FRIDAY, APRIL 28
FRENCH MARKET: Bonjour, Georgetown! This weekend, the Georgetown French Market takes over Wisconsin Avenue NW with an outdoor market inspired by similar ones in France. Stock up on croissants, macarons, wine and more — and don’t get run over by a stilt walker. (Georgetown; Friday through Sunday; FREE)
ECO MARKET: You can feel good about spending this weekend at the Rosslyn Eco Market, where green, upcycled and sustainable goods are the priority. Local vendors specializing in eco-friendly cosmetics, chocolate, jewelry and more will be on the premises, along with an acoustic guitarist. Bring any old clothes you’ve been meaning to donate, and make sure to take home a free plant. (Bennett Park Art Atrium; Friday 3 p.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; FREE)
GO-GO WIZ: That would be The Wiz with a dash of go-go, wich DC Black Broadway stages this weekend with The Giz Go-Go Musical at the Lincoln Theatre — the perfect location, as a Black Broadway mainstay itself. This adaptation of The Wiz brings D.C.’s music, history and culture to the storied stage. (The Lincoln Theatre; Friday through Sunday 6 p.m.; $60+)
MORE: 1898: U.S. Imperial Visions and Revisions (National Portrait Gallery; through February 2024; FREE), Pastel Painting Demo (McLean Community Center; 11 a.m.; FREE), Community Resource Fair for DC Crime Victims (Thurgood Marshall Center For Services; 12 p.m.-2 p.m.; FREE), Broadening Participation Through Inclusive Museum Audio Description (National Portrait Gallery; 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m.; FREE), Jazz City: Celebrating the 124th Birthday of Edward “Duke” Ellington (Duke Ellington School of the Arts; 7 p.m.-9 p.m.; $25+), The Body of a Woman as a Battlefield (Atlas Performing Arts Center; through May 21; $40), Neel Nanda (Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse; Friday 9:30 p.m.; Saturday 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.; $25)
SATURDAY, APRIL 29
GARAGE RACING: There’s a bike race happening on Crystal Drive this weekend. Sorry, under Crystal Drive. The Garage Racing National Championships are coming to an Arlington parking garage this Friday and Saturday, and you can cheer on contestants for free. The event kicks off with a happy hour on Friday, and pedals will be turning through Saturday afternoon. (Crystal City; Friday and Saturday; FREE)
PROJECT GLOW: Rave girls assemble. Project GLOW is back at the RFK Festival Grounds this weekend, promising two days full of dance music and cutting-edge art. (But will you be able to hear it from your house? TBD) This year’s lineup includes JVNA, Kevin Aviance, Kygo, NGHTMRE, Tiësto, and many more. (RFK Festival Grounds; Saturday and Sunday; $140+)
BIRDLAND: Hear the lullabies of birds followed by “Lullaby of Birdland” this Saturday at Birdland at Chevy Chase Lake. Nature Forward leads a nature walk for bird enthusiasts to start the day. Then, local artists will put on a community jazz concert featuring music, food, drinks and crafts for the kids. (Chevy Chase Lake; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; FREE)
CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL: Go cuckoo for cocoa this weekend at the DC Chocolate Festival, a celebration of artisan chocolate from the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. Over 30 chocolate vendors will be present at La Maison Française at Embassy of France, where they’ll explain their craft, answer your questions, and of course, provide lots of chocolate.(Embassy of France; 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; $24)
BASEBALL FAMILY FEST: Hey batta’ batta’ — swing into baseball season with the Baseball Family Festival, presented by the National Postal Museum. Featuring baseball-themed book readings, baseball bingo, pitching practice, crafts and more, this event has something for baseball enthusiasts of all ages. (National Postal Museum; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; FREE)
SUGAR AT SANDLOT: Sprinkle some sugar into your weekend at Sandlot Anacostia, where PorchFest DC will present Sugar at Sandlot, an outdoor benefit concert that makes future PorchFests possible. Support your city, and have fun while doing it, with local favorites Sugar Bear, Experience Band & Show, Future Band DC and more. (Sandlot Anacostia; 12 p.m.-4 p.m.; $25)
HUMP! FILM FESTIVAL: Spice up your Saturday night at Black Cat, which is hosting HUMP! Film Festival. Pioneered by syndicated sex-advice columnist Dan Savage, HUMP! is a celebration of short erotic films made by real people, for real people. (Black Cat; 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.; $20+)
MORE: Mid Atlantic Antiques Festival (Aix La Chapelle Farm; Saturday-Sunday; FREE), Northern Alexandria Native Plant Sale (The Church of St. Clement; 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; FREE), Garden Fair & Plant Sale (National Arboretum; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; FREE), Brunch on the Go (Pacers Running Navy Yard; 10 a.m.; $65), Our Planet, Our Future (The Catholic University of America; 10:30 a.m-3:30 p.m.; FREE), Arlington Fair Housing Conference (Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary School; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; FREE), Carousel Day (Glen Echo Park; 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; FREE), Art Fest: Made With Love Grand Opening Party (Made With Love; 12 p.m.-5 p.m.; FREE), International Dance Day (The Boro Tysons; 1 p.m.-4 p.m.; FREE), Petworth PorchFest (Petworth; 2 p.m.-6 p.m.; FREE), There’s Always Tomorrow (National Gallery of Art; 2 p.m.; FREE), Columbia Pike Open Studios (Columbia Pike Artist Studios; Saturday 5 p.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.-5 p.m.; FREE), Cherry Blossom Sip ‘n Paint (Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital; 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.; $65), The Cultural Arts Gala: A Celebration of 30 Years For World Arts Focus (Creative Suitland Arts Center; 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; $150), Van Ness Main Street Celebrates Community (UDC Theater of the Arts; 7 p.m.-11 p.m.; $100+)
SUNDAY, APRIL 30
CRATE CONVENTION: Music will be right at your fingertips, quite literally, at Crate Convention, a vinyl festival taking over the Anacostia Arts Center. Stock up on records, as well as locally-made goods and art, and enjoy live performances, all in the company of other music lovers. (Anacostia Arts Center; 12 p.m.-5 p.m.; FREE)
MAYDAN FESTIVAL: Levantine restaurant Maydan hosts its third annual Meet at Maydan Festival, a full-day event featuring food, wine, and panel discussions on Lebanon and the Caucasus region. General admission gets you access to the market, which features more than 30 vendors selling goods from those parts of the world, as well as access to a wine tasting tent. Or add on tickets to panels such as “Men have made wine for 8,000 years, it’s our turn,” or another focused on how climate change and international conflict affects winemaking regions. (Manhattan Laundry building; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; $25+)
MOON IS THE OLDEST TV: Nam June Paik is often called the “father of video art,” a title he earned for his long career making experimental television, video sculptures, installations, and performances. Moon is the Oldest TV, a feature documentary from Amanda Kim, explores the Korean artist’s life and legacy. Catch the film at the National Gallery this weekend, where it makes its Washington premiere. (National Gallery of Art; 2 p.m.; FREE)
RUNNING OF THE STREETCAR: Are you faster than a streetcar? If you think you have what it takes, find out this weekend at Wunder Garten, where the fifth annual Running of the Streetcar will take place. Participants will race against the D.C. streetcar from Benning Road and Oklahoma Avenue NE all the way to 3rd and H Streets NE. May the fastest man — or machine — win. (Wunder Garten; 2 p.m.; $5)
MORE: Honoring the Gifts of Spring: A Sacred Circle Dance Gathering for Women (Joe’s Movement Emporium; 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; $35), Master Chef: Korean-American Cuisine (Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; $100), Make It Mt. Pleasant! Spring Arts and Crafts Market (Lamont Plaza; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; FREE), Plant Swap (Public Bar Live; 1 p.m.-5 p.m.; FREE), A Tribute To Sidney Bechet (Rosensteel Hall; 2 p.m.-5 p.m.; $22.50), I Was Looking at the Ceiling and Then I Saw the Sky (Atlas Performing Arts Center; Saturday 7:30 p.m.; Sunday 3 p.m.; $35+), Pink in the Park (Long Bridge Park; 4 p.m.-8 p.m.; FREE), Fresh Talks: Work on the Walls with Women Muralists and Graffiti Artists (Planet Word; 4:30 p.m.; $25), Profs & Pints DC: Consciousness Beyond Death? (metrobar; 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; $14.31), Fucked Up (Union Stage; 8 p.m.; $20)
