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MUGGLES & MUSIC: It’s double duty for fans of Harry Potter tonight at the Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW), where Harry & The Potters will be playing a short set before the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 is screened on the backstage. The show is $12 (doors at 6:30 p.m.), the movie is free (8 p.m.).

COMEDY: Need a good laugh to cheer you up before the (late) start to the work week? Head down to Townhouse Tavern (1637 R Street NW) for an evening of comedy; more than 20 people are already scheduled to perform. 8 p.m. Free.

MILLENIAL MONDAY: Are you between the ages of 18 and 30, known roughly as the Millenial generation? Then David Burstein’s Fast Future: How the Millennial Generation is Shaping Our World might be an interesting read for you. Burstein will be speaking about the book tonight at Politics & Prose (5015 Connecticut Avenue NW). 7 p.m. Free.