Our end-of-the-week picks for April 4-6, 2025
We've gathered up some fun things to do in DC this weekend. You can also read what else is going on during the week and throughout the month.
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Friday
Awesome Con
DC’s Convention Center turns into a massive celebration of geek culture during Awesome Con. More than 70,000 fans will be able to see their favorite stars from comics, films, TV, toys and games throughout Awesome Con, a three-day festival that is Washington, DC’s own Comic Con. Expect plenty of costumed attendees and an array of activities to enjoy during one of the city’s most vibrant annual events.
Tickets
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC 20001
Blooming Wonders: A Best of Spring Exhibition
ARTECHOUSE’s annual springtime exhibit has become a must-see for locals and visitors alike. This year’s display brings together past smash-hit cherry blossom-themed installations as well as a new interactive experience. Fix your gaze upon immense floral landscapes, spellbinding digital visualizations and surreal spring-themed environments. Use discount code 'AEF10' for 10% off your tickets.
Tickets
ARTECHOUSE, 1238 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20002
The Two Georges: Parallel Lives in an Age of Revolution
The Library of Congress brings together letters, ledgers, diaries, maps, drawings and other artifacts to illuminate the similarities and differences between two iconic figures of the Revolutionary War: George Washington and King George III. Although the two never met, visitors can envision where they would clash and where they would compromise in this stirring exhibit that features items from a wide range of collections, including the Royal Archives at Windsor Castle, London’s Science Museum and George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
Hours | Free Admission
Library of Congress, 101 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20540
#Charlottesville
Keegan Theatre serves as the platform for a powerful new one-woman show from award-winning performance artist Priyanka Shetty. In 2017, the “Unite the Right” rally and counter-protests shook Charlottesville, Va. and the country at-large. Shetty’s play uses interviews and her own insights to paint a portrait of the toll the incident has taken on residents of Charlottesville.
Tickets
Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
An Acoustic Evening with Trey Anastasio
As the lead singer and songwriter for Phish, Trey Anastasio became an icon for generations of rock fans. His meticulously crafted songs also sound fantastic when played and sung by Anastasio on acoustic guitar. Head to the historic Warner Theatre for an intimate performance from a musical legend.
7:30 p.m. | Tickets
Warner Theatre, 513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Saturday
Visit the Tidal Basin and Cleveland Park with DC Design Tours
DC Design Tours offers a 90-minute tour around the Tidal Basin to gaze at magnificent cherry blossoms that includes stops at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial and other notable stops. The company also offers an excursion through Cleveland Park, the DC neighborhood with the most cherry trees and a fascinating history. Use code 'DCDESIGNBLOSSOM' for 10% off walking tours through April 6.
Go to a DC Defenders game at Audi Field
Defenders football has become a springtime tradition at Audi Field in the nation’s capital. Hard-hitting action returns so expect a rowdy atmosphere as the DC squad looks to defend home field against the Memphis Showboats (April 5) and the San Antonio Brahmas (April 20).
Tickets
Audi Field, 100 Potomac Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20024
National Cherry Blossom Festival
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Part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, this all-ages event features outdoor performances, interactive art displays, a cashless beverage garden, hands-on fun for families, strolling entertainers and more – all along the picturesque Yards Park in Capitol Riverfront. Be sure to stay for the official fireworks show.
1-9 p.m. | Free Admission
City Cruises Live with Joey Fatone of *NSYNC and Wanyá Morris of Boyz II Men
You’re invited to take in an exclusive concert cruise featuring Joey Fatone of *NSYNC and Wanyá Morris of Boyz II Men. The unique event from City Cruises also includes a multi-course buffet dinner and a fireworks show, all from the water. Be there for the official launch of the City Cruises Live series.
Tickets
Pier 4, 580 Water Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
Mosaic Theater: cullud wattah
Set in 2016, cullud wattah finds Marion and her sister caught in the middle of the Flint, Mich. water controversy. Marion is about to get a promotion when her sister begins participating in protests accusing Marion’s employer of poisoning the town’s water. The family unit is challenged in unexpected ways across a story that goes beyond the headlines.
Tickets
Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
Sister Act at Ford's Theatre
Based on the smash hit 1992 film starring Whoopi Goldberg, Sister Act makes for divine musical comedy at Ford’s Theatre this upcoming spring. The Tony-nominated musical follows a nightclub singer who takes to a convent to hide from the mob. Self-discovery and glorious group harmonies ensue. The play features original music by the legendary Alan Menken.
Tickets
511 10th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Uncle Vanya
Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Harman Hall welcomes acclaimed English actor Hugh Bonneville to its stage for a tension-filled production. Bonneville plays the titular role in this play that sees a family and its traditions torn apart when its elderly figurehead debuts a new young wife. Audiences will be dazzled by this dramedy from the mind of Anton Chekhov.
Tickets
Harman Hall, 610 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Sunday
Jazz & Blossoms
Each year, Jazz & Blossoms takes over Franklin Park to celebrate the beauty and nature of the city with a number of musical performances. The 2025 edition is headlined by legendary hip-hop group Arrested Development. The free outdoor event is one of many observing the National Cherry Blossom Festival and also includes swag giveaways, mural walls, food trucks, haiku-writing, face-painting and much more.
12-7:30 p.m. | RSVP | Free Admission
Franklin Park, 1315 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
Adam Pendleton: Love, Queen
Known for his rigorous work in creating jaw-dropping paintings, Adam Pendleton will showcase new and recent pieces as well as single-channel video in this landmark exhibition at the Hirshhorn Museum. Pendleton’s first solo showcase will highlight his contributions to contemporary American painting and utilize the architecture of the Hirshhorn and the vast history of DC’s National Mall.
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Free Admission
Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden, Independence Avenue & 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20560
In the Tower: Chakaia Booker – Treading New Ground
The National Gallery of Art presents three extraordinary sculptures from visionary artist Chakaia Booker in its East Building this spring. Booker transforms tires – cutting, coiling and contorting them – to sculpt industrial waste into awe-inspiring abstract forms. The environmentally conscious work inspires visitors to ponder the effect of materials on the natural world.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Free Admission
National Gallery of Art, 6th Street & Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Deftones
One of the best-selling and most critically acclaimed alternative metal acts in history comes to Capital One Arena as part of a special North American trek. Deftones have maintained an edge throughout their 30-plus-year history, always willing to push genre boundaries while attracting a significant audience.
7 p.m. | Tickets
Capital One Arena, 601 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Places to Stay
Need some inspiration for a place to stay in between events? Washington, DC is filled with a multitude of hotels to fit your needs. Whether you are looking for that specialty boutique hotel or booking at your favorite hotel brand, Washington, DC's booking engine has it all. Find your stay today!
Do you know where you’ll be dining pre- or post-event? From pop-up restaurants to award-winning hot spots to laid-back food halls, our DC food guide is perfect for helping you plan a more memorable experience.
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