, 9 p.m.

DJ: Hip hop legend Afrika Bambaataa is in town for a DJ set at Current. $10, 9 p.m.

PANEL: Still haven’t had enough first 100 days of Obama talk? At 7 p.m., head to the Sixth and I Historic Synagogue for a discussion with the editors of The New Republic (including Jonathan Chait, Michael Crowley, Michelle Cottle, and Noam Scheiber). Tickets to The Obama Administration: 100 Days and Beyond cost $8.

MUSIC: The Blackbyrds were one of the leading funk-jazz groups of the 1970s. Born out of Howard’s School of Music, they made “Rock Creek Park” more than a place in Northwest. They’ll be at Blues Alley for two shows. $25+$12.50 minimum, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

CYCLING: Phoenix Bikes’ second annual Bike Show is tonight from 7-9 p.m. at the Dome Theatre in Rosslyn (1101 Wilson Blvd, Arlington). Check out bike-themed art made by locals, enter in a raffles for two incredible bikes, bid in the silent auction, and generally support this excellent youth bike shop. Tickets are $30 at the door.