FRIDAY, SEPT. 16

OKTOBERFEST: It may still be September, but that means it’s actually Oktoberfest season. Head to Wunder Garten this weekend — or any weekend until Oct. 9 — for Bavarian games, live music, and of course, lots of beer. Festivities kick this Friday off with a traditional tapping of the keg. (Wunder Garten; weekends through Oct. 9; FREE)

INTERSECTIONS: How can architecture amplify perspectives? And which perspectives can it silence? Those are the questions that Demar Matthews, founder of OffTop Design, will explore in his presentation this Friday at the National Building Museum. The event, which includes local food trucks, drinks and music, kicks off “INTERSECTIONS,” a museum series that puts a spotlight on Black architects and designers through December. (National Building Museum; 5:30 p.m.; $25)

COCKTAILS AND HEMINGWAY: Class has never been more fun than “To Have and Have Another: The Life and Times (and Cocktails) of Ernest Hemingway,” an evening of learning and drinking. Cocktail historian Phil Greene will lead participants through Hemingway’s life, using his favorite cocktails, bars and drinking buddies as entry points. (Sandy Spring Museum; 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.; $35)

SPACE REVOLUTION: It seems like everyone’s going to space these days. A private space industry revolution is taking place, opening doors for the future of space travel. At the same time, the booming industry poses environmental and sociopolitical threats. Do the pros outweigh the cons? In this virtual Smithsonian Associates discussion, experts weigh in. (Virtual; 6:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.; $20)

JOKES UP IN SMOKE: This comedy show happens in two rounds: For the first hour, a traditional comedy show with a few stand-up comedians takes place. In hour two, said comedians proceed to get high, then participate in a series of games also sure to make you giggle. The preroll that comes with speciality tickets might help with that. (Pyramid Lounge; 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; $15+)

EVERYDAY EVERYBODY: It’s been a big year for local funk band Everyday Everybody, which released their last project as Aztec Sun earlier this year before adopting a new name. Then they joined NPR for their Tiny Desk Contest On the Road stop at Songbyrd Music House. Now, they’re taking the Black Cat stage, with local outfit Knovo. (Black Cat; 8 p.m.; $20)

MORE: All American: The Power of Sports (National Archives Gallery; through Jan. 7, 2024; FREE); Negroni Week (The Red Hen and All-Purpose; through Sunday; prices vary); Fridays at the Saloon (Saloon; 7:30 p.m.; FREE); Music of the Beatles (Shenandoah Conservatory; 7:30 p.m.; $14); Camelot (Arts Barn; 8 p.m.; $24); Circle Mirror Transformation (Silver Spring Stage; 8 p.m.; $22+); Spend the Night (Silver Spring Black Box; 8 p.m.; $25)

SATURDAY, SEPT. 17

ZERO WASTE: The District’s first entirely zero-waste grocery store is here. Head over to Mason & Greens to get your weekend shopping done sustainably. The store, which has its flagship in Alexandria, hosts a grand D.C. opening on 8th Street SE this weekend. (Mason & Greens; Saturday; FREE)

TREE WALK: What kind of tree is that? Take a walk this Saturday and actually have that question answered. Capital Nature and Eckington Parks and Arts are teaming up to bring the neighborhood a free guided tree walk. Head to Alethia Tanner Park to learn about the ecosystem and history of the city’s trees. (Alethia Tanner Park; 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; FREE)

OKTOBERFEST (IN VIRGINIA THIS TIME): Can’t get enough Oktoberfest? This Saturday, Middleburg is hosting their second annual all-day festival. Head on down for not one, but two biergartens, German food, live music and games. (Middleburg; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; FREE)

CLAY FESTIVAL: Have you been meaning to up your mug game? Look no further than the D.C. Clay Festival, which comes to the Brookland Arts Walk this Saturday. All day, 27 local potters and ceramicists will be posted up on Monroe Street NE. It’ll be hard to leave empty-handed. (Brookland Arts Walk; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; FREE)

LOVE, HOPE & ART: Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off this week. Celebrate at the Anacostia Arts Center with Don’t Mute DC and the National Symphony Orchestra, who will provide the soundtrack for the opening of “Love, Hope & Art.” Curated by Luis Del Valle, a Nicaraguan born artist raised in D.C., the exhibition celebrates Latinx heritage, and will be on display through Oct. 14. (Anacostia Arts Center; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; FREE)

ALL MY FRIENDS: This performance is at the Kennedy Center, but it’s far from buttoned-up. Taking over the REACH this Saturday for National Dance Day are five dancers from darlingdance company, who perform “All My Friends,” a routine that explores femme bodies, self and space. As the dancers move, viewers are invited to follow them around. (The REACH at the Kennedy Center; 6:30 p.m.; FREE)

MORE: Body Talk (Torpedo Factory Art Center; through Oct. 30; FREE); Homecoming (President Lincoln’s Cottage; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; FREE); Family Day at DAR (DAR Museum; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; FREE); Weed Wrangle (Reservation 630 East; 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; FREE); To Sail Around the Sun (Kennedy Center; 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; $30); Hyattsville Arts Festival (Downtown Hyattsville; 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.; FREE); Oktoberfest Kick-off (Dacha Beer Garden; 12 p.m.; FREE); Abbondanza! (Sonny’s Pizza; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.; $65+); So Good Market (Femme Fatale; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; FREE)

SUNDAY, SEPT. 18

UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL: See a different side of the country than what’s in the news with the Washington Ukrainian Festival. Taking place all weekend, the festivities spotlight Ukrainian performers, crafts and food. (St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral; Friday through Sunday; $20)

EXPLORE GUATEMALA: Journey south of the border this weekend with Explore Guatemala at the Wharf on Saturday and Sunday. Eat Guatemalan foods and watch traditional performances as Hispanic Heritage Month gets underway, and keep an eye out for the upcoming Fiesta DC. (The Wharf; Saturday and Sunday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; FREE)

CACTUS POP-UP: Aesthetically pleasing photos of cacti have brought Varnish + Vine a whopping 53.7k followers on their Instagram page. This weekend, the Atlanta-based succulent company is popping into Little Leaf to sell their cactus cuttings, which include rare varieties. (Little Leaf; 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.; FREE)

SMALL PRESS EXPO: The premier event for indie cartoons and graphic novels is back in Bethesda this weekend to celebrate the best established creators and up-and-comers in the small press world. Pick up some new reading material at the Small Press Expo this Saturday and Sunday. (Bethesda North Hotel and Conference Center; Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.; $15+)

MORE: Called to Create: Black Artists of the American South(National Gallery of Art; through March 26; FREE);Pie Contest (Takoma Park Farmers’ Market; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; FREE); Celebrate Petworth (Upshur Street NW; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; FREE); Rainbow Family Picnic (Hillwood Gardens; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; $5+); Indigo & Shibori 101 (Rhizome DC; 1 p.m.; $15+); Halley’s Hot Gumbo Swingtet (Rosensteel Hall; 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.; $20+); The Double Life of Véronique (National Gallery of Art; 2 p.m.; FREEB); Voxtrot (Black Cat; 7:30 p.m.; $25+).