Have a laugh at Underground Comedy
Start your weekend with a laugh at Underground Comedy’s weekly comedy nights, featuring D.C. standups. There’s no cover or drink minimum, and the set is open to patrons 21 and older. Seats are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Big Hunt, Friday 11:30 p.m.-1 a.m.
Think pink at The Wharf
If you’ve already gotten your cherry blossom pics near the Tidal Basin (or the National Arboretum), you can swing by The Wharf for Petalpalooza. This national Cherry Blossom Festival event features live performances, activities for all ages, a beer garden, and a fireworks show, turning The Wharf into a cherry blossom wonderland for one day only.
The Wharf, Saturday, 12 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Stop and see the paintings at the Hirshhorn Museum
If you were searching for a creative way to relax and unwind this weekend, try the Hirshhorn Museum’s Slow Art Day. The modern art museum will host a variety of gallery programs that encourage guests to spend some extra time looking closely at a few contemporary artworks throughout the day.
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Saturday, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Brush up on your table tennis skills
Apparently April 6 is World Table Tennis Day, so what better time to go out and play? SPIN, the ping pong bar downtown, is offering free lessons from professional players that include tips to make sure you won’t lose a match ever again (or at least not as often). Registration required.
SPIN DC, Saturday, 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
Celebrate Howard University’s Gospel Choir’s 50th anniversary
Current members of the Howard University Gospel Choir will join with its alumni to perform its 50th anniversary concert on Sunday. The event hopes to celebrate the legacy of the group from the past while looking towards the years to come.
Howard University Cramton Auditorium, Sunday, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
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