Happy White House Correspondent’s Dinner weekend to all who celebrate!
Wanna spot celebrities? With plenty of famous people including Nerd Prom host Colin Jost expected to be in town, here’s our pro tip: Grab a drink at the bar in a fancy hotel (think the Conrad, Four Seasons, Hay-Adams, etc.) and see who you see…
Happy Maryland Day to all our Terps! On Saturday, the University of Maryland will host performances, a climbing wall, talks and many more events.
Saturday is also Independent Book Store Day.
For those of us not on the A-list, we’ve got plenty to do, including five ways to channel Parisian vibes without leaving the D.C. area.
Weekend highlights
Washington Capitals in the playoffs
The Capitals are playing the Rangers in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. They’ll be home Friday and Sunday for games three and four. If you’re itching to go, prepare to shell out. Tickets are going for well over $100 on the verified resale market.
Rock the red:
- Capital One Cafe locations have free light-up bracelets and coffee deals (while supplies last)
- The team store at Capital One Arena has free ALL CAPS yard signs (while supplies last)
Dentzel Carousel Day
Sat., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Glen Echo Park, free entry, $2 per ride
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Glen Echo Park’s historic carousel opens for the season with a party and unlimited rides for $5.
PNC Parkway Classic
Sun., Alexandria, $55-$100
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Lace up your sneakers for a run along the George Washington Memorial Parkway
The 10-mile course begins at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, along the parkway and through historic Alexandria for spectacular spring views. The 5-mile course stays in Alexandria, beginning and ending around Oronoco Bay Park.
Registration will be open through the end of the week. The kids’ race is sold out, so don’t delay if you’re excited to take over the parkway!
French vibes
- Free pick: The Georgetown French Market on Friday, Saturday and Sunday is a sidewalk sale with live music, stilt-walkers, face painting, a mime and more. You’ll find it on Wisconsin Avenue NW between Reservoir Road and O Street.
- Take a first look inside the dazzling French restaurant now open inside a historic bank.
- La Maison Française – AKA the Embassy of France – will host a jazz concert on Thursday and the 7th Annual DC Chocolate Festival on Saturday ($25 or free for kids under 12).
- Take a French-inspired dance lesson at Glen Echo Park at 2:30 p.m. Sunday followed by a social dance for just $15 (cash/Venmo only at the door).
- Much-loved Great Falls restaurant L’Auberge Chez François celebrates its 70th anniversary with live music at a wine tasting and brunch.
Filmfest DC
Through April 28, most general admission tickets cost $14
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The District’s longest-running and largest film festival returns with international films, locally-made movies, shorts and more.
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival
April 26 to May 5, Winchester, Virginia
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Cherry trees aren’t the only blossom game in the DMV! Centered in Winchester, Virginia, the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival includes parades, a carnival, a wine fest, sports tournaments, beauty pageants and more over 10 days.
Project GLOW
Sat. and Sun., RFK Festival Grounds, $215.90 (two-day pass)
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Get your neon raver gear ready! ILLENIUM, Zedd, Lane 8, REZZ and dozens of other electronic acts are descending on the RFK Festival Grounds for this two-day music festival.
Purcellville Music and Arts Festival
Sat., noon to 7 p.m., Dillon’s Woods and the Bush Tabernacle, free
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Pack a lawn chair and head to the park for a day of live music, an art show and kid-friendly crafts.
The event is family-friendly – even dogs are welcome!
Parking is available at Emerick Elementary School, and some vendors only accept cash.
Celtic Festival of Southern Maryland
Sat., Jefferson Patterson Park in St. Leonard, Maryland, $25 (presale)/$30 (at gate)
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