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Cherry Blast!

Calendar
Tickets
When:
April 16, 2016 @ 6:00 PM – April 17, 2016 @ 2:00 AM
2016-04-16T18:00:00-04:00
2016-04-17T02:00:00-04:00
Where:
Carnegie Library
801 K St NW
Washington, DC 20001
USA
Cost:
$20+
Cultural Other Entertainment

A New and enhanced Cherry Blast will transform Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon Square as a premier 2016 National Cherry Blossom Festival event on April 16. Cherry Blast will bring Japanese-inspired flair with experiences that will dazzle and delight residents and visitors alike – while creating lasting impressions of DC’s treasured springtime tradition. Explore some of the exciting Cherry Blast experiences below.

Sushi & Sake Workshops

Sample delectable sushi and savory sake selections from top sophisticated chefs and baristas entrenched in the Japanese culinary world. Workshops offered every 30 minutes from 6:30pm to 1:00am. Timeslot sign-up provided in purchase confirmation email.

Cherry Blast Dance Party

(For ages 21+) Experience live musical performances and an amazing line up of electrifying DJs and bands.

Cosplay Competition

Come dressed up in your favorite cosplay ensemble. Participants will be entered to win fun prizes.

Tokyo Street Food Experience

Indulge your taste buds at the Tokyo street food landscape. Clusters of street vendors within this Tokyo street replica will give attendees an opportunity to revel in Japanese inspired food in a sensory filed environment.

Manga Vendors

No Japanese inspired event is complete without manga vendors who will surprise and delight revelers with endless displays of comics and cartoons that span a broad range of genres-from action-adventure, comedy and mystery to the heart- pumping romance, science fiction and horror.

Anime Fashion Show

Get ready to immerse yourself in Japanese-inspired fashion with the anime fashion show that will showcase cutting-edge trends and fashion pieces straight off the runway and the streets of Tokyo.

Gaming & Drift Car Competition

In staying true to Japanese culture, cherry blast will include and outdoor gaming experience with today’s favorite video games for compete in, as well as a drift car showcase that highlights neon lights, jaw-dropping art and eye-popping spoilers. The drift car showcase will also include a competition for enthusiasts to participate and wow cherry blast attendees.

Live Painting & Cherry Blossom Inspired Art Show

Experience a cherry blossom inspired art exhibit that features more than 60 local and international artists. Two featured artists will wow revelers as they paint live with their diverse artistic style in large scale unique canvases.

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