SATURDAY, MARCH 3–SATURDAY, MARCH 17
Washington National Opera: Verdi’s Don Carlo
The Kennedy Center, Opera House, Washington, DC
Times vary.

Unravel a tale of forbidden love, family rifts and political plotting in this opera set during the Spanish Empire.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 8
Cameron Crozman, Cello
The Barns, Wolf Trap, Vienna, VA
3:00 PM

Discover one of Canada’s most promising young cellists, with astonishing technique and versatility.

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THURSDAY, MAY 31
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra: Gershwin’s Piano Concerto
The Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda, MD
8:00 PM

Revel in Stravinsky’s stunning Firebird with the acclaimed finale, Gershwin’s Concerto in F. The piece combines traditional forms of classical music with American jazz.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 9–SATURDAY, MAY 12
The Wiz
Ford’s Theatre, Washington, DC
Times vary.

Follow Dorothy and her sidekicks on the Yellow Brick Road to meet “The Wiz.” This adaptation of the classic novel won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 2–SUNDAY, MAY 6
Hamlet
The Kennedy Center, Eisenhower Theater, Washington, DC
Times vary.

Welcome the legendary Royal Shakespeare Company for the North American premiere of their contemporary take on a definitive tragedy, one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays.

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TUESDAY, MAY 15–THURSDAY, MAY 31
Waitress
National Theatre, Washington, DC
Times vary.

Catch this new hit inspired by the film, as Jenna, waitress and pie connoisseur, looks for a fresh start. The play features music by Grammy Award nominee Sara Bareilles.

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MONDAY, MARCH 19
America: The Great Cookbook
S. Dillon Ripley Center, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC
6:45 PM

Join Joe Yonan, food and dining editor of The Washington Post, as he discusses the cookbook recipes that reflect the diversity of American cuisine.

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MONDAY, APRIL 9
DC’s Taste of the Nation
National Building Museum, Washington, DC
7:00 PM

Savor DC’s finest in food, wine and cocktails. Guests will enjoy culinary delights prepared by the area’s top chefs and bartenders.

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FRIDAY, MAY 18–SUNDAY, MAY 20
Spring Wine Festival & Sunset Tour
Mount Vernon Estate, Mount Vernon, VA
6:00–9:00 PM

Welcome spring and taste Virginian wines at this celebration featuring live jazz on the East Lawn overlooking the Potomac River and exclusive tours of the mansion and wine cellar.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 20–SUNDAY, APRIL 15
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Various locations across Washington, DC
Times vary.

Delight in this annual celebration with a wide selection of events: a cocktail party, an outdoor performance, a kite festival, a parade and more.

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FRIDAY, MAY 4–SATURDAY, MAY 5
79th Annual Spring Flower Mart
Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC
Times vary.

Shop for a variety of plants and admire the beautiful grounds surrounding the cathedral at this springtime event.

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SATURDAY, MAY 12–SUNDAY, MAY 13
Mother’s Day Weekend at Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Estate, Mount Vernon, VA
9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Stroll through Mount Vernon’s blooming gardens as “Lady Washington” honors mothers with a lavender sachet. Complete the day with a meal just steps away from Washington’s estate.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 1–SUNDAY, APRIL 29
Day to Night: In the Field with Stephen Wilkes
The National Geographic Museum, Washington, DC
10:00 AM–6:00 PM

Go behind the scenes of photographer Stephen Wilkes’ documentation of bird migrations and see his landscape compositions as they transition from day to night.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 1–SUNDAY, MAY 13
Estonian Painter at the Courts of Renaissance Europe
National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC
Mon–Sat, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sun, 11:00 AM–6:00 PM

Celebrate Estonia’s centennial by viewing the works of one of its greatest Renaissance artists, Michel Sittow, including his highly sought-after The Assumption of the Virgin.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 1–THURSDAY, MAY 31
Portraits of the World: Switzerland
Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, Washington, DC
Times vary.

Explore the vibrant work of Swiss modernist Ferdinand Hodler in this inaugural exhibit highlighting his painting of Italian dancer Giulia Leonardi, Femme en Extase.

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