FRIDAY OCTOBER 1

MOVIE NIGHT: Start your weekend off with an outdoor movie. On Friday, “Rosslyn Cinema” — the free, outdoor movie event hosted by Rosslyn BID — is showing Remember the Titans. The event will feature food trucks plus drinks for those 21+. Please note that space on the lawn is first come first served. (Gateway Park; 5:00 p.m.; FREE)

LIVE TALK SHOW: It’s last but not least. On Friday, the show You, Me, Them, Everybody is hosting its last live show at Wonderland Ballroom. This weekend, the District mainstay (hosted by Brandon Wetherbee), will be joined by co-host Allison Lane, house band Baby Bry Bry, Haywood Turnipseed Jr., Kevin Tit, Andrew Bucket, and Teen Cobra. (The Wonderland Ballroom; 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.; FREE with $5 donation recommended) 

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH: This weekend, DowntownDC BID and DCBX are kicking off their Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at Franklin Park. The event runs through October 15 and includes live music with free salsa dance lessons and other entertainment. Friday’s lineup includes DJ Emerzive and Izis La Enfermera De La Salsa. (Franklin Park; 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; FREE)

LOOK HEAR: Head to Dupont Underground on Friday to experience the “Look Hear Gallery,” an exhibition that explores “the beauty and intimacies of Black culture in Chocolate City while touching on how the city is countering the effects of gentrification.” The show features local Black photographers Shedrick Pelt and Richard Williams. (Dupont Underground; 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.; $5 – $8)

COMEDY: Start unwinding from the week by enjoying the Kinda Live Comedy Saloon Showcase. Arrive early for a pre-show happy hour (read: $2 off German beer) before the entertainment begins at 8:00 p.m. (Saloon; 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.; FREE with beer/food purchases encouraged)

ART WALK: It’s the first Friday of the month, which means it’s time to visit the Brookland Art Walk. Head to the promenade in the Northwest neighborhood from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. to grab a drink at Brookland Pint, visit artist studios, and support some of the creatives in the neighborhood. (Brookland Arts Walk; 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.; FREE)

SPONSORED: WATERFORD FAIR: Shop juried artisans, listen to live music, learn from living historians, tour historic properties, treat yourself to fine & faire food, local wines and VA craft beers. Engage kids (of all ages) in many hands-on activities at the 77th Waterford Fair. (National Historic Landmark of Waterford, VA; Friday through Sunday, 10a-5p; $16 – $250).

MORE: The Friday Noon Concert Series (Arts Club of Washington; 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.; FREE; Opaline (The Underline; 8:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.; $13 advance, $15 doors).

SATURDAY OCTOBER 2

NO CARS NO PROBLEM: Open Streets is back! On Saturday, the city is closing off three miles of Georgia Avenue NW to cars — from Barry Place NW to Missouri Avenue NW. Instead of traffic, the street will be lined with local business pop-ups and free walkable (bikeable, scooter-able) activities. (Georgia Avenue NW; 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; FREE) 

PORCHES: It’s time for the AdMo Porch Fest. On Saturday, head to Adams Morgan to bask in the sounds of free, live music from your neighbors’ porches. The event kicks off at 2:00 p.m. and will highlight over 60 local bands through 70 performances, across about 20 porches in the area. (Adams Morgan; 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; FREE)

INDIGENOUS DANCE: On Saturday, Dance Place is hosting Red Sky Performance, a leading company of contemporary Indigenous performance in Canada and worldwide. The performance is a part of Dance Place’s family series and will include ASL interpretation. (Dance Place; 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.; pay what you can, $0 – $100) 

OKTOBERFEST: ‘Tis the season. This weekend, the Boro in Tysons Corner is hosting its lederhosen-laden festival to celebrate the cooling weather. Festival-goers can expect outdoor games, craft stations, giveaways, and drinks. (Broad Street; 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; FREE)

ECKINGTON DAY: On Saturday, the Eckington Civic Association is hosting an all-day festival to celebrate the the neighborhood, its families, and its businesses. The day kicks off at 10:00 a.m. with tips from Monument Dog Training, and the rest of the day includes everything from a marital arts demonstration to glitter tattoos and DIY tie-dye shirts. (Alethia Tanner Park; 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; FREE)

SPONSORED: FALL FESTIVAL: Celebrate the best of Maryland’s artisans, breweries, distilleries, and wineries (with unlimited tastings!), local food trucks, and live entertainment all day long at Hops & Harvest Festival (Merriweather Park at Symphony Woods; Saturday 12pm – 5pm; $10-$50)

MORE: Made in Arlington Pop-up (Arlington Arts Center; 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.); Rock the Park DC (Franklin Park; 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.) Walking Tour: Walt Whitman: A Poet and His City (Starts outside Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro Station; 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; $25); That 70’s Party with Superflydisco (The Hamilton Live; 6:30 doors, 8:00 p.m. show; $15+); Phoebe Robinson In Conversation with Jasmine Mans (Sixth & I; 7:30 p.m.; $20+); The Heavyweights Comedy Show: The Halloween Show! (Secret Location in D.C.; 7:30 p.m.; $5); Charity Comedy Show (Compass Coffee Ivy City; 7:00 p.m.; $40); UMPUKAN: A FilAm History Month Celebration (Metrobar; 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; FREE); Gathering in the Garden Rooftop Event (910 Bladensburg Rd NE; 1:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m.; $0 – $25)

SUNDAY OCTOBER 3

TAKOMA PARK FEST: On Sunday, Takoma Park is hosting its 40th annual Takoma Park Street Festival. Head to the celebration to visit local vendors and artisans, get a taste of local food, and catch some of the 18 bands that will be playing on three stages across the event. (Carroll Avenue in Takoma Park; 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; FREE)

GEORGETOWN & TREATS: This Sunday, get outside and stretch your legs by joining a walking tour of Georgetown. Tour-goers will “explore the best foliage and sweet treats the neighborhood has to offer” — including a cupcake from Baked and Wired and macarons from Olivia Macaron. (Starts at Dumbarton House; 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.; $30)

MORE: Bottomless Mimos-has (The Wonderland Ballroom; 1:00 p.m.; FREE); Hill Center’s Annual Family Day + Concert (Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital; 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.; FREE); Film Screening: Amongst the Crowd (Past Tense; 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.; FREE with donation encouraged)