Axios D.C. Weekender

April 25, 2024
Hey, Thursday! Analis and Maxwell here with your weekend plans.
🚨 Situational awareness: The Capitals play the Rangers for NHL Playoffs Round 1, games 1 and 2 at Capital One Area Friday and Sunday.
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1 big thing: 🎶 Pick a porch
Enjoy a full day of music by over 100 local bands and performers of various genres at Petworth PorchFest.
Why it matters: The pandemic-born event fosters a sense of community like no other.
What they're saying: "It brings together a broad group of neighbors to participate — as musicians, hosts, volunteers and audience members — to celebrate and enjoy our wonderful community, the arts, and our local businesses," co-founder Clara Haskell Botstein told Axios.
- It's not too late to volunteer.
If you go: Music on porches will be 2–6pm and music on the main stage (Petworth Rec Center) will be 5–8pm. View full schedule here.
- Rain date: Sunday.
More things to do this weekend in D.C.
🇫🇷 Georgetown French Market: Enjoy a French festival and shop at an open-air European-style market with over 40 locally owned galleries, boutiques and cafes all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Free. View full schedule here.
🍸 The Official D.C. Cocktail Festival: Taste cocktails made by some of the best mixologists in the city noon–6:30pm Saturday at Dock5. Tickets start at $59.
👑 Mr., Mx. and Miss Capital Pride Pageant: Watch the Capital Pride court be crowned 7–11pm Friday at Penn Social. Tickets in advance are $20 and $30 at the door.
🕺 Project Glow: Rave at an electronic dance music festival with over 50 artists and DJs Saturday and Sunday at the RFK Festival Grounds. Day passes start at $165 and two-day general admission tickets are $215.90.
🍫 D.C. Chocolate Festival: Try chocolate from over 30 vendors 10:30am–5:30pm Saturday at La Maison Française at the French embassy. Tickets are $25 for ages 12 and up.
🌸 Spring Festival: Celebrate spring with a day of family fun, pony rides, live music, crafts, food and more 10am–2pm Saturday at The Farm at Kelly Miller (301 49th St. NE). Free.
2. ▶️ Streaming guide
Here's what's new on Hulu, Paramount+, Netflix, Max, Prime Video, Apple TV+ and PBS.
What we're watching: New documentaries about hip-hop and country music and a new series in the Sonic the Hedgehog universe.
Max's pick of the week
"Hip-Hop and the White House" — Available now on Hulu
State of play: Rappers including Jeezy, YG, Roxanne Shante and Waka Flocka Flame appear in this documentary about the 50-year relationship between hip-hop and presidents from Reagan to Biden.
What they're saying: "The film shows the evolution of hip-hop from yelling outside the gate of the White House and nobody's listening to now everybody's listening, even the president or the people who are running for president," director Jesse Washington told Axios.
Don't miss these
"Knuckles" — Available tomorrow on Paramount+
Driving the news: With over 10 million views on YouTube, the trailer for this new series about Sonic the Hedgehog's rival turned ally broke Paramount+ records upon release.
My thought bubble: This buddy-cop-style series leans on the sillier side, which works if you're trying to introduce your kids to the "Sonic" franchise.
"Call Me Country: Beyoncé & Nashville's Renaissance" — Available tomorrow on Max
The intrigue: This new doc examines how Black musicians in Nashville have laid the foundation for high-profile artists like Lil Nas X and Beyoncé in the country music scene.
More to watch
"Talking Sabor" on Hulu
- In this new reality series, Aarón Sánchez of "Master Chef" travels to Hispanic-owned restaurants in New York, Miami, Houston and LA. Available now
- What they're saying: "We want to be able to celebrate these wonderful restaurant owners, chefs and families and make sure that their future is bright and they get the proper recognition and spotlight they deserve," Sánchez told Axios.
"Them" season 2 on Prime Video
- This installment of the horror series will take place in Compton circa 1991 and center around a homicide detective who investigates the grisly murder of a foster mother. Available now
Our picks:
☀️ Analis is going to soak up the sun at a Florida beach.
🎧 Maxwell is catching up on Taylor Swift's new album.
Thanks to our editor Ashley May and copy editor Egan Millard.



