April 22nd, 2024 – April 28th, 2024
Doing
Film Fest DC
What: Every year, the Washington, DC International Film Festival features new and exciting films from across the globe, including some from local filmmakers.
Where: Landmark’s E St. Cinema 555 11th St NW, Washington DC
When: April 18th – 28th, 2024
Tickets: Filmfest DC
Profs & Pints DC: How Friendship Evolved In Nature
What: An Earth Day talk on the biological origins of our social bonds, with Riva Riley, affiliate assistant professor of biology at the University of Maryland at College Park, stand-up comedian, and zoologist who researches animal behavior.
Where: Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington DC
When: April 22nd, 2024 6 – 830pm
Tickets: $15 Profs & Pints DC
The Yards Earth Day Yoga
What: Start off or finish your day connecting with nature by meditating in the great outdoors. Led by Yoga & Meditation instructor, Calm with Carlyn, Earth Day at the Yards classes will be offered at 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM on the Sundeck. Once you’ve finished your tree poses, explore the many Yards restaurants for a post-class bite.
Where: 355 Water Street Southeast Washington, DC
When: April 22nd, 2024
Tickets: $5 The Yards Earth Day Yoga Tickets
Profs & Pints DC: Good, Evil and “Dune”
What: An exploration of the hit sci-fi franchise as epic without a hero, with Peter Herman, former lecturer of theology and religious studies at Marymount University and scholar of religious and social themes in science fiction and fantasy.
Where: Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington DC
When: April 23rd, 2024 6 – 830pm
Tickets: $15 Profs & Pints DC: Good, Evil and “Dune” Tickets
People Uncorked: Risk Mitigation
What: Do you like to talk about sex, but are worried about your friends sayings its TMI? Pull up a chair and join us! All-genders welcome. At this PeopleUncorked session, we’re going to separate fact from fiction around birth control options and STIs, talk about our lived experinces, and maybe even roleplay having The Talk with a prospective partner. You’ll leave feeling more confident in your ability to mitigate risk around sex.
Where: Glow House 3110 13th St NW Washington, DC
When: April 24th, 7pm
Tickets: People Uncorked: Risk Mitigation Tickets
The Character Show
What: The Character Show is a vibrant sketch comedy showcase that brings to life an array of hilarious and quirky characters straight from the imaginative minds of our talented performers. Whether you’re a fan of slapstick, satire, or surreal humor, this show promises an unforgettable evening of laughter, creativity, and a celebration of the art of character comedy.
Where: The DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC
When: April 24th 2024 | 7pm
Tickets: $10 Rails Comedy
Historically Speaking: Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble
What: The MOTHER of All Comedy Shows is a smart and sassy, live stand up comedy show featuring the funniest performers in the DMV. We book a line up of women and non-binary performers because these babes are badass and you deserve some hilarious comedy.
Where: National Museum of African American History & Culture 1400 Constitution Ave, Washington, DC
When: April 24th, 2024 | 7 – 8pm
Tickets: Free Historically Speaking: Undiplomatic
Handi Hour
What: Enjoy a night of DIY crafting, drinks, and fun at DC’s original craft happy hour. Learn how to make felt and yarn pom poms to fashion your own strand of garland. Enjoy light food, and beverages provided by ANXO cider. Light snacks, crafting materials, two drinks, and after-hours access to the Renwick Gallery are included in the ticket. Attendees must be 21+ to attend and show a valid ID at the door.
Where: Renwick Gallery 1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC
When: April 25th, 2024 5:30 – 8pm
Tickets: $25 Handi-hour ⋮ Blackthorn
Washington National Opera Cafritz Young Artists Recital
What: Each season, the Young Artists sing a fully staged performance with orchestra in the Kennedy Center Opera House as part of the WNO season. The annual recital series has featured the Young Artists at the National Gallery, the Phillips Collection, Dumbarton Oaks, and the Kreeger Museum. Two seasons ago, they performed a special production of extracts from Gian-Carlo Menotti’s The Consul at the Supreme Court.
Where: The Kreeger Museum 2401 Foxhall RD NW Washington, DC
When: April 25th, 2024 7pm, door open at 6pm
Tickets: $40 Washington National Opera Cafrtiz Young Artists
Covert City
What: Join the co-authors of the new book Covert City: The Cold War and the Making of Miami, Vince Houghton and Eric Driggs for a conversation exploring Miami as a hub for not just money and cocaine, but also secrets and ideologies. Houghton, the Director of the National Cryptologic Museum at the National Security Agency, and Driggs, who is a congressional liaison for US Southern Command are both Miami natives who come at this story with skin in the game. They’ll lead you through the myriad ways that intelligence was integral to the development of Miami — who says you can’t get a great tan and plot against Castro at the same time?
Where: The Spy Museum 700 L’Enfant Plaza SW Washington, DC
When: April 25th, 2024 6:30pm
Tickets: Covert City | International Spy Museum
21st Annual Georgetown French Market
What: The Georgetown BID is hosting their 21st annual Georgetown French Market April 26 – 28, 2024. This popular open-air market – originally inspired by those often seen in France – will feature sidewalk sales and specials from more than 40 locally-owned boutiques, cafés, and galleries along Wisconsin Avenue from O St to Reservoir Rd., plus live music, stilt-walkers, face painting, a mime, and more. Neighborhood restaurants will also offer food and drink specials featuring French cuisine and beyond – from pastries, croissants, and macarons, to lunch items grilled outside, and wine discounts.
Where: Wisconsin Ave & O St. Washington, DC
When: April 26th – 28th, 2024 10am – 5pm
Tickets: Georgetown French Market
The Yards Earth Day Movie Night: Elemental
What: Elements are what makes the earth, earth! Join The Yards for a screening of Pixar’s Elemental on April 26 at 8:00 PM on The Sundeck. See how much the elements have in common with an adventure through Element City to celebrate Earth Day.
Where: The Yards Park, 355 Water St SE Washington, DC
When: April 26th, 2024 8-10pm
Tickets: $5 The Yards Earth Day Movie Night: Elemental Tickets
Black Women in Food Summit
What: The 2nd Annual Black Women in Food Summit is the premier event celebrating the talent, resilience, and innovation of Black women in the food industry. From renowned chefs and restaurateurs to food writers, food justice advocates, farmers, and food entrepreneurs, this Summit is the epicenter of culinary excellence, knowledge-sharing, and empowerment.
Where: 1201 K St Washington, DC
When: April 26th – 27th, 2024
Tickets: The Black Women in Food Summit
DC Planner Con
What: You are welcome to our 2nd annual yearly convention, where planner and journal enthusiasts from all over the country come together, have fun and celebrate all things planner and journal. Scrap Booking, the dazzle of ink pens, designer stationary, with amazing workshops, games, activities, guest speakers and music provided by DJ CandiKrush! All this excitement is happening April 26th-27th, 2024 at the Washington Convention Center. Come be apart of the fun!
Where: Washington Convention Center Washington, D.C.
When: April 26th – 27th, 2024
Tickets: DC PLANNER JOURNAL CON
2024 Capital Pride Pageant
What: Join your hosts, Destiny B Childs, Monet Dupree, and Patti Lovelace, and watch the contestants strut their stuff, showcase their talents and anything else in between, in hopes of becoming the 2024 Mr., Mx, or Miss Capital Pride! The contestants will compete in three categories for a chance at the crown and prizes.
Where: Penn Social 801 E St NW, Washington, DC
When: April 26th 2024 7pm – 11pm
Tickets: $20 Mr., Mx, and Miss Capital Pride
Garden Fair & Plant Sale
What: Celebrate spring at our Garden Fair & Plant Sale with our fantastic array of plants, expert gardening advice, dozens of local vendors, and outdoor activities! This is our largest seasonal festival and is an important fundraiser for FONA.
Where: National Arboretum’s (New York Ave Parking lot), Washington, DC
When: April 27th, 2024 9am – 4pm
Tickets: Seasonal Festivals – Friends of the National Arboretum
Hill Family Biking Anniversary Ride
What: Hill Family Biking turns 1 year old today! Come celebrate with us on an 4.3 mile ride celebrating the new Potomac Ave and 19th St bike lanes and block party in front of Maury Elementary. All are welcome at the “Open Streets Jr” block party starting at 5pm whether you participate in the ride or not.
Where: Maury Elementary Parking Lot on 12th Place NE Washington, DC
When: April 27th 2024 | 4-7pm
Tickets: Hill Family Biking – Anniversary Ride! Tickets
Broken Hearts Club: Emo Night
What: Calling all scene kids! Scene Queen and the Sidekicks is DC’s emo and post-hardcore cover band. Bust out your studded-belt, and come party with us like it’s 2003 as we play your favorite songs from bands like: Taking Back Sunday, The Used, Thursday, Alexisonfire, Underoath, My Chemical Romance, At the Drive-In, Coheed and Cambria, Thrice, and more!
Where: The Pocket 1508 North Capitol St. NW Washington, DC
When: April 27th 2024 | 7 – 10:30pm
Tickets: $15 Broken Hearts Club: Emo Nite
Cajun-Style Seafood Boil With Parish Brewing Co.
What: Rustico Alexandria is hosting a Cajun-style seafood boil alongside a jumbo-sized list of Louisiana beers from our friends at Parish Brewing Company! Our kitchen will have an authentic Cajun-style boil featuring shrimp, Andouille sausage, corn on the cob and red potatoes, available in two sizes – small (serves 1-2) and large (serves 3-4)!
Where: Rustico Restaurant & Bar 827 Slaters Ln Alexandria, VA
When: April 14th – August 11th, 2024 |
Tickets: CAJUN-STYLE SEAFOOD BOIL WITH PARISH BREWING CO.!
Project Glow
What: Unifying music, culture, & connection in the heart of the nation’s capital.
Where: RFK Festival Grounds 2400 East Capitol St. NE Washington, DC
When: April 27th – 28th, 2024
Tickets: Project GLOW
Reading
Author: Ashton Lattimore
Title: All We Were Promised
Description: A housemaid with a dangerous family secret conspires with a wealthy young abolitionist to help an enslaved girl escape, in volatile pre-Civil War Philadelphia.The rebel . . . the socialite . . . and the fugitive. Together, they will risk everything for one another in this “beguiling story of friendship, deception, and women crossing boundaries in the name of freedom”
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Release Date: April 2nd, 2024
Author: Etta Easton
Title: The Kiss Countdown
Description: A struggling event planner and a sinfully hot astronaut must decide if their fake relationship is worth a shot at happily-ever-after, in this starry debut.
Publisher: Berkley Books
Release Date: April 9th, 2024
Author: Piper Huguley
Title: American Daughters
Description: In the vein of America’s First Daughter, Piper Huguley’s historical novel delves into the remarkable friendship of Portia Washington and Alice Roosevelt, the daughters of educator Booker T. Washington and President Teddy Roosevelt. A provocative historical novel and revealing portrait, Piper Huguley’s American Daughters vividly brings to life two passionate and vital women who nurtured a friendship that transcended politics and race over a century ago.
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Release Date: April 2nd, 2024
Author: Myah Ariel
Title: When I Think of You
Description: In this sweeping second chance romance from debut author Myah Ariel, the unexpected spark of two former flames may force them to choose between their dreams and each other.
Publisher: Berkley Books
Release Date: April 16th, 2024
Author: Alua Arthur
Title: Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real about the End
Description: A deeply transformative memoir that reframes how we think about death and how it can help us lead better, more fulfilling and authentic lives, from America’s most visible death doula. Briefly Perfectly Human is a life-changing, soul-gathering debut, by a writer whose empathy, tenderness, and wisdom shimmers on the page. Alua Arthur combines intimate storytelling with a passionate appeal for loving, courageous end-of-life care–what she calls “death embrace.” Hers is a powerful testament to getting in touch with something deeper in our lives, by embracing the fact of our own mortality.
Publisher: Mariner Books
Release Date: April 16th, 2024
Eating
Primrose, Brookland’s Charming French-Euro Bistro! Nestled in the friendly neighborhood of Brookland sits Primrose– a charming French-Euro bistro. Founded by seasoned restaurateur and sommelier Sebastian Zoutant and interior designer Lauren Winter, Primrose operates on the belief that simple and holistic cuisine can evoke immense joy. This spring 2024, the founders are proud to introduce NEW and improved elements to Primrose to elevate the dining experience including a refocused menu inspired by Western European and French cuisine, redesigned interior and exterior spaces, and bar-exclusive dining service. Dinner is Tuesday-Saturday and brunch is on Saturday.
Immigrant Food: New Spring Cocktail flight, “America Del Sur,” launches 4/23! Immigrant Food (Planet Word only) is launching their Spring Cocktail Flight, the “America Del Sur” Flight, on 4/23. The $23 flight features a selection of brand new cocktails inspired by South America’s most beloved liquors like Pisco, Aguardiente, Rum, and Cachaça. Highlights include Cuzco’s Lemonade (Barsol Torontel Pisco, mint, lemon, simple syrup) and Spicy Llama (Chacho, passionfruit, and elderflower).
Seven Reasons: Celebrate 5 years of Seven Reasons with festivities all throughout April! Seven Reasons opened in 2019 and quickly became one of the best restaurants in DC, landing a coveted #1 spot on Esquire’s Best New Restaurants list and #1 in Tom Sietsema’s Fall Dining Guide. Now, they’re celebrating five years and their relocation to CityCentre every Friday for the month of April
The Dabney: Collaboration with acclaimed Nashville chef, Sean Brock (WEDS, 4/24)Chef Jeremiah Langhorne and The Dabney are thrilled to welcome celebrated Chef Sean Brock to Washington, DC for a one night only collaborative tasting menu dinner at The Dabney. Chef Brock and Chef Langhorne have a long and esteemed culinary history together dating back to their time cooking in Charleston, SC. Chef Brock’s southern cuisine expertise along with Chef Langhorne’s devotion to the Mid-Atlantic will surely make this an evening to remember. Four-course tasting menu here for $135/person and eight-course tasting menu here for $295/person.
Rasa: Launches New Category – WRAPS Best friends since birth, RASA co-founders (RA)hul Vinod and (SA)hil Rahman were born into the industry. Their fathers, besties + business partners, showed them the ropes, and from a young age, witnessed the transformative power of food to open minds, and bring people together. Growing up, Indian cuisine wasn’t quite as cool as it is today and they couldn’t understand why people didn’t eat more Indian food. Over time, they realized the problem wasn’t the cuisine, but the way people were introduced to it, and they started dreaming up ways to make Indian food more accessible. Now they are making in even more accessible with their expanded menu including wraps!
Watching
Good Times
Genre: Comedy, Animation
Release date: April 12th, 2024
Where to stream: Netflix
Dinner With The Parents
Genre: Comedy
Release Date: April 18th, 2024
Where to Stream: Amazon Prime
Autistic Bikini Queen
Genre: Comedy Special
Release date: April 22nd, 2024
Where to stream: Netflix
Under The Bridge
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Streaming Release: April 17th, 2024
Where to stream: Hulu
Jane (season 2)
Genre: Kids, Comedy
Release date: April 17th, 2024
Where to stream: Apple TV+
