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SCIENCE: Learn about both the importance and the risk of bacteria in your body at the DC Science Cafe event “You and Your Ten Thousand Trillion Microbes” at Busboys and Poets (5th and K Street NW) tonight. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free.

TALK: 826DC, the local nonprofit that supports literacy and writing programs, presents Cocktails & Conversation (3506 35th Street NW), an evening with Darin Strauss, author of Half a Life. 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $50.

FOOD & DRINK: Cafe Saint Ex (1847 14th Street NW) is serving up a four-course New Belgium Beer Dinner tonight that pairs a tasting menu with New Beligum beers. Email Jessica@novelfoodsdc.com for reservations. 7:00 p.m. $45 (plus tax and tip).

MUSIC: Mayer Hawthorne brings his soulful sound to the 9:30 Club (815 V Street NW) tonight. The Stepkids open. $20. 7:00 p.m.