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SPEED DATING: Professionals in the City is celebrating Qi Xi, or Chinese Valentine’s Day, with an evening of Speed Dating at Ping Pong Dim Sum (One Dupont Circle NW) tonight from 7:00-9:00 p.m. $30.

BEER: The recent cool morning breezes are indication that fall is on the horizon. And with fall comes pumpkin beers. Dogfish Head Alehouse in Fairfax (13041 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax VA) has been celebrating the release of their seasonal Punkin Ale this week, with a tapping party yesterday, a koozie giveaway tonight, an all-day Punkin Ale Release Block Party, complete with music, grilling, a beer tent, and games, this Saturday.

MUSIC: Kelly Clarkson and The Fray play Jiffy Lube Live! tonight. Attend ironically, or legitimately, the choice is yours. 7:00 p.m. $26-$85.

>> Ms. Director and Grand Resort play the Black Cat Backstage (1811 14th Street NW) tonight. 8:00 p.m. $8.