Cherry Blossom Wine & Beer Festival
When: March 25 | 2:00 PM
Where: Washington, DC
Cherry Blossom Wine & Beer is back for 2023 — your favorite time of year meets your favorite tasting spectacular. Celebrate the arrival of spring and DC’s favorite cherry blossoms with us! We’ll bring the tasty beverages, you gather all of your friends for our annual Cherry Blossom Wine and Beer! Over three weekends we’ll offer tastings of 50+ beers and wines, access to artisans, and live entertainment all day!
Celebrate National Women's History Month with Lady Brion
When: March 26 | 3:00 PM
Where: Southern Area Aquatic and Recreation Complex
African-American heritage and community are woven into the fabric of Washington DC—and this walking tour provides an in-depth cultural and historical education. Set off on foot from U Street—once known as the “Black Broadway”—and see the venues where musicians like Duke Ellington once played. From there, venture to other local highlights, from Ben’s Chili Bowl and the Howard Theatre to the streets of Little Ethiopia.
Weekend Workshops for Kids & Families
When: March 25 | 11:30 AM
Where: National Portrait Gallery USA
Calling all artists! Get creative during our drop-in workshops for all ages. Learn about artists and change-makers and create art inspired by their stories.
These workshops are free and take place in the Education Center on the first floor.
Maryland Day
When: March 26 | 10:00 AM
Where: Historic St. Mary's City
Celebrate Maryland’s anniversary with observance, ceremony, speeches, and free admission to living history and museum exhibits! Ceremony will take place at the Margaret Brent Pavilion.
Cherry Blossom Photo Party
When: March 25 | 3:00 PM
Where: Tidal Basin
Saturday, March 25 we’re going to meet up at East Potomac Park. All are welcome, if you have your own camera bring it along! This will be a barbecue/open photo shoot for all.
If you’re a photographer bring your camera, if you’re just there to get pictures taken, bring a few outfits! This event id also open to families as well.
PIXELBLOOM: Timeless Butterflies
When: March 18 | 12:00 PM
Where: Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art
Ethereal and joyous, PIXELBLOOM: Timeless Butterflies celebrates the start of spring breathing new life into the annual cherry blossom season through a mesmerizing digital lens. A flock of enchanting butterflies grace the walls of ARTECHOUSE, helping to carry us from the cocoon of winter into sunnier days with our families and loved ones.
Our 6th annual celebration of the Cherry Blossom season expands on the world of PIXELBLOOM, enveloping you in a thriving digital ecosystem. Pixels bloom into a dynamic visual world and you can explore digital art installations inspired by a butterfly’s lifecycle and biology.
Merging digital and physical worlds, ARTECHOUSE Studio creates a new expression, re-imagining the potential of a vibrant full spring bloom, both digital and organic in design.