Guided Forest Bathing Walks
Saturday, April 1, 2023, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Friday, April 21, 2023, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Slow down, awaken your senses, and connect with nature as you experience a forest bathing walk in Hillwood’s gardens and grounds.
4155 Linnean Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008
Friday–Sunday, March 31–April 2, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
The three federally recognized Cherokee tribes—Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians—showcase the shared history and cultural lifeways of the Cherokee through storytelling, traditional flute music, weaponry, woodcarving, beadwork, traditional games, basket weaving, pottery demonstrations and music and dance performances.
Over 30 exhibitors from across the DMV, the US, Canada and Mexico will present books as works of art, editions about art or artists, limited run books, prints as well as DIY zines, graphic novels and art magazines. Exhibitors include fine artists, independent publishers, small presses, illustrators and photographers.
East City Art partnered with nearby Capitol Hill Arts Workshop and Hill Center to co-locate offsite programming during the fair. Programming includes a panel discussion on art publishing, exhibitions and a free children’s art workshop.
DC-based, award-winning artist Carolina Mayorga will create ephemeral, site-specific work using hand-cut vinyl pieces for the 2023 Capital Art Book Fair in Eastern Market’s North Hall.
Exhibitors include the following individuals and organizations:
Baltimore Photo Space [Baltimore, MD]
Karin Edgett [Washington, DC]
Ediciones Concordia MX [Querétaro, Qro, Mexico]
FAIX [Washington, DC]
Girls, on Film [Washington, DC]
Michelle L. Herman [Washington, DC]
HOMOCATS [Brooklyn, NY]
Hotam Press [Vancouver, BC, Canada]
inner loop press [Philadelphia, PA]
Late Comeback Press [Northern Virginia]
Lavender Lizard Press [Bethesda, MD]
Alex Luciano [Richmond, VA]
The Mirrors of Society Quartet [Fairfax, VA]
My Dead Aunt’s Books [Hyattsville, MD]
Mame NDiaye and Friends [Cheverly, MD]
Paper Cuts [Washington, DC]
Mark Parascandola Photography [Washington, DC]
Permian Designs [Silver Spring, MD]
Ryan Pic [Wilmington, DE]
Plus Equals [Philadelphia, PA]
The Print Party [Pittsburgh, PA]
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center [Hyattsville, MD]
Stephanie Rudig/Rude Doggie [Washington,DC]
Tori Sprankle [Arlington, VA]
Starryhouse Studio [New York, NY]
Lee Strawberry [Northern Virginia]
Carolyn Toye Photography [Washington, DC]
The Turnaround Magazine [Washington DC]
Track and Field [Washington, DC and Austin, TX]
Wondrous Works LLC [Columbia, MD]
Eastern Market’s North Hall is located at 225 7th Street SE, Washington, DC, 20003. North Hall is accessed from the south via the indoor food stalls or from the north at North Carolina Avenue SE. Eastern Market is located a block from Metro.
Co-located, Offsite Art Book Fair Programming
Saturday, April 1 Art Book Fair Programs at CHAW
Capitol Hill Arts Workshop | 545 7th Street SE, Washington DC, 20003 (Three blocks south from Eastern Market)
- 2023 Capital Art Book Fair Exhibitor Panel Discussion | Presented by Paper Cuts | Saturday, April 1 from 11am-12pm
- Capitol Hill Art League Exhibition Open Juried Exhibition Reception| Saturday, April 1 from 5:30-7pm
Sunday, April 2 Art Book Fair Programs at Hill Center (Three blocks east from Eastern Market)
921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington DC, 20003
- Free Workshop | Children’s Painting with Buck Herring|Sunday, April 2 from 3-5pm
- Exhibition: Hill Center DC Regional Exhibition Juried by Nehemiah Dixon III | See works from over 105 Artists from DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia | Sunday, April 2 from 10am-5pm
Over 30 exhibitors from across the DMV, the US, Canada and Mexico will present books as works of art, editions about art or artists, limited run books, prints as well as DIY zines, graphic novels and art magazines. Exhibitors include fine artists, independent publishers, small presses, illustrators and photographers.
East City Art partnered with nearby Capitol Hill Arts Workshop and Hill Center to co-locate offsite programming during the fair. Programming includes a panel discussion on art publishing, exhibitions and a free children’s art workshop.
DC-based, award-winning artist Carolina Mayorga will create ephemeral, site-specific work using hand-cut vinyl pieces for the 2023 Capital Art Book Fair in Eastern Market’s North Hall.
Exhibitors include the following individuals and organizations:
Baltimore Photo Space [Baltimore, MD]
Karin Edgett [Washington, DC]
Ediciones Concordia MX [Querétaro, Qro, Mexico]
FAIX [Washington, DC]
Girls, on Film [Washington, DC]
Michelle L. Herman [Washington, DC]
HOMOCATS [Brooklyn, NY]
Hotam Press [Vancouver, BC, Canada]
inner loop press [Philadelphia, PA]
Late Comeback Press [Northern Virginia]
Lavender Lizard Press [Bethesda, MD]
Alex Luciano [Richmond, VA]
The Mirrors of Society Quartet [Fairfax, VA]
My Dead Aunt’s Books [Hyattsville, MD]
Mame NDiaye and Friends [Cheverly, MD]
Paper Cuts [Washington, DC]
Mark Parascandola Photography [Washington, DC]
Permian Designs [Silver Spring, MD]
Ryan Pic [Wilmington, DE]
Plus Equals [Philadelphia, PA]
The Print Party [Pittsburgh, PA]
Pyramid Atlantic Art Center [Hyattsville, MD]
Stephanie Rudig/Rude Doggie [Washington,DC]
Tori Sprankle [Arlington, VA]
Starryhouse Studio [New York, NY]
Lee Strawberry [Northern Virginia]
Carolyn Toye Photography [Washington, DC]
The Turnaround Magazine [Washington DC]
Track and Field [Washington, DC and Austin, TX]
Wondrous Works LLC [Columbia, MD]
Eastern Market’s North Hall is located at 225 7th Street SE, Washington, DC, 20003. North Hall is accessed from the south via the indoor food stalls or from the north at North Carolina Avenue SE. Eastern Market is located a block from Metro.
Co-located, Offsite Art Book Fair Programming
Sunday, April 2 Art Book Fair Programs at Hill Center (Three blocks east from Eastern Market)
921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Washington DC, 20003
- Free Workshop | Children’s Painting with Buck Herring|Sunday, April 2 from 3-5pm
- Exhibition: Hill Center DC Regional Exhibition Juried by Nehemiah Dixon III | See works from over 105 Artists from DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia | Sunday, April 2 from 10am-5pm
Friday–Sunday, March 31–April 2, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
The three federally recognized Cherokee tribes—Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians—showcase the shared history and cultural lifeways of the Cherokee through storytelling, traditional flute music, weaponry, woodcarving, beadwork, traditional games, basket weaving, pottery demonstrations and music and dance performances.
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Oxon Run Pinknic & Kite Fly
Oxon Run Park
12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/event/oxon-run-pinknic-kite-fly/
The annual Oxon Run Pinknic & Kite Fly celebrates the Ward 8 community with free food, kite kits, art, music, and fun kid activities as the Festival continues beyond the Tidal Basin.
Visual and Interview Opportunities:
- Families participating in Oxon Run Pinknic and kite flying activities.
- Performances by Elyscia and The JoGo Project.
Featured parks in all eight wards, Maryland, and Virginia, will also offer free activities and kites for local residents. For a full list of regional parks participating, click here.
The Yards is celebrating spring by making your cherry blossom dreams come true at The Yards Cherry Blossom Bash!
Plant yourself with your best buds at unique pop-ups and interactive experiences all around The Yards, including watercoloring, Japanese whiskey tasting, rosé tasting, lambrusco tasting, and ice cream sundae making. The party will center around The Sundeck where a DJ will play lively music while you try your hand at origami and enjoy the pinkest giveaways. Silver Mirror Facial Bar will also pop up with onsite mini-facials and spring skincare giveaways!
Pop-Up Workshops and Locations:
- Rosé Tasting at District Winery (21+)
- Japanese Whiskey Tasting at Trouble Bird (21+)
- Lambrusco Tasting at Osteria Morini (21+)
- Cherry Blossom Watercolor Class at Steadfast Supply (18+)
- Sundae Making at Ice Cream Jubilee (All ages)
- Silver Mirror Mini-Facials Pop Up on The Yards Sundeck (18+)
All workshops will run concurrently, please reserve tickets for one experience. Registration not required for origami on The Sundeck.
Experiences are complimentary. A refundable ticket fee of $20 will be charged upon reservation and refunded upon onsite check-in. Failure to check in will result in forfeiting of the ticket fee. Refunds for cancellation will be available until 10am on April 5.
WHEN: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 | 5:30-8:30pm
WHERE: Yards Park | 355 Water Street SE | Washington, DC 20003. Directions can be found here. The Yards is metro accessible via the Navy Yard Metro on the Green line and Capitol South Metro on the Orange/Blue line. Parking is also available on The Yards’ surface parking lots.
On Saturday, April 8, from 1-9 p.m., Petalpalooza, presented by Chase, will take place at D.C.’s Capitol Riverfront neighborhood. Petalpalooza attendees can enjoy musical performances, partake in family-friendly and pet-friendly activities, an array of cuisine from local eateries, roaming entertainment, and more—all along the banks of the Anacostia River.
“This free, day-long, all-ages celebration brings art, music, and play to multiple outdoor stages,” said Diana Mayhew, president of the National Cherry Blossom Festival. “Take advantage of more than 40,000 square feet of art, food and fun throughout the neighborhood.”
Petalpalooza attendees are invited to sip the Official Festival 2023 signature cocktail at the House of Suntory Yatai, embrace their blossom bliss in the hammock grove, pamper their furry friends at Paws and Petals Pet Comfort station presented by Mars Petcare, put some spring in their swing with the golf simulator sponsored by Chase at Tingey Plaza while jamming out to Go-Go Gadjet, White Ford Bronco, and the Jarreau Williams Experience (JWX) among more than 15 free performances across three stages.
The Festival event concludes with a fantastic finish to the evening with a stunning choreographed fireworks display over the Anacostia River starting at 8:30 p.m. against while the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge (FDMB) is lit up in pink.
“This is our fifth year partnering with the National Cherry Blossom Festival and we couldn’t be more excited to support the Festival’s efforts to bring all of these wonderful activities to the Washington, DC community for free,” said Alfonso Guzman, Mid-Atlantic regional director for Chase. “We hope families and friends come out, enjoy the beauty this season provides and make a lot of beautiful memories to carry them through the rest of the year and well beyond.”
Attendees can also view the FDMB through the ARTECHOUSE app anytime from now through the end of the Festival to extend their reality with a blossoming experience on both sides of the Anacostia River. The XR installation is provided by ARTECHOUSE DC as part of Art in Bloom presented by Amazon.
The Festival invites all participants to tag their Petalpalooza experiences on social media with the hashtag #Petalpalooza.
Public transit is strongly recommended for Petalpalooza. The event is easily accessible by Metrobus, DC Circulator’s Blue Route, Metro’s Green line to Navy Yard-Ballpark, or Orange & Blue lines to Capitol South. The Capitol Riverfront also offers eight Capital Bikeshare stations. The fireworks display may be viewed from all locations within the event. In the event of rain, Petalpalooza will be held on April 9 from 5–9 p.m.
Chase presents Petalpalooza with support by LaCroix Sparkling Water, Brookfield Properties, Mars, Inc., Mars Petcare, City Cruises, Corner Water, Mars Arts DC in partnership with Washington Performing Arts, Bet MGM, New Jersey Tourism, Dunkin’, Beam Suntory, Kirin, Shake Shack. Media Sponsors: iHeart Media, Orange Barrel Media, OUTFRONT Media. Special thanks: Metro, DC Circulator, and Capital Bikeshare.
National Museum of Women in the Arts’ 2023 Spring Gala
On Friday, April 14, 2023, the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) hosts its annual black-tie gala. Join co-chairs Anita McBride and Patti White and NMWA patrons for a special night at the museum’s largest annual fundraising event, which supports NMWA’s special exhibitions, and diverse education and public programming initiatives. The Ambassador of Italy, Her Excellency Mariangela Zappia, will be our Honorary Diplomatic Chair. RBC Wealth Management is Presenting Sponsor for the evening.
The event will feature a seated dinner and entertainment. Luminaries from Washington’s diplomatic, governmental and social communities are expected to attend. This year’s gala will honor Cecilia Alemani, curator and artistic director of the 59th Venice Biennale, with the 2023 NMWA Achievement Award for Excellence in the Arts. Since 2011, she has been the Donald R. Mullen, Jr. Director & Chief Curator of High Line Art, the public art program presented by the High Line in New York. In 2022, she curated The Milk of Dreams, the 59th International Art Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia. In 2018, Alemani served as Artistic Director of the inaugural edition of Art Basel Cities: Buenos Aires. In 2017, she curated the Italian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale.
When
Friday, April 14, 2023
Cocktails: 6:30 p.m.
Dinner and Entertainment: 7:30 p.m.
Where
Embassy of Italy
3000 Whitehaven Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
Valet parking available
The Heurich House Museum and Black Brew Movement present a special DC Emancipation Day Mini Markt on Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 2-6pm in the museum’s biergarten, 1921.
In support of DC Statehood and a more emancipated District, guests are invited to shop from 5 Black owned local small artisan maker businesses while enjoying brews from 8 Black owned local beer brands in the Black Beer Garden. In DC, Emancipation still does not equal representation in the federal government after over 160 years.
The Black Beer Garden hosted by Black Brew Movement will feature tasting flights, which will require tickets. A la carte full pours will be available for purchase at the biergarten bar. Beers featured are from Black Beauty Brewery, Black Viking Brewing, Joyhound Beer Company, Liquid Intrusion Brewing Company, Patuxent Brewing Company, Sankofa Beer Company, Soul Mega, and Urban Garden Brewing.
A full list of makers will be announced soon.
The biergarten features firepits, heaters, and an opportunity to explore HOME/BREWED, an exhibit featuring 1,000 objects from the historic Heurich brewery.
RSVP to attend is requested, but not required. Beer flights for the Black Beer Garden can be pre-purchased. More information: tinyurl.com/
Heurich House Museum’s Mini Markt program provides small maker artisan businesses with an in-person sales platform at their public Biergarten, which draws up to 200 people per day. Selected entrepreneurs sell their hand-made goods at “1921, a Biergarten” giving DC residents an opportunity to learn about their small business community. Mini Markt is part of the museum’s Small Business Development program which in 2022 supported nearly 120 local small-scale manufacturing businesses.
