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TALK: Raise a glass of beer or wine while you submit your questions to National Zoo zookeepers, nutritionists, pathologists, and other staff at Science on Tap tonight at the Panda Overlook Cafe at the National Zoo (3001 Connecticut Avenue NW). 6-8 p.m. $10 FONZ members, $15 Nonmembers, plus the cost of beer or wine.

MUSIC: Paul Sanchez (former singer of Cowboy Mouth) & The Rolling Road Show perform with Big Sam’s Funky Nation (which has been featured on the new HBO show Treme) for a Benefit Show in honor of New Orleans and the 5th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina at the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue (600 I Street NW). 8 p.m. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

MOVIES: Embrace your inner underdog and catch Hoosiers, the first film in the Capitol Riverfront outdoor film fest at Canal Park (200 M St. SE). Free, 8:45 p.m.

JAZZ: Brad Linde (***) and Joel Frahm pay tribute to Dewey Redman in our top pick today from the DC Jazz Festival lineup. Sets at 8 and 10 p.m. at Bohemian Caverns (2001 Eleventh Street NW). Tickets $18.

FOOD & DRINK: Indulge in a four-course, five Bruery beer (Orchard White, Saison de Lente, Rugbord, Oud Tart, and 100% Barrel-Aged Coton) paired dinner at Brasserie Beck hosted by The Bruery founder and CEO Patrick Rue. 7-9:30 p.m. $85 (plus tax & gratuity). Call for reservations, 202-408-1717.

CLASSICAL: The music of much talked about composer Nico Muhly will be performed by the Washington Chorus at the Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H Street NE) tonight, 8 p.m., $25.