Nightlife Agenda Pick of the Week

For the last six weeks, burlesque goddess Kitty Victorian has been putting a bunch of neophyte dancers through rigorous training, teaching them the proper way of twirling their tassels and sexily taking off . . . one long evening glove at a time. It's called Burlesque University, and the latest class "graduates" Saturday with a show at the Palace of Wonders. Tickets are $10, and the show gets underway at 10 p.m.

Looking for more fun after-dark ideas? Try an event that mixes local clothing and jewelry designers with some of the city's top DJs; a CD release party for D.C. favorites Middle Distance Runner; turntablists spinning underground hip-hop and indie rock; and an air guitar championship bout. You can find details about all of these events in the Nightlife Agenda.