Photo by Dimitris Manis.
Friday
PUNCH: Imbibe bottomless punches on The Gibson’s patio. (2009 14th Street NW) 6-9 p.m. $25
SEX: Five women from diverse backgrounds will share what they’ve learned about the “birds and the bees.” The Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H Street NE) 8 p.m. $20 (there is also a Saturday performance)
LAUGHS: Spend 2 hours laughing, for only $3! If you bring a friend to laugh with, you can even save an additional $1! Now you have lots of money to spend on more important things, like drinks.The Town Tavern DC (2323 18th Street NW) 7:30-9:30 p.m. $3-5.
Saturday
VOLUNTEERISM: During Volunteer Capitol Hill’s Volunteer Fair, reps from 35 non-profit organizations will be on-hand to talk with you about opportunities to join their cause. Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital (921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE) 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free
WRESTLING: Eat Mexican street food and watch the classic battle of good vs. evil in the form of live lucha libre aka Mexican Wrestling. DC Fairgrounds (1299 Half Street SE) 2-7 p.m. $20
FUNK: Bring your instruments and your dancing shoes: The Funk Parade is here! Programming will go on all day, but the parade will kick off at 5 p.m. from the Howard Theater. (620 T Street NW)
Sunday
BLOODY MARYS: The Bloody Mary Festival offers guests lunch sliders from Rocklands BBQ and unlimited tastes of Bloody Mary’s from 10+ restaurants. Blind Whino (700 Delaware Avenue SW) 1-4 p.m. $50
CHIHUAHUAS: There’s a big race going on this week, but it doesn’t involves horses. Watch tiny dogs compete during the Fourth Annual Running of the Chihuahuas. There will also be prizes for best dressed, best trick, and more. SW Waterfront (between 6th and 7th Streets) 1-4 p.m. Free
MOTHERS: In “Listen to Your Mother,” eleven local storytellers will share stories on the “humor and the heartbreak that go hand in hand with motherhood.” National Geographic Grosvenor Auditorium (600 M Street NW) 2 p.m. $15