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Nightlife Agenda

Birthdays for Chuck Brown, Asylum and the Bliss dance party, plus new releases from three local bands.

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Flavor & Fun

Mr. Yogato, one of several tart yogurt chains, takes a unique approach to swirling the dessert.

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On Stage in August

Three big-name comedians are bringing the laughs to D.C. | Chat with Wanda Sykes

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Double Talk: Vandaveer and Roofwalkers

Double Talk: Vandaveer and Roofwalkers Image

On Thursday the Black Cat hosts a mighty fine all-local bill. Two of those bands, Vandaveer (above) and Roofwalkers, have brand new albums out. Vandaveer's "Divide & Conquer" will be available at Thursday's show; Roofwalkers' self-titled album will be out on Aug. 25, with the official CD release show on Sept. 18 at the Writer's Center in Bethesda. ...

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Today's Editors' Picks

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    Steve Miller Band - Music Event
    Take the money and run to Wolf Trap for an evening of classic rock hits.
    Wolf Trap - Filene Center | Vienna, VA
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    Vandaveer - Music Event
    Folk songs with a directness and immediacy. With Roofwalkers and John Bustine, on the backstage.
    Black Cat | Washington, DC
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    Take Five! - Miscellaneous Event
    Every third Thursday, enjoy live jazz and tour works in the museum's collection.
    Smithsonian American Art Museum - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    Luis Melendez: Master of the Spanish Still Life - Exhibit
    An exhibition of works by the acclaimed 18th-century Spanish painter.
    National Gallery of Art | Washington, DC
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    A Lady Found a Culture in Its Cloth: Barack Obama's Mother and Indonesian Batiks - Miscellaneous Event
    A collection of traditional clothing that belonged to the president's mother.
    Textile Museum | Washington, DC
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    Arlington County Fair - Miscellaneous Event
    Free admission, Metro-accessbility and new outdoor movie screenings of "Twilight" and "Wall-E" make this fair stand out.
    Thomas Jefferson Community Center and Park Grounds | Arlington, VA
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    Montgomery County Fair - Miscellaneous Event
    The fair celebrates its 61st birthday with nine days of concerts, rides, monster truck rallies and a rodeo.
    Montgomery County Fairgrounds | Gaithersburg, MD
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    Demi Lovato - Music Event
    The latest teen pop starlet. With David Archuleta and Jordan Pruitt.
    George Mason University - Patriot Center | Fairfax, VA
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    Free Concerts at Smithsonian American Art Museum - Music Event
    All performances are free and begin at 5 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
    Smithsonian American Art Museum - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    Take-a-Break Concert Series - Music Event
    One of the Reston Community Center-sponsored free summer concerts series.
    Lake Anne Village Center | Reston, VA

Highlighted Events: Friday, August 21

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    Janeane Garofalo - Performing Arts
    The pouty-faced, Gen-X actress gets back to her stand-up roots. With Al Madrigal.
    9:30 Club | Washington, DC
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    The Breeders - Music Event
    Kim Deal is back to lead one of the great alt-rock bands of the '90s, still going strong in the '00s. With Whispertown 2000.
    Black Cat | Washington, DC
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    Wanda Sykes - Performing Arts
    One of the funniest comediennes on the circuit. And on television. And in the movies.
    Warner Theatre | Washington, DC
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    Luis Melendez: Master of the Spanish Still Life - Exhibit
    An exhibition of works by the acclaimed 18th-century Spanish painter.
    National Gallery of Art | Washington, DC
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    A Lady Found a Culture in Its Cloth: Barack Obama's Mother and Indonesian Batiks - Miscellaneous Event
    A collection of traditional clothing that belonged to the president's mother.
    Textile Museum | Washington, DC
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    Arlington County Fair - Miscellaneous Event
    Free admission, Metro-accessbility and new outdoor movie screenings of "Twilight" and "Wall-E" make this fair stand out.
    Thomas Jefferson Community Center and Park Grounds | Arlington, VA
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    Montgomery County Fair - Miscellaneous Event
    The fair celebrates its 61st birthday with nine days of concerts, rides, monster truck rallies and a rodeo.
    Montgomery County Fairgrounds | Gaithersburg, MD
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    The Killer Balloons - Music Event
    With Elementary, Thirteen Towers and Greg Roth & the Bargains.
    The Rock and Roll Hotel | Washington, DC
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    River Hill Village Center Summer Concert Series - Music Event
    All performances are free and begin at 6 p.m.
    River Hill Village Center | Columbia, MD
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    Creed - Music Event
    You asked for a reunion, you got it! Oh, you didn't ask for it? Well, you're getting it anyway. Deal with it.
    Nissan Pavilion at Stone Ridge | Bristow, VA

Highlighted Events: Saturday, August 22

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    Bliss Dance Party's Ninth Anniversary - Bar/Club Event
    Celebrating nine years of indie rock and dance grooves, with Codebreaker, Yes Giantess and Dmerit.
    Black Cat | Washington, DC
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    Culinary Arts Festival - Miscellaneous Event
    Celebrate the role of plants in culture and food.
    U.S. Botanic Garden | Washington, DC
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    Judas Priest - Music Event
    Metal heroes of yesteryear are still at their headbanging best. With Whitesnake and Pop Evil.
    Merriweather Post Pavilion | Columbia, MD
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    Summer Concerts at the National Museum of the American Indian - Music Event
    Al performances are free and begin at 5 p.m.
    National Museum of the American Indian - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    SOJA - Music Event
    Local reggae group brings the good vibes. Saturday show (9 p.m.) is 21 and over; Sunday show is all ages, alcohol free.
    The State Theatre | Falls Church, VA
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    Fort Dupont Summer Concert Series - Music Event
    Free summer concerts outdoors on Saturday evenings, featuring jazz, soul, funk and old-school R&B. Bring a picnic.
    Fort Dupont Park | Washington, DC
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    Wanda Sykes - Performing Arts
    One of the funniest comediennes on the circuit. And on television. And in the movies.
    Warner Theatre | Washington, DC
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    Luis Melendez: Master of the Spanish Still Life - Exhibit
    An exhibition of works by the acclaimed 18th-century Spanish painter.
    National Gallery of Art | Washington, DC
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    A Lady Found a Culture in Its Cloth: Barack Obama's Mother and Indonesian Batiks - Miscellaneous Event
    A collection of traditional clothing that belonged to the president's mother.
    Textile Museum | Washington, DC
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    Arlington County Fair - Miscellaneous Event
    Free admission, Metro-accessbility and new outdoor movie screenings of "Twilight" and "Wall-E" make this fair stand out.
    Thomas Jefferson Community Center and Park Grounds | Arlington, VA

Highlighted Events: Sunday, August 23

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    SOJA - Music Event
    Local reggae group brings the good vibes. Saturday show (9 p.m.) is 21 and over; Sunday show is all ages, alcohol free.
    The State Theatre | Falls Church, VA
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    A Lady Found a Culture in Its Cloth: Barack Obama's Mother and Indonesian Batiks - Miscellaneous Event
    A collection of traditional clothing that belonged to the president's mother.
    Textile Museum | Washington, DC
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    Luis Melendez: Master of the Spanish Still Life - Exhibit
    An exhibition of works by the acclaimed 18th-century Spanish painter.
    National Gallery of Art | Washington, DC
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    Arlington County Fair - Miscellaneous Event
    Free admission, Metro-accessbility and new outdoor movie screenings of "Twilight" and "Wall-E" make this fair stand out.
    Thomas Jefferson Community Center and Park Grounds | Arlington, VA
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    Priscilla Ahn - Music Event
    Young singer-songwriter.
    Iota Club & Cafe | Arlington, VA
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    The Beach Boys - Music Event
    The Mike Love-led version of the band trots out all the old hits.
    Wolf Trap - Filene Center | Vienna, VA
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    Alexandria Cambodian Community Day Festival - Miscellaneous Event
    A celebration of Cambodian culture with folk and classical dance performances, live music, traditional foods and children's entertainment.
    Ben Brenman Park | Alexandria, VA
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    Nunchucks - Music Event
    Power-pop. With Drink Up Buttercup and Loose Lips, on the backstage.
    Black Cat | Washington, DC
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    Leslie Casey and Company - Music Event
    Celebrating the release of their new album "Let's Play," which combines motown, R&B and funk into a powerful groove.
    Twins Jazz | Washington, DC
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    Heaven and Hell - Music Event
    Current Black Sabbath members Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler perform with former members Ronnie James Dio and Vinny Appice. With Coheed and Cambria.
    Merriweather Post Pavilion | Columbia, MD

Highlighted Events: Monday, August 24

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    Tierney Sutton - Music Event
    L.A.-based singer also teaches voice at USC.
    Blues Alley | Washington, DC
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    Edie Sedgwick - Music Event
    A blend of super celebrity and unruly punk-funk. With Authorization, on the backstage.
    Black Cat | Washington, DC
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    D.C. Restaurant Week - Miscellaneous Event
    Washington's best restaurants offer three-course meals at discounted rates. Read the Editorial Review for a list of participating restaurants.
    Various locations | Washington, DC
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    Mary McFadden: Goddesses - Exhibit
    More than 40 works from the fashion designer's collections that show the inspiration she drew from ancient cultures.
    National Museum of Women in the Arts | Washington, DC
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    Blaxmyth - Music Event
    Hardcore with a touch of funk. With King Giant, Dark Dissolve and Throwdown Syndicate.
    Black Cat | Washington, DC
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    U.S. Army Blues Band - Music Event
    The U.S. Army's top jazz ensemble.
    Millennium Stage - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts | Washington, DC
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    Modern Head - Exhibit
    Roy Lichtenstein's 13,000-pound work is on display at 9th and F Streets NW.
    Smithsonian American Art Museum - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    Nintendo Wii Night - Bar/Club Event
    Don't have a Wii? You can use the Front Page's system Sunday through Tuesday.
    The Front Page - Ballston | Arlington, VA
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    Night Strike - Bar/Club Event
    Night bowling, disco-style.
    Strike Bethesda | Bethesda, MD
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    In the Tower: Philip Guston - Exhibit
    As part of the "In the Tower" series that spotlights art innovations since the 1970s, this exhibition focuses on the American painter's comic- and politics-inspired art through seven paintings and a selection of prints.
    National Gallery of Art | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Tuesday, August 25

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    The Black Crowes - Music Event
    The southern rockers are adding some extended jams to their boogie-rock repertoire.
    Wolf Trap - Filene Center | Vienna, VA
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    D.C. Restaurant Week - Miscellaneous Event
    Washington's best restaurants offer three-course meals at discounted rates. Read the Editorial Review for a list of participating restaurants.
    Various locations | Washington, DC
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    Charles Simonds: Landscape/Body/Dwelling - Exhibit
    The museum goes modern with installations by the contemporary sculptor scattered throughout the grounds.
    Dumbarton Oaks Museum | Washington, DC
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    Mary McFadden: Goddesses - Exhibit
    More than 40 works from the fashion designer's collections that show the inspiration she drew from ancient cultures.
    National Museum of Women in the Arts | Washington, DC
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    Nebula - Music Event
    Heavy psych rock. With the Entrance Band and Naam, on the backstage.
    Black Cat | Washington, DC
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    Davy Knowles and Back Door Slam - Music Event
    A young trio from the UK's Isle of Man plays "sizzling, guitar-hero blues." With Rob Drabkin.
    Birchmere Music Hall | Alexandria, VA
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    Broadbelt - Music Event
    A pair of jazz guitarists intertwine their Latin stylings.
    Blues Alley | Washington, DC
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    Modern Head - Exhibit
    Roy Lichtenstein's 13,000-pound work is on display at 9th and F Streets NW.
    Smithsonian American Art Museum - Smithsonian Institution | Washington, DC
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    Six in the Mix: Selections by Renee Stout - Exhibit
    D.C. artist Renee Stout curates a mixed bag of D.C. and Baltimore artists.
    Hillyer Art Space | Washington, DC
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    Introductions 5 - Exhibit
    New work by recent art-school graduates.
    Irvine Contemporary | Washington, DC

Highlighted Events: Wednesday, August 26

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    Lululemon Summer Yoga Series in the Park - Miscellaneous Event
    The Lululemon yoga studio chain offers free yoga classes every Wednesday in Dupont Circle during June, July and August.
    Dupont Circle | Washington, DC
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    Free Energy - Music Event
    Pavement meets Thin Lizzy meets awesome. As if that last part needed saying. With Bear in Heaven and Fffever.
    Black Cat | Washington, DC
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    D.C. Restaurant Week - Miscellaneous Event
    Washington's best restaurants offer three-course meals at discounted rates. Read the Editorial Review for a list of participating restaurants.
    Various locations | Washington, DC
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    1460 Wall Mountables - Exhibit
    Display your own artwork to win one hundred dollars!
    D.C. Arts Center | Washington, DC
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    Charles Simonds: Landscape/Body/Dwelling - Exhibit
    The museum goes modern with installations by the contemporary sculptor scattered throughout the grounds.
    Dumbarton Oaks Museum | Washington, DC
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    Mason District Park Summer Concerts - Music Event
    All performances are free and begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
    Mason District Park | Annandale, VA
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    Mary McFadden: Goddesses - Exhibit
    More than 40 works from the fashion designer's collections that show the inspiration she drew from ancient cultures.
    National Museum of Women in the Arts | Washington, DC
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    Benny Reid - Music Event
    A 26-year-old alto saxophonist with an abundance of chops.
    Blues Alley | Washington, DC
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    Frying Pan Farm Park Summer Concerts - Music Event
    All performances begin at 10:30 a.m.
    Frying Pan Park | Herndon, VA
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    Asleep at the Wheel - Music Event
    The rollicking, nine-time Grammy-winning Texans led by Ray Benson come to town.
    Birchmere Music Hall | Alexandria, VA
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Michael O'Sullivan

Renwick Craft Invitational 2009

In a dramatic departure from ... the traditional "baseline rationale" of crafts (their roots in the useful object), there's nary a vessel you can put fruit in here, a glass you can drink out of or a textile you can wear.”

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