Chef Danny Lledó prepares a dish over a wood flame.

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MONDAY, MARCH 28

MEZCAL TASTING: Head to Alexandria for an interactive mezcal mixology class, where attendees will be welcomed with a mezcal cocktail before learning to make three others. The host will also share the history of mezcal while attendees can enjoy a starter and entrée course. Don’t forget your parting cocktail gift bag, too! (The Loft at Lena’s; 6 p.m., $100)

MORE: Julissa Arce, You Sound Like a White Girl (East City Bookshop; 7 p.m.; virtual admission FREE, in-person admission $29.67); The White House: James Hoban’s Vision (Smithsonian Associates; 6:45 p.m.; virtual; $25); Power Vinyasa Flow Yoga (Eaton DC; 7 p.m., $25)

 

Stop by Wunder Garten for a podcast club meetup, paint and sip, or to find love. Wunder Garten

TUESDAY, MARCH 29

PODCAST CLUB: Love podcasts? Sign up to join D.C.’s very own Podcast Brunch Club, a community of engaged listeners that meet each month for a themed discussion. This month, head to Wunder Garten for the chapter meet-up after listening to the designated podcasts: This month’s series is all about our relationship with stuff. (Wunder Garten; 7 p.m.; FREE)

SPECIAL SCREENING: Landmark’s E Street Cinema hosts a special screening of The Loyola Project, a documentary about the Loyola Ramblers of Chicago both today and at the height of the civil rights movement. A Q&A with filmmaker Patrick Creadon and narrator and Loyola Ramblers captain Lucas Williamson will follow the screening. RSVP by emailing rsvp@prcollaborative.com. (E Street Cinema; 7 p.m.; FREE)

MORE: DC Francophonie Festival – Selection of African Francophone Short Films (Embassy of France; 7 p.m.; FREE), Hilary Hahn, violin and Andreas Haefliger, piano (Kennedy Center Terrace Theater; 7:30 p.m.; $75), Virtual Event: Jesse Q. Sutanto, Four Aunties and a Wedding, in conversation with Mia Manansala (Virtual; 8 p.m.; FREE)

Hear about the benefits of running for women at a virtual panel discussion. Fitsum Admasu / Unsplash

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30

COOKBOOK TALK: The face behind popular food blog and Instagram account Half Baked Harvest visits Sixth & I to talk all about her latest cookbook for everyday meals. Tieghan Gerard will discuss spicy pretzel chicken fingers and other recipes with Joe Yonan, the food and dining editor of The Washington Post. Tickets can be upgraded to include a signed cookbook. (Sixth & I; 7 p.m.; virtual, $12, in-person, $20)

THE POWER OF RUNNING: Join Pacers Running and Brooks for a virtual panel discussion all about how women can use running for their own health and wellness during difficult times. The discussion will include women leaders in running, wellness, and non-alcoholic craft beer industries, as well as athletes. (Virtual; 7 p.m.; FREE)

WINEMAKER DINNER: Michelin star chef Danny Lledó serves up a five-course culinary adventure alongside wine chosen by Bodegas Madai winemaker Gonzalo Amigo. Enjoy gnocchi with manchego, Ibèrico Wellington made with Iberian pork tenderloin, and carob cake while sipping the Spanish wines. Another dinner takes place on Thursday. (Slate Wine Bar; 5:30 or 8 p.m.; $150)

WOMEN’S HISTORY TOUR: Off the Mall Tours celebrates Women’s History Month by teaming up with author Briana Thomas for a special tour about women that were part of the Black Broadway scene in D.C. The tour will focus on notable writers, educators, singers, entertainers and more, particularly those from around LeDroit Park and the U Street Corridor. (U Street; 7 p.m.; $30)

MORE: Stand-Up Comedy Night at Sauf Haus Bier Hall (7 p.m.; FREE); Super Spectacular Comedy Show For Ukrainian Relief (Kramers; 7 p.m.; $20)

Pop into the Riggs hotel’s Silver Lyan cocktail bar for a cherry blossom pop-up experience. Jennifer Hughes / Riggs Washington D.C.

THURSDAY, MARCH 31

CHERRY NIGHT: The Cherry Blossom Festival hosts a one-night-only, blossom-themed event to celebrate D.C.’s nightlife through music, fashion and food. Selected venues throughout the D.C. area will feature custom springtime menus, blossom décor, and live performances. Make sure to wear your best pink outfit to Dirty Habit, Metrobar, Wunder Garten, and more. Or check out the Katana Kitten x Silver Lyan Pop-up Experience on the first night of its three-day run. (Various times and locations, free entry)

KITTEN YOGA: Who doesn’t love kittens? Join the Animal Welfare League of Arlington for an all-level, mellow yoga practice led by Beth A. Wolfe and accompanied by roaming kittens. There will be plenty of time allotted for kitten snuggling and photos, and proceeds benefit the shelter. (Animal Welfare League of Arlington, 5:30 or 7 p.m., $40)

This post has been updated to correct the date for the Slate Wine Bar dinner.