Photo by Elvert Barnes.
Friday
GAMES: Enjoy a glass of wine and play German board games including Bohnanza, Asara, Settlers of Catan, Lost Cities, and Carcassonne. “Participants are invited to bring their favorite games and friends for the fun.” (812 7th Street NW) 6-9 p.m. $5 at the door
CHIMPS: Dr. Jane Goodall is in town to speak about her work with chimpanzees. DAR Constitution Hall (18th & C Streets NW) 7 p.m. $35+
BOP: In A Night at the Bopera, the Brad Linde Ensemble will explore music from Marx Brothers films in a “modern, post-cool, free-bop fashion.” The Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H Street NE) 8 p.m. $22-28
Saturday
EARTH: If you like surprises, head to the National Mall for the free Earth Day Concert, with performances by No Doubt, Fall Out Boy, Usher, and more. The order of artists will not be released… Washington Monument Grounds (11 a.m. – 7 p.m.) Free
FOOD: Slow Food DC hosts their annual Snail of Approval Awards to recognize “eateries and artisans who contribute good, clean, fair food to our community.” Treat yourself to ricotta gnudi, Jumbo lump crab cakes, eggplant parmesan sliders, seasonal cocktails, Port City beers, and more. RIS (2275 L Street NW) 12-3 p.m. $50
COMEDY: Comedian Nick Vatterott, who has performed on Conan, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and Comedy Central, stops by the Bier Baron Tavern for a one-night-only performance. (1523 22nd Street NW) 6:30-8:30 p.m. $12-18
Sunday
BITCHES: It’s been five years since Cori Sue Morris and Becca Clara Love started sharing their weekly brunch adventures via Bitches Who Brunch. Celebrate with them at Barcelona Wine Bar, where you’ll be treated to a bottomless brunch featuring Spanish tapas. There will be goody bags. Barcelona Wine Bar (1622 14th Street NW) 12-3 p.m. $65
TAMALES: Help decide the winner of D.C.’s best tamale when Hola Cultura hosts TamalFest. Taste tamales made by cooks from Mexico, El Salvador, Colombia, Guatemala, Peru, and elsewhere. St. Stephens Church (1625 Newton Street NW) 5-8 p.m. $8-30
MUSIC: The Brooklyn based jazz quintet, Tomas Fujiwara and The Hook Up, comes to D.C. for a one-night-only performance. Union Arts (411 New York Avenue NE) 7 p.m. $12-15
