This weekend in Washington, D.C., offers a diverse array of events from celebrations of Irish heritage and Japanese culture to artistic extravaganzas and explorations of Black history.
St. Patrick’s Day parties continue this evening at area bars and lounges. Also, the National Cherry Blossom Festival gets underway with the opening ceremony happening this weekend at Warner Theatre.kicks off this weekend with an opening ceremony packed with Japanese cultural performances including tap dancer Kazunori Kumagai and puppet theater company Seiwa Bunraku.
The event at the Warner Theatre is sold out, but there will be a limited amount of walk-up tickets availablefamily day, which features outdoor and indoor programming. On the F Street plaza, visitors can watch a taiko drumming performance by music group Nen Daiko; inside the museum, activities include cherry blossom-themed craft making for children, a ballet showcase, and Japanese pop tunes by Les The DJextravaganza returns to Arlington this weekend. The multi-week event features pink-themed art activations, live music, family fun, vendors, and more. First, families are invited to a splash party at Pink in the Pool this Saturday at Long Bridge Aquatics Center where kids can eat cotton candy, taste tea, and make origami. In the coming weeks, Pink Beats—an outdoor music festival featuring local bands—will take over Water Park on select days through March and April. On April 11, Art of Pink is hosting a nighttime art gathering and food market at Met Park. This year’s motion picture showcase presents narratives that examine America’s climate crisis, conservation efforts, and wildlife, with showings at neighborhood libraries, museums, memorials, and universities. The opening night screening is the DC Premiere of the political documentaryafter-hours party. This month’s experience—in partnership with We Met IRL— is all about community and friendship. Attendees can dance to tunes by DJ Precious Layne, make a friendship bracelet, and join a conversation with We Met IRL founder Maxine Williams about building relationships; there will be cocktails and mocktails, tooExplore the exhibits at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and learn about Black women change-makers at the museum’sopen for cherry blossom season this weekend. Visitors can catch daily cross-cultural shows and music performances on the outdoor stageIf you enjoyed these events, please don’t forget to share this post with a friend on social media, andBriana A. Thomas is a local journalist, historian, and tour guide who specializes in the research of D.C. history and culture. She is the author of the Black history book,8 Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the DC Area8 Ways to Celebrate Women’s History Month in the DC AreaThis Local Florist Is Hosting a 5K to Raise Money for Children’s Opportunity Alliance
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