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Literature: Jewish Literary Festival
Free Culture: Ken-Cen Open House
Get Medieval: Renaissance Festival
Weekend Fun: Thai Festival 2008
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.
 Mondayy, 8/25
Ride 'Em!
Bullriding and barrel racing are tonight's highlights at the Maryland State Fair.
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