Events to Peep for the Weekend - 9.29 - 10.1

On Friday, rub elbows with local artists, musicians, DJs, fashion icons, and more at DC Mayor Muriel Bowser's "202 Creates Finale Event: Game On." Led by the DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music & Entertainment and the DC Commission on Arts and Humanities, 202 Creates engages residents through events across all 8 DC wards. Complimentary admission, hors d'oeuvres, and treats for all. 6 - 10 p.m. Free. 700 H Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. For more information, search "Game On" on Eventbrite.

Put those pinkies in the air on Friday night and turn up with Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Bruno Mars as he performs all of his hits from ""Uptown Funk" to "24 Karat." 8 p.m. Tickets starting at $195. Capital One Arena (formerly Verizon Center), 601 F Street, NW Washington, DC. www.ticketmaster.com

Get "blown away" on Saturday night by top-tier jazz and multiple Grammy-winning trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard. 8 p.m. & 10 p.m. Tickets: $55. Blues Alley. 1073 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20007.

Ever dream of mixing things up on the OTHER side of the bar for a change? On Saturday, OneRoute presents Mixology for Beginners. Enjoy complimentary snacks while learning and sipping how to craft classic craft cocktails. Design your own and compete with other cocktail enthusiasts. Winner gets to guest bartend at a DC local bar. Last 30 minutes meet, mingle and imbibe. No experience necessary. 1 - 2:30 p.m. Tickets: $45. 407 H Street, NE, Suite B, Washington, DC 20002. E-mail craftmix@oneroutecatering.com to register.

Just in time to usher in Fall, pack up the kiddies on Sunday and head to the 37th Annual Pumpkin Festival to enjoy pumpkin picking, pony rides, face painting, apple slingshot, corn holes, and more. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tickets: $12. Butler’s Orchard. 22222 Davis Mill Road, Germantown, MD 20876. www.butlersorchard.com/pumpkin-festival

No kiddies? Well, no need to rise early on Sunday. Sleep in and then head to The Smith's Penn Quarter location for their brunch debut. Enjoy an assortment of oysters for starters and follow it up with a selection of entrees including breakfast pot pie, short rib hash, buttermilk waffles, and vanilla french toast. Brunch hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Smith. 901 F Street, NW, Washington, DC 20004. www.thesmithrestaurant.com

Looking Ahead: On Thursday, take the NFL discussion deeper and join Busboys and Poets for its Focus-In! Film Series: Cinema for a Conscious Community screening of the documentary "More Than A Word." "More Than A Word" analyzes the Washington football team and their use of the derogatory term R*dskins. Using interviews from both those in favor of changing the name and those against, "More Than A Word" presents a deeper analysis of the many issues surrounding the Washington team name. The documentary also examines the history of Native American cultural appropriation. 6 p.m. Free/$5 suggested donation. Busboys and Poets. 235 Carroll Street, NW, Washington, DC 20012. www.busboysandpoets.com/about/takoma


Life's short. Be entertained.