* For all those who enjoy Ethiopian food, here's your chance to show your passion for the country. [WP]

* It's your last chance to hit up FIELDWORK: PLACING SPACE IN THE COLORFIELD REMIX, an exhibit in which the artists do beautiful things with the Beltway at rush hour. Didn't know it was possible, did you? [Pyramid Atlantic]

* Included in Rolling Stone's 2007 list of "10 Artists to Watch", Lavender Diamond's formula is perky folk. Check them out at the Black Cat. $10 at 8:00 p.m. [Black Cat]