FRIDAY, JUNE 23

LEONARDO DA VINCI: You might want to visit the library this weekend — and not just because those overdue books are piling up on your bedside table. Head to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library to see a rare collection of drawings by Leonardo da Vinci, which is making its first U.S. appearance in Imagining The Future – Leonardo Da Vinci: In The Mind Of An Italian Genius. (Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library; 7 p.m.-10 p.m.; FREE)

LIVE JAZZ TAPING: Your local jazz trio is working on a live album, and they want you to be present for its recording. dream feeder, a band consisting of D.C.-area musicians Brad Linde, Keith Butler Jr. and Nelson Dougherty, will be recording their gentle, discordant jazz compositions this Friday at Takoma Park’s Tonal Park. (Tonal Park; 8 p.m.; $15)

MUSIC OF STAR WARS: Travel to a galaxy far, far away this weekend with the National Symphony Orchestra, which presents Music of Star Wars at the Kennedy Center. Guided by conductor Steven Reineke, the orchestra will bring you the John Williams tunes you know and love, plus the music Michael Giacchino composed for Rogue One. (Kennedy Center; Friday and Saturday 8 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.; $29+)

MORE: Friday Night Fishing (Diamond Teague Pier; 5 p.m.-8 p.m.; FREE), A Comedy Bonfyre Presents: The Pride Special (Crazy Aunt Helen’s; 6:30 p.m.; $22), Boyish (Songbyrd Music House; 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m.; $15+), Dat Phan & Friends Comedy Show (Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse; 7 p.m.; $29), Weezer: Indie Rock Road Trip (Merriweather Post Pavilion; 7 p.m.; $55+), Pachanga Party (Judy’s Restaurant; 9 p.m.; $10), Jay Agbon Comedy Special Taping (Room 808; 10 p.m.; $10)

SATURDAY, JUNE 24

BBQ BATTLE: Take a stroll down memory lane this weekend, and load up on barbecue along the way. The Giant National Capital BBQ Battle returns to Pennsylvania Avenue NW for its 31st year, and it’s bringing ‘90s nostalgia with it. Enjoy ‘90s music, crafts, games and more while you treat yourself to a saucy lineup of food and beverages. (Pennsylvania Avenue NW; Saturday and Sunday; $20+)

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS DAY: Food, drinks, arts, crafts, music, carnival performances and more await you at Columbia Heights Day, which returns for its 15th year this Saturday. Head to Tubman Elementary for a day of free fun with your neighbors. (Tubman Elementary School; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; FREE)

ONE JOURNEY FESTIVAL: One Journey Festival is a place for the displaced. Organized by a local refugee support organization, the annual festival uplifts the talents and contributions of refugees from all over the world. Stop by the National Cathedral for live music, storytelling, dancing, and more from D.C.’s refugee community. (Washington National Cathedral; 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; FREE)

QATAR SUMMER FESTIVAL: Another way to celebrate World Refugee Day, recognized on June 20, is by attending the Qatar America Institute for Culture’s Summer Festival. With workshops on Arab futurism, screenings of films from young Qatari filmmakers, and Arab stand-up comedians, the festival celebrates Middle Eastern and North African culture, and seeks to create a home away from home for refugees from the region. (Qatar America Institute for Culture; 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; $15)

SOLSTICE SATURDAY: Spend a night at the museum this weekend with the Smithsonian Institute’s Solstice Saturday. During the annual event, which celebrates the official start of summer, all museums on the National Mall will offer late-night hours — with the Asian Art Museum, the African Art Museum and the Natural History Museum keeping their galleries open until midnight. (Smithsonian; 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.; FREE)

ASTRONOMY FESTIVAL: Need a break from all the museum-going? Stop by the Astronomy Festival, which takes over the National Mall this Saturday evening in conjunction with Solstice Saturday. Astronomers will be on the Mall with telescopes, offering hands-on activities and tours of the night sky. (National Mall; 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.; FREE)

MORE: ARRL Field Day (Chinquapin Park; Saturday and Sunday, FREE), All Around the World at the Merriweather District (Color Burst Park; 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; FREE), A History of the Black Working Class with Dr. Blair LM Kelley (National Museum of African American History and Culture; 11 a.m.; FREE), Y2K Flea Market (Songbyrd Music House; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; FREE), Pride Brunch (Le Fantome Food Hall; 12:30 p.m.-2 p.m.; FREE), Maker Talk: Art Furniture with Jordan Schneier (Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library; 1 p.m.; FREE), Beyond the Archives: Supreme Courts (UDC Blackbox Theater; 2 p.m.; FREE), Highlights from The Brenda and Glennda Show (National Gallery of Art; 2 p.m.; FREE), Summer Block Party (Cathedral Commons; 2 p.m.-5 p.m.; FREE), Children’s Summer Reading Festival (Chantilly Regional Library; 4 p.m.-7 p.m.; FREE), D.C. Sing-Along (School of Musical Traditions; 5 p.m.-7 p.m.; FREE), Home Rule Music Festival Closing Night (Black Cat; 7 p.m.; $20+)

SPONSORED TRIVIA NIGHT CELEBRATING PRIDE: Join the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery in celebrating Pride Month with a happy hour trivia night in the museum’s Kogod Courtyard. Test your knowledge of historic LGBTQ+ figures, events and artworks — all inspired by the Portrait Gallery’s collection. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase at the Courtyard Café, and prizes will be awarded at the end of the evening. Tuesday, June 27, 5 – 6:45 p.m. Registration encouraged but not required.

SUNDAY, JUNE 25

FAMILY PRIDE RIDE: DC Queer Bikes Rides is teaming up with Hill Family Biking for this Family Pride Ride, which takes queer folks, families and allies through Capitol Hill and along the Anacostia River Trail. Stick around for a post-ride visit to Capital Candy Jar for some ice cream. (Anacostia River Trail; 11 a.m.; FREE)

CRATE CONVENTION: Looking to grow your vinyl collection? Look no further than Crate Convention, the monthly vintage music market that returns to Anacostia Arts Center this Sunday. In addition to a rich selection of records, you’ll find vintage sellers, artisans, a live DJ set and good vibes. (Anacostia Arts Center; 12 p.m.-5 p.m.; FREE)

OUT AND ABOUT FESTIVAL: Who better than Brandi Carlile to headline Wolf Trap’s Out & About Festival? The out and proud Grammy darling will perform Saturday and Sunday at the festival, which brings queer artists to the stage. Also on the bill are Oh He Dead, Brandy Clark and Yola. (Filene Center; Saturday and Sunday 4 p.m.; $59+)

MELAN: Close out your weekend with a lo-fi DJ set, a sound bowl meditation, and a performance from one of the District’s rising stars: Melan, the 25-year-old singer-songwriter who turned heads in 2020 with her soft R&B voice and vulnerable lyrics. She’ll be at Hill Center for their House Concerts series. (Hill Center at Old Naval Hospital; 4:30 p.m.; $8+)

MORE: History of Black Georgetown Walking Tour (Georgetown; 2 p.m.; $25), Soy Candle Making Workshop (Hill Center at Old Naval Hospital; 2 p.m.; $55), Twins Jazz Revival (Hook Hall; 5 p.m.; $20), Profs & Pints DC: Torture in the Middle Ages (metrobar; 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; $14.31), A2B: Terence Nance on Vortex (Eaton DC; 7 p.m.-9 p.m.; FREE), Good Vibes Jam & Cypher (The Pocket; 8 p.m.; FREE)