It's peak bloom in my neighborhood today!

If you want to see Dumbarton Oaks this weekend (when presumably it will be alive with cherry blossoms), there are only a few tickets for Sunday at 4:00 PM left, and they're going fast. I expect them to sell out today, so get them while you can!

Valerie

Historic Photo of the Week

Drawing of The Wharf and fish market, 1863

Things to Do in DC: Next 4 Weeks

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This Week

Wednesday

• 🎭 Watch the Once Upon a Time in Forest documentary following the fight of young Finnish activists to preserve Finland’s forests. Wednesday 3/26. Free.
• 🤓 This week’s bingo is themed for Women’s History Month. Join this self-care bingo session at the library. Wednesday 3/26. Free.
• 🕺 The Queen of R&B, Mary J. Blige, brings her For My Fans Tour to United Center with NE-YO and Mario. Wednesday 3/26. $80+.*
• 📖 Listen to real, powerful stories from six women of different generations, between the ages of 20s to 70s, as they talk about the strengths & struggles of being a woman in their generation. Wednesday 3/26. $30.
• 🎭 The biggest comedy festival in Silver Spring is running four nights for non-stop laughs of stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy performances. Wednesday 3/26 to Saturday 3/29. Free. Price varies for each show; $179 for an all-access pass.
• 🤓 Have a chill mid-week night out with Pool Social for pool, arcade games, and cocktails. Don’t forget to RSVP! Wednesday 3/26. Free.

Thursday

• 🤝 Cry ’n Vibe is a safe space to help you release emotions and reflect on the grief you experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope you find comfort in this community. Thursday 3/27. Free.
• 🏞️ Get the most scenic views of cherry blossom spots with the DC Urban Walkers group, passing through the Tidal Basin and monuments before continuing along Rock Creek Trail. Thursday 3/27. Free; donation suggested.
• 🍾 Drink & join a drunk spelling bee while tipsy at Prima DC. Thursday 3/27. Free admission; $10 to compete.

Friday

• 🎭 Catch Benny & Friends bringing their best jokes to the stage at Room 808! Friday 3/28. $20.
• 🤸 Try a weekend recharge during the full moon with a guided cacao ceremony, yoga, meditation & sound healing. Friday 3/28. $50.
• 🧠 Craft your own terrarium! Learn the basics of succulent care and ​design your terrarium while sipping sangria​. Classes are next Friday 3/28. $25+.
• 🎭 Washington’s famous satirical revue returns! Splitting Our Sides is a 2-hour show of song parodies, political comedy, and slapstick fun. Friday 3/28-Sunday 4/6. $35.

Saturday

• 🎈 Bloomaroo at The Wharf celebrates the annual cherry blossom festival with koi kite decorating, haiku writing, face painting, blossom bars, and live music. Stay for fireworks over the water at night! Saturday 3/29. Free, no tickets needed.
• 🏰 Historic tea time at Peirce Mill! Enjoy tea, treats, and music and learn more about the women who ran tea houses and how Peirce Mill was part of the tea room craze in America. 1920s dress up encouraged. Saturday 3/29. Free.
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Planning to buy an e-bike? This is your chance to test ride different e-bike types before getting one. Saturday 3/29. Free.
• 🐾 Go on outdoor adventures with your dog to learn about responsible park recreation and earn a B.A.R.K. Ranger badge for your pup at Peirce Mill! With giveaways, training tips, and fun photo ops. Saturday 3/29. Free.
• 🍾 Dress up as your favorite female icon for DAR's Women’s History Costume Party! Saturday 3/29. $45.
• 🌲 You’ll love these activities at Anacostia Park: roller skating, karaoke, wellness crafts, games, snacks, free family portraits, and free shuttle! Saturday 3/29. Free.
• 🤝 Got trinkets you no longer need? Stop by for a trinket swap at UpCycle Creative Reuse Center. Saturday 3/29. $5 minimum donation.
• 📖 This is your sign to start eating healthy! Eat nutritious, chef-prepared dishes while getting expert health and wellness advice from culinary professionals, registered dietitians, and local healthcare leaders. Saturday 3/29. Free.
• 🤝 For federal employees and contractors going into a career transition, expert panelists will be onsite to help you pivot successfully with insights on resumes, transferable skills, and personal branding - plus free headshots! Saturday 3/29. Free.
• 🌲 Sensory-friendly viewing of thousands of orchids at the US Botanic Garden. Enjoy a low-stimulation but interactive & peaceful setting. Saturday 3/29. Free; registration required.
• 🛍️ Snag some gently used merchandise finds at the tossed-and-found thrift sale at bargain prices. This is where I get most of my new clothes for the year. Saturday 3/29 to Sunday 3/30. Free admission.
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Introverts, these are your people. Join Conscious Blacks in the DMV for a free, casual meetup and deep discusisons over dinner or coffee at The Wharf. Saturday 3/29. Free with RSVP.
• 📖 Find the best travel deals, latest travel trends, vacation options, meet travel experts and get insider tips to plan your dream trip. Saturday 3/29-Sunday 3/30. $18.
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Paint & debate on cultural, social, and political topics at Dupont Underground. Saturday 3/29. $20.
• 🤸 Flow through yoga and grow with manifestation & more movements, with giveaways, coffee, and merch! Saturday 3/29. $45.
• 🌲 Eyes here, home gardeners! Learn about native plants, pollinators, historic gardens and stormwater management at the Lahr Native Plant Symposium. Saturday 3/29. Pay what you can, starts at $50.
• 🌲 Alongside the symposium, the National Arboretum is hosting a native plant sale. Saturday 3/29. Free.
• 🍾 If you like cocktails, Chacho’s Distillery Only Release Party features a special cocktail tasting on their espresso & old fashioned martinis. Saturday 3/29. Price not stated.
• 🤝 St. Timothy’s is offering a FREE resume writing and interview workshop for jobseekers who need a strong resume, plus learn about upcoming job fairs! Saturday 3/29. Free.

Sunday

• 🎈 Come to Spring Fair for eco-friendly crafts, gifts, eco-treats, and more goodies to enjoy the spring season. Sunday 3/30. Free.
• 🧠 Join Houseplant 101 workshop to learn how to care for your house plant babies! Covers everything on watering, choosing the right plant, repotting, propagating, and pest managing. Sunday 3/30. $5.
• 🎭 See & hear the Nothing but the Truth Podcast live for candid personal stories and experiences on today’s hottest topics. Sunday 3/30. $65+.
• 🍽️ Bring a cake, enjoy other cakes, and celebrate cake desserts at the Big Cake Exchange, a baking community in the DMV. Sunday 3/30. $15 per ticket, includes cocktail.

Next Week

• 🌸 Enjoy a morning picnic under the cherry blossoms at Tidal Basin! Meet at sunrise to enjoy good food and warm drinks with friends & family. Monday 3/31. Free.
• 📜 If you think today’s media is chaotic, Historian Jon Grinspan will show you that it’s more violent back then. Learn the partisan, violent origins of American political media in the 19th century with Profs & Pints DC. Monday 3/31. Free.
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Join this fan-made survivor game at Rock Creek Park if you have what it takes to survive and win $250, sign up through Monday 3/31. $25 if you’re chosen to play.
• 🎭 Victory Members should grab this FREE screening of the Oscar masterpiece Parasite by simply buying a $5 food & drink voucher which you can credit for your in-theater orders. Monday 3/31. $5.
• 🖌️ Join the Open Art Cart! Get FREE craft projects if you buy any food/drink orders at Calico DC. Monday 3/31. Free.
• 🍾 See the grand finale of Tour Del Taco where prizes and this year’s Taconnoisseur award will be announced! Limited tickets available to this exclusive after-party, includes tacos and drinks. Tuesday 4/1. $25.
• 🤓 Catch on until April 30 for a haiku contest on themes like “Only in DC” or “Freedom and Diversity” and get your work featured + prizes! Starting Tuesday 4/1. Free.
• 🤸 Join Baddies On A Track for a 6AM track workout with warm-ups, sprints, and drills. Tuesday 4/1. Free.
• 🤝 Need more resume help? Workforce Champions at Benning Library offers help with job search, career skills, and resume support twice a month. Drop in on Thursday 4/3. Free.
• 📜 Join the four-day DC History Conference featuring panels, discussions, and presentations on DC’s past, present, and future. Thursday 4/3-Sunday 4/6. Free.
• 🎈 Awesome Con 2025 is coming to Washington DC and they're bringing special celebrity guests, comic con panels, screenings, and exclusive exhibits for fans of anime, comics, movies, and games! Friday 4/4. $20
• 🕺 GPB’s Spring Concert 2025 features Dayglow & Beach Weather + free food trucks, pre-concert bash, lawn games, and a mechanical bull at the McDonough Arena. Friday 4/4. $20.
• 🧠 Learning a new language? Find your language partner at this exchange happy hour. Expect many multi-linguists from DC Language and Cultural Exchange club. Friday 4/4. Free.
• 🎭 Join or Die is a documentary on democracy and the power of local organizations. Come early for the community fair at 7:30 PM, or stay for the Q&A with the director at 9:!5 PM. Friday 4/4. Free.
• 🍽️ After 40 years, the go-to cafe for late night bites, Jackey Cafe is closing due to rising rents. Stop by for one last meal and support this local gem at Chinatown before it’s gone on Friday 3/4. Price varies.
• 🏰 Tour and get to know Glen Echo Park’s rich history, from Civil Rights protests in 1960 and its transformation as a national park to its last remaining ride during the amusement park era. Saturday 4/5. Free.
• 🎈 It’s officially spring with the Hippity Hop Trolley! Get on a trolley ride and play a scavenger hunt with the Easter Bunny for a prize. Saturday 4/5-Sunday 4/6. $13. Reservations required.
• 🤸 Sign up for a free morning of Barre, HIIT, and boxing classes in the Bridge District! Plus, a Cherry Blossom Bike Ride, free bike tune-ups, and a marketplace of wellness vendors to buy from. Saturday 4/5. Free.
• 🤝 Volunteers needed for pollinator planting along the Connecticut Avenue Pollinator Corridor, all ages welcome. Saturday 4/5-5/10. Free,
• 🌲 This Spring, visitors can tour the White House garden and see ornamental trees planted by former presidents. Free timed tickets are available each morning at 8:30 AM outside the White House Visitor Center—first come, first served! Saturday 4/5 to Sunday 4/6. Free.
• 🍽️ Looking for vegan friends? Join this potluck with vegans from the Veg Society of DC and bring a dish to share. Sunday 4/6. Free.
• 🐾 Take your dog out to a community that loves them! The 3rd Annual Del Ray Dog Fest features a puppy playground, dog fashion show, dog race, treats, and off-leash fun. Sunday 4/6. $15+
• 🤸 Join Beth + Liat for an all-level Yoga Flow + Sound Experience at the big National Building Museum. Sunday 4/6. $30.

Further Out

• 🤝 Bethesda is calling for artists to paint the mural project at Arlington Road. If you want to join, submit your qualifications for a chance to be invited and paid. Submit until Monday 4/7. Free.
• 🍲 If you love to cook or still learning recipes, join the Cookbook Club for recipe discussions, preparation, and sharing dishes from Perfectly Good Food. Tuesday 4/8. $15+
• 🍽️ Join the DMV Wine Explorers for a 5-course gourmet meal paired with wines at Lyon Hall with Clément Berthier, owner and winemaker of Vignobles Berthier. Tuesday 4/8. $163.
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Pitch your single friends with a short presentation to a lively audience of eligible singles and maybe spark some love connections. Wednesday 4/9. $5.
• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Jeopardy! fans, get ready. Pop Culture Jeopardy! is making its way to DC with special appearances at the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade. Thursday 4/10-Saturday 4/12. Price not stated.​
• 🛍️ Ready for the best vintage finds around DMV? Find vintage fits, accessories, vinyls, glassware, books, and more old stuff! Tickets required. Saturday 4/12. $5+.
• 🎈 Celebrate spring with neighbors at Wangari Gardens! Enjoy a potluck, yard games, music, and fun workshops! Saturday 4/12. Free.
• 🍾 Taste 20+ natural wines at this exclusive All-Natural Wine Tasting event. All wines are crafted with organic and biodynamic methods. Saturday 4/12. $49.
• 🌲 It’s National Gardening Day! Come to plant, weed, or simply enjoy the beauty of the garden. Sunday 4/13. Free.
• 🏞️ Run (or walk!) 5K along Taiwan, Yoshino, Kwanzan, and Higan cherry trees at Congressional Cemetery. Sunday 4/13. $30.
• Historical romance fans, Spill The Tea 2025 is here for an afternoon of bookish fun, tea, and great company in Old Town Alexandria. Sunday 4/13. $150.
• 🖼️ The Cleveland Park Traffic Box Beautification Project is commissioning three artists to create vinyl-wrapped designs for local traffic boxes. Get a $700 honorarium when selected! Tuesday 4/15. Free to join.
• 🖌️ Play around with glow-in-the-dark painting in a UV-lit studio, with a neon artwork you can take home. Friday 4/18-Sunday 4/20. $38.
• 🍾 Uncork and taste over 100 wines and bubbles from around the world + bites from local food trucks. Saturday 4/19. $75+
• 🌲 Bring a basket (or borrow) for an exciting urban egg hunt, plus coloring activities and kid-friendly snacks at Edgewood Community Farm. Sunday 4/20. Free.
• 🖼️ All the finest in American craftmanship will be at the Smithsonian Craft Show, featuring top artisans in ceramics, basketry, jewelry, furniture, textiles & more. Thursday 4/24-Sunday 4/27. $25.
• 🎈 Healthy Homes Fair returns with 100+ exhibitors and an appliance “petting zoo” featuring the latest home technologies needed to decarbonize our homes. Win prizes and e-bike incentives. Saturday 5/10. Free.

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