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Dining: Pad Thai Done Right
Film: DC Shorts Festival
Comedy: Sandra Bernhard
Theater: September Preview
Ideas for what to do this week
 Friday, 9/5
A Button-Down Mind
Comedy legend Bob Newhart brings his wry observations to the Warner Theatre.
 Saturday, 9/6
Freewheeling Music
The free Rosslyn Jazz Festival features the Spanish Harlem Orchestra and a harmonica whiz.
 Sunday, 9/7
Sunsplash in D.C.
Beres Hammond, Ky-Mani Marley and S.T.O.R.M. perform at Reggae Summer Fest at RFK.
 Monday, 9/8
Cruel to Be Suskind
The Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist shares his new book, "The Way of the World."
 Tuesday, 9/9
Night of Noir
George Pelecanos hosts a discussion about "DC Noir 2," a collection of dark stories set in the District.
 Wednesday, 9/10
The Chosen Band
Indie rock's most insightful lyricist, David Berman, brings the Silver Jews to D.C. for the first time.
 Thursday, 9/11
A Dedication
The Pentagon Memorial, 184 curved steel benches above light-filled pools, opens permanently to the public.
 Friday, 9/12
That's a Long Time in Cat Years
The Black Cat celebrates its 15th anniversary with a reunion show featuring club owner Dante Ferrando on drums.
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