The Pride & Joy of Hispanic Heritage

Tomorrow

[ THE GREAT OUTDOORS ] WalkingTown DC, the Fall Go-Round The twice-yearly day-long event from Cultural Tourism DC, offers 45 funky tours of the city, most led by professional guides, authors and community leaders. Highlights: the Barracks Row Revitalization Tour (3-4:30 p.m.), which drops you off at the Barracks Row Oktoberfest party ( http://www.barracksrow.org), and the part-Metro Temperance Tour (1-4 p.m.) of prohibition landmarks that ends with a toast at the Brickskeller. Free. Some walks require registration. See schedule at http://www.walkingtowndc.org or call 202-661-7581.

[ EXHIBIT ] Celebrating "Counterculture" District Fine Arts' show of photos, paintings and sculptures was conceived as a celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Summer of Love, but ended with works created in the 1970s as well as the '60s. The exhibition, which includes works by Robert Otter, Gene Markowski and Richard Friedman, gets a reception tomorrow night. Free. 5-8 p.m. (Presentations begin at 6.) Show through Oct. 6. District Fine Arts, 1726 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-328-9100. THE SCENE The Last Bash: Sonic Circuits The National of Museum of Women in the Arts is the spot to celebrate the end of the Sonic Circuits experimental music festival with "short graphic scores" and sounds by VJ Poppins and DJ Bjoo, and drinks. $20. 10 p.m.-midnight. 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-783-5000.

Maryland

Today

[ LITERATURE ] Charm City Brings It Oooh, it's on. Because just as the festival on the Mall prepares to kick off, here comes the 12th annual Baltimore Book Festival. The festival includes author appearances (among them, video hoochie and tell-all diva Karrine Steffans, fashionisto Tim Gunn and Kanye West's mom and newbie author Donda West), booksellers, readings on eight stages, storytellers and food, beer and wine. Free. 5-9 p.m. today, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday. Mount Vernon Place. For a schedule, visit http://www.baltimorebookfestival.com. For information, 877-225-8466.

Tomorrow

[ FESTIVALS ] Rock in the 'Ville The fourth annual Rockville Music Festival teams up with the Hard Times Chili Cook-Off tomorrow for an outdoor event that features country singer Steve Holy and others. Catch the concerts and grab a few tastes as chefs battle for the "best chili" honors in the Maryland State Championship Chili Cook-off. Free. Noon-6 p.m. Maryland Avenue and Middle Lane, Rockville. 240-314-5022.

[ FESTIVALS ] Germany in Frederick? Frederick's sixth annual Oktoberfest bash begins tomorrow with a dart tournament (note to self: best to commit to this before downing a few . . . ); a children's play area with obstacle course; pumpkin painting; magic acts; yodeling; Alpine dancers; a log-sawing competition; and plenty of Oktoberfest brews. $5; ages 11 and younger, free. Noon-10 p.m. tomorrow, noon-6 p.m. Sunday. Frederick Fairgrounds, 797 E. Patrick St., Frederick.

Northern Virginia

Today

[ FILM ] Introducing the Alexandria International Film Festival In its inaugural year, the festival isn't aiming to break new ground; it features a mix of shorts and already released features, including "Black Hawk Down" (today at 6 p.m.). But it's free, has a focus on local filmmakers, and does have interesting offerings: Check out the new "War/Dance" (7 p.m. tomorrow), "Tell," Tom Murray's doc about the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy (Saturday at 2 p.m.), or "God Grew Tired of Us: The Story of the Lost Boys of Sudan," a Sundance winner (Sunday at 6:30 p.m.). Free. Tonight, 6-11 p.m.; Saturday, 2-11 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-9:30 p.m. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, 600 Dulany St., Alexandria. Free. 703-838-6348 or see schedule at http://www.alexandriacommissionforthearts.org.

Tomorrow

[ FILM ] "Dewey Beach: The Movie" The homegrown reality flick follows four urban professionals as they spend summer 2006 flirting, dating, drinking and sunning at the shore -- and in some cases acting as if they are at the Jersey Shore. Directed by Tom Prather, the full-length movie was previewed last fall by the gossip divas of the Reliable Source; now it's time for the full-on "director's cut" screening. Let's just say it looks like there's as much juice in Dewey Beach as there is in "Laguna Beach." Free. Arlington Cinema 'N' Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike, Arlington. 703-486-2345.

Sunday

[ FESTIVALS ] Another Opportunity to Drink Wine It is a rare thing for wine festivals here to unfold on city streets. Sunday, head to Crystal City for the first Vintage Crystal, which offers wine, music curated by the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival and samples from local eateries such as Lebanese Taverna, Extra Virgin and Enjera. $10 (includes wine samples and food tastes); designated drivers and those younger than 21, free (still includes tastes!). 2-6 p.m. 2121 Crystal Dr. 703-412-9430.

Monday

[ CONCERT ] The Mekons Turn 30 The Mekons were once purveyors of punk anthems that also had a distinctly sensitive edge (1978's "Where Were You" was as raw emotionally as it was musically), but abandoned all that for a folk-country focus. Now, with eight members and a new album, "Natural," the Mekons have hit the road for a handful of U.S. shows, including one Monday at Jammin' Java (billed as a "Quiet Night In With the Mekons and Danbert Nobacon," so don't expect to have your face rocked). $20. 8 p.m. 227 E. Maple Ave., Vienna. 703-255-1566.