Events category: Social

30th National Japan Bowl Championship Rounds

JAPAN AMERICA SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON DC 30th National Japan Bowl Championship Rounds The National Japan Bowl is America’s national Japanese-language competition for high school students. Each spring, the National Japan Bowl welcomes 200 of the country’s top high school Japanese language students to the nation’s capital each spring for the competition, testing students’ knowledge of […]

A Pop of Spring

DOWNTOWN DC BID A Pop of Spring The DowntownDC Business Improvement District’s (BID) Pop of Spring will transform the 800 block of F Street NW into an area ripe with activations to celebrate Washington, D.C.’s vernal awakening. Occurring at the height of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Pop of Spring invites residents and visitors to […]

Blossom Block Festival

DestINATION CONGRESS HEIGHTS Blossom Block Festival Food, music, apparel, black creatives, and interactive children’s games to the Congress Heights community again with a twist. This year we have partnered with creative genius Chris Pyrate and The Museum DC to combine food, music, apparel, and kid friendly interactive games like GOGO Bingo to our backyard of […]

Blossom Block Party

Portals Public Improvement Association (PPIA) Blossom Block Party Republic Properties Corporation is delighted to announce the second annual Blossom Block Party! The event is scheduled for April 4th from 12:00 pm – to 3:00 pm at Maryland Linear Park (1292 Maryland Avenue, SW). There will be photo backdrops for selfies and décor to bring the […]

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 […]

Blossoms at Eastern Market

Eastern Market Main Street Blossoms @ Eastern Market 150 Cherry Blossom Branches decorate the North Hall to celebrate Eastern Market’s 150th Anniversary. An inside, ongoing, free, open-to-the-public Cherry Blossom experience. Programming varies per day: Click the button below for more information. VISIT WEBSITE YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE What began with a gift in 1912 at the […]

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 […]

Cherry Blossom Jubilee

Torpedo Factory Art Center Cherry Blossom Jubilee Celebrate the Cherry Blossoms during the height of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. After Saturday’s Cherry Blossom Parade in D.C., stop by the heart of Alexandria the next day to enjoy cherry blossom-themed activities and other events. Kick off the celebrations at noon with a live performance by taiko […]

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 […]

Cherry Blossom Princess Afternoon Tea

National Conference of State Societies Cherry Blossom Princess Afternoon Tea Join us for a traditional Afternoon Tea and watch as the Cherry Blossom Princesses exhibit beautiful Kimonos and fashions from Lily Pulitzer. Tickets are available below. Prices are $105/adult and $55/Child through March 27 after which tickets are $120/$70. Special meal requests are available at […]

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 […]

Exhibition: Mind Over Matter: Zen in Medieval Japan

Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art Exhibition: Mind Over Matter: Zen in Medieval Japan This exhibition showcases the breadth of the museum’s medieval Zen collections, highlighting rare and striking works from Japan and China to illustrate the visual, spiritual, and philosophical power of Zen. Rooted in the culture of medieval Japan, the lessons of Zen […]

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 […]

Film Series: The Legacy of Satoshi Kon

Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art Film Series: The Legacy of Satoshi Kon The National Museum of Asian Art teams up with the Japan Information & Culture Center to present a retrospective of the influential anime director Satoshi Kon, including a new documentary about his life and work.  Click below to Stream the Films:  STREAM […]

Frying Pan Farm Park

Frying Pan Farm Park: CANCELLED Into The Woods At Frying Pan Farm Park Celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival with this free event at Frying Pan Farm Park. We invite you to trek on our nature trail to experience the changes of spring. Visit stations peppered throughout the trail to build a fairy house, help […]