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Friday, May 19 6 – 10 PM, VIDA Fitness’ Penthouse Pool Club on U Street, 1612 U St. NW, will host its Third Annual ALS Silent Auction fundraising fête. Morning talk show hosts Tommy McFly and Kelly Collis from 94.7 Fresh FM will emcee the event and auction themselves off to the highest bidder in a chilly Ice Bucket Challenge, info

Friday, May 19

8:00 – 11:00 PM, Rooftop Silent Disco: Dupont Circle at The Embassy Row Hotel, 2015 Massachusetts Ave. NW. Enjoy three DJs on three open air dance floors. $10-$20, info.  

11:00 AM — 9:00 PM, SerbFest DC’s three-day Spring Festival kicks off at Saint Luke’s Serbian Orthodox Church, 10660 River Road, Potomac, Md. Enjoy Serbian food, beverages, dance and music performances, gifts and friendly activities.  Benefits Saint Luke’s, continues through Sunday. Free entry, info.

6:00 – 9:00 PM, Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour at Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway. Tour the property’s mansion and cellar, appearances by George and Martha Washington, and live jazz + sample more than 20 Virginia wines. info.  

1:00 PM, #MYIGDCcool Capitol Riverfront Instameet at FRESHFARM Farmers' Market at Canal Park, 200 M St. SE. Explore the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood, explore the area’s green space, including The Yards Park. Free, info.  

5:30 – 7:30 PM, Jazz in the Garden Series Concert Series at The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, 700 Constitution Ave. NW. Free, info.  

8:30 – 11:30 PM, The Phillips Collection 2017 Contemporaries Bash: Berlin Underground at Dock5 at Union Market, 1309 5th St. NE. Black tie optional. Inspired by Berlin’s pulsing nightlife, the 2017 Bash brings the German capital’s decadent club scene to Dock 5 for one sensational night of cocktails, music, food, fashion and dancing. $175/general or $125/members, info.  

Saturday, May 20  

10:00 PM, Halcyon Awards Gala After Party at Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave. NE. Enjoy an open bar, music by DJ Remedy, complementary valet and a One Feather membership. $100, info.  

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, 16th annual DC Dragon Boat Festival at Thompson Boat Center, 2900 Virginia Ave. NW. Raise awareness of Taiwanese culture, watch the races, exhibitions, craft demonstrations and more. Continues through Sunday. Free, info.  

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Gaithersburg Book Festival at Gaithersburg City Hall grounds, 31 South Summit Ave. The annual book festival returns with workshops, talks and signings featuring more than 100 authors. Free, info.  

Saturday, May 20, 9:00 PM, The Capital Knights Ball at The Four Seasons Hotel, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Presented by the Auxiliary of the Federal Association, a group of Catholic young professionals celebrating this year’s philanthropic work. Black tie, after-party to follow. $175 - $350, info.

Sunday, May 21

6:00 – 9:00 PM, Night at the Market at Eastern Market North Hall, 227 7th St. SE.   Enjoy a night at the market  with small bites, wine, beer, live music, and more, all in the historic Eastern Market North Hall. $20, info.  

12:00 – 6:00 PM, Taste of Arlington on Wilson Boulevard, from North Randolph Street to Monroe Street. Celebrate the 30th annual festival with bands, a dog-friendly family zone and a beverage garden to compliment the more than 50 restaurants and food trucks. $10-$15, info.  

6:30 PM, celebrate Garrison Keillor at the Lincoln Theatre, Join the 74-year-old Washington Post columnist for an evening of storytelling. $55-$95, info.  

4:00 PM, The Revelers perform as a part of the American Roots Concert Series at Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, In true Cajun fashion, a fair number of the group’s songs are in French. Free, info.

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, America Collects: 18th Century French Paintings on display at National Gallery of Art's West Building, Constitution Avenue and 6th Street NW. Enjoy 68 of the finest works of 18th century French art held in American museums, including pieces by Jean Honoré Fragonard and the Jacques-Louis David. On display through Aug. 20. Free, info.   

Monday, May 22

6:00 – 9:00 PM, EdibleDC Magazine Eat/Drink Local at Long View Gallery, 1234 Ninth St. NW. All-inclusive tickets receive 15-plus option of drink and food from some of the DMV’s best bartenders and chefs. $65, info.

Tuesday, May 23   

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Spring Liquidation Sale at The White House Historical Association, 1610 H St. NW. Enjoy this rare one-day event to offer discount pricing on White House-inspired items. Free entry, info