signs of spring

BREAKING: NPS “projecting cherry blossom Peak Bloom to arrive between March 29 – April 1 this year.” WMATA Says Its Ready and “Special edition cherry blossom Smart Trip cards will also be available starting March 20.”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Dave Lyons

BIG news from the National Park Service:

“We’re projecting cherry blossom Peak Bloom to arrive between March 29 – April 1 this year.
Extraordinary warm or cool temperatures have resulted in Peak Bloom as early as March 15 (1990) and as late as April 18 (1958). 🌸🌸🌸

Peak Bloom is defined as the period of time when 70% of the Yoshino cherry blossoms -the most common variety- are open, creating gorgeous clouds of white & pink flowers floating around the Tidal Basin.”

WMATA reports: (more…)

“Tulip Day DC takes place on March 15.” Free Tickets Available Monday!!

By Prince Of Petworth

UPDATE 10:45am Monday: Thanks to Mari for writing, “It is sold out. There is now a waiting list. This is the link.”

Well this is awesome:

“Tulip Day Washington 2026, March 15

This spring, one of America’s most colorful public events will make its debut in the nation’s capital as Tulip Day Washington transforms DC’s National Mall into a breathtaking tulip-picking garden on March 15, 2026.

Approximately 150,000 tulips will be a vibrant, one-day floral showcase with views of the U.S. Capitol. From 11:15 AM – 4:15 PM, visitors will be invited to pick ten tulips for free to welcome the arrival of spring.

EVENT DETAILS (more…)

Jazz in the Garden Season Details Announced!!

By Prince Of Petworth


“Visitors enjoy Jazz in the Garden in the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. National Gallery of Art, Washington”

From the National Gallery of Art:

“DC’s favorite summer concert series is back! For more than 20 years, Jazz in the Garden has turned the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden into a stage, allowing visitors to cool down by the fountain and enjoy refreshments while taking in the sounds of acclaimed musicians amidst our renowned collection of outdoor sculpture. This year, the garden will come alive with free musical performances including jazz, Latin fusion, R&B, and more, every Friday from May 23 through July 11 (except for July 4).

The season kicks off with R&B fusion from the Lao Tizer Band on May 23. (more…)

Bunny! So many bunnies!!

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to Ed for sending the little guy above from Truxton Circle.

Now I get the science behind it all but we went from zero bunnies to approximately 5 million bunnies in about two weeks this year…

If you spot a hawk, any interesting wildlife or celebrity skateboarder Tony Hawk, and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted them to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.

“Juneberry Garage awakes from slumber” kicking off today with “Summer Shuck Shack featuring local oysters and smash burgers!”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

We are excited to announce the return of Juneberry Garage‘s lovely patio bar on the old Walter Reed campus on Thursday, March 27th. While our interior space is still under construction, that’s not going to stop us from soaking in some sun and enjoying some cold drinks in the meantime. We’ll also be hosting some great food vendors with a different cuisine every day (pizza, Mexican, BBQ, Burgers and more). (more…)

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