Photo by John Sonderman.

FRIDAY

SEX: In Never Sleep Alone, a NYC-based interactive dating show (it is also a self-help book), “sex and dating guru” Dr. Alex Schiller will use comedy, song, and live demonstrations to make sure you don’t sleep alone tonight, or ever (unless you want to). There are two seating sections—one for the singles and one for the voyeurs. Sit in the front singles section and you are signing yourself up to make out with strangers on stage. Gypsy Sally’s (3401 K Street NW) Doors 7:30/Show 9:00 p.m. $20-35

WEIRD AL: All of D.C.’s weirdos join together for a burlesque tribute to Weird Al. Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW) 9 p.m. $15

PIN UPS: For more traditional burlesque, catch Palace Productions’ Pin Up Burlesque with live music from Jumpin Jupiter. Rock & Roll Hotel (1353 H Street NE) 10 p.m. $15

SATURDAY

PILLOW FIGHT: Washington Monument. 3 p.m. Free. Be there.

BIRTHDAY: DC Brau is 4, and they are hosting a party featuring Sloppy Mama’s BBQ, DC Slices, and an 18-item beer list, including a few rarities. *There is no guarantee you will taste all 18 beers. Don’t let the rare ones disappear before you try them! DC Brau Brewing Co. (3178 Bladensburg Rd NE) $15

ART: Clash of the Arts brings you an evening packed with different genres of art—including music, mixology, and makeup. You might catch battles featuring drummers, steppers, or even barbers. Blind Whino (700 Delaware Avenue SW) 6 p.m.-12 a.m. $20

SUNDAY

LANTERNS: Take a post-brunch stroll over to the Tidal Basin for the Official Japanese Stone Lantern Lighting Ceremony. (Independence Avenue and 17th Street SW) 2:30-4 p.m. Free

THE GOLDEN AGE: AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center will screen the silent film 7th Heaven (1927), which won Janet Gaynor the first-ever Oscar for Best Actress, with live musical accompaniment by Michael Britt. It is part of their “Leading Ladies of Hollywood’s Golden Age” series. (8633 Colesville Road Silver Spring, MD) 3 p.m. $12