Apr 18, 2024 - Things to Do
D.C. weekend: National Cannabis Festival, Filmfest DC and more
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This weekend in D.C., check out the National Cannabis Festival, Filmfest DC and the Red Bull Showrun.
1. π Keep it rollin'
Enjoy live music headlined by Wu-Tang Clan, shop from over 100 vendors and learn more about cannabis policy and advocacy at the National Cannabis Festival.
If you go: It is illegal to buy or sell marijuana in D.C. outside of medical dispensaries. There will be no medical dispensaries on-site.
- Go deeper: Here are the laws on marijuana possession in D.C.
Stop by: Concerts and programming will take place at RFK Campus. Two-day regular general admission tickets start at $130.
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2. π¨ Puff n' Paint
- Paint and sample products from 1β9pm at YANA Wellness and Creativity Center. Tickets are $55.
3. πΆ Reggae on the Roof
- Hear reggae sets by local DJs 3β9pm Saturday at Decades. Free until 5pm. RSVP here.
4. π Party on Main Street
- Enjoy local food trucks, live music and giveaways noonβ8pm Saturday at Mary & Main in Capitol Heights. Free.
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5. ποΈ Filmfest DC
- The 38th running of Filmfest DC begins Friday and goes through April 28. Enjoy 65 films from 32 countries at theaters and embassies across the city. View tickets and full schedule here.
6. π Red Bull Showrun DC
- See the Oracle Red Bull Racing team (Formula One) in action at a fan festival 2β7pm Friday at Union Market, and a showing of their RB7 race car 4β6pm Saturday on Pennsylvania Avenue (Third Street to Seventh Street). Free.
7. π€ ChocolateCon
- Celebrate Black culture through live music, art, local vendors and food 11amβ6pm Sunday at Taoti Creative (The Barracks Main Street). View lineup here. Reserve free tickets here.
