EVENTS celbrae and iscver Entertainment Nation Ongoing | National Museum of American History More than 200 iconic pop culture items are on display, including Dorothy’s Ruby Slippers and Prince’s guitar. One with Eternity: Yayoi Kusama in the Hirshhorn Collection Through June 14 Hirshhorn Museum See the world through the eyes of one of the most visionary artists of the past century. Portrait of a Nation: 2022 Honorees Through Oct. 22 National Portrait Gallery Portraiture features honored individuals, including chef, humanitarian and local icon José Andrés. 6th Annual Cherry Blossom Exhibition March 11–June 4 | ARTECHOUSE Experience the season like never before through a multi-sensory installation from world-class artists. Shout, Sister, Shout! March 15–May 13 | Ford’s Theatre Revel in the story of one of America’s most infl uential crossover singers who redefi ned the music scene. National Cherry Blossom Festival March 20–April 16 | Citywide The city celebrates the blooming of cherry trees with a month-long festival. Afrofuturism: A History of Black Futures Opens March 24 | National Museum of African American History & Culture Examine the spectrum of Afrofuturism through items such as Chadwick Boseman’s Black Panther hero costume. The Jungle March 28–April 16 Harman Hall The regional premiere showcases a community of refugees as they face the possibility of freedom. Washington Nationals Home Opener vs. Atlanta Braves March 30 | Nationals Park The 2019 and 2021 World Series champions clash to begin the 2023 season. My Fair Lady April 6-9 | National Theatre A new production of the classic musical comes to the nation’s capital. Filmfest DC April 20-30 | Citywide Outstanding, independently made fi lms are screened at venues all over DC. Passport DC May 1-31 | Citywide The Around the World Embassy Tour (May 6) and the European Union Open House (May 13) highlight the celebration of DC’s international culture. WASHINGTON.ORG 19
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