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TALK: Learn about the carbon market, diarrhea and D.C. tap water in three Nerd Nite DC presentations about dirty things at the Red Palace (1212 H Street NE). There will also be live music from The Russian Futurists. Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7 p.m. $10.
FOOD & DRINK: Old Ebbitt Grill (675 15th Street NW) presents their 16th annual Oyster Riot tonight and tomorrow, featuring tons of oysters, award-winning wines and live music from blues band Mudcat. Tonight from 6:30-9:30 p.m., Saturday afternoon from noon-3 p.m., and Saturday evening from 6:30-9 p.m. Tickets for tonight and tomorrow evening are $135, and $100 for tomorrow afternoon.
>> Gadsby’s Tavern (134 North Royal Street, Alexandria) pairs up with Yards Brewing Company for a “period-inspired” four-course Historic Beer Dinner. Enjoy fried oysters paired with Jefferson’s Tavern Ale, British cheddar soup paired with Yard’s India Pale Ale, grilled duck paired with Washington’s Tavern Porter, and The Dairy Godmother’s gingerbread with ale frozen custard paired with Poor Richard’s Tavern Spruce Ale. 7:30-9 p.m. $85 (inclusive).
MUSIC: Canyon, Vandaveer, The Deadmen, John Bustine and Brandon Butler perform a Benefit for D.C. Lawyers for Youth at the Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW). 9 p.m. $12.
>> The Assad Duo, made up of guitarists Sergio and Odair Assad, perform Brazilian music at the Church of the Epiphany (1317 G Street NW) in an event sponsored by the Levine School of Music. A reception will follow the performance. 8 p.m. $25 for adults, $12 for children 12 years and younger.
>> Velvet Lounge (915 U Street NW) presents local acts Screen Vinyl Image and Buildings, along with Bliss CIty East and Phonic Riot. 10 p.m., $8.
MOVIE: Sit in the balcony and catch Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 on the big screen at the Uptown Theater (3426 Connecticut Avenue NW). 7:30 and 11 p.m. $10.75.
AWARDS: Celebrate Capitol Hill businesses at the second annual Hilly Awards at Eastern Market (225 7th Street SE). There will be food from Marvelous Market, an open bar by Schneider’s and local DJs. 8 p.m.-midnight. $80.
