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LITERATURE: Chuck Palahniuk, Up to "Snuff" Olsson's bookstore brings in "Fight Club" author Palahniuk for a reading, interview and Q&A about his latest book, "Snuff," which is about a porn queen vying to break a record by bedding 600 men on film in one go. The event is at the Avalon Theatre. $30 (includes a pre-signed copy of "Snuff." Tickets aren't available without purchase of the book). 8 p.m. 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. Get tickets online at http:/
Wednesday
ON STAGE: Pay What You Can. For Comedy? The DC Improv has recently started this once-a-month night at the club aimed at those of us who like going out but have no money to actually do it. On Wednesday, pay what you can at the door and ignore the usual two-item policy to see comic Jeff Caldwell. 18 and older only. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show is at 8:30. 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202 296-7008.
Today
FILM: "Pulp Fiction" Quentin Tarantino's slick and stylish movie was brilliant the first time -- a revelation, even. And it was good the second time, too. Then, the onslaught: It was played and replayed and copied so frequently by other filmmakers that its very presence on late-night cable television (with the good parts edited out, even!) could only inspire groans. And don't even get us started on the ubiquitous movie posters and Halloween costumes. But it has been 14 years. Surely that's enough time to make you consider seeing "Pulp Fiction" again on the big screen. It's at the AFI Silver for one week beginning tonight. $9.75, seniors and students $8.50, age 12 and younger $6.75. Today at 1:05 and 8:30 p.m. Various times through June 5. AFI Silver Theatre, 8633 Colesville Rd., Silver Spring. 301-495-6720.
Tomorrow
FESTIVALS: Washington Folk Festival All weekend, music will ring out from Glen Echo Park, where the Folklore Society of Greater Washington's annual free folk blowout returns (it's one of the biggest events of the year at the park). Catch a diverse array of acts, from a cappella act the Tone Rangers to local rock mainstays Joe Uehlein and the U-Liners. The diversity continues in the Spanish ballroom, where dance lessons include the hula and polka. Parking will be hard, so organizers are encouraging patrons to park at 5260 Western Ave. (the Geico parking lot) or take Metro to Friendship Heights and catch the shuttle from that lot. Tomorrow and Sunday, noon to 7 p.m. Glen Echo Park, 7300 MacArthur Blvd., Glen Echo. For details, http:/
Today
FILM: "The Graduates" No, Mrs. Robinson doesn't make a cameo in this film, a frathouse comedy created by two brothers from Columbia. This is a coming-of-age film, too, but it's about a band of crass high school seniors (and one pathetic 20-something chaperone) spending Senior Week in -- wait for it -- Ocean City. The feature film, made over five weeks last fall, is screened free tonight at the Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse. So is it worth the money you won't be spending? Honestly, it looks kind of promising; it's in the vein of "American Pie" or "Superbad." Watch the trailer at http:/
Sunday
LITERATURE: "The Ultimate Cheapskate's Road Map to True Riches" In this economy, many of us would probably settle for "True Solvency," but there's nothing wrong with aiming high. Jeff Yeager, an author and "the ultimate cheapskate" (Dad, you have competition!) is doing a book tour by bicycle. And yup, he will be biking to the Arlington Central Library when he gives a talk there on Sunday about the joys of a life not rooted in consumerism. If you're trying to cut back on spending, there's something to be learned, too, but Yeager's argument seems to be: People buy too much and don't get much satisfaction from what is bought. Free. 2 p.m. 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington. 703-228-6321.
Tuesday
CONCERT: Tween Idols. How Quickly They Fade . . . So, remember Ryan Cabrera? Seems like only a couple of years ago he was Ashlee Simpson's boo. Now she's married, and he doesn't get to be on TV anymore. He does, however, have a record on a major label, his first. He also lost the six-inch-high hair for a Johnny Depp look, complete with shoulder-licking locks and a soul patch. And gone, too, are the acoustic ballads for a sound that's mildly electronic and a little Killers-esque arena rock. A comeback at 25? We'll see. He visits the Birchmere on Tuesday. $25. 7:30 p.m. 3701 Mount Vernon Ave., Alexandria. 202-397-7328.
