The Best Things to Do in DC This April

From cherry blossom celebrations to wine fests, the month ahead provides countless options to step out in spring style.Welcome spring and this year’s Cherry Blossom Festival with a special weekend package at the Intercontinental The Wharf.

Through 4/30
CHERRY BLOSSOM STAYCATION
Experience cherry blossom season with InterContinental DC The Wharf’s exclusive package featuring a cruise at sunset upon a gorgeous wood-paneled 42-foot Bruno & Stillman yacht, complete with a curated food and beverage tasting, dinner and a luxe waterfront stay. 801 Wharf St. SW,202.800.0844,wharfintercontinentaldc.com

Rose Jaffe, “In the Garden” is among the artist’s works at The Silva Gallery.

Through 6/29
IN LIGHT WE MOVE
Presented by The Silva Gallery and Latela Curatorial, this stirring exhibit showcases Rose Jaffe’s dynamic monoprints, blending bold textures and figurative forms to evoke movement, collective care and spiritual connection. 1630 Columbia Road NW,@latelacuratorial,@thesilvadc

4/2-27
ROUND HOUSE THEATRE
Round House Theatre’s Bonnie Hammerschlag National Capital New Play Festival premieres Sharyn Rothstein’s Bad Books. It presents four free developmental readings by emerging playwrights, showcasing bold new voices shaping the future of American theater. 4545 East-West Highway, Bethesda,240.644.1100,roundhousetheatre.org

4/4-1/3
ADAM PENDLETON: LOVE QUEEN
The Hirshhorn Museum presents Adam Pendleton’s groundbreaking art, showcasing his innovative paintings and video work that blend abstraction, language and layered screen-printing to challenge artistic boundaries and historical narratives. Independence Ave. and Seventh St. SW,hirshhorn.si.edu

4/5
PETALPALOOZA
As part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival, this all-ages event at Yards Park features live performances, interactive art, family activities, a cashless beverage garden, strolling entertainers and more—culminating in a spectacular fireworks show. 1-9 p.m.,nationalcherryblossomfestival.org

4/13-14
SAKURA MATSURI: JAPANESE STREET FESTIVAL
The Sakura Matsuri, hosted by the Japan-America Society of Washington DC, features over 80 cultural groups, art vendors, food booths and performances, plus a Ginza Marketplace, Japan Now Pavilion, cosplay contest and sake tasting during two exciting days. Pennsylvania Ave. from Third to Seventh streets NW,nationalcherryblossomfestival.org

4/24-27
ALICE (IN WONDERLAND)
The Washington Ballet closes its inaugural season under Edwaard Liang with a dazzling, family-friendly ballet filled with whimsical characters, playful puppetry and vibrant choreography at Capital One Hall. 7750 Capital One Tower Road Tysons,capitalonehall.com

4/24-5/4
FILMFEST DC
Filmfest DC, the city’s largest and longest-running international film festival, returns with a diverse lineup showcasing a dynamic mix of genres, including comedies, dramas, thrillers, shorts and documentaries (62 films representing 32 countries), offering something for every film enthusiast. Multiple locations,filmfestdc.org

4/26
DC WINE FEST
Celebrate the arrival of spring at DC Wine Fest: Spring Edition. Enjoy 30 premium wine tastings, delicious bites, discounted bottles, lively vendors and live music for a perfect day of sipping and socializing. Union Market, Dock 5, 1309 Fifth St. NE,dcwinefest.com

Georgetown’s annual house tour takes place April 26.

4/26
GEORGETOWN HOUSE TOUR
The 92nd annual tour, hosted by St. John’s Episcopal Church, offers a self-guided tour of historic homes, showcasing Georgetown’s charm, history and modern architectural evolution. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.,georgetownhousetour.com