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SCIENCE: Art and science are often separated, but during tonight’s D.C. Science event, “A Chemist’s View of Cultural Treasures,” you’ll learn how science has been incorporated into famous works of art. Barbara Berrie, a chemist at the National Gallery of Art, will describe how artists have blended more than paint in primary colors to get the hue they were looking for. Busboys and Poets (1025 5th Street NW) 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free

ATONEMENT: In the second edition of “Atonement: Stories about Confession, Redemption, & Making Amends,” eight “morally challenged individuals” will tell true stories (we think) about their worst screw ups. DCJCC (1529 16th Street NW) 7:30-9 p.m. $20

READING: Solas Nua presents a reading of The Bruising of Clouds, a new play by Sean P. Maguire. Follow the story of Kelly, Martin, and Deano. Two guys and a girl … Yes, this is a love story. Rí Rá Georgetown (3125 M Street NW) 7-9 p.m. Free

Later this week…

TUESDAY: Audience members are needed for the filming of “Open Mic: The Movie,” a documentary about underground comedy in the DMV. Solly’s U St Tavern (1942 11th Street NW) 9 p.m.-12 a.m. Free, but reserve your seat here

WEDNESDAY: Living poets perform pieces by dead poets during the “Dead Poets Slam.” Anacostia Arts Center (1231 Good Hope Road SE) 5-8 p.m. Free

THURSDAY: It’s Blackout Poetry Night at the library. Black out text from old magazines and newspapers to create original poetry that will be displayed on the second floor. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (901 G Street NW) 7 p.m. Free