Photo by Julian Ortiz.
FRIDAY
PHOTOS: FotoWeek DC returns Saturday through November 16 with “exhibitions, projections, film screenings and lectures” across the city. A party Friday at the Former Spanish Ambassador’s Residence (2801 16th Street NW) kicks off the celebration with live music, open bars and photography. Ticket $65. Must be over 21. 7:30 to 11 p.m.
SWEETS: Buttercream Bakeshop is the newest project from pastry chef Tiffany MacIsaac (formerly of Neighborhood Restaurant Group). The shop makes its debut today at Cork Market & Tasting Room (1805 14th Street NW) from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. A second popup is planned on November 14. Stop in this afternoon for a slice of the cookie monster—a brown sugar and chocolate chip cake with cookie dough layers, cookies and cream frosting and a topping of mini oatmeal cream pies. Other menu items include Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispy treats and coffee-raspberry marshmallows. —Travis Mitchell
JAZZ: Baltimore native Romeir Mendez is continuing the tradition of great bassists to come out of this area. He will lead a band on Friday and Saturday at Bohemian Caverns. The ensemble features a must-see horn section in the form of trumpeter Terrell Stafford and bassist Tim Warfield. Allyn Johnson, arguably D.C.’s finest jazz pianist, is also in the group. 8 and 10 p.m. sets. Tickets $20 in advance/$25 at the door. —Sriram Gopal
SKA: You probably know about the cringeworthy sounding (but actually really great) emo revival going on right now, if you read any music websites with regularity. But what you might not know about is the small ska revival going on right now. Yes, ska did die in the ’90s, but like the best zombie movies, it managed to find a way to come back. Some of the best new ska bands are hitting the Black Cat’s main stage tonight led by D.C. ska-punk band Kill Lincoln. Who says you’re too old to pickituppickituppickituuuuupppppp? $12, 9 p.m. — Matt Cohen
SATURDAY
BEER: The D.C. Beerathon returns with 26 bars and restaurants serving 26 different beers. This includes Piola (Traveler Pumpkin Shandy), Bin 1301 (DuClaw Sweet Baby Jesus), Buffalo Billiards (Abita Pecan Harvest), Rebellion (Palm Belgian Ale) and Amsterdam Falafelshop on 14th Street (Amstel Radler). Tickets, which benefit Ranger Lead The Way Fund and Mama Hope, start at $65 and include a 12-ounce beer at each location. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. check-in at either Black Jack (1612 14th Street NW) or James Hoban’s (1 Dupont Circle NW).
MORE BEER: The 2nd annual D.C. Beer Festival is happening at Nationals Park (1500 South Capitol Street SE). You won’t catch any home runs this time of year, but there will be samples of more than 75 craft beers along with music, games and food. A $40 general admission ticket buys unlimited beer and cider tastings from 1 to 4 p.m. VIP tickets run $60 and include 12 p.m. entry and additional specialty beers. Among the participating food trucks are Red Hook Lobster, DC Empanadas and The Big Cheese. —Travis Mitchell
CIDER: If beer isn’t your thing, Dock 5 at Union Market (1309 5th Street NE) will play host to Drink the District’s cider festival. “At the Rock the Core, cider aficionados can enjoy three hours of unlimited tastings of over 30 ciders and 20 beers and unlimited full pours of one cider and one beer in addition to area food trucks and live entertainment.” $40 tickets to the noon to 3 p.m. session and 9 p.m. to midnight session still available.
BALLET: The Washington Ballet’s fall affair at the Organization of American States (200 17th Street NW), Noche de Pasión: The Tango Soirée, supports “student scholarship programs and its Latino Dance Initiatives.” Dinner, dancing and a silent auction can be expected. Tickets start at $250 and can be purchased by contacting awhetzel@washingtonballet.org or 202.274.4515.
ROLLERGIRLS: For a slightly less swanky party, the DC Rollergirls are hosting a season nine kick-off event with “drink specials, food, epic dancing and a beer pong tournament with games and prizes.” Balance Gym Rooftop (1114 14th Street NW). $5 cover. 6 to 9 p.m.
SUNDAY
GOOD CAUSES: Washington Capitals players John Carlson, Karl Alzner and Troy Brouwer will guest bartend at City Tap House (901 9th Street NW) during the Foundation 4 Heroes benefit. $20 entrance fee includes one drinks and $10 autograph fee goes to the organization that spreads a “Be A Hero” message. 5 to 7 p.m.
YOGA: A month of free yoga kicks off at Dock 5 at Union Market (1309 5th Street NE). Instructor Nya Alemayhu, who teaches at Buddha B Yoga, Georgetown Yoga and The Studio DC, will lead the noon sessions. $5 donation suggested.
COFFEE CRAWL: Join a group of local bike and coffee enthusiasts on a crawl of some of the city’s best independent coffee shops. They’ll meet at Qualia (3917 Georgia Avenue NW) at 9:30 a.m. and ride to Zeke’s Roastery & Coffee Lab, Compass Coffee, and Glen’s Garden Market. Qualia and Zeke’s will give a behind-the-scenes glance at how they roast their coffee and Compass is giving riders 15 percent off. Free (to ride, coffee is not). More info here.
