Around Town: Oct. 7

Published October 7, 2009 4:00am ET



The Australian Pink Floyd Show: The cover band performs faithful replicas of classic rock. [8 p.m. Warner Theatre, 1299 Pennsylvania Ave. NW]

Paul Guest: Award-winning poet and writer reads from his works. [8 p.m. Katzen Arts Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW]

David Sedaris: The humorist offers his sardonic social critiques. [8 p.m. Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st St. NW]

Taylor Branch: The Pulitzer Prize-winning historian talks about the Clinton tapes and his interviews with Bill Clinton. [7 p.m. National Archives, Constitution Avenue and Ninth Street NW]

Afghanistan and Pakistan: A panel of experts discuss the political problems America is trying to solve. [7:30 p.m. National Cathedral, Wisconsin and Massachusetts avenues NW]

Rodeo Poetry and Music: A performance by horsemen and songwriters Wylie Gustafson and Paul Zarzyski. [Noon. Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE]

Michael Lodico: Choirmaster and organist performs on a new Lively-Fulcher pipe organ. [10 a.m. St. John’s Church, 1525 H St. NW]

Wine Dinner: A celebration of local wines from Maryland’s Sugerloaf Mountain Vineyard. [7 p.m. Roof Terrace Restaurant, 2700 F St. NW]

Bert Kreisher: Comedian from Comedy Central performs. [8 p.m. D.C. Improv, 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW]

Sargent and the Sea: An exhibit of paintings by the master. [10 a.m. Corcoran, 500 17th St. NW]

Underground scene We Shot the Moon: Pop rock band from San Diego performs. [7 p.m. Jammin’ Java, 227 E. Maple Ave., Vienna]