We’ve created another fun new reel, this time with scenes from the much anticipated Yayoi Kusama exhibit at the Hirshhorn. One with Eternity will showcase two transcendent rooms and will be exhibited alongside an early painting; sculptures, including Pumpkin (2016) and Flowers—Overcoat (1964); and photographs of the artist. This exhibition honors Kusama’s distinctive vision of self-obliteration by exploring its development across media while also underscoring the Museum’s mission: to present the most exciting art and ideas of our time. Passes will be distributed on the Hirshhorn’s plaza every open day beginning at 9:30 am until all the day’s passes have been claimed. Each person over the age of 12 may claim up to two passes, based on availability.
Last night was a doozy of an opening night for the Nats as the time was changed followed by a rain delay and then a loss, nonetheless GO NATS!! Washington Nationals are in town all weekend.
Friday
7:45pm-9:30pm: The Yards Movie Night: The Lorax
The Yards has partnered with the Capitol Riverfront BID for a free screening of the Lorax on Friday, April 8 in Yards Park in honor of Earth Month! Don’t forget to bring chairs and blankets and to stop by your favorite Yards restaurant to pick up dinner for a picnic under the stars! Ticket options include a $5 donation to the Anacostia Watershed Society in honor of Earth Month and The Yards’ first-ever Green Guide campaign. Lawn space is available on first-come-first-serve basis. No alcohol is permitted.
Saturday
10:00am-12:00pm: National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade
One of DC’s largest spectator events is back in 2022! The energy-filled Parade runs for 10 blocks along iconic Constitution Avenue Northwest. Grand colorful helium balloons, elaborate floats, marching bands from across the country, celebrity entertainers, and performers burst down the Parade route in a spectacle of music and showmanship seen only once a year during the Festival!
10:00am-3:00pm: Japanese Culture Day at Library of Congress
Children of all ages, families and teachers can learn about Japanese culture through reading, writing and craft-making with Japanese cultural and linguistic professionals during the Library’s Japanese Culture day. Books related to Japan and Japanese culture will also be on display. Special highlights include a Japanese drum presentation by Miyako Taiko led by Mark Rooney and a karate demonstration by Tsuyoshi Takemori from D.C. Yamato-juku Club.
10:00am & 11:15am: Mother Goose at Imagination Stage
Humpty Dumpty, Old King Cole, the Itsy Bitsy Spider, and more come to life through adorably engaging puppets and props. The magical Mother Goose invites your little ones to join in with each rhyme’s story. Mother Goose is best for ages 1-5.
10:30am-6:00pm: Sakura Matsuri- Japanese Street Festival
See, hear, taste, and experience Japan when you join Japan-America Society of Washington DC for the 60th Anniversary of the Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival. Held downtown on Pennsylvania Ave., Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival is the largest one-day celebration of Japanese culture in the United States and is proud to be the grand finale of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Every year, performers, artists, and restaurants travel from across the country and around the world to Washington, DC to share their love of Japanese culture and traditions with the Festival attendees. From the Ginza Marketplace to the Japan Now! pavilion, Sakura Matsuri is a celebration of everything Japan has to offer, and in 2022 we are excited to announce that the festival will be held over two days for the very first time.
11:00am & 1:30pm: NSO Music for Young Audiences: Super Cello! (World Premiere)
Music to the rescue! The city is safe with the help of a unique cellist: professional musician by day, superhero by night. SCOTTIE ROWELL of Atlanta’s TELLER PRODUCTIONS and NSO cellist DAVID TEIE unite to tell a fantastic story using puppets, props, and plenty of music to help a very super musician save the day. Sunday, April 10 at 4pm is a sensory friendly performance. Most enjoyed by 3+.
Sunday
10:00am & 11:15am: Mother Goose at Imagination Stage
Humpty Dumpty, Old King Cole, the Itsy Bitsy Spider, and more come to life through adorably engaging puppets and props. The magical Mother Goose invites your little ones to join in with each rhyme’s story. Mother Goose is best for ages 1-5.
10:30am-4:00pm: Sakura Matsuri- Japanese Street Festival
See, hear, taste, and experience Japan when you join Japan-America Society of Washington DC for the 60th Anniversary of the Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival. Held downtown on Pennsylvania Ave., Sakura Matsuri – Japanese Street Festival is the largest one-day celebration of Japanese culture in the United States and is proud to be the grand finale of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Every year, performers, artists, and restaurants travel from across the country and around the world to Washington, DC to share their love of Japanese culture and traditions with the Festival attendees. From the Ginza Marketplace to the Japan Now! pavilion, Sakura Matsuri is a celebration of everything Japan has to offer, and in 2022 we are excited to announce that the festival will be held over two days for the very first time.
11:00am-3:00pm: Planet Curious at The National Building Museum
This complimentary family and community event will explore the causes and effects of climate change and help you and your family learn how to have a role in reducing its impact on your community and the world. Designed for all ages, NBM Climate Day will offer essential information and hands-on, interactive activities for the whole family led by architects, landscape architects and builders that show new ways that they are addressing climate change. Free, drop in. No registration required. All ages welcome.
12:00pm-3:00pm: Cherry Blossom Festival 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 drum group Nen Daiko by the Waterfront entrance. Afterward, view cherry-blossom-inspired works of art throughout studios and galleries on all three floors. Enjoy music and live art demonstrations from participating TFAC artists.
1:00pm-4:00pm: Anacostia River Festival
The Anacostia River Festival is a premier event of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. The eighth annual festival is a celebration of Anacostia River, Park, and Neighborhood. The festival will present a series of musical performances from a main stage honoring the history and sounds of communities on both sides of the Anacostia River and amplifying the stories, culture, and heritage of neighboring African American residents.
1:30pm & 4:00pm: NSO Music for Young Audiences: Super Cello! (World Premiere)
Music to the rescue! The city is safe with the help of a unique cellist: professional musician by day, superhero by night. SCOTTIE ROWELL of Atlanta’s TELLER PRODUCTIONS and NSO cellist DAVID TEIE unite to tell a fantastic story using puppets, props, and plenty of music to help a very super musician save the day. Sunday, April 10 at 4pm is a sensory friendly performance. Most enjoyed by 3+.
Act Now:
Come From Away takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. It’s all about kindness. In celebration of the show, and this remarkable story coming to The National on April 12th, #PayitForward, and share your story with us using the hashtag #ComeFromAwayAtTheNational. Those who participate in this challenge will be randomly selected and awarded with complimentary tickets to see the show on opening night.
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Plan Ahead:
Tudor Tots Workshops: April 20, May 18 & June 15
Family Workshops at The Phillips Collection: April 9 & May 14
National Postal Museum- Baseball America’s Home Run: April 9
NSO Music for Young Audiences: Super Cello! (World Premiere): April 9-10
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