Washington Wine Academy’s 1k Beer Walk in Crystal City, Saturday and Sunday Coming off the success of last year’s 1k Wine Walk, Washington Wine Academy president and founder Jim Barker had a bright idea.
How about a beer event as well?
Following last week’s second annual wine walk in Crystal City, the WWA presents a 1k Beer Walk this Saturday and Sunday.
In the covered Crystal City Shops area, beer stations will be set up throughout a 1k “course.” This isn’t really a race, but a fun way to get a good beer workout.
More than 30 beers will be poured from such brewers as Port City (Alexandria), Brooklyn, Flying Dog, Harpoon, Magic Hat and New Belgium.
Despite its vino-centric name and roots, Washington Wine Academy is looking to do more beer business, and has operated a beer school the last few years.
“This is my first real experience doing a dedicated large-scale beer event,” Barker said. He added that 2,200 people came out for this year’s wine walk, and he expects 1,500 to 1,600 people this weekend for the beer event.
There will even be a dozen wines offered for those non-beer drinkers who want to take a lap.
So far, Barker said he’s gotten a great response when people hear of his 1ks.
“A common response is ‘get out,’ ” he said.
When: First heat 2 p.m., last heat 5:30 p.m.
Info: $35, but special $20 promotion for certain times on Sunday; washingtonwineacademy.org
Film Neu Opening Weekend, Saturday
Film Neu, an annual festival of movies from Austria, Germany and Switzerland, kicks off this weekend. This is the 20th anniversary of the event, which runs through Thursday. On Saturday, the Washington Film Institute gets things started off with a pair of movies at E Street Cinema, and a reception at the Goethe-Institut.
When: Films at 6:30 and 9:15 p.m., reception from 7 to 9 p.m. or 9:15 to 11:15 p.m.
Info: $21 for a film and reception, $12 for reception only; dcfilminstitute.org
Ozomatli at the 9:30 Club, Saturday
It’s hard to believe that the members of Ozomatli have been creating their high-energy, Latin-infused rock recipe for 17 years. Don’t miss their invigorating live show. With Chopteeth AfroFunk Big Band.
When: Doors 9 p.m.
Info: $25; 930.com
Capital Classics & Midnight Madness at E Street Cinema, through Sunday
E Street Cinema’s Midnight Madness series continues with the postapocalyptic thriller “The Divide” this Friday and Saturday night. The theater has added a Capital Classics series, also Friday and Saturday night, and Sunday morning. This weekend, catch “The African Queen.”
When: “The Divide” midnight Friday and Saturday, “The African Queen” midnight Friday and Saturday, and 10:30 a.m. Sunday
Info: Midnight showings $11, Sunday morning screening $8; landmarktheatres.com
‘Hairspray’ at Signature Theatre, through Feb. 5
What fun, “Hairspray” in Shirlington. If you put your theatergoing aside during the holidays, perhaps it’s time to get back in the habit with this popular musical, extended through Feb. 5.
When: Performance day and times vary; check website for details
Info: $30.25 to $91; signature-theatre.org
