Saturday: Mid-Atlantic Oktoberfest in Shirlington

Like the changing of the leaves, this annual event really gives a sense that fall is here. The 10th Annual Mid-Atlantic Oktoberfest in Shirlington is consistently one of the best beer festivals in the D.C. region. This year, check out more than 30 breweries, as well as food and live music. Cost is $25 to enjoy plenty of beer samples, and free if you just want to hang out in Shirlington and listen to the live music. From noon to 7 p.m. Saturday (taps close at 6 p.m., but that doesn’t mean you can’t buy a pint at the Capitol City Brewing Company). For more information, visit capcitybrew.com.

More suds: Vienna’s Oktoberfest is Saturday as well. vtrcc.org.

Saturday and Sunday: Drake at DAR Constitution Hall

There has been a lot of buzz this summer around Canadian rapper Drake, who performs at DAR Constitution Hall on Saturday and Sunday. His official debut album dropped in June and went to No. 1. Now here’s your chance to see what all the fuss is about. 8 p.m. Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday. $50.50 to $65.50. Visit dar.org for details.

Not your thing? If Drake isn’t your sound, maybe the Godsmack/Five Finger Death Punch/Drowning Pool show at Merriweather on Sunday is more up your alley. merriweathermusic.com