MONDAY, APRIL 18
ART WALK: Wander around your own personal art gallery in Adams Morgan as you explore local businesses as part of the AdMo Art Walk, where various storefronts will display a selection of artworks. Find the map of participating stores here. (FREE)
NEW MUSICAL: Check out Ford’s Theatre’s world-premiere musical Grace. Composer Nolan Williams, Jr., a D.C. native, artfully brings the story of a Philadelphia family and their historic restaurant in that city to the stage. (Ford’s Theatre; 7:30 p.m.; $30)
BOOK SIGNING: Spend Easter Monday with author Jon Pliska. The children’s book author will be signing his three award-winning titles published by the White House Historical Association. (White House Visitor Center; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; FREE)
MORE: Power Vinyasa Flow Yoga (Eaton DC; 7 p.m.; $25)
TUESDAY, APRIL 19
GALLERY LECTURE: Explore the National Gallery of Art’s newly-opened exhibit: Afro-Atlantic Histories. Join the gallery’s education staff for an introduction to the exhibition‘s six thematic sections and a discussion of art that highlights artists’ perspectives on the transatlantic slave trade. (National Gallery of Art West Building; 1 p.m.; FREE)
CABARET SHOW: Head to Alexandria history museum The Lyceum for an evening with musicians Roz White and Steve Washington. Enjoy a cabaret performance celebrating iconic musicians and featuring the music of Billy Eckstine, Shirley Horn, Nat King Cole, Nancy Wilson and many more. (The Lyceum; 7:30 p.m.; $25)
MORE: Janelle Monáe and Collaborating Writer Alaya Dawn Johnson in Conversation with Kimberly Drew (Sixth and I; 7 p.m.; in-person $40; virtual $34), DC NewsBash breast cancer awareness charity bash (Pearl Street Warehouse; 7 p.m.; $95), Stand-Up Showcase (Maxwell Park Navy Yard; 7 p.m.; $10)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20
WAKE ‘N’ BAKE FEST: Join fans of the Wake ‘n’ Bake with BeMo podcast for the first Wake ‘n’ Bake Fest, a morning of marijuana-themed events including sunrise yoga, a livestreamed taping of the podcast, interviews, music and more. (Locations disclosed upon purchase of tickets; 7 a.m.-noon; $15-60)
DOCUMENTARY SCREENING: Tune into a documentary screening from the Center for Community Resilience to kick off the work of their new initiative to dismantle racist systems. The film explores how structural racism harmed four Black communities in Cincinnati and potential policy change, and will be followed by a panel discussion of local and national experts. (Jack Morton Auditorium at George Washington University or virtual; 5 p.m.; FREE)
BOOK FAIR: The Smithsonian Libraries brings back its annual Adopt-a-Book salon, where attendees can interact with librarians, archivists, and conservators virtually. This night features items from the American Art and Portrait Gallery Library, the Anacostia Community Museum Library, and more. (Virtual; 5:30 p.m.; FREE)
IMPROV SHOW: Head back to the 1990s with the DC Improv Comedy Club’s latest murder mystery. The show mocks a radio station promotional event where listeners battle it out for the hottest concert ticket of the year, resulting in one unlucky murder. (DC Improv; 7:30 p.m.; $25)
MORE: Strolls for Well-Being (Brookside Gardens; 11 a.m.; $75 for eight-week program), Defiant Requiem: Verdi at Terezín: 20th anniversary (The Music Center at Strathmore, 7:30 p.m.; $35), Owl Prowl (Potomac Overlook Regional Park;, 8 p.m.; $8), iNaturalist for Everyone (Virtual; 7 p.m.; virtual; FREE)
THURSDAY, APRIL 21
CRAFT SHOW: Enjoy jury-selected art at the four-day Smithsonian Craft Show. Before browsing the work from 120 artists from across the U.S., head to a panel discussion on the transformation power of craft with Smithsonian Visionary Award artists. (National Building Museums; 1 p.m.; $20)
GARDEN TEA: Take a strolling tour of the Green Spring Gardens near Lincolnia to enjoy spring blooms. Learn more about the spring demonstration gardens from a master gardener docent, and enjoy a relaxing afternoon tea in the 1784 Historic House. (Green Spring Gardens; 1 p.m.; $38)
ROCK CREEK PARK: Discover the history behind Black cemeteries in Rock Creek Park with Rock Creek Conservancy and cemetery experts in this virtual conversation. The panel will explore issues and opportunities related to Black cemeteries in and near the park. (Virtual; 5:30 p.m.; FREE)
EXHIBIT RECEPTION: Celebrate EL Studio’s 15th anniversary with a reception for its latest exhibit. Barcelona-based artist Marissa McInturff brings her paper and ceramic designs inspired by nature to the studio. (EL Studio; 6 p.m.; FREE)
MORE: Comedy as a Second Language (Busboys and Poets Takoma; 7 p.m.; $15), BSO Presents a Benefit Concert for Ukraine (Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall; 7 p.m.; pay what you can), Sorry Not Sorry: Funny Females Funding House of Ruth! (O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub; 7:30 p.m.; $15), Rodney Atkins featuring Rod + Rose (City Winery; 8 p.m.; $40), MoCo Underground Writers Showcase (Virtual; 7 p.m.; FREE)
