This post was written by Hatchet reporter Madelyne Ashworth.
Enjoy the first weekend of June with live music, festivals and nerd celebration.
Friday
Kaytranada
The up-and-coming Canadian-Haitian producer and DJ – who recently debuted his first LP “99.9%” – is bringing his original technicolor beats to the 9:30 Club with remixes of songs from artists including Rihanna, Janet Jackson and Beyoncé. His unique music bridges the gap between R&B, hip hop and dance styles. Doors open at 10 p.m.
815 V St. NW, $20.
Awesome Con
This Comic-Con-like event will bring out your inner comic nook nerd, hobbit or Trekkie. Guests like Adam West, Bill Nye and Jenna Coleman will appear on guest panels throughout the weekend. Awesome Con participants will also have access to board game rooms, a cosplay contest and exposés on the creation of comic books.
This huge all-weekend event will last from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt Vernon Pl. NW, $15.
Saturday
Culkin School of Traditional Irish Dance at the Kennedy Center
Pick up your feet and join the Culkin School of Traditional Irish Dance on the Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center for a free step class followed by a performance. No experience is necessary.
The dance lesson will begin at 5 p.m. and the performance at 6 p.m.
2700 F St NW.
90’s Bar Crawl
Kick off a week of D.C. pride before the huge event next weekend by donning your favorite 90’s outfit and joining the LGBT community for a night of 90’s music and bar hopping. In addition to some 90’s swag and drink specials, you’ll be spending the day at bars like Recessions, Public Bar and Rumors.
The event lasts from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Multiple Locations. $35.
Sunday
Fiesta Asia Street Fair
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month by indulging in the music, dance, food and drink of over 20 different Asian cultures in the Annual Fiesta Asia Street Fair. You can enjoy more than 1,000 performers on five stages, including vocalists, dancers and martial artists.
Stop by and enjoy parades, Pan-Asian cuisine and traditional Asian art from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Pennsylvania Ave. NW between 3rd and 6th streets, free admission.