Beer and Cider Festival, Poste Party and More

1) Barrel-Aged Beer Night

Where: The Black Squirrel

2427 18th St. NW

When: Friday at 5 p.m.

What: Black Squirrel has a lineup of 25 rare barrel-aged beers on tap tonight.

2) Mason-Dixon Hot Chicken Pop-Up

Where: Capitol Lounge

When: Saturday at 5 p.m.

What: The pop-up will feature Nashville Hot Chicken, chicken 'n waffles, a smoked fried pork chop, grilled pimento cheese and more.

3) VinoFest D.C.

Where: Storey Park in NoMa

When: Saturday at 5 p.m. (VIP tickets get earlier access)

What: ?uestlove is just one of the musical acts slated to play this wine festival. More info here.

4) Edible D.C.'s Cocktail Derby

Where: Poste

700 F St. NW

When: Saturday at 2 p.m.

What: Edible DC is hosting a Cocktail Derby party with nine different open bars. All-inclusive admission is $50. More info here.

5) Beer and Cider Festival

Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center

801 Mount Vernon Place NW

When: Saturday (two sessions)

What: More than 75 breweries and cideries will be on hand for this event. There will also be mead and food demos. More info here.

ALSO THIS WEEKEND: Brabo opens its courtyard Friday with an appearance from Thibaut-Janisson Winery from 4:30-7 p.m...Deschutes Brewery is in town (multiple locations)...Taste Around Town wraps up this weekend...Marvin has another Grilled Cheese Social this weekend...you made that Mother's Day reservation already, right?