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STORYTELLING: Hear stories of “reversals of fortune, hitting the bigtime, or losing it all” at the Jackpot SpeakEasyDC story open mic tonight at the Town Danceboutique (2009 8th Street NW). Doors open 6:30 p.m., stories start at 8 p.m. $14 in advance, $15 at the door.

TALK: Hear the harrowing tale of the 33 Chilean miners during the film premiere of Chilean Mine Rescue, followed by a talk with Chile’s Minister of Public Works, the captain of the miners, and one of the miners, at the National Museum of Natural History’s (Baird Auditorium, 10th and Constitution Avenue NW) Stories from the Mine event. 7-9 p.m. Free.

COMPETITION: Raise a beer stein high and hold it up the longest at The Bottom Line’s (1716 I Street NW) Samuel Adams Stein Hoisting Competition for a chance to win a trip to Oktoberfest. 7 p.m.

MUSIC: English electronic band Ladytron plays the 9:30 Club (815 V Street NW) tonight with dance party rockers VHS or Beta and Sonoio. 7 p.m. $30.

FOOD & DRINK: Del Ray Pizzeria (2218 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria) and Lost Rhino Brewing Company pair up tonight to present a five-course beer dinner. The menu includes deviled egg paired with Rhino Chasers Pilsner, oysters rock with New River Pale Ale, red beans and rice with Rhinofest, beef tournedos with Face Plant IPA, and a root beer float. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $49 (includes tax and tip).