FRIDAY, MAY 20

BIKE TO WORK DAY: Pump your tires and grease your gears — Bike to Work Day is here. Over 100 pit stops will be set up around D.C., from the Anacostia River Trail to Rockville’s Town Square, for bikers to stop by on Friday. The first 15,000 people to register for the event online and attend a pit stop get a free T-shirt. (Various locations; all day; FREE)

MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS: Indulge in a moment of peace right before you start your weekend. Three times weekly, the Asian Art Museum hosts virtual mediation sessions led by local spirituality teachers. On Fridays, sessions are placed in conversation with works of art from the museum. (Virtual; 12 p.m.; FREE)

WHITNEY CUMMINGS: Did you know that Whitney Cummings, the 2 Broke Girls executive producer and stand-up comedian with a couple Netflix specials to her name, is originally from D.C.? This weekend, she’s playing a hometown show at Capital One Hall, as part of her “Touch Me” tour, which follows her last Netflix special, Can I Touch It? (Capital One Hall; 6 p.m.; $42.50+)

SOUL FOOD: Tamika Scott is known for her R&B singing, particularly with the ‘90s girl group Xscape, but she’s not coming to D.C. for a concert. The accomplished musician has ventured into the culinary world with the release of “Table Set,” her Southern-inspired cookbook, and MahoganyBooks is inviting you to hear all about it. Broadcast media veteran Micheline Bowman will interview Scott at the Eaton DC about her collection of recipes, which draws on soul food and Caribbean traditions, and also includes heartwarming anecdotes from her own life, in and out of the kitchen. (Eaton DC; 7 p.m.; $40)

THE WALTERS: TikTok has made a name for itself launching obscure musicians into stardom, but the app is also responsible for at least one comeback. That would be The Walters, a crooning indie outfit that hails from Chicago. After releasing an EP, an album, and a few singles, the band took a hiatus in 2017. Then, a sweet 2015 number of theirs called “I Love You So” took off on TikTok, and they decided to give the band another go. They released an EP earlier this year, aptly titled “Try Again.” Now they’re on tour, and making a stop at Howard Theatre. (Howard Theatre; 7 p.m.; $25)

SPONSORED: Visit the Tephra ICA Festival this weekend at the Reston Town Center, showcasing more than 200 artists presenting original works in fine art and craft. A headlining performance will be presented by Trisha Brown Dance Company (TBDC), and a Family Art Park with be on-site offering free, social distanced friendly art projects. The Tephra ICA Festival is free and open to the public May 20–22, 11am–6pm. More information and a full weekend schedule can be found here.

MORE: HumanKind (Amy Kaslow Gallery; 12 p.m.; FREE), Restless Road (Hamilton; 6:30 p.m.; $15), Arco & Aire + Avalos Solera Duo (Public Option; 7 p.m.; $30+), Arkells (9:30 Club; 7 p.m.; $26); 81355 (Pie Shop; 7:30 p.m.; $12+), Julia Shiplett (DC Improv; 7:30 p.m.; $20+), Sofar Sounds concert (Langdon; 7:30 p.m.; $25), Marc Maron (Kennedy Center; 8 p.m.; $45), Earthgang (Fillmore Silver Spring; 9 p.m. $35)

SATURDAY, MAY 21

DRAGON BOATS: Dragon Boat Festival is a holiday observed annually in China, but for the past couple of years, D.C.’s tradition of celebrating it has been put on hold. The local festivities return this weekend to the Potomac. Get down to the waterfront bright and early to catch a series of 200-meter time trials and races between teams racing colorful, dragon-design boats. A little after noon, 500-meter races begin, and the last race of the day is at 4:30 p.m. (Thompson Boat Center; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; FREE)

OPEN STREETS: Open Streets are coming back to D.C., with DDOT’s first stop being Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE, between Good Hope Road SE and Morris Road SE. The street will shut down to cars and welcome bikes, scooters, and pedestrians, who can enjoy music and activities like face painting, double dutch, and Zumba. (Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; FREE)

AZALEAS IN BLOOM: April showers bring May flowers, and so does the U.S. National Bonsai & Penjing Museum. This Saturday, the museum—which is curated by the U.S. National Arboretum’s Bonsai Foundation—opens its Azalea Bonsai exhibit. Celebrate spring by heading downtown and strolling around the lush flowers as they bloom. (U.S. National Bonsai & Penjing Museum; 10 a.m. -4 p.m.; FREE)

SELTZERLAND: Have you ever had one too many black cherry Whiteclaws? Find your new favorite hard seltzer this weekend at Seltzerland, the event that brings over 100 types of sparkling beverages to Park View’s Hook Hall. Big wigs like Whiteclaw will set up shop alongside smaller purveyors (Carbliss, Happy Dad), and brands that will beg the question, “Wait, they make seltzer too?” (Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Fireball). VIP tickets get you some swag, but both that and standard tickets let you sample the nation’s fizzy favorites. (Hook Hall; 11:00 a.m.-2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.; $35+)

QUARTERFEST CRAWL: Enjoy the best Ballston has to offer with Quarterfest, an event across the Arlington neighborhood that showcases its best restaurants with free samples and special deals all day. Participating vendors include We The Pizza, JINYA Ramen Bar, and Ice Cream Jubilee. Entertainers will perform throughout Ballston during the event, which ends with an after party at WHINO that features an art battle, a DJ, and more food and drink specials. (Ballston; 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.; FREE)

INDONESIAN BATIK: Indonesian batik artisans use wax and dye create elaborate, lush fabrics and textiles. At the National Museum of Asian Art this weekend, so can you. The museum is hosting a workshop led by Agus Ismoyo and Nia Fliam. Since 1985, Ismoyo and Fliam have collaborated on complicated batik designs in their Indonesia-based studio, Brahma Tirta Sari. (Arthur M. Sackler Gallery; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; FREE)

INJURY RESERVE: While touring in Stockholm, Arizona hip-hop trio Injury Reserve decided to completely improvise a DJ set. The recording of that DJ set is the basis of the group’s latest release, “By the Time I Get to Phoenix.” The album, released last September, is the group’s first since the death of member Stepa J. Groggs, who passed away in 2020 at 32. Injury Reserve is bringing the album’s textured, innovative, and emotional songs to the Fillmore this weekend. (Fillmore Silver Spring; 9 p.m.; $25)

SPONSORED: OUTDOOR SCAVENGER HUNT: Head over to Rock Creek Park to snoop out clues, post photos to prove your find, compete for prizes and raise money for learners at Academy of Hope Adult Public Charter School. Compete individually or in teams of up to 4 people — all ages welcome. Register or donate. (Rock Creek Park, May 21; $10)

MORE: Spring roller skating lessons at Anacostia Park (Roller Skating Pavilion, 9:45 a.m. and noon; $10), Bloomingdale Community Day (Crispus Attucks Park; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; FREE), Gaithersburg Book Festival (Bohrer Park; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; FREE), World Languages Festival (Planet Word Museum; 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; FREE), Spring Fling Block Party (The Village at Shirlington; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; FREE), Shad (Songbyrd Music House; 7 p.m.; $18), Ruining Skateboarding (The Fridge; 7:30 p.m.; $5+)

SUNDAY, MAY 22

LINCOLN MEMORIAL TURNS 100: As part of a series celebrating the Lincoln Memorial’s centennial, the National Park Service and the Lincoln Group of DC bring you Building on Lincoln’s Vision of Unity and Equality, a centennial celebration that honors the history of the memorial, from its founding to its role in the Civil Rights Movement. (Lincoln Memorial; 10 a.m.; FREE)

SILK ROAD FESTIVAL: The Central Asia Program at George Washington University is honoring its 10th anniversary this week, with the big celebration happening on Sunday. At the Silk Road Festival, you’ll find Central Asian delicacies and drinks, and be able to participate in traditional arts and crafts. It’ll all be set to the tune of a robust live music lineup, featuring Kazakh music, Uyghur dancing, and Uzbek folk dance. The event coincides with this May’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and will also include film screenings. (Elliott School of International Affairs; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; FREE)

CONCERT TO BENEFIT UKRAINE: Support Ukrainians, and enjoy exquisite traditional Ukrainian music while doing so at Hill Center at Old Navy Hospital this Sunday. Gerdan, a duo composed of violinist and vocalist Solomia Gorokhivska and folk flutist Andrei Pidkivka, will perform folk songs from their home country, which is facing Russian attacks. The concert is in collaboration with United Help Ukraine, a nonprofit formed by a group of people who met at a protest earlier this year. Ticket sales will go towards humanitarian aid for Ukranians. (Hill Center at Old Naval Hospital; 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.; $45)

STORIES THAT MOVE: What’s better — the book or the movie? That’s a question for the whole family at the Stories That Matter, Stories That Move Animated Film Festival. Hosted by BlackRock Center for the Arts, the event features animated adaptations of the popular illustrated children’s books of Peter H. Reynolds. Reynolds himself will be in attendance, and will sign books after the screenings. (BlackRock Center for the Arts; 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.; $12+)

MORE: Profs and Pints with Michael Kimmage of Catholic University discussing the war in Ukraine (DC Comedy Loft; 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; $12+), (The Secret Life of Pets (National Harbor; 6 p.m.; FREE), Sy Smith (City Winery; 6:30 p.m.; $22+), Stand-Up Comedy & Drag Show (DC Comedy Loft; 6:30 p.m.; $15), Bilal (Birchmere; 7 p.m.; $49.50), Tony Baker (DC Improv; 7 p.m.; $27+), Sarah Darling (Pie Shop; 7:30 p.m.; $12), Sofar Sounds concert (Dupont Circle; 7:30 p.m.; $23)

Correction: This story has been updated to reflect the correct date of the Quarterfest in Ballston. It will be held Saturday, May 21.