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National Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony
Kick off Washington DC's spring celebration at the signature Opening Ceremony, an artistic celebration of the 1912 gift of trees from Tokyo featuring performances from acclaimed artists with ties to both the US and Japan.
National Gallery Nights: Garden Party
A free after-hours celebration at the National Gallery of Art featuring live music by The String Queens, floral design activities, photobooths, and nature-inspired art exhibitions to welcome spring.
Bloomaroo at The Wharf
Celebrate spring with The Wharf's free family-friendly cherry blossom festival featuring live music on multiple stages, kids' activities, cherry blossom-themed cocktails, and a spectacular fireworks show over the Washington Channel.
She Carries the World
A dual exhibition at Dupont Underground featuring Dasha Pomeranz's "Threads of Migration" and Sylvana Burns' "Reverberations," exploring women's experiences through fashion, art, and visual storytelling during Women's History Month.
Eddie Izzard in The Tragedy of Hamlet
Experience a tour-de-force performance as Tony Award-nominated actor Eddie Izzard takes on all 23 characters in her unique solo interpretation of Shakespeare's iconic tragedy at Shakespeare Theatre Company.
DC JazzFest at The Wharf
Experience world-class jazz performances at The Wharf during Labor Day weekend featuring legendary artists like Dee Dee Bridgewater, Joshua Redman, Kurt Elling, and more in a stunning waterfront setting.
Home Rule Music Festival
Celebrate five years of culture, community, and sound at this free, family-friendly festival featuring legendary DC artists including Sun Ra Arkestra, Chuck Brown Band, Trouble Funk, and Melanie Charles.
District Fringe Festival
Experience DC's dynamic new independent theater festival featuring three weeks of bold performances across theater, dance, music, comedy, and multidisciplinary works from local and national artists.
DC JazzFest at The Wharf
Experience world-class jazz performances at The Wharf during Labor Day weekend featuring legendary artists like Dee Dee Bridgewater, Joshua Redman, Kurt Elling, and more in a stunning waterfront setting.
District Fringe Festival
Experience DC's dynamic new independent theater festival featuring three weeks of bold performances across theater, dance, music, comedy, and multidisciplinary works from local and national artists.
Home Rule Music Festival
Celebrate five years of culture, community, and sound at this free, family-friendly festival featuring legendary DC artists including Sun Ra Arkestra, Chuck Brown Band, Trouble Funk, and Melanie Charles.