MONDAY, MARCH 27
ART IN BLOOM: The opening reception for this third annual exhibit may be sold out, but the exhibit is still open for its first day. Witness the massive floral arrangements inspired by the art and architecture of the Anderson House’s historic headquarters. Tour the museum as well through 4 p.m. while exploring the sculptures from more than 30 of D.C.’s floral designers. (Anderson House; through March 30; FREE)
CHARITY BINGO: Play bingo and enjoy pizza for a good cause. This event, part of a series that donates to a different charity each month, will include variations of bingo with prizes available alongside beer and pizza available for purchase. (NightHawk Brewery & Pizza; 7:30 p.m.; FREE admission)
BLUEGRASS SHOW: Head to Takoma SPARK for “Get Your Lonesome On!” a monthly bluegrass jam. The event open to players of all ages and hosted by Ira Gitlin, a former National Bluegrass Banjo Champion, and May Naden, a vocalist and bassist who leads the Kentucky Warblers. (Takoma SPARK; 7-9:30 p.m.; Suggested donation$5)
MORE: Profs & Pints DC: When Washington Burned (Little Penn Coffeehouse; 6:30 p.m.; $14.31), Ari Shapiro (Sixth & I; 7 p.m.; in-person $18 or virtual $12), All Good Presents… Boy Named Banjo w/ Anna Vaus (9:30 Club; 7 p.m.; $20), Red London with Alma Katsu (International Spy Museum; virtual; 6:30 p.m.; FREE), Group Text: Feel Free (Sixth & I; 7 p.m.; $18), Beer Bingo with Devils Backbone (Piece Out Del Ray; 7 p.m.; FREE)
TUESDAY, MARCH 28
BARBRA STREISAND: Learn about the legendary singer at this virtual event. Join documentary filmmaker Sara Lukinson to discuss the status of Barbra Streisand and view some of Lukinson’s clips of the singer. (Smithsonian Associates; 6:45 p.m.; $25)
COCKTAIL CLASS: Celebrate the end of NPS’s peak bloom prediction with a cherry blossom-themed cocktail class. Learn how to make three variations of a Lemon Drop from an expert mixologist: a Tokyo Ginger, Cherry Blossom, and Japanese Sour. The class includes instruction and ingredients, but attendees can order additional food. (Urban Roast; 7 p.m.; $80)
MORE: Scaling Mount Polarization: Is dialogue the best way to reach the summit? (Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library; 5:30 p.m.; FREE), The Improv Mixer (The DC Arts Center; 7 p.m.; $10), The Jungle (Sidney Harman Hall; 7:30 p.m.; $49), Propagation Workshop (PLNTR; 5:30 p.m.; $35), Exhibition: “My Wife’s Life with Plastic” (Embassy of Czechia; 6 p.m.; FREE), Creativeflavor Cherry Blossom Paint Party (Wunder Garten; 7 p.m.; $27), The Caribbean Roundtable (Frank D. Reeves Center of Municipal Affairs; 2 p.m.; FREE), so Queer•ious (Selina Union Market & Cowork; 5:15 p.m.; $12)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29
WOMEN AT HILLWOOD: Explore Hillwood Estate with the curators and head of archives and special collections as they explore the influential women featured at Hillwood. The event will explore Scottish artist Christina Robertson, whom the Hillwood founder particularly liked, among others. (Hillwood Estate; 5:30 p.m.; $22 in person, $10 virtual)
DOCUMENTARY PREMIERE: Watch the premiere of American Hospitals – Healing a Broken System, a documentary on the profit-driven practices hurting patients, providers, and communities. A panel discussion featuring experts and activists will follow the screening, with a reception at Proper 21 also following. (Landmark’s E Street Cinema; 7 p.m.; FREE admission)
BOOK TALK: Join plant and interior stylist Hilton Carter for a discussion of his latest book, Living Wild: How to Plant Style Your Home & Cultivate Happiness. Carter will share stories and insights from his design work, and books will be available for signing. Wine, beer, and food will be available for purchase. (The Sun Room; 6 p.m.; $35)
MARTIAL ARTS IN ART: Head to the Honfleur Gallery in Anacostia for the last couple of weeks of “Sound Patterns: No. 8,” an exhibit that explores the connection between martial arts and the Black aesthetic. The works by seven different artists span mediums that innclude tattoo art, graffiti, graphic design, paint, and film. (Honfleur Gallery; Wednesday-Saturday through April 8; FREE)
MORE: Not So Perfect Strangers author L.S. Stratton in conversation with L. Penelope (East City Bookshop; 7 p.m.; in-person or virtual; FREE), Tinsley Ellis and Marcia Ball live (Pearl Street Warehouse; 8 p.m.; $29), Black Holes 101 (Smithsonian Associates; virtual; 6:45 p.m.; $25), “Chino Cantones” Asian Peruvian fusion tasting dinner (Inca Social; 5 p.m.; $60), Jody Wisternoff (Flash; 5:30 p.m.; $20), Goddess Chocolate Making Class (Secret Cacao Garden; 5:30 p.m.; $33), Baseball Book Swap (Ivy and Coney; 6 p.m.; FREE), Walking the Camino in Spain with Don Shaw (Northeast Neighborhood Library; 7 p.m.; FREE)
THURSDAY, MARCH 30
WIKIPEDIA EDITS: Join Renwick Gallery for their 50th anniversary wikipedia edit-a-thon. This virtual event will ask attendees to help create or improve Wikipedia articles for 44 women of color featured in the gallery’s exhibit “This Present Moment: Crafting a Better World,” while also learning more about the artists. (Renwick Gallery; 1 p.m.; FREE)
ART AFTER HOURS: Head to a special after hours museum event with a social media twist: admission only requires you follow the museum on social media. Enjoy exclusive access to the Museum of Contemporary Arts Arlington’s galleries, artist open studios, an artist talk, and art-making activities. Drinks and bites from Hawkers will also be available. (Museum of Contemporary Arts Arlington; 5 p.m.; FREE)
COOKBOOK TALK: Famed chef Alison Roman will give an inside look at her latest cookbook all about simple desserts. In person tickets may be sold out, but attendees can purchase virtual access to hear Roman in conversation with Abby Phillip, CNN’s senior political correspondent. (Sixth & I; 7 p.m.; $12)
EASTERN MARKET’S BIRTHDAY: Mark Eastern Market’s 150th birthday with Robert Pohl, a local historian and tour guide. The beloved market hall opened in 1873 before a fire damaged the building in 2007, leading to a restoration. Learn more about the market’s history at this preservation café. (Eastern Market North Hall; 6:30 p.m.; FREE)
MORE: Elite Eight Showcase (The DC Improv Comedy Club; 7:30 p.m.; $18), Once (Greenberg Theatre; 8 p.m.; $15), Ravinia on Tour: Alumni of the Steans Music Institute (Kennedy Center Terrace Theatre; 7:30 p.m.; $30), Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes captain training (Eastern Market Metro; 5:30 p.m.; FREE), Leclair, Faure, and Ravel Chamber Music Concert (Embassy of France; 7:30 p.m.; $35), Festive Evening of Art and Music (Churchill Hotel; 5:30 p.m.; FREE admission), Overgrown by Shara Mays Opening Reception (Mehari Sequar Gallery; 7 p.m.; FREE), Opening Reception: The Seventh Annual Everyday DC Photography Exhibition (Charles Sumner School; 5:30 p.m.; FREE), Beneficial Beers (Andy’s Pizza NOMA; 5 p.m.; $12), Wine & Watercolors Happy Hour (Vermillion; 4 p.m.; FREE admission), “In Rare Form” Album Release Party (Union District Oyster Bar & Lounge; 5 p.m.; FREE), Beginner’s Cross Stitch for Women’s History Month w/ Sophie Kanter (Shop Made in DC Union Market; 5 p.m.; $50), Cherry Bomb Hosted by Domingo & Jane Saw (The Runaway; 9 p.m.; $15)
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