photo by Mark Andre
From the National Air and Space Museum:
“WHAT: Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum hosts the “Solar Eclipse Festival on the National Mall” and will provide experts on the solar eclipse
WHEN: Monday, April 8
Noon–4 p.m.
WHERE: National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Between fourth and 12th streets S.W.
The museum will host the “Solar Eclipse Festival on the National Mall” in Washington, D.C. This event, (more…)
From an email:
“The first Made in ALX Makers’ Market of 2024 is set for Saturday, May 4 at Port City Brewing Co. in Alexandria! (more…)
“Visitors enjoying the National Museum of Women in the Arts’ January NMWA Night. Photo by Derek Baker for NMWA”
From an email:
“Join the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) for our popular evening program series: NMWA Nights. This month, celebrate Earth Day with our community partner, SwapDC. Learn about SwapDC’s creative recycling events and how to upcycle your own clothing. Musical artist Neffy, NPR’s 2021 Tiny Desk Contest winner, will perform a set including her winning track “Wait Up,” a love song to Mother Nature.
Admission includes (more…)
“from the 2007 BIG DRAW at the Museum, also featuring author/illustrator David Macaulay. courtesy of the National Building Museum”
From the National Building Museum:
“The National Building Museum hosts BIG DRAW, a free day-long festival that invites visitors to discover the world we design and build through drawing. (more…)
photo by Brett Weinstein
From an email:
“One of the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s signature events, the Blossom Kite Festival Presented by Amazon, will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024.
The event will feature a mass ascension of student-made kites from the Kites with KIPP program with Kite Master Mikio Toki, Japanese drumming performances, kite ballets, demonstrations by professional kite teams, adult and youth kite makers competitions, bol kite races, and rokkaku kite battles. (more…)
From an email:
“Eckington Flea returns this Saturday, March 30. Hours are from 11am – 4pm. Goes until May 4.
Eckington Flea is a food/ arts market that will take place on the Quincy Lane woonerf every Saturday from 11am – 4pm until May 4.
Confirmed Vendors for Saturday, March 30: (more…)
2100 M Street, NW
Thanks to Tracy and everyone else who passed on the message from Artomatic:
“Artomatic is temporarily closed (more…)
From DC Bike Party: “Ahoy Mateys! DC Bike Party’s band of privateers set sail on the seas of DC Wed 3/13 meet Dupont Circle 730, wheels up @ 8 To seek out the fabled treasured Cherry Blossom blooms! Bring your hearties and come dressed in your pirate’s best! Heave ho!”
From an email:
“Everyone is invited to compete in a Trivia Contest at the Georgetown Neighborhood Library on Sunday, March 17 at 2 pm. Play on a team (maximum 5 members) or as an individual. Enjoy prizes and snacks! Sponsored by the Georgetown Library Friends.”
From Moreland’s Tavern (5501 14th Street, NW):
“The New Saloon Review” will be playing California-style country-rock covers and originals.
Then we have Light Sweet Crude” playing a wide variety of covers ranging from the hit parade including tunes by: Pat Benetar, Jefferson Airplane, the Pretenders, and more!”