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MOVIE: See Flight, nominated for two Oscars (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role and Best Writing), at the Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse (2903 Columbia Pike Arlington VA) this evening. 7:10 p.m. $2.

MUSIC: The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage hosts Iranian musician Kayhan Kalhor “a virtuoso on the kamancheh (Persian spiked fiddle)” and “Turkish folk musician, composer, and singer” Erdal Erzincan this evening. Free tickets given out at 5:30 p.m., performance at 6:00 p.m.

HAPPY HOUR: Head to Biergarten Haus (1355 H Street NE) tonight from 4:00-7:00 p.m. for $5 beers, house wines, currywurst, and more.

Coming up this week…

TUESDAY: Adam Mansbach, author of Go the F**k to Sleep, discusses his new novel, Rage is Back at Sixth & I Historic Synagogue (600 I Street NW) this Tuesday. 7:00 p.m. $10 admission, or $27 for a copy of the book and 2 tickets.

WEDNESDAY: Jackson 20’s (480 King Street Alexandria VA) five-course Pigs and Pinot dinner this Wednesday will pair pork dishes (“from pig head Bolognese to pork pâté en croûte”) with Pinot varietals. Call (703) 842-2790 for reservations. 7:00 p.m. $85.

THURSDAY: Jack Rose (2007 18th Street NW) is celebrating the inauguration early with a Yes We ‘Can’ Goose Island Tap Takeover Party this Thursday. There will be specials on Goose Island canned beer (including the president’s favorite: 312 Urban Wheat) as well as three Goose Island vintage beers on tap. 7:00 p.m.-midnight.

FRIDAY: Story League is combining storytelling and song at Story League Sings at the Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW) this Friday. “D.C. and NYC storytellers, comedians and karaoke stars sling funny stories about Romance Gone Wrong, then sing with a live band.” 9:00 p.m. doors, 9:30 p.m. show. $12 in advance, $15 day of.

SATURDAY: The Red Palace may now be closed, but don’t despair, burlesque is still available elsewhere. This Saturday see Tilted Torch bring burlesque, sideshow, and vaudeville to 9th & Beats (1219 9th Street NW). Doors open at 8:00 p.m., performances at 9:00 p.m., 10:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. $15 in advance, and $20 at the door.