Here's what's happening in D.C. this weekend

This weekend in D.C., check out the 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the National Mall, an LGBTQ book festival at the National Press Club or Taste di Islands Block Party at The Bullpen.

1. 🎉 Celebrate Indigenous culture

The annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival is back on the National Mall with free performances, concerts, family-friendly activities, workshops and more.

The vibe: This year's theme is "Indigenous Voices of the Americas" and will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI).

• More than 250 Indigenous and Native athletes, dancers, artists, musicians, chefs and storytellers from across the U.S. and eight other countries will be there .

What they're saying: The festival is centered around this particular museum to give an "opportunity for visitors to hear from and talk with Native and Indigenous people," Cynthia Chavez Lamar, director of the NMAI, said at the opening ceremony on Wednesday. Like the festival, "the museum ensures our visibility as Native people in the narratives about America."

Flashback: This year is also the 35th anniversary of the National Museum of the American Indian Act .

If you go: Expect crowds, as always, and bring water.

• Programming is 11am–7pm Friday and Saturday, and 9:30am–7pm Sunday at the National Museum of the American Indian.

2. 🌈 Lavender Con

• Visit a two-day queer book festival with author panels, book signings and a market featuring LGBTQ+ artists and books Saturday and Sunday at the National Press Club. View schedule here . One-day tickets are $35 .

3. 🏀 Mystics vs. Aces

• Watch the Mystics take on the reigning champs 2pm Saturday at Entertainment & Sports Arena. Tickets start at $81 .

4. 🎭 Broadway in the Park

• Watch a musical theater performance featuring songs from "My Fair Lady," "Cabaret," "Pippin," "Les Miserables" and more 8pm Saturday at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap. Tickets start at $33 .

5. 🍴 Taste di Islands Block Party

• Celebrate Caribbean American Heritage Month with Caribbean food, dancehall, reggae and more 4–10pm Friday at the Bullpen. Tickets are $20 or two for $30 .

6. 🍻 All American Bar Crawl

• Enjoy food and drink specials and patriotic party favors 2–10pm Saturday in Dupont. Single tickets are $25; group tickets for four or more are $22 each .

7. 🌝 Good Vibes Only Block Party

• Dance to DJ sets and eat from local food trucks 3–8pm Sunday at Sandlot Georgetown.

8. 🛍️ Fresh Air Fest

• Visit a queer and COVID-conscious outdoor market featuring queer artists of color 3–8pm Saturday in Park View. Money from raffle tickets will go to Grammy's Place . Attendees should come masked. Tickets start at $5 .

9. 🖼️ June Riverdale Artisan Market

• Shop vintage clothes, art and jewelry and enjoy music from local artists 3–7pm Saturday at the Station at Riverdale Park. Free.