FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

LIVE RADIO: Forget your car radio — drive to Centreville, Virginia, for a drive-in live music and DJ experience. This event, at Old Centreville Crossing, will allow a limited number of cars to drive up for a physically distanced show. On Friday night, warm up with DJ Ganzi before enjoying a live show by David Tauler & DTMG Band. Spots are limited so reserve yours. (Old Centreville Crossing, Braddock Road, Centreville, Va., 6 p.m., $25) 

THE FINAL FIVE: Play an active role in the culmination of the DC Shorts Screenplay Competition. More than 80 screenplays were submitted for the competition and on Friday night, you’ll get to hear a virtual table read of the top five. After each read by local filmmakers, you’ll get the chance to vote. Choose wisely — the winner gets $2,000 and has their completed film shown at a future DC Shorts International Film Festival. (7 p.m., FREE)

HONOR CHADWICK: Honor late Black Panther star and Howard University alum Chadwick Boseman with drive-in movies from Union Market. Movies starring Boseman will be playing all month long. You can drive up in your car, grab a bite from the market, and enjoy from a safe distance. On Friday, watch Get On Up, a 2014 film about the life of singer James Brown. (Union Market, 7:15 p.m., $20)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

STATE FAIR: D.C.’s State Fair continues this year — virtually. Get online on Saturday for a full day of programming that showcases the fantastic culture, art, and talent of D.C. residents. There will be a class on pie lattice, a session on making sustainable clothes, a lesson on growing your own herbs, and more. There will even a live, interactive District Trivia game. (12 p.m., FREE)

BIRD SPOTTING: Head into Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve in Loudoun County with the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and the Friends of Banshee Reeks for a bird spotting session. This nature preserve is a hotspot for different types of birds and experts from both organizations will be on hand to help you identify birds and answer your questions. This recurring event takes place on the second Saturday of every month and attendance is limited. Bring binoculars. (Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve, Loudoun, Va., 8 a.m., FREE)

ART WALK: The 18th Annual Old Town Alexandria Art Festival is still happening this year and this time in a new location: John Carlyle Square. Head outside for a physically distanced walk amongst artwork from all over the country. Masks are required and guests are encouraged to reserve a time slot via Eventbrite. (300 John Carlyle Street, Alexandria, Va., 10 a.m., FREE) 

LIVE IN ARLINGTON: Aurora Highlands, an association of community members in Arlington, is putting on live music shows in Virginia Highland Park every Friday in September. These shows, performed by local musicians, are free, but donations of $5 are appreciated. Bring a picnic blanket and your mask and head to the park. Movable lawn chairs and lawn games will also be available. This week, The Carter Farm Boys will be performing. (Virginia Highlands Park and 15th St. and Joyce St., Arlington, Va., 6 p.m., FREE but donations appreciated)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

ADAMS MORGAN DAY CONTINUES: Adams Morgan Day is back for its 42nd year. This year, it goes virtual so you can enjoy the festivities from the safety of your home. The festival will include live-streamed music from Songbyrd Music House and Record Cafe, a virtual dance plaza and family-friendly activities. There will also be a mural scavenger hunt and plenty of specials and deals from local restaurants and businesses in Adams Morgan. (11 a.m., FREE)

CULINARY JUSTICE: Join the National Museum of Women in the Arts for a candid virtual discussion on gender inequity in the culinary industry. Guest speakers will include Celeste Beatty, the first Black woman to own a brewery in the U.S.; Jenny Dorsey, an artist and professional chef; and Ashley Rose Young, a historian at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. After the talk, there will be a virtual cocktail hour where you can participate in the discussion. (4:30 p.m., $10)

BEHIND FALLINGWATER: One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s best known works is Fallingwater in Pennsylvania, designed in 1935. Nearly a century later, its influence on modern architecture is still immense. Join the Smithsonian Associates and Bill Keene, a lecturer in history, urban studies, and architecture, on a virtual journey of the iconic home that’ll give you a better understanding of its incredible design. Hopefully, one day you can even visit in person, too. (4 p.m., $30-$40)