EVENTS MARCH Samson and Delilah March 1-21 | The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts The Washington National Opera stages this epic and romantic tale. Billie Eilish March 18 | Capital One Arena National Cherry Blossom Festival March 20–April 12 | Citywide Alexander von Humboldt and the United States: Art, Nature and Culture March 20–Aug. 16 | Smithsonian American Art Museum The German naturalist’s influence on the grounding of American identity in nature through paintings and artifacts. Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon & Half Marathon March 28 | Citywide Blossom Kite Festival March 28 | Washington Monument grounds Thousands of kites take flight in competitions and demonstrations. Petalpalooza April 11 | The Yards Park Live music, interactive art installations, a beer garden and dazzling fireworks make up this free event. Smithsonian Craft + Design Show April 22-26 National Building Museum Contemporary pieces from more than 120 artists are on display and for sale. MAY Awesome Con May 1-3 | Walter E. Washington Convention Center Passport DC May 1-31 | Citywide Celebrate international cultures with an embassy chef cook-off, embassy open houses and more. A Superb Baroque: Art in Genoa, 1600-1750 May 3–Aug. 16 | National Gallery of Art Statues, paintings and sketches by Italian masters are on display. Washington Jewish Film Festival May 7-24 | Citywide DC Bike Ride May 16 | Citywide National Memorial Day Concert May 24 | W est Lawn of the U.S. Capitol National Memorial Day Parade May 25 | Constitution Avenue National Symphony Orchestra: Beethoven at 250 May 28–June 14 | The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts APRIL Washington Nationals Home Opener vs. New York Mets April 2 | Nationals Park The 2019 World Series champions embark on their title defense against a division rival. National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade presented by Events DC April 4 | Constitution Avenue NW Elaborate floats, balloons and marching bands partake in this springtime tradition. Romantics Anonymous April 7–May 17 | Shakespeare Theatre Company Two Parisian chocolate makers fall in love in this sparkling musical. WASHINGTON.ORG 13
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