The officials who oversee Pepco don’t have control over a majority of the increases in your bill, writes Public Service Commission Chairman Emile C. Thompson.
As spring brings warmer temperatures and a sense of renewal, take the time this weekend to get out in the city. From cherry blossom celebrations to forums and curator talks, spring can stick around.
THURSDAY, MARCH 26
Curator’s Talk: "We Make History" 📍 Allen Chapel AME Church (2498 Alabama Ave. SE) ⏰ 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. 💸 FREE In this behind-the-scenes event, the Anacostia Community Museum invites visitors to hear from curator Jennifer Sieck and archivist Jenifer Morris about their upcoming exhibit “We Make History,” which features the famous Plummer Family Diary. The museum’s been closed since January, but will open at the end of May with this showcase of Washingtonians past and present. Come in the first hour for light refreshments!
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SPONSORED: Young John Lewis: Prodigy of Protest 📍 Mosaic Theater Company at Atlas Performing Arts Center (1333 H Street NE) ⏰ March 26 - May 3 💸 $42-70 It’s time to make some Good Trouble! Honoring the legendary Conscience of Congress, this musical reveals the humanity and heart of this mighty historic figure. With many performances already sold out, Young John Lewis: Prodigy of Protest is a galvanizing call to action and an inspiring reminder that we can all make a difference, no matter our age.
Mayoral and Ward 1 Candidate Forum 📍 Thurgood Marshall Center for Service and Heritage (1816 12th St. NW) ⏰ 6 - 9 p.m. 💸 FREE Ahead of the June 16 primary, the DC Latino Caucus is hosting a candidate forum focused on two of the races we’ve been watching. Who will best lead D.C.? How will you rank your ballot? Get some answers at this event.
Opera on Tap DC Metro presents: National “Thing” Month 📍 The Wonderland Ballroom (1101 Kenyon St. NW) ⏰ 7 - 9 p.m. 💸 FREE Opera on Tap brings classically trained performers to non-traditional venues. This month’s show from the D.C. chapter marks all of the special March occasions, from National Women’s History Month and Irish-American Heritage Month to National Noodle Month. What does that mean for the lineup? You’ll find out in person!
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
Looking for a raucous riot of laughs and giggles? Come out to As You Are. on Friday. (Esparta Palma / Flickr)
femme&em Presents: She/They Came to Slay 📍 As You Are. DC (500 8th St. SE) ⏰ 7 - 9:30 p.m. 💸 FREE This local comedy showcase features Izzy Hartnet, Meera Kallupura, Tarunka Anand, Auriel Haack, and improv from the femme&m team in a night of “queer, femme, and non-binary artistry” that is sure to make you guffaw.
Concert: Receiver, Endlings, JJX 📍 The Pocket (1508 N. Capitol St. NW) ⏰ Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. 💸 $18.07 advance, $20.92 day of show If you’re looking for an evening of good vibes and greater tunes, this show is the one for you. Jam to Receiver’s punk/guitar-pop tunes; head-bang with Endlings, and electrify your energy with JJX. This evening, you’ll raise a ruckus.
SATURDAY, MARCH 28
The old RFK stadium, as pictured here, will be fully demolished by the end of 2026. (Eddie Welker / Flickr)
Cherry Blossom Family Celebration 📍 Smithsonian American Art Museum (G St. NW and 8th St. NW) ⏰ 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 💸 FREE Kick off cherry blossom season with the kids (or not!) in and around the building SAAM shares with the National Portrait Gallery. Take in a Taiko drum performance by Nen Daiko and a ballet showcase by Misako Ballet Company, or let ideas bloom with arts and crafts and a scavenger hunt.
Capitol View Pollinator Garden Workshop 📍 120 57th St. SE (one block from the Capitol Heights Metro) ⏰ 12 - 2 p.m. 💸 FREE DC Natives is here to put you onto the art of laying mulch for a pollinator-friendly garden. They’ll provide the garden supplies, you bring your tools and green thumb, as well as closed-toed shoes.
16th Annual Washington Women in Jazz Festival 📍 The Pen Arts Building (near Dupont Circle, 1300 17th St. NW) ⏰ 12 - 9:30 p.m. 💸 FREE-$25(all events free for students) Strange Woman Records has been hosting this festival for almost two decades. Tickets at a variety of price points offer various opportunities, like workshops and panels, concerts and jazz sessions, and other ways to explore women’s contributions to the world of jazz.
Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital: Aki 📍 National Museum of the American Indian (4th St. and Independence Ave. SW) ⏰ 1 - 3 p.m. 💸 FREE Catch a screening of director Darlene Naponse’s documentary Aki at NMAI as part of DCEFF, which ends on Saturday. This film explores the soundscapes and daily lives of the people, animals, and natural world within Northern Ontario, featuring the indigenous language Anishinaabemowin.
SUNDAY, MARCH 29
Can’t help but think about Brick City looking at the National Building Museum. Make some new memories there this weekend! (Phil Roeder / Flickr)
Bloom Break with Konbini by Daikaya 📍 National Building Museum (401 F. St. NW) ⏰ 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 💸 FREE This museum typically isn’t free, but this morning of Japanese-inspired artistry and craftmaking is. Learn some Japanese, watch a koto and samisen performance, and delight in seasonal treats as you celebrate (we hope!) the cherry blossoms’peak bloom.
Cherry Blossom Market and Family Fun Day 📍 Brookland Arts Walk (716 Monroe St. NE) ⏰ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 💸 FREE This family fun day organized by Takoma Collective and Brookland Arts Walk celebrates the cherry blossoms with a puppet show, local artists, arts and crafts, and more. Looking for vintage goods, ceramic wares, cultural jewelry, coffee, or tacos? You’ll be in the right place.
Aries Blossom Fest 📍 Metrobar DC (640 Rhode Island Ave. NE) ⏰ Noon - 5 p.m. 💸 $13 early admission, $18 day of Embrace new beginnings, cherry blossoms, and Aries season with an alternative blossom fest at Metrobar. With whimsical City Pop sets from Les the DJ, $et and hexmic; tarot readings from Skye Marinda; and local vendors to snack from, celebrate that spring is here. 21+ unless accompanied by an adult.
March Community Briefing 📍 Edgewood Community Farmhouse (2304 2nd St. NE) ⏰ 2 - 3:30 p.m. 💸 FREE The DC Community Wealth Builders want you to come to their monthly meeting. This forum will discuss cooperatives in the District, and how we can come together to envision a D.C. “that doesn’t sell out our communities.” Featuring an icebreaker and food. (This event is also featured in this week's Civics Roundup — where The 51st team shares opportunities to get involved around the city!)
Aaron Wright is an up-and-coming journalist in the DMV area. He's written about Black history, government policy, comic book characters, and more. Aaron has written for the Baltimore Beat, Encyclopedia Britannica, the Baltimore Banner, and more.
Spring is here! Celebrate the city's favorite season by dancing with DMV-based DJs, taking a culinary trip to Eatonville, and exploring LGBTQ+ identity through African art.
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