Photo by Clif Burns.

Friday

EMPANADAS: In celebration of National Empanada Day, enjoy four varieties of empanadas for $1 each. Cuba Libre (801 9th Street NW) 5-7 p.m.

COMEDY: Laugh along with six of the area’s funniest ladies. The Velvet Lounge (915 U Street NW) 7 p.m. $5

SHOPPING: At the Caravan Beirut Pop-Up, you can shop for fashion, accessories, jewelry, homeware, and photography from Lebanese designers. Tonight’s opening night festivities will feature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. (3222 M Street NW) 6-9 p.m.

Saturday

DADS: Cheer for your favorite bod at the Dad Bod Pageant, a benefit for the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Acre 12 (1400 Irving Street NW) 7 p.m. $10

ART: Attend the opening reception of EMULSION, an exhibition featuring works from 28 Washington-Baltimore area artists. Gallery O on H (1354 H Street NE) 8-11 p.m. Free

FIREWORKS: It’s time for fireworks at the southwest waterfront! Fireworks kick off at 8:30 p.m. Southwest Waterfront (600 Water Street, SW to the Waterfront Park and Titanic Memorial) Full Festival is from 1-9 p.m.

Sunday

CRAFTS: Shop for arts and crafts made by local female artisans at the Makers’ Mart Arts & Craft Show. (1250 New York Avenue NW) 12-5 p.m. $10

INSECTS: Join “In the Midnight Garden” artist Jennifer Angus for a discussion about the importance of insects. Renwick Gallery (NE Corner, 17th St and Pennsylvania Avenue NW) 2-3 p.m. Free

DANCING: Wrap up your weekend with a little dancing along the Georgetown Waterfront. A Kizomba class will be held from 6-6:30 p.m., and dancing to Latin and African tunes will continue through 9 p.m. (3000 K Street NW) 6-9 p.m. $10