Beer, wine, music, comedy and outdoor films take center stage this weekend. Variety is the spice of life. Here are five things to do in the D.C. region this weekend:
Through Sunday: Weekend meet and greet extravaganza at Rustico
The popular Savor craft beer event on Saturday has long been sold out, but there’s still great suds to be enjoyed this weekend. Rustico in Alexandria is hosting a series of meet and greets featuring great beers and their makers. From 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, it’s the Terrapin Beer Co. with Spike Buckowski; 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, check out Stone Brewing Co. and Greg Koch; and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, check out the Coronado Brewing Co.
Big beer weekend: Though Savor is sold out, multiple area bars and restaurants are celebrating great beer. Check in with where you enjoy a pint — you might be surprised.
Details: Rustico, 827 Slates Lane, Alexandria; 703-224-5051; rusticorestaurant.com
Saturday: Rock the Lot at Tortoise & Hare
In three short years, this has become a Crystal City tradition. Tortoise & Hare Bar and Grille opens its parking lot to live music, welcoming the summer. This year, Down Wilson kicks things off at 4 p.m., followed by Billy T Wilde and Emmet Swimming at 6:30 p.m. At 9 p.m. Once Okay Twice rocks inside. $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
Party all day: Plenty of bars and restaurants in Crystal City to get the party started early.
Details: Tortoise & Hare, 567 23rd St., Arlington; 703-979-1872; tortoiseandharebar.com
Saturday: The Comedians of ‘Chelsea Lately’ at the Warner Theatre
If you like the television show “Chelsea Lately,” you know for a fact it’s more than just the comedy of Chelsea Handler. Check out Loni Love, Josh Wolf, Brad Wollack and, yes, Chuy, all live at the Warner. 8 p.m. All seats are $35.
Can’t get enough? Natasha Leggero — another “Chelsea” contributor — is at the Arlington Cinema ‘n’ Drafthouse on Friday and Saturday at 9:45 p.m. $20.
Details: Warner Theatre, 13th and E streets NW; warnertheatre.com
Saturday and Sunday: Vintage Virginia Wine Festival
Sometimes it feels like there’s a wine festival each weekend somewhere in Virginia during the summer. But if you go to only one, it’s this one. Dozens of wineries will be on hand, as well as plenty of live music. $30 at the door. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
Get a ride: Be safe and consider the $20 for a shuttle ride from the East Falls Church Metro Station out to the festival in Centreville.
Details: For more information, visit vintagevirginia.com
Sunday: ‘Madagascar’ at National Harbor
National Harbor is hosting its Movies on the Potomac series each Sunday on the big screen. This week features “Madagascar,” the family-friendly animated tale of a group of zoo animals looking to escape from New York to Africa. Free. At sundown.
Series continues: Future films at National Harbor pay homage to Steven Spielberg, the 1980s and superheros.
Details: For more information, visit nationalharbor.com
