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Here's what to do in Washington this week

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Published on October 21, 2019
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From a comedy writing session to a conference on emerging laser technology, there's plenty to enjoy in Washington this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.

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Hilarity and Hijinks: Developing Comedic Characters

From the event description:

Participants will learn writing techniques that will help them develop comedic characters, through both exercises and discussion. 

When: Tuesday, Oct. 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Solid State Books, 600F H St. NE
Admission: $15
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Zouk Foundations & Combinations (Level 1.5)

From the event description:

Continue your journey in Brazilian zouk with new fundamentals and fun ways to put everything together in this eight-week series.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 22, 6:15 p.m.- Tuesday, Dec. 10, 8:15 p.m.
Where: DanceSport Dupont Circle, 2201 P St. NW
Admission: $144
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Turn Over Tuesday Comedy Show

From the event description:

Join Broken Mic Comedy for their new monthly ladies and LGBTQIA+ open mic comedy show.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 22, 8-10 p.m.
Where: Shenanigans Irish Pub, 2450 18th St. NW
Admission: Free
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Emerging Laser Technology: Applications and International Partnership Opportunities

From the event description:

The Hudson Institute, in partnership with the Extreme Light Infrastructure-Nuclear Physics (ELI-NP) project in Romania, will host a conference to discuss groundbreaking research being conducted at ELI-NP to develop the world's most advanced laser. 

When: Thursday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Hudson Institute, 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 400, Stern Center
Admission: Free
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Talk by Seema Jayachandran

From the event description:

In this talk, Seema Jayachandran will present research on how the price of home heating affects mortality in the U.S. 

When: Thursday, Oct. 24, 12-1 p.m.
Where: John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, G9
Admission: Free
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