guide to you DC weekend that’s all about art & history
another lil series I am trying out
Do not get me wrong—I am grateful for all the DC girlies who share what's going on in the area every week. Sometimes, though, there’s just so much happening that I decided not to even bother looking. So, this post is for me (and hopefully others) to share events centered around art and history, aka the museums.
FYI, the weekend for me starts on Friday and ends on Sunday.
Love ya,
Becs
Friday, April 4
First Friday Dupont Circle ArtWalk at Dupont Circle
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Free
Features Dupont Circle art galleries, embassies, and cultural centers. The monthly event is a self-guided gallery walk where you can start at any open location. Visit one or try to see them all!
Saturday, April 5
April Family Day: Japanese Culture Day at the Library of Congress
10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Free
Watch performances and join fun activities inspired by Japanese culture as part of Washington D.C.’s Cherry Blossom Festival. Each Family Day includes a creative activity, connections to Library of Congress collections, a chance to talk to staff experts, and a guide to using Library resources at home.
First Saturday: April at the National Gallery of Art
10:00 am to 4:00 p.m.
Free
There are a ton of events going on at the gallery, including interactive printmaking, a pop-up library, and more!
Weaving Family Threads at the National Museum of American History
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Free
There will be hands-on interactive demonstrations to share some of the processes involved with weaving, including carding (combing) wool and spinning it into thread.
Sunday, April 6
Jazz & Blossoms at Franklin Park
12:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Free
A free outdoor music extravaganza that will blend the sounds of Grammy Award-winning hip-hop trio Digable Planets with the eclectic sounds of Daylight DC, Madison McFerrin, JoGo Project, and the legendary Sun Ra Arkestra, creating an atmosphere that resonates with the spirit of spring.
Note: It looks like it might be colder and rainy this weekend (what a tragedy), so some of these events might be moved or canceled.
I hope you have an amazing weekend!
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