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Friday
WIZARDS: The Wizards won their first two games against the Toronto Raptors on the road. Can they win their first home game of this playoff series? There are still a fair number of tickets available direct from the venue. Go get them! Verizon Center (601 F Street NW) 8 p.m. $35+
MUSIC: Four solo artists from D.C., Philly, and Rochester will showcase their work. Expect bass, synthesizers, and more. Union Arts DC (411 New York Avenue NE) 8 p.m. $10 suggested donation
SECRETS: There is a “Secret Hipster Dance Party” happening tonight. Enter your e-mail in this Google Doc for the location. 10 p.m.- 3 a.m.
Saturday
CRAFTS: Shop from 100+ vendors offering hand-crafted furniture, ceramics, wearable art, and more. The Smithsonian Craft Show is also open on Sunday. National Building Museum (401 F Street NW) 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. $20-30
FOOD TRUCKS: Purchase your brunch, lunch, dinner, and/or dessert from one of 60 food trucks from D.C., Baltimore, or Philly. General admission tickets get you in to the Taste of 3 Cities, and VIP tickets get you access to unlimited drinks. Storey Park Lot (corner of 1st and L) in NoMa (1005 1st Street NE) 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $15-65
ROMEO: It’s Shakespeare’s 451st birthday. To celebrate, the Folger Theatre and the Capitol Riverfront BID are joining forces to hold outdoor film screenings at Yards Park all weekend long as part of the “Bard in the Yards” series. On Saturday, you can watch Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes take on the roles of Romeo and Juliet. The Yards Park (10 Water Street SE) Sundown
Sunday
POTLUCK: If you’re vegetarian, or don’t mind eating (and cooking) vegetarian for one afternoon, you can join Sixth & I’s “Sunday in the Park” potluck picnic. Attendees should bring a vegetarian dish and outdoor games. Meridian Hill Park (2400 15th Street NW) 1 p.m. RSVP here
BOOKS: myBOOKbag, a new monthly subscription box centered around local indie authors, launches today. Their launch party will features passed hors devours, giveaways, and the opportunity to meet local authors participating in the program. Maxime (2915 M Street NW) 2-5 p.m. Free
ESPRESSO: The team at Vigilante Coffee will teach you all about making espresso. Vigilante Coffee Roastery (4327 Gallatin Street Hyattsville, MD 20781) 4-7 p.m. $50
