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MUSIC: The Killers’ most recent album Battle Born “veers more toward the rafters-reaching ‘80s tracks Springsteen and saccharine love songs of Rod Stewart than anything like the dance-punk from their breakout Hot Fuss” said Valerie in the Weekly Music Agenda yesterday. Hear for yourself as they play the Patriot Center (4500 Patriot Circle Fairfax, VA) this evening. Awesome twin sister duo Tegan and Sara open. 7:30 p.m. $45-$65.

FOOD & DRINK: Smoke and Barrel (2471 18th Street NW) offers a three-course dinner paired with beer and whiskey this evening, teaming up with Bulleit Whiskies and 3 Stars Brewery. The night begins with a Bulleit cocktail, followed by three courses and dessert paired with different 3 Stars beers. 6:00-10:00 p.m. $63.24.

>> Enjoy a four-course Belgian Christmas Affair featuring Christmas Brews at Belga Cafe (514 8th Street SE) tonight. Seven beers will be paired with the meal and the restaurant will include a list of where you can buy them around town so you can serve them at home. Call 202-544-0100 for reservations. 6:30 p.m. $59.

THEATER: White Christmas the movie is a holiday classic with Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye. But it’s also a theatrical musical. See the stage version of White Christmas at the Kennedy Center (2700 F Street NW) tonight through January 6. 7:30 p.m. $39-$150.