Happy Opening Day! One of my favorite things to do all year is to walk around Nationals Park and play Friend and Acquaintance Bingo: If there is one place where you’re bound to run into at least one person you know, it’s the baseball stadium. See you around there this season? (Disclaimer: I’m a season ticket holder but neither MLB nor the Nationals pay me to gush about baseball– I just like it.)
You should know that this coming Tuesday, April 7, is the season’s first Pups in the Park– you can get tickets here. There are more Animal Days, including my favorite, Caturday. This year’s special Caturday giveaway is a kitty t-shirt. Alas, unlike Pups at the Park, Caturday is not a bring-your-cat-to-the-park affair– just make sure you send in a picture of your kitty so you can see them on display!
Would you rather do something a little more continental? Then Radici’s event this afternoon from 5-7 pm should appeal to you. More info and tickets here.
Need help with your taxes or know someone who does? This free event in NoMa is for you.
Are you looking for a book club? Check out Solid State Books’ XOXO club, which meets the third Thursday of every month. Learn more here.
Our friends at Relume have a whole new, beautiful space for you to explore your creativity or learn about something new! Click here to look at their April offerings, and do something fun and creative this year. (Disclaimer: I teach a Tarot class at Relume most months.)
Don’t forget: Every Thursday, the Library of Congress stays open until 8 p.m. and invites everyone to their Live! At the Library of Congress events. Check out the full list here and make your plan. Don’t forget to RSVP!
OFF-HILL
Hey, do you love Farmer’s Markets? The Southwest market has relocated to the Wharf and you can expect fresh produce and whimsy from April to November starting this Saturday, April 4. More info here.
PLAN AHEAD
Get your Sakura Matsuri (April 11-12) tickets here!!!! (Enter code APRILMATSURI through April 6 for $15 tickets and discounts on merch.)
Check out the performance line-up here.
Nothing says spring like running through a cemetery and the Cherry Blossom 5k at Congressional Cemetery is on April 12. Register now here.
Celebrate your favorite bard’s favorite bard — no, not Cervantes, Shakespeare! Shakespeare’s birthday is April 22 and you can pre-game it at the Folger (where else!) with a big celebration on April 18. More info here.
Lady Danbury is coming to the Folger to talk about storytelling! Actor Adjoa Andoh, MBE, will be at the Folger on April 19 to talk about the craft of a story well told. Tickets and more info here.
On April 25– the Perfect Date!– join us and Councilmember Charles Allen’s office for the Great Ward 6 Spring Clean! More info here.
Want to spend that day off-Hill? Well, what do you know: the 10th Annual Mayor’s Spring Cleanup is also happening that day. If you’re looking for volunteer hours, either one of these events is great. More info here.
Are you into silliness, building your own bikes, ingenuity and that carbonated tang of Red Bull? YEAH! Then the Red Bull Spin Off at the District Wharf will charm you and get your creative juices flowing. Click here for more info and start building that bike!