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FRIDAY

CELEBRATE THE BEATLES: If you love The Beatles, head down to the National Harbor today for the second of the five-day Abbey Road on the River, a music festival celebrating one of the world’s most famous rock bands. The full schedule of performances is here; various bands play from early in the morning until midnight. Tickets range from $15-200, but a one-day general admission ticket will run you $35.

JAZZ NO MORE: It’s truly the end of the summer when Jazz in the Garden calls it a season, and that’s what happening tonight at the National Sculpture Garden. Get down there at 5 p.m. for the last outdoor jazz you’ll hear there until next year. Free.

STORYTELLING: Hear “the very best stories from the very best comedians and storytellers in D.C., New York, and elsewhere” at the Story League’s Ultimate Story Showcase at the Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW) this Friday. 9:00 p.m. $12.

SATURDAY

POOL TIME: Many of D.C.’s public pools are closed for the season, but a few remain open through the long weekend. Take advantage of the warm weather and enjoy some pool time. Free.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: It’s that time of the year again when Howard University takes on Morehouse College in the AT&T Nation’s Football Classic at RFK Stadium. Last year, Howard only managed a three-point victory, so here’s hoping for something a little more comfortable this time around. 3:30 p.m., tickets range from $27.25 to $52.25 and are available here.

PAGE-TO-STAGE: All weekend the Kennedy Center is hosting the 11th Annual Page-to-Stage, where 40 D.C.-area theater companies will offer readings and open rehearsals of plays and musicals being developed for the 2012-2013 season. No tickets are required, but show up early to nab a seat. The performances run from noon-10 p.m. on Saturday, 6-7 p.m. on Sunday and 1-10 p.m. on Monday. Free.

SUNDAY

RACIN’ MESSENGERS: There aren’t a ton of messengers left in D.C., but we’re playing host to the start of the 2012 East Coast Messenger Stage Race. While the racers don’t depart until Monday, there are events on Saturday and Sunday. All the details are here.

SWAGGER-JACKING: A contributor to The Root recently made waves by accusing restaurateurs on U Street of “swagger-jacking” for naming their bars and restaurants after famous African American figures. One of the accused businesses, Busboys and Poets (2021 14th Street NW), is hosting a discussion today on the claim, featuring owner Andy Shallal, Georgetown professor Maurice Jackson and Sheldon Scott, the general manager at U Street’s Marvin. 5-7 p.m. Free.

LABOR DAY CONCERT: Head down to the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol for the traditional Labor Day Capitol Concert featuring the National Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. Free.

MONDAY

TATER TOT HAPPY HOUR: Tater tots make everyone happy, so it only makes sense to feature them at happy hour, right? Bethesda’s Food, Wine & Co. (7272 Wisconsin Avenue) kicks off a tater tot happy hour today, where for $1 you get a plate of tater tots filled with melted Gruyere and fresh parsley. The happy hour will run from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday throughout September.

GRAPE FESTIVAL: The Second Annual Grape Festival kicks off at Zaytinya (701 Ninth Street NW) and will run through September 16, with a variety of specials on everything from glasses of wine to an all-inclusive wine dinner on September 12 for $85.

>> If that’s not enough for your busy life, check our jazz and hip-hop listings, the Arts Agenda, and Popcorn & Candy.