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STORYTELLING: Hear true stories of “thrill-seeking, risk-taking, and re-defining the possible” at Speakeasy DC’s Xtreme storytelling event tonight at Town Danceboutique (2009 Eighth Street NW). Doors 6:30 p.m., show 8 p.m. $15.

BEER: In honor of American Craft Beer Week, Scion Restaurant (2100 P Street NW) will offer three half-priced craft beers on draft, a different selection each day, all this week. Check out today’s selection on the restaurant’s Twitter and Facebook pages.

TALK AND FILM: Hear a talk on Comparing Aesthetics and Funding in France & the U.S., then explore the French hip-hop movement in the documentary 93: La Belle Rebelle at Busboys and Poets (1025 5th Street NW) this evening. This event is being put on by Alliance Française as part of its Urban Corps festival. 8 p.m. $10 suggested donation.

POETRY SLAM: The Beltway Poetry Slam comes to GALA Hispanic Theater (3333 14th Street NW) tonight with featured poet Rachel McKibbens, a New York Foundation For The Arts poetry fellow, headlining. 8 p.m. $10 online or $15 at the door.