Photo by Lorie Shaull.
FRIDAY
LIGHT: The exhibition this is light opens, featuring work from four east coast artists. Carroll Square Gallery (975 F Street NW) 6-8 p.m.
COMEDY: Chicago improv group The Second City performs two back-to-back shows. National Museum of Natural History Baird Auditorium (10th Street & Constitution Avenue NW) 6:30 or 9 p.m. $25-30.
STORIES: Story League’s Fall Championship has arrived. Hear from six of the area’s best storytellers. Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW) 9:30 p.m. $20.
SATURDAY
BEER: There are three beer festivals this weekend. Which one will you choose? Arlington’s Backyard Beer Fest, Heurich House Museum’s Oktoberfest, or Drink the District’s Das Bier Bash. Promo code “DCist” saves you $10 on the last option. 12-10 p.m. $25-60.
2FER: People like yoga. People like reggae. Why wouldn’t you combine the two into one Yoga Reggae Festival? Gateway D.C. East (2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE) 12-9 p.m. $15-40.
COMEDY: He’s appeared on NBC’s Last Comic Standing and Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, and now comedian Marc Theobald will be making his way to the Bier Baron Tavern. Promo code “dcist” will save you $3 on one ticket, and $5 on two tickets! Presented by Last Resort Comedy. (1523 22nd Street NW) 6:30 -8:30 p.m. $9-15 .
SUNDAY
BURGERS: Nine chefs compete to make the best burger at Brainfood’s 3rd Annual Burger Battle.Participating chefs include Chef Kyoo Eom of Poste Moderne Brasserie, Chef Joe Palma of Bourbon Steak, and defending champ, Chef Matt Adler of Osteria Morini. The judges panel will include Mathew Ramsey of PornBurger. Ticket includes burgers, cocktails, and beer from 3 Stars Brewing and DC Brau. Poste Moderne Brasserie (555 8th Street NW) 3:30-6 p.m. $75.
BEER: If you want a double dose of 3 Stars Brewing Company, you can stop by the DC Homebrewers BBQ prior to heading to the Burger Battle. Sample homebrews, and vote for your favorite. Ticket includes BBQ from Smoke & Barrel and a beer from 3 Stars Brewing Company. 3 Stars Brewing Company (6400 Chillum Place NW) 1-4 p.m. $16.
BRUNCH: It’s technically still summer, but Bitches Who Brunch is hosting a Fall Brunch Fest, and guess what beer is going to be served-3 Stars Brewing! In addition to bottomless beverages by 3 Stars Brewing, Ketel One, and Bulleit whiskey, your ticket price will also include brunch by Heirloom catering, and a swag bag featuring some of the bitches’ favorite “Made in D.C.” items. Long View Gallery (1234 9th Street NW) 12-3 p.m. $50.
