Axios D.C. Weekender

May 07, 2026
Happy almost Friday!
ππ» Anna here, with a packed spring weekend for ya.
Today's newsletter is 672 words β a 2.5-minute read.
1 big thing: π Tour the embassies
It's a globe-trotting kind of weekend β no passport required β thanks to Saturday's EU Open House.
Why it matters: It's a rare chance to step inside D.C.'s embassies for a cultural experience β think food, music, art and history β all in one walkable day.
State of play: More than two dozen European embassies β plus the EU Delegation β will open their doors Saturday (10am-4pm) for an international celebration commemorating both Europe Day and America's 250th birthday.
What to expect: Free entry to participating embassies, largely around Dupont Circle/Kalorama/Embassy Row (with some exceptions in Georgetown, 16th Street and beyond).
- Cultural performances, exhibits and hands-on activities
- Food samples ranging from Belgian waffles to French treats
- Family-friendly fun like scavenger hunts, trivia and face painting
Zoom in: At the EU Delegation (2175 K St. NW), expect a DJ spinning European hits, a photobooth and tastings β plus exhibits on the long-standing U.S.βEU relationship. Belgium and Ukraine will also be featured on-site.
- Free timed entry here requires registration via Eventbrite.
π Plan ahead: Map out your stops here.

More weekend fun
π©° Cinderella (FriβSun): The Washington Ballet stages a modern take on the classic fairytale with more than 80 student performers at the National Theatre. Tickets $58+
πΆ Takoma Porchfest + Takoma Flea (Sat): Live music meets vintage treasure hunting in this popular Takoma Park doubleheader that turns the neighborhood into a day-long festival. Free
π¨ Bethesda Fine Arts Festival (SatβSun): Browse 120 booths featuring fine art from local and traveling artisans, plus live entertainment and local eats. Free
π‘ Capitol Hill House & Garden Tour (SatβSun): Step inside eight homes, historic buildings and a native plant garden on the Hill's southeast side, with stops and refreshments along a pedestrian-friendly route. Limited tickets ($50) released 9am on Eventbrite
π Georgetown garden tour (Sat): Peek inside some of the neighborhood's most beautiful private gardens during this annual spring tradition in its 96th year. Tickets $50 online or day-of purchase
π· Mom's Day Out at The Boro (Sat): Celebrate Mother's Day early in Tysons with free flowers, DIY crafts, live music, a bubble artist, photo ops and giveaways β plus bites, shopping and a biergarten to check out. Free
β½ Mother's Day Spirit Party (Sun): If Mom's a soccer fan, take her to Metro Bar's free Spirit watch party (starts 6pm) with giveaways and specials.
2. πΏ New streaming
Another streaming guide is crash-landing into your inbox.
"Send Help" β available now on Hulu
- An employee (Rachel McAdams) and the boss who mistreats her (Dylan O'Brien) become the only survivors of a plane crash on a desert island.
- Catch up quick: Directed by Sam Raimi, the thriller earned rave reviews and had a healthy box office run this year.
"Lord of the Flies" β available now on Netflix
- A new take on William Golding's classic about a group of boys stranded (yes, after a crash-landing) without adult supervision.
- Behind the scenes: The series was adapted for television by the Emmy-winning co-creator of "Adolescence," Jack Thorne.
"Remarkably Bright Creatures" β available tomorrow on Netflix
- Sally Field stars in this adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt's bestselling novel, playing a grieving widow whose bond with a giant octopus helps unlock a long-buried family mystery.
- Zoom in: Alfred Molina β yes, Doc Ock from the Spider-Man movies β voices the octopus. Lewis Pullman also stars.
"M.I.A." β available now on Peacock
- A woman is pulled into Miami's drug world after her family's business unravels.
- Behind the scenes: The crime drama comes from the co-creator of "Ozark," Bill Dubuque.
"The Other Bennet Sister" β available now on BritBox
- Based on the Janice Hadlow novel of the same name, this "Pride and Prejudice" spinoff shifts the focus to Mary Bennet, giving the often-overlooked middle sister her own coming-of-age story.
- Situational awareness: The show already has plenty of social-media enthusiasm, thanks to Jane Austen fans and its earlier UK debut.
π I'm headed to NYC and excited to see Maya Rudolph in "Oh, Mary!" this weekend.
Today's newsletter was edited by Alexa Mencia Orozco and Ashley May.
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