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Spring has sprung — if you ask a meteorologist. Otherwise, you'll have to wait until the spring equinox on March 20. But the forecast has plenty of mild weather in store, so get out and explore the D.C. area.
Here's what to do this week in the Washington, D.C. area.
What to do in Washington, D.C.
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Exhibit - Orchids: Masters of Deception: Through April 27, U.S. Botanic Garden, free
Exhibit - How to Be a Power Player: Tudor Edition: Through July 2025, Folger Shakespeare Library in Southeast, free
Exhibit - Uncanny: Through Aug. 10, National Museum of Women in the Arts, entry is $16 for adults, $13 for seniors and D.C. residents, free for those under 21
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Exhibit - Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist: Opens Sun., National Gallery of Art, free
RIVERDANCE 30 – The New Generation: March 4-16, The Kennedy Center, $39 to $199
Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships: March 7-16, CareFirst Arena, 1100 Oak Drive SE, $9+
International Women's Day Agora: Thurs., 5-9 p.m., The Ven at Embassy Row in Northwest, $10
Her Plate: A Culinary Journey In Celebration of International Women's Day: Thurs., Hotel Zena, $105
Zenith Gallery’s 47th “Amethyst” Anniversary meet the artist receptions: Fri. and Sat., 1429 Iris Street, NW, free
SHE:DC Art Show Opening Party: Fri., 5-9:30 p.m., La Cosecha in Northeast, $15
Blooming Wonders: A Best-of-Spring Exhibition: Opens Fri., ARTECHOUSE DC, $27.56+
Family Fun Day at Atlas Performing Arts Center: Sat., 10 a.m. to noon, 1333 H St NE, free
International Women’s Day Yoga: Sat., 9 a.m., National Museum of Women in the Arts, $20 ($17 for students, seniors and D.C. residents)
Drop-in Arts & Crafts for Mardi Gras: Sat., noon to 2 p.m., Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum, free
Alton Brown Live: Last Bite: Sat., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., The National Theatre
Harlem Globetrotters: Sat., 1 p.m., Capital One Arena
CRUSH Women in Wine Tasting & Taco Party: Sun., Lulu's Winegarden on U Street, $55
What to do in Maryland
Trivia Wednesday with CapCity Trivia: Weds., 7 p.m., Babycat Brewery, Kensington, free
miXt-Up Thursdays: Bingo!: Thurs., 7 p.m., 3809 Rhode Island Ave. in Brentwood, $12.51 (includes five rounds of bingo and a drink)
B-CC High School Used Book Sale: Sat. and Sun., 4301 East-West Highway in Bethesda, free entry
St. Patrick’s Day Acoustics & Ales: Sat., 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., North Four Corners Park in Silver Spring, free entry
Women in Aviation Tour: Sat., noon, College Park Aviation Museum, included with admission
Book talk and demo - “Cooking Maryland’s Way: Voices of a Diverse Cuisine”: Sat., noon, Riversdale House Museum in Riverdale Park, free
Exhibit - Elisa Mayes: Form & Function: Opening and public reception Sat., Montpelier Arts Center in Laurel, free
Book talk and tour - "Memories of a Tuskegee Airmen Nurse": Sat., 1 p.m., College Park Aviation Museum, $5
A Tribute to the Legends: Ray Charles, Billy Preston, Otis Redding, and Bill Withers: Sat., 1 p.m., Harmony Hall Arts Center in Fort Washington, $25
What to do in Virginia
Bayou Gras Mardi Pardi: Tues., 6-9 p.m., Bayou Bakery in Arlington, $30
F1 - themed ‘Build the Thrill’: Through April 27, LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C., $24.99+
Last chance - Reston Ice Rink: Open through Sun.
Kitten and baby wildlife shower for Animal Welfare League of Arlington: Sat., 19 a.m., 2650 S Arlington Mill Dr. in Arlington, free but RSVP requested
Greater Manassas St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Sat., 11 a.m., begins at Prescott Avenue and Quarry Road near Old Town Manassas, free
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