Photo by Jordan Barab.

Friday

SHOPPING: Tonight begins the first of six monthly markets at the Waterfront Station, conveniently titled “Market SW.” The festivities will include live painting, music, and a beer garden. (4th and M Streets SW) 4-9 p.m.

MORE SHOPPING: Shop for American-made products from two dozen vendors when the NORTHERN GRADE marketplace takes over Dock 5 at Union Market for the weekend. (1305 5th Street NE) 3-8 p.m. (Also open 11-7 on Saturday, and 11-6 on Sunday).

SCARES: Scarealyzed tells the story of a group of young people who visit a haunted house attraction and then discover the real horror in their own lives. The Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H Street NE) 8 p.m. $10 (Saturday shows also available)

Saturday

COLOR: D.C. joins San Jose and Knoxville in receiving the the “SELF Edition” of the Color Me Rad race. Run through colored powdered and gels, because, why not? RFK Stadium (2400 East Capitol Street SE) 9 a.m.-12 p.m. $50

BEER: New Belgium Brewing’s Tour de Fat is back. Enjoy a fun filled day of “bikes, beer, and bemusement.” See the full schedule of events here. Yards Park (355 Water Street SE) 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free entry.

GEEKS: Awesome Con returns to the Washington Convention Center from May 29-31, and the official after party is on Saturday. Cosplay strongly encouraged, obviously. Blind Whino (700 Delaware Avenue SW) 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. $20

Sunday

PLAYMOBIL: May 31 is the last day to check out the art of Richard Unglik, where “masterpieces of history” are reproduced with Playmobil figures. Lign Roset (2201 Wisconsin Avenue NW) 12-6 p.m. Free

ISRAEL: Celebrate Israel’s 67th year of independence in D.C., Maryland, and/or Virginia. The Israel @67 Fest includes festivities throughout the DMV. 12-8 p.m. $0-20