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What to do in Washington, D.C.
Fighting for Freedom: Black Craftspeople and the Pursuit of Independence: Through Dec. 31, Daughters of the American Revolution Museum, free (also see the family crafts on Saturdays)
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The most fun things to do and places to be in D.C., Maryland and Virginia
Mexico in a Bottle: Mon., 6 p.m., Mexican Cultural Institute, $60-$75
Tidal Basin Run: Tues., 6:30-8 p.m., meet at Smithsonian Metro, $5-$25
Yogalates with Kaya: 7 p.m., Eaton DC, $25
Music Bingo at BUDDY'S DC: Weds., 7 p.m., 3234 11th Street NW, free
Phillips after 5: Cherry Blossom Jamboree: Thurs., 5-8:30 p.m., The Phillips Collection, $20; free for members
Words, Beats & Life festival: Thurs. to Sun., various locations, free
Verona Quartet with Wu Man: Thurs., 7:30 p.m., Asian Art Museum, free (or $6 to reserve seats online)
The Garden Open Mic for all ages: Fri., 7-10 p.m., BloomBars, $7
Capital Art Book Fair: Sat. and Sun., Eastern Market’s North Hall, free
Awesome Con: Fri. to Sun., Washington Convention Center, $65+ (adult)/$25+ (kids)
Weaving Family Threads puppet show and demonstration: Sat. and Sun., National Museum of the American Indian, free
Black Out Poetry: From African Prose to Poetry drop-in activity: Sat., 1-4 p.m., African Art Museum, free
Credit Union Cherry Blossom 10 Mile, 5K and Kids Run: Sat. and Sun., near the National Mall
Bridge District: Move & Bloom: Sat., 9 a.m. to noon, Southeast D.C., free
April Family Day: Japanese Culture Day: Sat., 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Thomas Jefferson Building, free
Petalpalooza: Sat., 1-9 p.m., Capitol Riverfront (fireworks visible from Anacostia Park), free
DC Defenders Blossom Bowl: Sat., 1:30-7 p.m., Audi Field, $33
City Cruises Live with Joey Fatone of *NSYNC and Wanyá Morris of Boyz II Men: Sat., departs from The Wharf, $410+
Screening - "The Wedding Banquet" with director Andrew Ahn: Sat., 2 p.m., Asian Art Museum, free (advance registration recommended)
Free admission at the National Museum of Women in the Arts: Sun., Northwest D.C., free
Jazz and Blossoms: Sun., noon to 7:30 p.m., Franklin Park, free
Last chance - “The ’70s Lens: Reimagining Documentary Photography”: Through Sun., National Gallery of Art, free
Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra Jazz at the Cotton Club: Sun., 7 p.m., Natural History Museum, $30-$40
Underground Comedy at Wonderland Ballroom: Sun., 8 p.m., 1101 Kenyon St NW, free
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What to do in Maryland
Bethesda Film Fest: Fri. and Sat., Landmark’s Bethesda Row Cinema, $15
Muddy Waters 112th Birthday featuring The Nighthawks: Fri., 9 p.m., Hank Dietle's Tavern in Rockville, $23.18
Paranormal Cirque III: Fri. to Sat., Gaithersburg, $20-$65
Comedy show - Grown-Up Comedian Barbies: Sat., 7-10 p.m., Maryland Meadworks in Hyattsville, free
Mount Rainier Community Yard Sale: Sat., 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
What to do in Virginia
Burnside Farms Festival of Spring: April 4-21, Nokesville, $19-$25
Friends to Lovers bookstore Grand (Re)Opening: Thurs. and Fri., Alexandria, $10
Quantico 15th Annual International Wine & Food Festival: Fri., 4-8 p.m., The Clubs at Quantico, $50
ALX Dog Walk emceed by NBC4’s Chuck Bell: Sat. 7-11 a.m., Oronoco Bay Park in Alexandria, free
Celebrate Reston!: Sat., 11:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lake Anne Plaza, free
Del Ray Dog Fest: Sun., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., George Washington Middle School Parking Lot in Alexandria, $10-$50
Paint Your Pet N Sip: Sun., 2-4 p.m., Breaux Vineyards in Purcellville, $55
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