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What's Happening Around Town on the 1st Weekend of Summer?

A barbecue battle, skateboarding and 'Arrested Development' are this weekend in and around Washington, DC.

By Ben Gross

Looking to explore town on the first official weekend of summer? Patch has prepared these picks for summer fun.

National Capital Barbecue Battle

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What: Discover who will be crowned the “National Pork Barbecue Champion” during this two-day event on Pennsylvania Avenue between 9th and 14th streets. Sample more than 20 types of barbecue, while listening to dozens of bands, including The Wailers, Trouble Funk and EU.

When/Where/How Much?: The battle runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $10 in advance, and $12 at the event, and are available online.

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Neil Gaiman Reading and Book Signing

What: Renowned author Neil Gaiman, who has gained a cult-like following from works such as American Gods, Coraline, The Sandman and Stardust will read from his new book The Ocean at the End of the Lane and sign books at Lisner Auditorium.

When/Where/How Much?: 7 p.m. Friday at Lisner Auditorium.

Innoskate

What: Tony Hawk, Rodney Mullen and other skateboarding legends participate in The National Museum of American History’s Innoskate. Hawk will donate his first skateboard to the museum, as well as participate in panel discussions and trick demonstrations.

When/Where/How Much?: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday on the National Mall. Free.

Courtney Love at the Fillmore Silver Spring

What: Courtney Love, former Hole lead singer and wife of late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain will play the Fillmore in Silver Spring on Saturday night. The infamous entertainer will also feature special guest Starred.

When/Where/How Much?: 8 p.m. Saturday at the Fillmore Silver Spring. General admission tickets are $29 and available on the Fillmore’s website.

Arrested Development

What: The first (and only) hop-hop artists to win a Grammy for “Best New Artist” will seek to steal the spotlight away from the “other” Arrested Development in the news lately (the sitcom that recently returned with new episodes on Netflix). The band has reunited and will play the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage.

When/Where/How Much?: 6 p.m. Saturday at the Kennedy Center. Tickets are free.

D.C. Bourbon Bash

What: A whiskey-themed bar crawl around Dupont Circle, featuring eight different bourbons at eight different bars. Food and other drink specials are also on tap.

 When/Where/How Much?: Noon to 10 p.m. Saturday beginning at Buffalo Billiards. Tickets are $55/$75 and are available on the DC Bourbon Bash website.

Fete de la Musique

What: Enjoy blues, Latin, jazz, folk and reggae music at the Malmaison restaurant on the Georgetown Waterfront. The event mimics the French national celebration of the arts where public spaces are taken over by performers.

When/Where/How Much?: 2 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturday at Malmaison (3401 Water Street, NW Washington, DC). The event is free until 11 p.m., and $10 after that.


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