Your D.C. Weekend: Theatre Week, pickleball and H Street fun

State of play: The bash kicks off Thursday, and will run through Oct. 5.

• There will be over 20 productions at various locales throughout the area, with ticket prices ranging from $25, $45 and $65, plus extra events.

Zoom in: Kick things off with the Logan Festival of Solo Performance, which runs Thursday through next weekend at Tysons' 1st Stage.

• On tap: Three solo shows, including a retelling of the Holocaust through the eyes of a pet and an examination of the fertility industry. (Ticket prices vary.)
• Also this weekend: LOL-worthy improv, a puppet show for kiddos, a production of "Annie," and a show about civil rights icons. (Locations and costs vary.)

What's ahead: Throughout the rest of the fest, plan for productions like an opera about St. John the Baptist or a new take on Shakespeare, plus events like free live performances at The Wharf or a panel about the upcoming D.C. theater season.

More fun things to do this weekend:

🎥 The March On! festival is currently underway and will run until Sunday, featuring films and performances centered on civil rights and activism. (Ticket prices vary.)

🍗 Head to Nats Park on Friday for a BBQ and whiskey extravaganza, with unlimited liquor tastings, tons of 'cue and live music. (Tickets: $74 for general admission, $111 for VIP)

🏓 Get your pickle on during the National Mall of Pickleball event Friday-Sunday, where you can break your paddles out on the Mall or sign up for clinics and lessons. (Free)

🎉 H Street Festival is back on Saturday for its 20th anniversary, with tons of vendors, food, drinks and tunes spanning 12 blocks in Northeast. (Free)

📚 Bookworms should head to the Foggy Bottom Book Crawl on Sunday, where local authors will do live readings at a smattering of spots throughout the 'hood. (Free)

😊 It's the 17th annual Columbia Heights Day on Sunday, where you can hit up a flea market, events for kiddos, or happenings at local spots — like tarot card readings at Wonderland Ballroom. (Free)