Photo by Victoria Pickering.

Friday

PILLOWS: “Cool off with tapas-style refreshments” as you check out The Rich & Strange’s first collection of Guatemala and Mexico-inspired pillows, blankets, and throws. (2128 8th Street NW) 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free

SIDESHOW: Olde City Sideshow and Monsters of Schlock are entertaining with “sword swallowing, fire, glasswalking, and more.” Gallery O on H (1354 H Street NE) 8:30-11 p.m. $12

THEATRE:El Paso Blue tells the story of “the epic chase that ensues across El Paso” after a prisoner’s wife runs off with his father. GALA Theatre (3333 14th Street NW) 8 p.m. $20-42

Saturday

FOOD: Explore the food, culture, and traditions from more than a dozen countries at the Around the World Cultural Food Festival. Washington Monument (corner of Constitution and 15th) 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Free entry

BLEACH: Learn how to paint with bleach during an afternoon of “creativity, friendship, and snacks.” You’ll be supplied with the tools to paint a tote bag, but feel free to bring along the textiles/clothing of your choice. The Lemon Bowl (3015 Georgia Avenue NW) 3-4:30 p.m. $35

OCEANS: At RIPPLE: Art Affecting Oceans, you can purchase ocean-themed art, bid in live and silent auctions, and enjoy food and an open bar . A benefit for The Surfrider Foundation. Patagonia Washington DC (1048 Wisconsin Avenue NW) 7:30-10:30 p.m. $30

Sunday

COMEDY: The Drunk Show features comedians performing, well, drunk (after first performing sober). Use promo code “dcist” for a little discount. Right Proper Brewing Co. (624 T Street NW) 2-4 p.m. $15

STAR TREK: This week’s edition of Sci-Fi Sundays brings you Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Lockheed Martin IMAX Theater – National Air and Space Museum (6th Street and Independence Avenue SW) 4:15 p.m. $15