Events category: Social

Hayato Sumino – Co-presented with the Embassy of Japan

BLUES ALLEY JAZZ Hayato Sumino – Co-presented with the Embassy of Japan ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE FROM 9 – 10:30 PM Don’t miss a night of incredible music, co-presented with the Embassy of Japan. Recognized as “”Cateen”” by his millions of YouTube followers, Hayato Sumino, a brilliant pianist from Japan now based in New York, presents a […]

ISEKAI: Blooming Parallel Worlds

ARTECHOUSE ISEKAI: Blooming Parallel Worlds You are invited to the 7th annual celebration of cherry blossoms at ARTECHOUSE DC! Enter a mesmerizing universe fusing art, technology, and tradition, as we bring the enchanting beauty of cherry blossoms to life through alternative universes filled with adventure and wonder. This year, the ARTECHOUSE Studio explores multiple universes […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

Online Museum Tours: Cherry Blossom

Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art Online Museum Tours: Cherry Blossom The revered sakura, or cherry blossom, has been celebrated in landscapes, figure paintings, and prints by artists from medieval Japan to Katsushika Hokusai and beyond. Long after the cherry blossoms fall in Washington, DC, you are invited to embrace hanami, the traditional Japanese custom […]

Paws & Petals Yappy Hour

Paws & Petals Yappy Hour Join the National Cherry Blossom Festival for the Paws & Petals Yappy Hour at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center on March 31 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM EST! Wrap up your work week with your friend and enjoy food, drinks & pet-friendly activities! Guests and the […]

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 @ […]

Paws & Petals Yappy Hour

Paws & Petals Yappy Hour at dacha beer garden Dacha Navy Yard is thrilled to host another Paws & Petals Yappy Hour with The National Cherry Blossom Festival! Bring your furry friends to one of the top dog-friendly bars in DC for giveaways, goodies, and activities courtesy of Mars Petcare. LEARN MORE Previous slide Next […]

Performance: Crossroads of Japanese Music

Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art Performance: Crossroads of Japanese Music Japanese koto virtuoso and composer Yumi Kurosawa explores a musical perspective on the Japanese and Chinese art in the Freer exhibition, Mind Over Matter: Zen in Medieval Japan. She performs on a modern twenty-string koto and is joined by violinist Emil Israel Chudnovsky and […]

Petals in the Park

DowntownDC BID Petals in the Park Attendees will be greeted by the Petal Promenade as they enter Franklin Park. Followed by a lively arts stage celebrating the performers of DC and Japan, inclusive of roaming artists, and competitive lawn games area featuring croquet and badminton. Local Artist area featuring live art activation and local artisan […]

Pink in the Park: Pink Beats

National Landing Business Improvement District Pink in the Park: Pink Beats National Landing’s Pink in the Park series closes with Pink Beats, a live music showcase of local talent at the Water Park. Along with the local performers, Pink Beats will feature activities such as karaoke competitions, games, swag-making stations, and local food and beverage […]

Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival

presents SAKURA MATSURI – Japanese Street Festival The Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival is the largest celebration of Japanese culture in the United States. The festival features over 24 hours of Japanese cultural performances on four stages (including J-Pop, traditional Japanese music, and martial arts) and a diverse range of cultural exhibitors, artisan and […]

Sakura Sunday 2024

National Harbor Sakura Sunday 2024 Sakura Sunday celebrates the Cherry Blossoms with free cultural activities including an artisanal Japanese marketplace, cultural performances, culinary delights, a sake and beer garden and more! VISIT WEBSITE PLAN YOUR FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE What began with a gift in 1912 at the Tidal Basin is now a four-week extravaganza spanning Washington, […]

Southwest Chamber Players Gala 25th Anniversary Concerts

Southwest Chamber Players Southwest Chamber Players Gala 25th Anniversary Concerts The Southwest Chamber Players announce their triumphant return to the concert stage of Saint Augustine’s Episcopal Church with a pair of concerts Friday, April 1, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 3, 2:30 p.m.. Following a two-year hiatus caused by the scourge of the coronavirus pandemic, […]