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Weekend Events

Wale (Dec 21, 2010)
The D.C. native returns to his hometown where he will rap at the 9:30 Club towards the end of the month. His debut album "Attention Deficit" was released a little over a year ago. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are being sold for $35.
Liz Phair (Dec 17, 2010)
Travel back to 2003 and listen to Liz Phair play at the 9:30 Club. Phair released her new album "Funstyle" back in July and is coming to DC as a part of her tour, commemorating the 15 year anniversary of the release of her debut album.
Sam Adams (Dec 7, 2010)
The rapper who first rose to his fifteen minutes of fame with his remix of Asher Roth's I Love College visits the 9:30 Club this November. Adams' first album was involved in controversy, in which people claimed Adams purchased his album so many times that it rose to number one on the iTunes chart. Now, he comes to the 9:30 to promote his new dubstep infused rap mixtape.
Brandon Flowers (Nov 29, 2010)
The front man of the band, The Killers, visits the 9:30 Club to promote his debut album "Flamingo."
The Ramayana (May 6, 2010)
The story is an Indian epic about a man who must search for his wife and save the world in the meantime. All tickets are $20 and will be showing at Source, a performing arts center in D.C. until June 6.


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U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo

1300 U St. NW, Washington, DC

First Train Departs - To Branch Ave: 5:20 a.m. To Greenbelt: 5:27 a.m. Last Train Departs - To Branch Ave: 11:50 p.m.* To Greenbelt: 12:21 a.m.* *Train leaves three hours later on Friday and Saturday nights

Venues

History, grease and plastic fork (7/13/2005) In 1958, in the heyday of the African American entertainment district that centered around U Street, Ben Ali and his wife Virginia opened not just a restaurant, but a piece of Washington D.C.'s vibrant history. During the riots that tore through the streets of downtown after the death of Martin Luther King, Jr., Ben's Chili Bowl was the only place still open while the mobs stormed down the avenue. But Ben's has outlived that era, and while the neighborhood around it is slowly drifting towards urban renewal, it has thrived on two things alone: preservation and really good chili.

Ben's Chili Bowl If you're in the mood for a hardcore feast, Ben's Chili Bowl is the place for you! Since 1958, this legendary grill has cooked up the best burgers, hot dogs, and half-smokes in the District. Ben's Chili Bowl is open through the early hours of morning, until 2 a.m. from Monday through Thursday, and until 4 a.m. from Friday to Saturday.

9:30 Club As one of the most popular music venues in D.C., the 9:30 Club has hosted some of the most famous musical guests in the world. While the building appears to be somewhat humble from the outside, the unique intimate atmosphere of the performance hall inside makes for an appealing concert experience. For a schedule of upcoming events, visit the club's web site. Information compiled by Elena Pinsky.
Graphic courtesy of The Washington Post