DC’s cultural scene blooms this month, featuring fun-filled festivals, performances and more.
Explore the immersive Isekai: Blooming Parallel Worlds through June 1.
Through 4/19
HIP HOP & JAZZ FESTIVAL
This inaugural event explores the rhythmic relationship between two hot music genres: hip-hop and jazz. Expect listening sessions, high-energy performances, dance parties and so much more. kennedy-center.org
Meryl McMaster, “Lead Me to Places I Could Never Find on My Own,” on view at New Worlds: Women to Watch 2024 through Aug. 11.
4/15-8/11
NEW WORLDS: WOMEN TO WATCH 2024
The National Museum of Women in the Arts showcases 28 visionary artists reimagining the past, present and alternate realities. 1250 New York Ave. NW,202.783.5000,nmwa.org
Through 6/1
ISEKAI: BLOOMING PARALLEL WORLDS
Walk through multiple universes of colorful cherry blossoms inspired by the Isekai anime genre at ARTECHOUSE DC. 1238 Maryland Ave. SW,artechouse.com
4/4-6
LES BALLETS TROCKADERO
Experience the best drag and classical dance with Les Ballets Trockadero, the world’s foremost all-male comic ballet company, as they spoof pieces like Swan Lake and Paquita. Kennedy Center, 2700 F St. NW,202.467.4600,kennedy-center.org
4/9-21
PETER PAN
Grab your fairy dust and journey to Neverland with Larissa FastHorse’s musical adaption of the beloved childhood classic. The National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW,broadwayatthenational.com
4/12-13
2024 SPRING GARDEN MARKET
Celebrate the start of the gardening season with all kinds of plant-related retailers, nature-focused artists and authors, gardening experts, food vendors and more. River Farm, 7931 E. Boulevard Dr., Alexandria,ahsgardening.org
4/18-18
FILMFEST DC
Filmfest DC is in its 38th year and has introduced over 1,000 films and 20 guest stars and directors (Morgan Freeman, Charlize Theron, John Malkovich) over the years. Don’t miss special opening and closing night events. 202. 234.3456,filmfestdc.org
4/23-28
THE ILLUSIONISTS
Watch in delight and awe as some of the world’s biggest names in magic take over the Kennedy Center Opera House for an electric performance of stunts and illusions. 2700 F St. NW,202.467.4600,kennedycenter.Org
4/27-28
PROJECT GLOW
Over 50 artists, including headliners Zedd, ILLENIUM and Lane 8, will take over three stages to celebrate 20 years of electronic dance culture and history. RFK Festival Grounds,projectglowfest.com
Chef Gary Danko graces the third and final spring Starry, Starry Nights dinner April 29, at The Inn at Little Washington
4/29
STARRY, STARRY NIGHTS
This intimate culinary series features Michelin-starred guest chefs preparing three-course meals. The final spring series dinner includes bites by chef Gary Danko and pastry chef Killian Guillotin. Patty O’s Cafe, 389 Main St., Washington, Va.,540. 675.3800,pattyoscafe.com/starry-starry-nights
Photography by: COURTESY OF ARTECHOUSE; COURTESY OF BRANDS
