D.C. weekend events: Awesome Con, Whiskey Walk and Nowruz Family Festival

1. 💥 Everything is Awesome (Con)

Geek out over comics, anime, toys, games and more at Awesome Con, D.C.'s three-day comic con at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

• Special celebrity guests include Hayden Christensen, Rosario Dawson and Natasha Liu Bordizzo from "Star Wars."

The vibe: This family-friendly event includes a science fair, a book fair, Awesome Con Jr. for young fans and Pride Alley, a space to celebrate queer creators.

• Stop by: Anime Yokocho, an area for all things anime, new this year.

If you go: Single-day passes start at $55 and three-day passes start at $100.

• Programming is 1–10pm Friday, 10am–10pm Saturday and 10am–5pm Sunday.

2. 📗 RuPaul: "The House of Hidden Meanings"

• Celebrate the release of RuPaul's memoir, "The House of Hidden Meanings," with the Queen of Drag herself, 8pm Friday at the Warner Theatre. Tickets start at $59.
• Tickets include a copy of the book.

3. 🥃 Whiskey Walk

• Enjoy an Irish whiskey bar crawl with eight tastings at eight U Street bars. 1–10pm Saturday at Exiles Bar on U Street. Tickets start at $60.
• View details on whiskeys served here.

4. 🍸 Experience Mixology

• Master your cocktail making skills with a class 3–5pm Sunday at The Westin Washington National Harbor. Tickets include two "drink experiences," recipe cards, 15% off brunch at Sauciety before the event or 20% off dinner after the event and a souvenir pint glass. Tickets are $65.

5. 🛍️ WOMENtrepreneur Sip and Vibe Pop-Up Shop

• Shop art, beauty, body care, food, clothing, wellness and more at a marketplace of female entrepreneurs, noon–4pm Saturday at Nyala Events in D.C. Free.

6. 👪 Nowruz Family Festival

• Celebrate the Persian New Year with activities, storytelling, dance performances, musical acts, Persian food and more, 11am–4pm Sunday at the National Museum of Asian Art. Free. RSVP here.
• Tickets to musical performances will be given out on site at 12:45pm in front of the Meyer Auditorium.