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05/05/2023

It's the annual Flower Mart at the National Cathedral today and tomorrow.

Our annual Benefit for the Gardens and Grounds of Washington National Cathedral All Hallows Guild has hosted Flower Mart since 1939. Flower Mart is our largest annual fundraiser for the Cathedral’s gardens … Flower Mart Read More »

05/04/2023

The Next Immersive Experience At The National Building Museum? Worldwide Cities Recreated In Legos

Visitors will have the opportunity to see miniature replicas of cities and monuments in Colombia, India, and even Washington, D.C.-- up close. Just be careful not to step on any Legos!

05/03/2023

Want to learn about bonsai? Attend the Bonsai Festival! May 5th - 7th.

The festival, presented by the Potomac Bonsai Association in partnership with the U.S. National Arboretum, the National Bonsai Foundation, and the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum, will include an exhibition of bonsai by PBA members, formal bonsai displays, bonsai vendors, beginner workshops, and demonstrations and workshops led by renowned guest artist Suthin Sukosolvisit of Suthin Bonsai Studio.

The well-known Potomac Bonsai Association Annual Bonsai Festival returns to the U.S. National Arboretum and the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum on May 5-7, 2023. The festival will include an exhibition of bonsai by PBA members, formal bonsai displays, bonsai vendors, beginner workshops, and demon...

04/28/2023

Bonjour! It's the 20th annual Georgetown French Market April 28 - 30, 2023. This popular open-air market - originally inspired by those often seen in France - will feature sidewalk sales and specials from more than 30 locally-owned boutiques, cafés, and galleries along Wisconsin Avenue from O St to Reservoir Rd., plus a caricature artist, music, stilt-walkers, and more. Neighborhood restaurants will also offer food and drink specials featuring French cuisine and beyond - from pastries, croissants, and macarons, to lunch items grilled outside, and wine discounts.

The Georgetown BID is hosting their 20th annual Georgetown French Market April 28 - 30, 2023. This popular open-air market - originally inspired by those often seen in France - will feature sidewalk sales and specials from more than 30 locally-owned boutiques, cafés, and galleries along Wisconsin A...

04/19/2023

On Wednesday, April 19, the NoMa Parks Foundation will unveil the K Street Virtual Gallery, a new, permanent outdoor art installation located in the 400-foot rail underpass on K Street between First and Second Streets NE

Remember that projection we wondered about a few weeks ago? From the NoMa BID: "On Wednesday, April 19, the NoMa Parks Foundation will unveil the K Street Virtual Gallery, a new, permanent outdoor art installation located in the 400-foot rail underpass on K Street between First and Second Stre

04/07/2023

Around the World Embassy Tour May 6th - Participants can travel the world as they experience the food, art, dance, fashion and music of different countries. In the past, visitors have been treated to karate demonstrations, sari wrapping lessons, dance performances and more!

May 6 10:00 am - 4:30 pm Participants can travel the world as they experience the food, art, dance, fashion and music of different countries. In the past, visitors have been treated to karate demonstrations, sari wrapping lessons, dance performances and more! Register Here 2023 Participating Embassi...

03/20/2023

Seven ways to celebrate spring at the National Gallery!

https://www.nga.gov/stories/ways-to-celebrate-spring-national-gallery.html

03/20/2023

Happy First Day of Spring!! Cherry Blossoms are almost at peak bloom!

03/15/2023

A day late, but on this day, I mean yesterday, in 1847, the Virginia General Assembly accepted the retrocession of modern-day Arlington & Alexandria away from the DC & back to VA.

03/14/2023

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03/14/2023

Happy Pi Day! Did you also know it's Albert Einstein's birthday? You can visit his memorial on Constitution Ave and see that he's sitting on a circle platform.

03/13/2023

FYI the Rock 'n' Roll Running Series will be in DC this Saturday, March 18th! Most road closures and detours on Saturday will be in effect between the hours of 7:00am and 1:30pm. Streets will reopen on a rolling basis as soon as the last participant has passed and all course support materials have been removed.

03/13/2023

Check out the website for Petalpalooza news and events!

Join us at Petalpalooza for interactive art installations, larger-than-life games and much more all along the banks of the Anacostia River!

03/13/2023

Working on the map for DMV Tourist. Check it out. It's not complete just yet, but it's a good start. It's broken down by places to eat, monuments, art museums, museums, shopping and entertainment venues. Virginia and Maryland, I haven't forgotten about you. You are next!

DMV Tourist Map

03/12/2023

Cherry Blossoms are at the 4th of 6 stages on the path to peak bloom. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 Follow at NPS online.

The blooming of the cherry trees around the Tidal Basin in Washington, DC has come to symbolize the natural beauty of our nation's capital city. The famous trees, a gift of Japan in 1912, signal Washington's beginning of spring with an explosion of life and color that surrounds the Tidal Basin in a....

03/11/2023

Where is your favorite place to view the Cherry Blossoms?

Stunning spots to see the cherry blossoms throughout D.C.

03/10/2023

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03/10/2023

Swingers Crazy Golf, an adult-only, mini golf opens today in Navy Yard. Situated a block away from Nationals Park (1250 Half Street SE), the ridiculously large, 23,000-square-foot entertainment venue boasts three bars, three golf courses, four eateries, multiple lounges, a merchandise shop, and 3-D photo booth. (DC Eater)

The London import’s latest D.C. edition opens Friday, March 10 with three bars under one roof