MEMORIAL: Chuck Brown will lie in repose until 10 p.m. tonight at the Howard Theatre (620 T Street NW). Open to the public, but photography is prohibited.
SYNTH POP: Got a hankering for dreamy, computerized hooks? Western Affairs’ new EP takes a bow tonight at the Black Cat Backstage (1811 14th Street). At 8 p.m. $10
SPOKEN WORD: Cover versions of poems? Now we’ve seen everything. The Beltway Poetry Slam tonight will feature only homages to previously written work by D.C. poets. At The Fridge (516 Eighth Street SE). At 7:30 p.m. $5
ALT-ROCK: The dream of Portland in the 90s is alive at the 9:30 Club (815 V Street NW) tonight when The Dandy Warhols take the stage. At 7 p.m. $25
DIPLOMACY: Former Secretary of State Colin Powell has a new book about, um, leadership. He’s talking about it tonight at Sixth and I Historic Synagogue (600 I Street NW) with NPR’s Robert Siegel. Unfortunately, the event is sold out, but no reason you can’t gather outside for an autograph if you’re really into the Gulf War or All Things Considered.
