MONDAY, APRIL 3
SCULPTURE VIEWING: In the lead-up to Passover and Easter, the Studio Acting Conservatory opens its doors for another viewing of its 20-feet-wide Last Supper sculpture. Created by artist Akili Ron Anderson in the early 1980s as a commission for the New Hope Baptist Church, the artwork, recovered by the National Museum of African American History and Culture, depicts Jesus and his disciples as African American men. A guide will be available to answer questions. (Studio Acting Conservatory; daily through Easter, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.; FREE)
SHAKESPEARE @ LIBRARY: DC Public Library kicks off its month-long Searching for Shakespeare festival with Folger Shakespeare Library. Commissioned to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the printing of Shakespeare’s First Folio, “Our Verse in Time to Come” features an emcee diagnosed with dementia trying to arrange his estate shortly after getting out of prison. The performance will travel to other DCPL locations throughout the month. (Lamond-Riggs Library; 6 p.m.; FREE)
MORE: PRJC Jazz Free Talk Series: Joe “King” Oliver featuring David Sager (Potomac River Jazz Club; 7 p.m.; FREE), DC Sketch Comedy Happy Hour (Mission Dupont Circle; 5 p.m.; FREE), Profs & Pints DC: Ukraine’s Peace Prospects (Little Penn Coffeehouse; 6:30 p.m.; $14.31), F.T. Lukens, Spell Bound, with Jessica Spotswood and Robin Talley (East City Bookshop; virtual or in-personal; 7 p.m.; FREE), Kibel Gallery Opening Party: Dupont Underground Spring 2023 Show (Architecture Building; 6 p.m.; FREE), Lewis Capaldi (The Anthem; 8 p.m.; $30), Wines of Portugal Tasting (Planet Word; 6 p.m.; $25)
TUESDAY, APRIL 4
INAUGURAL LECTURE: The Alan Cheuse International Writers Center hosts its inaugural public lecture with sponsor Busboys and Poets. This year’s lecture features Azar Nafisi, a best-selling author, who will focus on government in the U.S. and Iran. A book signing and reception alongside artwork displayed will follow the lecture at this Fairfax community center. (Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center; 6:30 p.m.; FREE)
ANNUAL SALE: Grab some discounted gear from the White House History Shop’s annual liquidation sale through April 11. Items including White House ornaments, children’s games, toys, jewelry, books, and more will be on sale at up to 85% off. (White House History Shop; 9 a.m.; FREE admission)
BOOK LAUNCH: Shout Mouse Press celebrates D.C.’s resilience in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic with a book launch featuring a narrative of that resilience. The young authors behind the novel What It Cost Us will read passages from the book about losing jobs, communities, and more. Plus, there will be a DJ and a food truck. (metrobar; 7 p.m.; FREE, donations welcome)
MUSICAL TRIBUTE: A musical tribute from the Washington Chorus commemorates the 60th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. The concert pairs the Duruflé Requiem with Undine Smith Moore’s 16-part oratorio Scenes from the Life of a Martyr. (Kennedy Center Concert Hall; 7:30 p.m.; $15)
MORE: Gardener’s Focus Tour: Spring Designs (Hillwood Estate; 2:30 p.m.; $15 suggested donation), Nick Lutsko & The 100k Band (9:30 Club; 7 p.m.; $25), Building By Learning: Technical Assistance In the Diamond District (Anacostia Arts Center; 12 p.m.; FREE), Spring Break Kids’ Workshops: Gardening and More (Made in ALX; 9 a.m.; $50), Poets Reading Poetry podcast live recording (Solid State Books; 7 p.m.; FREE), Writing The Documentary Treatment (Docs In Progress; 6:30 p.m.; $75), Old Time Jam (City-State Brewing Co.; 7 p.m.; FREE), Tinderbox, Belt & Road Documentary Film Premiere (Landmark’s E Street Cinema; 6 p.m.; FREE)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5
BOOK TALK: Join this book talk to discover “Inclusion Uncomplicated,” a guide that unravels the complexity of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and names actionable tools for change. Author Nika White will share her expertise from years of helping companies create more inclusive cultures, and a book signing will follow. (Busboys and Poets Anacostia; 4 p.m.; FREE)
PARK RESTORATION: Learn about the 11th Street Bridge Park facilities and how they protect the Anacostia Watershed. The Anacostia Watershed Society will describe the center meant for education, community engagement, and research. Plus, a landscape architect will walk through how the park captures stormwater for irrigation to create new bio-habitats and water over 150 new native trees. (Building Bridges Across the River; virtual; 12 p.m.; FREE)
OLYMPICS LAUNCH: Start off the road to the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics with the French Embassy. Join for a full Olympic evening including the opening of a new photo exhibition of athletes, skateboarding performances, and the screening of French movie The Finishers. Ticket includes a glass of wine. (La Maison Française; 7 p.m.; $10)
MORE: Screening: Neil Feather – Sound Mechanic / performance by Wondofeather (Rhizome DC; 7 p.m.; $10), American Ramble author Neil King Jr. (East City Bookshop; virtual or in-person; 7 p.m.; FREE), DC Comedy Loft’s Perfect Liars Club (Bier Baron Tavern; 7 p.m.; $15), Nicaragua, Patria Libre para Vivir documentary screening (St. Mark Church; 7 p.m.; $20), Massimo Listri: Italian Wonder Exhibition (Italian Cultural Institute; 3 p.m.; FREE), Tufting with Tannies: BTS Tufting Workshop (Tuft Tuft at Tysons Corner Mall; 6 p.m.; FREE admission), Passover Seder (Chabad Washington DC; 8 p.m.; $72), Spring Wreath Building Workshop with a cocktail (Jungle & Loom and La Jambe at Union Market; 6:30 p.m.; $85), Yappy Hour w/ Small Door (Garden District; 5:30 p.m.; FREE), Lemme Tell Ya Comedy Show (The Dew Drop Inn; 8 p.m.; FREE)
THURSDAY, APRIL 6
SAKE FESTIVAL: Taste sake at the first annual Spring Sake Festival. Meet some of the top sake professionals and makers in the U.S. alongside tastings of over 60 rare sakes, including a limited seasonal drink. Plus, 10% of all the sales of sake during the month of April will go to the Adopt the Cherry Tree program. (Hotel Zena; 5:30 p.m.; $85)
WEDDING EXPO: Getting married next year and looking for a historic venue? Dumbarton House hosts its virtual wedding expo for couples interested in booking and hosting their event at the historic house. After reviewing the process, policies, and available vendors, couples who attend the expo can get the first pick of 2024 dates released on April 7 at 9 a.m. (Dumbarton House; 6:30 p.m.; FREE)
ART TALK: Two art museums team up for a virtual art talk about artist Elizabeth Catlett and their two exhibits. The National Museum of Women in the Arts joins Gadsden Arts Center & Museum for a discussion that will include an exhibition from a 30-piece collection from one of Catlett’s students. (Virtual; 5:30 p.m.; FREE)
FROG WATCH: FrogWatch USA, a program out of the Akron Zoo, will visit the National Arboretum for a special frog event. The Department of Energy and Environment coordinates this event, which will include a brief orientation of the FrogWatch program before attendees embark on a 1-2 mile walk of the arboretum to observe frog calls. (National Arboretum; 7:30 p.m.; $15)
MORE: Special Unveiling at Open House (Nepenthe Gallery; 6 p.m.; FREE admission), Salsa at the Printmakers (Printmakers Gallery; 6:30 p.m.; $15), Harry Potter Trivia (Atlas Brew Works Ivy City; 7 p.m.; FREE admission), BWM: Black Wines Matter (National Union Building; 7 p.m.; $20), Jazz Heritage Series: Jon Faddis (Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center; 7:30 p.m.; FREE), Harpsichord Concert : Heidi Tsai performs A TransGenre Tale (La Maison Française; 7:30 p.m.; $25), Remember the Times 1920s-1930s Themed Party (Harlot DC; 6 p.m.; $50), Listening While Muslim (Creative Grounds DC; 7 p.m.; FREE), Blossom Block Party: Origami Lessons (Republic Properties Corp; 12 p.m.; FREE), Italian Wine Tour (The Mediterranean Way; 5:30 p.m.; $25), Jellyfish Terrarium Workshop (PlantHouse Alexandria; 6:30 p.m.; $30), Room Spray and Candle Making Workshop w/ Beez Wax & Co (Shop Made in VA; 5 p.m.; $45), Paws & Petals Yappy Hour with the National Cherry Blossom Festival (Dacha Navy Yard; 5 p.m.; FREE), Masters Watch Party (Tom’s Watch Bar; 6 p.m.; FREE admission)
