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Cheap tacos, burgers and, of course, beer -- college students (and regular deal hunters) can find all the best bargains in Happy Hour 101.
What's New
Film: DC Shorts Festival
Comedy: Sandra Bernhard
Theater: September Preview
Museums: Kreeger Open House
Ideas for what to do this week
 Saturday, 8/30
Summertime Blues
It's a full day of free blues at the 20th annual D.C. Blues Festival.
 Sunday, 8/31
Nightlife Agenda
When there's a three-day weekend, it means extra parties on Sunday night.
 Monday, 9/1
End-of-Summer Traditions
Our picks for Labor Day festivals and events to wrap up the season.
 Tuesday, 9/2
Globetrotting Beats
Argentine troubadour Federico Aubele mixes Thievery Corporation-style dub rhythms, tango riffs, Mexican guitars and hip-hop breaks at the 9:30 club.
 Wednesday, 9/3
A Night With My Morning Jacket
This Kentucky quintet keeps playing bigger and bigger venues in D.C., and now they have a (Constitution) Hall as big as their sound.
 Thursday, 9/4
'Blondes' Ambition
See a free screening of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," the saucy movie musical starring Marilyn Monroe in an iconic performance.
 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.
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