Events category: Date Night

Cherry Blossom Match | D.C. United vs Orlando City SC

D.C. United Cherry Blossom Match | D.C. United vs Orlando City SC Experience all the thrills of a professional soccer match combined with thematic elements of the iconic Washington D.C. Cherry Blossoms during the D.C. United Cherry Blossom Night match vs Orlando City SC.  BUY TICKETS PLAN YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE What began with a gift […]

National Gallery Nights: Flowers After Hours

THe National Gallery of Art National Gallery Nights: Flowers After Hours The East Building comes to life in this popular after-hours program. Join us for themed evenings with music, live performances, artmaking, pop-up talks, and more. Don your best fascinator and celebrate spring and all things floral! At this ode to cherry blossoms, you can: […]

Kimonos and Cocktails

Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets Kimonos and Cocktails Quite possibly one of the most beautiful, complex fashions of Japanese culture, the Kimono symbolizes tradition and history. Over centuries the Kimono has been donned by lords, ladies, geishas and samurais. It is still worn today by many in Japanese culture to honor traditional events and special […]

Cherry Blossom Date Night

Museum of Illusions Cherry Blossom Night at the Museum of Illusions Come experience the ultimate cherry blossom date night at the Museum of Illusions Washington DC. Enjoy and photograph optical illusions dressed in pink cherry blossoms while sipping Pink Prosecco and enjoying a Cherry Blossom and Champagne Cotton Candy live station between the hours of […]

Paws & Petals Yappy Hour @ metrobar

Paws & Petals Paws and Petals Yappy Hour at metrobar Grab your furry friend and celebrate Spring with metrobar’s Cherry Blossom Yappy Hour in collaboration with the National Cherry Blossom Festival!  Get your paws on some Doggie Beer, puppuccinos, treats, toys, belly rubs, and more! Register Here Check out our Yappy Hours Yappy Hour @ […]

Blossoms and Baseball

Washington Nationals Blossoms and Baseball Blossoms and Baseball celebrates the best parts of spring in DC – the National Cherry Blossom Festival and Nationals baseball. Join the Nationals on Saturday, April 6, at 4:05 pm as they take the field against the Philadelphia Phillies. VISIT WEBSITE PLAN YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE What began with a gift […]

NCSS United States & Territories Celebration Gala and Crowning of 2024 U.S. Cherry Blossom Queen

National Conference of State Societies United States & Territories Celebration Gala and Crowing of 2024 U.S. Cherry Blossom Queen The NCSS United States & Territories Celebration Gala is the signature event of the NCSS Princess Program, which celebrates the 2023 U.S. Cherry Blossom Queen and the 2024 U.S. Cherry Blossom Princesses and crowns the 2024 […]

Exploring Hiroshige and His Influence on Social Media

Japan Information and Culture Center Exploring Hiroshige and His Influence on Social Media The JICC spring exhibition looks at the life and work of the seminal ukiyo-e artist, Uta-gawa Hiroshige. Known for capturing Japan’s breathtaking landscapes as they change throughout the seasons, Hiroshige frequently incorporated popular seasonal motifs, like cherry blossoms for spring or rain […]

Exhibition: Underdogs and Antiheroes: Japanese Prints from the Moskowitz Collection

Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art Exhibition: Underdogs and Antiheroes: Japanese Prints from the Moskowitz Collection Expect the unexpected. This exhibition reveals the captivating stories and urban legends of individuals living on the fringes of society in early modern Japan. Key subjects in theater, literature, and the visual arts focus on antiheroes and underdogs whose […]

Enchanted Rhapsody

NATIONAL LANDING Enchanted Rhapsody Don’t miss a starlit night listening to a live set of Taylor Swift versus Queen songs performed by the Edgewood String Quartet to welcome in the bliss of springtime and the beauty of the cherry blossoms. Grab your best friend and rock the night away celebrating friendship, warmer days to come […]

Cherry Blossom Night with the Washington Wizards

Washington Wizards Cherry Blossom Night Celebrate spring in Washington, DC with family and friends: come to a special cherry blossom-themed game and seethe Wizards take on the Brooklyn Nets as part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival celebration from March 20 to April 14. A portion of proceeds supporting year-round care for the iconic trees […]

Opening Ceremony

Enjoy a one-TIME-only experience! OPENING CEREMONY CO-PRESENTED WITH THE JAPAN FOUNDATION The National Cherry Blossom Festival’s signature Opening Ceremony is an artistic celebration of the 1912 gift of trees from Tokyo to Washington, DC, and an annual tribute to the longstanding friendship between Japan and the United States. This unique, one-time-only performance will feature special […]

The Art of Kimono at Dupont Underground

The Art of Kimono at Dupont UndergrounD Garment and Kimono expert Tomomi Miyajima of Tokiya Japan on 17th St. NW; will educate and present Japanese methods and traditions of Kimono dressing on live models. Traditional garments, accessories and fabrics will be on hand for experiencing. Our second year of holding this lovely  and thoughtful presentation. […]

Millennium Stage

Millennium Stage Tamagawa University Dance and Taiko Group has been touring the world since 1961, and the troupe is embarking on their 14th annual East Coast Tour that stretches from Philadelphia to Washington, D.C. Tamagawa University Dance and Taiko Group recently won third prize in a competition against 450 other groups at the Tokyo International […]

Blossom Brunch on 17th Street

Blossom Brunch at the Lyle Hotel and Dupont Circle Eateries Visit the Lyle Hotel, establishments on 17th Street, 18th Street, and those surrounding the circle for Cherry Blossom inspired menus and our special Cherry Blossom decor. Learn More TRANSPORTATION Parking is limited in the District, especially during the National Cherry Blossom Festival. It’s highly recommended […]