FRIDAY APRIL 16

VICTURA PARK: Kick off your weekend by visiting the newly reopened River Pavilion at the REACH (at the Kennedy Center). The outdoor food and wine garden reopened earlier this month and features more local drinks and grub for the whole family. The culinary experience is led by the region’s Erik Bruner-Yang. (Victura Park; 4 p.m.-9 p.m.)

DANCE INSTITUTE OF WASHINGTON: Start your weekend by celebrating creatives and movers in the region by streaming the Dance Institute of Washington’s,“Our Spiritual Journey: A Tribute to Black History.” The show originally premiered earlier this year and is the perfect inspiration to stay connected (while apart) before DIW’s Summer Training program begins in June. Find the show on YouTube. (FREE)

TRAIN OR SHINE: It’s back! Kick off your weekend with a family-friendly trip to Montgomery Parks’ Miniature Trains in Maryland. The experience reopened last Friday when the trains started chugging, once again, in Cabin John Regional Park and Wheaton Regional Park. Please note that social distancing is in effect. (Cabin John Regional Park & Wheaton Regional Park; various times; $2.50+)

SATURDAY APRIL 17

B(RUN)CH: Endorphins and champagne? This weekend, the Yards is teaming up with local running store Pacers for a run & brunch event. Pair up with your running partner, complete a stretch and run at Pacers, and then pick up your to-go meal at Osteria Morini. The event continues with to-go meals at Shilling Canning Co. on April 24 and Chloe on May 1. (Starts at Pacers; 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m; $50)

YOU BREW YOU: On Saturday, Caboose Brewing Company in Fairfax is hosting Springfest 2021, a socially distant celebration of beer and warmer weather. Here’s how it works: Instead of traditional brewery-hopping, participants reserve a table and then receive tasting from seven breweries. Or, they can pick up a “Take Home Festival” and participate from home.  (Caboose Commons; 12 p.m., 3 p.m., or 6 p.m.; $360 for a table of 8, $40 for a Take Home Festival)

FLORAL: On Saturday, learn the intricacies of creating a bouquet while sipping on a glass of rosé. The event will be led by Ali Chrisler — creator and owner of Blue Ribbon Floral, D.C.’s very own flower truck — who will walk participants through making a bouquet of their very own. (Viceroy Washington DC; 3 p.m.-4 p.m.; $40)

TED TALK: It’s TEDxFoggyBottom. This weekend, (virtually) engage with a lineup of speakers who are using their innovative ideas to create a “brighter, collective future.” TEDxFoggyBottom is one of the largest student-organized TEDx in the country — and is run by more than 50 undergraduates at George Washington University. This year’s lineup includes environmental health activist Catherine Flowers, LGBTQ+ military advocate Alexandria Holder, and maritime journalist Ian Urbina. (1 p.m.-2:45 p.m.; $5)

SUNDAY APRIL 18

BOUNDING BACK: Bloomingdale’s Boundary Stone officially opens its doors for reservations starting on Thursday, April 15 — and what better way to end the weekend than by toasting its reopening? Reservations will be hosted on their patio and guests are asked to follow coronavirus precautions by wearing a mask and social distancing. (Boundary Stone; open 12 p.m.-10 p.m.)

GARDEN HOME: This weekend, Slow Food DC is back with another Share a Seed event — this week, with Ward 1 Mutual Aid at Euclid Street Garden. Participants tour the garden, help with some light weeding and cleaning, and meet fellow members of the community. Garden-goers are encouraged to bring donations including cleaning supplies, menstrual supplies, and shelf-stable foods. View their full donation suggestions on Facebook. (Euclid Street Community Garden; 1 p.m.-3 p.m.; FREE with donations encouraged)

LITTLE FOOD (BIG HEART): End your weekend by stopping by the newly opened Little Food Studio on Upshur Street. The new spot features breakfast, lunch, coffee, and homemade pastries and cookies. Word to the wise: get their early — they’re known for selling out fast. (Little Food Studio; 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. or until sold out)