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What to know for your weekend
- The Around the World Embassy Tour and the Running of the Chihuahuas are two of our top picks this weekend.
- Rain is in this weekend's forecast, but Saturday morning will be among the best times to get outside, Storm Team4 Meteorologist Amelia Draper said. Go early to the embassy tour, Sligo Creek Fest or Flourish: A Spring Market at the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington.
- Kentucky Derby coverage on NBC4 starts at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, before the race at 6:57 p.m. You'll find watch parties at Succotash Prime in Penn Quarter, Run for the Rosés at Lulu's Winegarden on U Street or the Laurel Park racetrack.
- The Free Community Day & Makers’ Market at the National Museum of Women in the Arts is a good indoor activity for a rainy Sunday. Book tickets in advance!
- Free and kid-friendly: Check out Star Wars Weekend in Barracks Row, Carousel Day at Glen Echo Park and outdoor movies at National Harbor.
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The week started with that big news, and it will end with festivals galore, the National Cathedral's Flower Mart, plus free days at the National Museum of Women in the Arts and The Kreeger Museum.
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Around the World Embassy Tour
Sat., 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., various locations
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The Scene
The most fun things to do and places to be in D.C., Maryland and Virginia
You can go around the world in a day – without a passport – when dozens of embassies open their doors to the public this Saturday and next.
Countries from Angola to Zimbabwe will share music, dance, kid-friendly crafts and cuisine. You can find a map of all the embassies here.
See all our pro tips and get details on the EU Open House here.
Weekend highlights
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Running of the Chihuahuas
Sat., 2-5 p.m., The Wharf
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Look at those little legs go!
These speedy chihuahuas are racing into our hearts, even if they don’t move quite like Flying Mohawk, the Derby horse.
Tommy McFly will preside over one of The Wharf’s puppy party benefitting Rural Dog Rescue.
The Pacifico Beer Garden opens at 2 p.m., and the races will be visible from a big screen on the Transit Pier if you don’t give a woof about crowds.
All dogs are welcome to participate in a costume contest at 3:30 p.m. The race is for chihuahuas only and costs $30 to enter.
Ready to adopt a furry friend? The Running of the Chihuahuas will host an adoptable pet parade. In Virginia, check out the Wounded Paw Project’s Pawfest on Saturday.
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Carousel Day
Sat., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Glen Echo Park
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Keep horsing around at Glen Echo Park’s Dentzel Carousel, which will begin spinning for its 104th year.
The painted ponies are the stars of Carousel Day, and rides are just $2 (all-day passes are $5). Free activities include performances by Step Afrika! and Adventure Theatre MTC, art projects, studio tours and a park parade.
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Star Wars Weekend
Fri. to Sun., 4-9 p.m., Barracks Row (8th Street SE)
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In a galaxy far, far away … actually, not so far! Barracks Row in Southeast is hosting a Star Wars Weekend because Sunday is “May the Fourth Be With You.” Get it?
Character meet and greets, a Jedi parade, lightsaber battles and plenty of entertainment are all free. Local restaurants will offer themed food, too. Here’s the full schedule and list of specials.
Orlando Jones, who you may know from “Drumline,” “Abbott Elementary” or “American Gods,” will be the special guest at evening events, including his stand-up show and The Villains Ball.
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Movies on the Potomac
Thursdays and Sundays at National Harbor
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Outdoor movie season is lifting off in Prince George’s County. Catch “Fool's Gold” on Thursday starting at 7 p.m. and “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” on Sunday (May the Fourth, get it?) starting at 6 p.m.
National Harbor hosts screenings twice a week throughout summer. Thursdays are date night-themed, and Sundays are family night with kids’ films.
Concerts this weekend
Gringo Star, 7 p.m. Friday, DC9, $19.57
Atlanta garage rockers mine classic rock, ‘60s psychedelia, and ‘50s pop and R&B. Details.
Lambrini Girls, 7 p.m. Sunday, Howard Theatre, $21-$40
Fierce, angsty and fun punk rock duo has a lot of momentum after releasing one of the best albums of the year so far, “Who Let the Dogs Out.” Details.
Things to do in D.C.
Live! At the Library - Somi: Thurs., Library of Congress, free
DC Climate Week: Through Fri.
Dupont Circle ArtWalk: Fri., Dupont Circle, free
Washington Spirit vs Angel City FC (plus, Pitchside Pups!): Fri., 8 p.m., Audi Field, $24+
May the 4th be with you - Star Wars Weekend: Fri. to Sun., 4-9 p.m., Barracks Row (8th Street SE)
86th Annual Flower Mart: Fri. and Sat., National Cathedral, free admission
Capital Rare Book Fair: Sat. and Sun., University Club, $15 ($10 for students and free for kids under 16)
Picnic Day and free admission at The Kreeger Museum: Sat., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2401 Foxhall Road NW, free
Running of the Chihuahuas: Sat., 2-5 p.m., The Wharf, free to watch ($30 to race)
Around the World Embassy Tour: Sat., various locations, free
Adams Morgan PorchFest: Sat., 2-6 p.m., various homes and businesses, free
D.C. United vs. Colorado (Military Appreciation Night): Sat., 7:30 p.m., Audi Field, $15+
Yoga + Sound Experience: Sun., 9 a.m., National Building Museum, $30
Birdwatching in Anacostia Park: Sun., 9:30 a.m., meet at Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavillion, $15
Little Piñata Workshop!: Sun., noon to 2 p.m., 670 Rhode Island Avenue NE, $45-$50
Free Community Day & Makers’ Market at the National Museum of Women in the Arts: Sun., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1250 New York Ave. NW, free
Things to do in Maryland
Movies on the Potomac: “Fool's Gold”: Thurs., 7 p.m., National Harbor, free
Trivia at Denizens Brewing Co.: Thurs., 7:30 p.m., Riverdale Park, free
Sligo Creek Fest: Sat., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 10200 Sligo Creek Parkway, Silver Spring, free
Carousel Day: Sat., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Glen Echo Park, rides $2 but the festival is free
Greenbelt Cinema 10th Anniversary Fundraiser: Sat., 6-8 p.m., 129 Centerway, Greenbelt, $50-$75 for tickets (free activities for non-ticketed guests
HyBall 2025: Press Play: Sat., 8-11 p.m., Pyramid Atlantic in Hyattsville, $45
VisArts' 13th Annual Rockville Arts Festival: Sat. and Sun., Rockville Town Square, free
May the 4th Be With You: Fitness Walk: Sun., 10 a.m. to noon, Prince George's Plaza Community Center in Hyattsville, free
Movies on the Potomac: “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” (2008): Sun., 6 p.m., National Harbor, free
Things to do in Virginia
Music by the Metro - Clarendon Concert Series: Thursdays in May, Clarendon Metro Park, free
Wine & Watercolors: Fri., 5 p.m., Shop Made in VA - Alexandria, $25
Alexandria Springtime Art Festival: Sat. and Sun., 300 John Carlyle St. in Alexandria, free
Rosslyn Reads Book Sale & Spring Market: Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Central Place Plaza, free
Spring Maker's Market: Sat., noon to 5 p.m., Port City Brewing Co. in Alexandria, free entry
Flourish: A Spring Market: Sat., noon to 3 p.m., Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington, free admission
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival: Sat., Prince William County Fairgrounds in Manassas, $45-$89
Spring Fit Crawl: Sat., noon to 2:30 p.m., Zweet Sport Total Fitness Studio in Alexandria, $49
Revolutionary War Weekend: Sat. and Sun., Mount Vernon, $22-$35 (free for kids 5 and under)
Bingo for Breast Cancer: Sat., 1-3 p.m., Lost Boy Cider in Alexandria, $5 per player
Spring Fling: An Old Town Block Party: Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., businesses in Old Town, free
A Walk Down Flavor Lane - make custom spice blends: Sun., 11 a.m., Made in ALX, $35
Last chance - “In the Heights” at Signature Theatre: Through Sun., Arlington, $165+
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