Celebrate the beginning of fall this weekend with live electronic dance music from Europe and a craft festival featuring local artists. End the weekend celebrating fashion at D.C.’s annual Fashion Week, which ends Sunday.
Friday
Eurobeats Festival
If you are an electronic dance music fan, check out the first night of the Eurobeats Festival at Union Stage. The free event features 10 musicians from 10 European countries, including MIGLOKO from Lithuania and Samuli Kemppi from Finland. You can order food and drinks at the event. Make sure you arrive early – an RSVP does not guarantee entry.
Union Stage, 740 Water St. SW. Doors open at 5 p.m., performances from 6 p.m. to 1:35 a.m. Free (RSVP).
Saturday
Crafty Arts & Makers Festival 2019
In its 16th year, the annual Crafty Arts & Makers Festival organized by the Washington City Paper is back with several local vendors selling goods, like art pieces made out of bottle caps and handcrafted natural soaps. Other vendors will display and sell craft goods like clothes, handmade accessories, art and pottery. With meals and treats from food trucks like Captain Cookie, DC Slices and CapMac, you can hang out at the festival all day.
Akridge Lot at Buzzard Point, 1880 Second St. SW, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets start at $6.
Sunday
31st International Couture Collection
Hosted by D.C. Fashion Week, the 31st International Couture Collection will feature artists and designers from around the world. Located at the French Embassy, the fashion show will showcase the 2020 spring and summer collection. Sunday hosts some of the last events for this year’s D.C. Fashion Week, so don’t miss out on the final festivities if you are interested in couture fashion.
Embassy of France, La Maison Française, 4101 Reservoir Road NW, 5 to 8 p.m., Tickets start at $70.