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MUSIC: Gang of Four hits the 9:30 Club (815 V Street NW) with Hollerado. 7 p.m. $35.

>> Trumpet Grrrl, who’s played with the National Symphony Orchestra and at Carnegie Hall, performs tonight at Wonderland Ballroom (1101 Kenyon Street NW). Liz and the Lost Boys and North Country will also perform. 9 p.m. Free.

>> It’s open mic night at Iota (2832 Wilson Blvd., Arlington). Come sign up at 7:30 and 10 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m. Free.

MOVIE: Trying to see all the Oscar nominated films before February 27th? Head over to E Street Cinema (555 11th Street NW) tonight, as it’s showing six hopefuls: 127 Hours at 5:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m., and 10 p.m., Another Year at 6:40 p.m. and 9:20 p.m., Barney’s Version at 6:50 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Black Swan at 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m., Blue Valentine at 5 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 9:50 p.m., and The King’s Speech at 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. $10 each.

POETRY: The “Nine on the Ninth” open mic poetry event hits Busboys and Poets (2021 14th Street NW), with featured poet Jonathan B. Tucker taking the stage. 9 p.m. Free.

HAPPY HOUR: Dog lovers should make their way to The Blue Banana (3632 Georgia Avenue NW) for the Pints n Pups happy hour, where 100% of tips and $2 of the night’s signature “barktail” drink will go to support Lucky Dog Animal Rescue. 6-10 p.m.