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FINALLY: Filmmakers from the Arab world are the subject of the Arabian Sights Film Festival, which includes selections from Lebanon, Egypt, Oman and Tunisia. (See Movies.)

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[Concerts]

. . . AND YOU WILL KNOW US BY THE TRAIL OF DEAD AND WITCHCRAFT-- Today at 8 p.m. What was previously two shows (one upstairs and one down) has been combined into one main-stage lineup that is going to make earplug sales in the District skyrocket. With Saviours. Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. $12. 202-667-7960.

THE SHINS-- Monday at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for Zach Braff's favorite Portland, Ore., indie-pop act also include first-come access to Tuesday's Spoon show at the 9:30 club. With Spoon and Vetiver. Merriweather Post Pavilion, 10475 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia. $30-$45. 410-715-5550 or 202-397-7328.

YO LA TENGO-- See Can't Miss.

COWBOY JUNKIES-- Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. The oft-touring country-grounded traditionalists released their latest album, "At the End of Paths Taken," earlier this year. With the Wood Brothers. Birchmere, 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. $45. 703-549-7500 or 703-573-7328.

JENS LEKMAN-- Thursday at 8 p.m. The Swedish pop-music mastermind continued his hot streak this month when he released the sophisticated, whimsical and delicate "Night Falls Over Kortedala." Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW. $12-$14. 202-667-7960.

THE BEAT DOWN-- Thursday at 9 p.m. The monthly hip-hop producer showcase features local talent touting their hottest beats. Chief Ike's Mambo Room, 1725 Columbia Rd. NW. $10. 202-332-2211.

THE TRAGICALLY HIP-- Friday, doors at 8 p.m. The masters of Canadian adult alternative show why they are still going strong after nearly 25 years and 11 albums. 9:30 club, 815 V St. NW. $25. 202-393-0930 or 800-955-5566.

THE JUMP OFF-- Saturday at 9:30 p.m. Last Gentlemens Club and Rush Entertainment present a night of live hip-hop featuring performances by Los Angeles's Physical Minds and local MCs GodGiven and Tnyce. Jammin' Java, 232 Maple Ave. E., Vienna. $15. 703-255-1566.

[Exhibits]

OPTIONS 2007-- Closes Friday. The Washington Project for the Arts\Corcoran's biennial exhibition of art by under-recognized and emerging regional artists includes work by Taylor Baldwin, Anne Chan, Eli Kessler, Siobhan Rigg and Sayaka Suzuki. Edison Place Gallery, 702 Eighth St. NW. Free. 202-872-3396.

OVER THE TOP: AMERICAN POSTERS FROM WORLD WAR I-- Opens Friday. Through Feb. 3. The four Liberty Loan campaigns, the War Savings Stamp program, the Victory Loan and support for the Red Cross are the focus of an exhibition of 45 war bond posters. Smithsonian American Art Museum, Eighth and F streets NW. Free. 202-633-1000.