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⚽ D.C. United vs. Charlotte (Sat., Audi Field)
⚾ Nats vs. Pirates (Fri., Sat. and Sun., Nationals Park)
“The Giz Go-Go Musical” — Fri., Sat., Sun
Dorothy is definitely NOT in Kansas anymore in "The Giz," showing this weekend only at the Lincoln Theatre. Creator Lovail Long says it’s the first go-go musical and steeped in D.C. flavor. Details.
Hyattsville Anniversary Festival — Sat.
Head to Driskell Park on Saturday for live music, games, food vendors and family entertainment from 4-9 p.m., plus fireworks at dusk. Note that Friday's movie night was canceled due to rain. Details.
Annie’s 75th Anniversary — Sat., noon to 6 p.m.
Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse on 17th Street NW has been welcoming the LGBTQ+ community since the 1960s. Its diamond anniversary extravaganza will include carnival games, food, a drag performance and more. Details.
Pink in the Park — Sun., 4-8 p.m.
National Landing’s big cherry blossom festival is finally set to arrive in Long Bridge Park after a weather-related delay. Expect live music by Black Alley, Reesa Renee and more, plus immersive art, a drink garden, food trucks and giveaways. It's free to attend. Details.
Kids Opening Day at Nationals Park — Sun.
The Nationals are facing the Pirates for three games — and Kids Opening Day is on Sunday (it’s also a Value Day — aka, you can get discounts on tickets, food and parking). On Sundays, kids are invited to run the bases and players will sign balls. Here's more info on the experiences.
- Where to Eat and Drink Near Nationals Park: New Restaurants, Happy Hours, Brunches
Nationals Park Guide: What to Know If You're Going to a Nats Game in DC
More Things to Do in Washington DC
- 🎸 Project GLOW (Sat. and Sun., RFK Festival Grounds, 💲💲💲💲)
- 🥐 Georgetown French Market (Fri. to Sun., Wisconsin Ave NW, 🚫💸)
- 👟 Best Buddies Friendship Walk (Sat., National Mall, 💲+)
- 🏀 50th Annual Hoop Culture Capital Classic (Sat., Entertainment & Sports Arena, 💲)
- 🎶 Petworth Porchfest (Rescheduled from last weekend) (Sat., 🚫💸)
- 🎬 ICYMI: FilmFest DC (Various locations, 💲)
More Things to Do in Virginia
- 🌊 Something in the Water (Fri. to Sun., Virginia Beach, 💲💲💲💲)
- 🍎 Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival (Sat. through 5/7, Winchester, 🚫💸-💲💲)
- 🎸 "Passing Strange" at Sig Theatre (Through 6/18, Arlington, 💲💲💲)
- 🐶 Alx Dog Walk (Sat., Oronoco Bay Park, 💲💲)
- 😋 Taste of Annandale (Sat., Tom Davis Drive, 🚫💸)
- 🎻 Purcellville Music and Arts Festival (Sat., Dillon's Woods, 🚫💸)
- 🌈 Festival Of Colors Holi DC (Sun., Bull Run Regional Park, 💲💲+)
- 🎨 ICYMI: Art at the Mill (4/22 to 5/7, Millwood, 🚫💸)
More Things to Do in Maryland
- ⚾ Bowie Baysox vs. Richmond (Weds. to Sun., 💲) FYI: Glow in the Park on Fri., fireworks on Sat., meet the team on Sun.
- 🎙 "Dreamgirls" at BlackRock (Through 5/7, Germantown, 💲💲+)
- 🥁 Celtic Festival of Southern Maryland (Sat., Saint Leonard, 💲💲)
- 🐾 Paws in the Park (Sun., Gaithersburg, 💲+) FYI: Montgomery County Humane Society fundraiser
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