Photo by Beau Finley

FRIDAY

STEP: Youth steppers perform alongside Step Afrika! artists. Portrait Gallery – Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard (Eighth and F Streets NW) 6 p.m. Free.

DR. EVIL: The Rosslyn BID screens Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery as part of LOL Fridays. Gateway Park (1300 Lee Highway) Movie begins at dusk. Free.

SAVINGS: Go to Last Resort Comedy’s $3 Local DC Comedy Showcase for $2.50 a person when you buy two tickets. The Town Tavern (2323 18th Street NW) 8-10 p.m. $3 for 1 ticket, $5 for 2 tickets.

SATURDAY

BBQ: Jason Story, co-owner of Straw, Stick, and Brick Delicatessen, teaches you about the difference between Carolina, Memphis, Texas, St. Louis, and Kentucky barbeque. Or is it barbecue? BBQ? Price includes a lunch of pulled pork, ribs, beef brisket, sides, lemonade, and sweet tea. S. Dillon Ripley Center (1100 Jefferson Drive SW) 12-2 p.m. $80-95.

SOUP: Joel McHale performs at Warner Theater. (13th and E Street NW) 8 p.m. $52.50-74.50.

PINK FLOYD: Tribute band The Australian Pink Floyd Show will bring lasers, animations, giant inflatables, and more to their performance at The Lincoln Theatre. (1215 U Street NW) 8 p.m. $45.

SUNDAY

BEER: Taste unlimited samples from 20 breweries at Brewers on the Block, the official kick off for DC Beer Week. Suburbia at Union Market (1309 5th Street NE) 2-5 p.m. $35.

SMILES: Hula-hoop, juggle, and watch a professional circus show, all to raise money for Clowns Without Borders, a non-profit organization which “offers laughter to relieve the suffering of all persons, especially children, who live in areas of crisis.” Trapeze School New York, Washington DC (4th Street SE and Tingey Street) 6:30 p.m. $15.

AFRICA: Celebrate African culture and heritage during FestAfrica. Features music, dance, fashion, comedy, and more. Veterans Plaza (Corner of Fenton Street and Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring MD) 1-8 p.m. (Saturday too) Free.