The 32 best things to do in the D.C. area this weekend and next week Celebrate D.C. Emancipation Day with music and a parade, attend a screening at Filmfest DC, or find the perfect blooms at a two-day garden festival.

For all the "Mo" fans in the DMV, a reminder that Mo Amer has joined forces with Yellow and La Tejana to bring a real-life "Mo's Falafel Tacos" to Union Market today, beginning at noon.

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The 32 best things to do in the D.C. area this weekend and next week Celebrate D.C. Emancipation Day with music and a parade, attend a screening at Filmfest DC, or find the perfect blooms at a two-day garden festival.

We still have a Weekend section/Going Out Guide, Rob. I post these columns as gift links every Thursday.

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There's a new superstar at the National Zoo. Everything you need to know about seeing 2-month-old elephant Linh Mai, who is making her debut April 22:
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Here's the background on why Linh Mai isn't being cared for by her mother:
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The 32 best things to do in the D.C. area this weekend and next week Celebrate D.C. Emancipation Day with music and a parade, attend a screening at Filmfest DC, or find the perfect blooms at a two-day garden festival.

On our agenda:
• Emancipation Day parade and concerts
• Filmfest DC returns
• Flowers, Earth Day and other beautiful events
• Birthday parties for Shakespeare, DC Brau and Crush
• Outdoor dance parties
• ALX's biggest dog walk
• Much more!

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The Just War Theory was developed by St Augustine.
Leo is the first Pope to have been an Augustinian Friar.
The jokes write themselves.

Jazz in the Garden returns to the National Gallery's Sculpture Garden on most Fridays between May 22 and Aug. 14. The theme is "American Sounds" and free dance lessons will be offered at some concerts.

Yes, there will still be a lottery for tickets, starting May 11.

A sneak peek at baby elephant Linh Mai, National Zoo’s new star Linh Mai, the National Zoo’s first baby elephant in almost 25 years, is taking the stage. The 2-month-old Asian elephant calf has already faced multiple challenges, including health issues that were s...

Spent yesterday playing videographer as well as reporter at the National Zoo.
Enjoy some very adorable footage of two-month-old Asian elephant Linh Mai being adorable. Story coming soon.

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Spend your weekend with:
• Cherry blossom parade, street fests and outdoor dance parties
• Tulip bike ride/hike
• Masters viewing parties
• Exhibits starring state flowers and American art
• Free fitness classes
• Dog fest
• Much more!

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Saw the Wedding Present play their 1991 album "Seamonsters" at the Black Cat this week.

I first interviewed singer David Gedge 20 years ago, but not about music — it was about the trend of musicians asking venues to go smoke-free during their concerts.

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36 things to do this weekend, including:
• Cherry Blossom parade and Japanese street fest
• Jazz and Blossoms fest
• Colorful new exhibits
• Masters viewing parties
• Pop-up markets with local makers
• Flower-based tours and hikes

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Sorry - I've no idea why info would be so hard to find. Send it to goingoutguide@washpost.com.

Lord, give me the confidence of a group of women who show up at Lulu’s Winegarden with no reservation on the first nice Saturday of spring.

ElPartidazo with Patrick Kluivert - Washington DC JOIN LALIGA AND PATRICK KLUIVERT AT TOM'S WATCH BAR AND CATCH ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING MATCHES OF THE SEASON

For my Barca, Ajax, and – oh yes – Newcastle fans, Netherlands striker Patrick Kluivert is hosting a Barcelona-Atletico viewing party tomorrow. The only problem is you have to go to National Harbor.

The Nationals just sent an alert that standing room tickets are available for today's home opener ... for $69, including fees.

Battle of the ballparks: Camden Yards vs. Nationals Park Which local baseball team has better food? Which lets you bring kids for free? See how the Nationals and the Orioles did in our friendly battle of the ballparks.

Last week, I bought tickets to baseball games at Camden Yards and Nats Park, and went to compare new concessions, standing areas, discounts for kids, and other important aspects of the experience. Here are my takeaways (via a free-to-read gift link):

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Opening day NatCast ⚾
Nationals vs. Dodgers: 1:05 p.m., Nationals Park

The morning fog & mist should be gone with skies brightening and sunshine emerging.

First pitch: Partly cloudy. Near 70.

9th inning: Mostly sunny. Near 80.

Chance of rain: 10%

Chance of delay: 0%

Chance of postponement: 0%

1. Bars open as early as 10 a.m. before today's Nationals home opener, with bottomless brunch, beer-and-pizza deals, and giveaways:
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2. Our guide to everything new at the ballpark this season, from concessions to bobbleheads:
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The 31 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week Celebrate spring at an arts festival with live music and fireworks, welcome the Nationals home with food and drink deals, or enjoy anime at the Smithsonian.

Weekend plans:
• Petalpalooza festival with art, Backyard Band and fireworks
• Anime fest at the Smithsonian
• Nationals Home Opener
• Easter egg hunts
• Dyngus Day
• Vinyl night at a tiki bar
• Comedy in a cemetery
• Much more!

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2021 Fall Dining Guide Post Food critic Tom Sietsema's 48 favorite restaurants of the year in the D.C. area.

Read more about them:

Field and Main: www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/int...

Maison Bar à Vins: www.washingtonpost.com/food/2026/01...

Maxwell Park: www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguid...

Susan Bae: www.washingtonpost.com/food/2025/02...

Tapori: www.washingtonpost.com/food/2026/03...

The DMV's James Beard finalists:

Best new restaurant
Maison Bar à Vins

Outstanding pasty chef
Susan Bae, Moon Rabbit

Outstanding wine program
Field & Main

Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service
Brent Kroll, Maxwell Park

Best chef, Mid-Atlantic
Suresh Sundas, Tapori

Sidebar Explore our tree inventory map to learn more about what species of trees are in your park and the ecological benefits they provide

If you're still Avoiding the Tidal Basin (which was mobbed yesterday), Montgomery County has an interactive guide showing where to find flowering cherry trees in dozens of MoCo parks and gardens: mcplanning.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant...

Pete Alonso using Turnstile as his walk up music is so amazingly Baltimore.

Fritz Hahn (@fritzhahn) on Threads With the Nationals' first home game one week from today, let's talk beer at the ballpark. I spent a few innings of the Monday's exhibition loss to the Orioles wandering around and looking at concessio...

For my craft beer and baseball fans, I wrote a long series of posts on Threads about what I found at District Drafts stands and "Craft Beer Corner" coolers at Nationals Park earlier this week. Chopping it all up again to post here is a pain, so you can read it there:
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7 best spots in the D.C. area to picnic among blooming cherry trees Head to these off-the-Tidal Basin destinations to enjoy the blossoms, and follow our recommendations on the nearby restaurants to pick up lunch.

And I wrote a story last year about where to picnic under blossoms away from the Tidal Basin. (Brookland + farmers market!)
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This is all part of our cherry blossom FAQ, BTW.
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The best place to see cherry blossoms in D.C. isn’t the Tidal Basin Sorry, Tidal Basin: The National Arboretum’s sprawling collection of cherry trees offers the best and most colorful experience in the city.

No, you don't have to fight crowds to see cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin.

We have maps of where to see trees across the DMV:
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I have said for years that my favorite place is the National Arboretum, not the Tidal Basin.
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Sorry - I do usually post a gift link for the column every week. Next time!

The 33 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week The Cherry Blossom Festival hits high gear with fireworks and a kite festival, but don’t miss DJ parties, a streetcar race and world-class cocktails.

The Tidal Basin has hit **Peak Bloom**, just in time for the Park Service's BloomFest with live music and a beer garden; 2 kite festivals; Saturday night music and fireworks; and a downtown block party with go-go and art.

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Everything you need to know about seeing the cherry blossoms in D.C. When will the blossoms be in bloom? Where are the big events taking place? What are the best things to do with children? All your questions, answered.

The National Cherry Blossom Festival is underway. While we’re still waiting for the blossoms, here’s my guide to the exhibits, events and family activities taking place around town.

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• Allow extended hours for bars/restaurants around Juneteenth.

The mayor's office has released a fact sheet here:
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• Expand doggie bag rules beyond wine, and allow patrons to take drinks home from taverns, not just restaurants.
• Allow sports teams to sell alcohol outdoors at events requiring a street closure, i.e. Half St. outside Nats Park
• Waive fees for new galleries/bookstores
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