Welcome to the weird in-between of late fall. The winter holidays are approaching, but before Thanksgiving, spend a little more time outside at a race honoring veterans or on the ice. If it’s already too cold, head to a podcast taping inside.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8

TRIPLE AXEL: With the end of daylight saving time, longer nights and cooler temperatures are here to stay (after all, it is November). As winter approaches, ice skating season kicks off all over the area. First up: The Canal Park ice rink is officially open for business. (Capitol Riverfront Canal Park, 12 p.m.-11 p.m., $5 skate rental/$9-$10 skating)

DINING DELIGHT: Bring your appetite to the Emporiyum DC 2019. The marketplace includes tasty treats from 12 states and 2 countries, such vendors as Bluejacket, Cabot, Cleveland Kraut, Mother Shrub, and Spot of Tea. It all kicks off with a preview party and cocktail battle on Friday night. (Dock 5 at Union Market, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., $50 preview party/$15-$80 weekend entry)

MUSIC MOMENT: You’ve probably heard the music of Kaoru Ishibashi, aka Kishi Bashi, without knowing it: His soundscapes have been featured in high-profile commercials ever since his solo debut back in 2012. His latest album focuses the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. Cicada Rhythm opens his show at Lincoln Theatre on Friday. (Lincoln Theatre, 6:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, $35)

MORE: Black Tea Workshop (A Baked Joint, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., $25), Louis the Child with LÉON and Sebastian Paul (The Anthem, 6:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, $46-$76), Dance Yourself Clean: An Indie Dance Party (Black Cat, 9 p.m. doors, $12)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 

EAT UP: With a focus on the theme of Power Through Food, this year’s Smithsonian Food History Weekend, the 5th annual iteration, includes hands-on demonstrations, talks on technique and regional cuisine and a look into D.C.’s diverse dining community. Most events are free, though some require free tickets. (National Museum of American History, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., FREE)

MUSEUM MOMENT: Featuring more than 50 newly donated works, Marcel Duchamp: The Barbara and Aaron Levine Collection gives an overview of the conceptual artist’s career, perhaps best known for his readymades, or common objects he slightly modified and presented as art. Portraits of Duchamp and the work of his contemporaries are also on view. The exhibition is on display through October 2020. (Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., FREE)

MERRY AND BRIGHT: We won’t judge if you’re the type of person who declares it Christmas season the second the calendar hits November. You can embrace all things festive at the annual Czech Christmas Market. This year’s celebration features decor created by the Harddecore Creative Studio of Prague, carols from the American Sokol Washington, D.C. and more vendors than ever. (Embassy of the Czech Republic, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free entry)

MORE: Fall Foliage Hiking Series: White Oak Canyon (Washington DC REI, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., $75 members/$95 non-members), Saturday Shop Ride (Conte’s Bike Shop, 7:30 a.m., FREE), The C&O Half Marathon and 5k (C&O Canal Towpath Georgetown, 7:30 a.m. 5k, 8:45 a.m. half marathon, $40-$60), Bi-Weekly Saturday Long Run (Potomac River Running Store, 9 a.m., FREE), How Fossils Get to the Museum (National Museum of American History, 10:30 a.m., $2), George Washington Whiskey Festival (George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., $85), The Last Waltz Tribute (The Hamilton Live, 6:30 p.m. doors, $30)

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10

RUN TO REMEMBER: Honor those who’ve served ahead of Monday’s holiday at Pacers Running’s Veterans Day 10k and 2-mile walk. Racers receive a shirt and medal with entry. Heads up: Participation requires advance registration due to National Park Service restrictions. (East and West Potomac Parks, 8 a.m., $20-$45)

AN EVENT OF INTRIGUE: Feeling mysterious? Notice a little extra intrigue in the air lately? Death Becomes Us: A True Crime Festival takes over town this weekend with podcasts, panels and parties. The weekend concludes on Sunday with BuzzFeed Unsolved Live and The Truth About True Crime with Amanda Knox. (Lisner Auditorium, 2:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m., $25-$30)

CRUSHING: In 2016, Sydney singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin released her debut, Don’t Let the Kids Win; earlier this year, she returned with Crushing, an emotional, emotive album that processes with clear-eyed conviction. L.A. artist Christian Lee Hutson opens the show. (Black Cat, 7 p.m. doors, $20)

GAVEL AT THE READY: It’s a night of faux legalese as John Hodgman presides over court at the Lincoln Theatre for Judge John Hodgman Live. Expect lots of laughs, conflict resolution, and disorder in the court during this live version of the popular podcast. (Lincoln Theatre, 6:30 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show, $35)

MORE: All Levels Yoga Flow (lululemon The Yards, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., FREE), Punk the Capital: Building a Sound Movement (AFI Silver, 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m, $8-$13), Indie Rock Karaoke (DC9, 8 p.m., free entry), Pumpkin Palooza (Dacha, 12 a.m.-10:30 p.m., free entry)