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BEER: The Nøgne Ø Beer Dinner at Birch & Barley (1337 14th Street NW) tonight will feature five-courses, nine beers, and Nøgne Ø founder Kjetil Jikiun. Call (202) 567-2576 for reservations. 7:00-10:00 p.m. $73 (plus tax and tip).

>> Mad Fox Brewing Company is having a Tap Takeover at the Big Hunt (1345 Connecticut Avenue NW) tonight, bringing in their Kolsch, American Pale Ale, Diabolik (a Belgian strong ale), Reynards Black Saison, and possibly the Orange Whip as well. It will also be Big Hunt beer director Dave Coleman’s last night on staff at the bar, so raise a glass to his future.

SCIENCE: DC Science Cafe explores the surprisingly fascinating concept of empty space in John Gillaspy’s talk, “Seething Nothingness: An Incredible Tour of ‘Empty Space,’” at Busboys and Poets 5th and K Street location (1025 5th Street NW ) tonight. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

BOOKS: Georgetown physics professor Francis Slakey discusses his journey to ” climb the highest mountain on every continent and surf every ocean” and his new book, To the Last Breath: A Memoir of Going to Extremes, on the adventure at Georgetown University (Reiss Science Building, Room 103), tonight. 7:00-9:00 p.m. Free, but RSVP required.

COMEDY: Jon Benjamin, the voice of Sterling Archer, brings the jokes and some funny videos to the Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW) tonight. 8:00 p.m. $15.