Events category: Social

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 […]

Sakura Sunday 2025

National Harbor Sakura Sunday 2025 The wait is over and the springtime celebration of the season is here! Come to National Harbor’s official participating event of the 2025 National Cherry Blossom Festival, Sakura Sunday. Join us on Sunday, March 30 from Noon – 5pm for a wide array of free cultural activities including an artisanal […]

What Makes a Good Karaoke Song?

PLANET WORLD What Makes a Good Karaoke Song? What makes a great karaoke song? We all know it isn’t just about talent. In this virtual program, you’ll hear from karaoke pros about what songs get the audience rocking and what ones are guaranteed to clear the room. You’ll learn a little about different song writing […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Tenth Annual Anacostia River Festival

Produced by 11th st bridge park and National Park Service Anacostia river festival The 11th Street Bridge Park and the National Park Service present the tenth annual Anacostia River Festival. Join us at this FREE family-friendly event as we celebrate 10 Years of Culture Brilliance at the Anacostia Park on May 4, 2024. Festival ActivitiesThis […]

Sakura Sundays

SAKURA SUNDAY Sakura Sunday at National Harbor will feature a wide array of free cultural activities including Japanese inspired art creation, culinary classes, in person or virtual, and much more to be announced. More to come soon! CLOSEST METRO Southern Avenue Produced by

Petalpalooza®

get ready for an OUTDOOR EXTRAVAGANZA Petalpalooza® Celebrate spring at Petalpalooza®, for a full day of live music and engaging activities! This day-long all-ages celebration brings art, music, and play to multiple outdoor stages, interactive art installations, a cashless beverage garden, family-friendly hands-on activities, roaming entertainers, and more, all along the banks of the Anacostia […]

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 on 17th Street Come visit the Lyle Hotel and 17th Street eateries 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 that visitors use DC’s alternative transportation modes like Capital Bikeshare, DC […]

Afternoon Tea in the Park

Afternoon Tea in the Park Stroll and perch in the decorated park while you enjoy tea samples from our many various tea establishments of the Dupont Circle area. Learn More TRANSPORTATION Parking is limited in the District, especially during the National Cherry Blossom Festival. It’s highly recommended that visitors use DC’s alternative transportation modes like […]