Wonkette

* Get your pirate on without paying $10 to see a bullshit movie. Author Colin Woodward discusses his new book, The Republic of Pirates, which is about how pirates colonized the Bamahas in the 18th century. Free, 7:00pm at Olsson’s in Old Town. [Olson's]
* Former Fugazi bassist Joe Lally plays his quiet, socially-aware rock at this Jesus-loving coffee shop . Bring a book. $10, 7:30 pm. [Jammin Java]
* Author William Langewiesche talks about how nuclear weapons are really no big thing. He’s not at all funny. He’s totally fucking serious. Free, 7pm at Politics and Prose. [Smithsonian]