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Try some overlooked nightlife options like bluegrass at Madam's Organ or dancing at Glen Echo, this week with zydeco upstarts Pine Leaf Boys.
What's New
Dining: Go Go to Co Co.
New Funny: Mike Birbiglia
Classic Funny: Bob Newhart
Exhibits: Nature Vs. Outdoor Sculpture
Ideas for what to do this week
 Sunday, 8/17
Why Stay Home?
Eddie Vedder's first non-Pearl Jam tour stops in at the Warner Theatre.
 Monday, 8/18
Return to 'Tom's Diner'
Suzanne Vega brings her mature brand of cool to the Birchmere.
 Tuesday, 8/19
Do the 'Hollywood Shuffle'
The Library of Congress screens Robert Townsend's 1987 satire, plus a 1991 "In Living Color" episode.
 Wednesday, 8/20
Know When to Hold 'Em
Kenny Rogers and the Oak Ridge Boys play Wolf Trap: let the singalongs begin.
 Thursday, 8/21
We Like Mike
Comedian Mike Birbiglia was once the funniest guy at Georgetown. And now he has lots of secret public fans. Go see him at the Improv.
 Friday, 8/22
Catch the Flow at H20
Young Jeezy's on the bill for a party on the waterfront.
 Saturday, 8/23
Thai It Out
Kickboxing, parades, food and dance fill a festival put on by the Thai Embassy.
 Sunday, 8/24
Better Show Up Early
A free concert at the 9:30 club celebrates the 50th anniversary of Ben's Chili Bowl.
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