Spring is finally here, and the DC area is bursting with events to celebrate! This week, catch a concert by rising country star Zach Bryan, witness the vibrant colors of Holi in the District, or fly a kite at the Blossom Kite Festival.
Music:
- Country music fans won't want to miss sold-out shows by Zach Bryan (Capital One Arena, Monday) and Hailey Whitters (The Atlantis, Thursday).
- Up-and-coming Ghanaian-American singer Amaarae brings her Afro-pop fusion sounds to Silver Spring (Fillmore, Wednesday).
- Celebrate the arrival of spring with go-go, jazz, and rock performances at the Wharf's Bloomaroo (Saturday, free).
- Experience a wide range of musical genres, from jazz at the Hip Hop & Jazz Festival (Kennedy Center, Wednesday-April 19) to alternative rock with Grouplove (9:30 Club, Wednesday) and DJ Steve Aoki (Echostage, Friday).
Comedy:
- Larry David, creator of Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm, discusses his comedic influence at The Anthem (Friday).
- Catch stand-up routines by Greg Warren (DC Improv, Thursday).
Arts and Culture:
- The Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum unveils a major survey of works from their collection in "Revolutions: Art from the Hirshhorn Collection, 1860-1960" (through April 20, 2025).
- This is the final week to catch nature-themed films at The Environmental Film Festival (various locations, closes Saturday).
- Browse 19th-century quilts crafted by Amish women at the Smithsonian's new "Pattern and Paradox" exhibit (Smithsonian American Art Museum, Thursday through September 2).
- Participate in trivia nights with a Women's History Month theme (Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, Tuesday) or a general fact-finding theme (DC9 Nightclub, Tuesday).
Family Fun:
- The little ones will love searching for Easter eggs at The Perch (Tysons, Saturday) and Cherry Hill Park (Falls Church, Saturday).
- Plan ahead for an egg-cellent Easter adventure at the National Zoo (April 1, free, timed-entry pass required).
Other Events:
- Celebrate the Festival of Colors with a fun-filled evening of Indian culture at Holi in the District (Union Market, Monday, free).
- Fly a kite and enjoy Japanese drumming performances at the Blossom Kite Festival (National Mall, Saturday, free).
- Learn about the history of abolitionist Frederick Douglass at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery (Thursday, free).
- Join discussions about the state of Black women in government (Tuesday) and women in entertainment (Tuesday).
Don't forget to sign up for the newsletter for more exciting events in the DC area!
Spring is finally here, and the DC area is bursting with events to celebrate! This week, catch a concert by rising country star Zach Bryan, witness the vibrant colors of Holi in the District, or fly a kite at the Blossom Kite Festival.
Music:
- Country music fans won't want to miss sold-out shows by Zach Bryan (Capital One Arena, Monday) and Hailey Whitters (The Atlantis, Thursday).
- Up-and-coming Ghanaian-American singer Amaarae brings her Afro-pop fusion sounds to Silver Spring (Fillmore, Wednesday).
- Celebrate the arrival of spring with go-go, jazz, and rock performances at the Wharf's Bloomaroo (Saturday, free).
- Experience a wide range of musical genres, from jazz at the Hip Hop & Jazz Festival (Kennedy Center, Wednesday-April 19) to alternative rock with Grouplove (9:30 Club, Wednesday) and DJ Steve Aoki (Echostage, Friday).
Comedy:
- Larry David, creator of Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm, discusses his comedic influence at The Anthem (Friday).
- Catch stand-up routines by Greg Warren (DC Improv, Thursday).
Arts and Culture:
- The Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum unveils a major survey of works from their collection in "Revolutions: Art from the Hirshhorn Collection, 1860-1960" (through April 20, 2025).
- This is the final week to catch nature-themed films at The Environmental Film Festival (various locations, closes Saturday).
- Browse 19th-century quilts crafted by Amish women at the Smithsonian's new "Pattern and Paradox" exhibit (Smithsonian American Art Museum, Thursday through September 2).
- Participate in trivia nights with a Women's History Month theme (Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, Tuesday) or a general fact-finding theme (DC9 Nightclub, Tuesday).
Family Fun:
- The little ones will love searching for Easter eggs at The Perch (Tysons, Saturday) and Cherry Hill Park (Falls Church, Saturday).
- Plan ahead for an egg-cellent Easter adventure at the National Zoo (April 1, free, timed-entry pass required).
Other Events:
- Celebrate the Festival of Colors with a fun-filled evening of Indian culture at Holi in the District (Union Market, Monday, free).
- Fly a kite and enjoy Japanese drumming performances at the Blossom Kite Festival (National Mall, Saturday, free).
- Learn about the history of abolitionist Frederick Douglass at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery (Thursday, free).
- Join discussions about the state of Black women in government (Tuesday) and women in entertainment (Tuesday).
Don't forget to sign up for the newsletter for more exciting events in the DC area!
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