Things to do the week of March 31 – April 3, 2025
We've gathered up things to do across the nation's capital, including museum exhibits, concerts, only-in-DC events and much more. Don't miss our things to do this weekend and things to do this month as well.
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Monday
Delighting Krishna: Paintings of the Child-God
A new exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art puts the Pushtimarg tradition front-and-center and showcases 14 “pichwais,” which are monumental paintings of Krishna on cotton cloth. The pieces have not been displayed to the public since the 1970s. Museum visitors can encounter the larger-than-life creations and learn about how the Hindu Pushtimarg community engages with the spiritual.
10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Free Admission
National Museum of Asian Art, 1050 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20560
The ‘70s Lens: Reimagining Documentary Photography
Across a wondrous collection of roughly 100 works by more than 80 artists, the National Gallery of Art gives visitors a chance to explore the dramatic shift in documentary photography that played out during the turmoil-filled decade of the 1970s. As Americans faced the Watergate scandal, inflation, energy crises and a host of other developments, documentary photographers shifted their collective perspective, leading to brilliant images that depict vibrant communities, suburban sprawl, conceptual art, nature and much more.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Free Admission
National Gallery of Art, 6th Street & Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Nia Savoy - Dock (Deloris Van Cartier) and cast in the 2025 Ford ’ s Theatre production of Sister Act, directed and choreographed by Jeff Calhoun. Photo by Scott Suchman.
Sister Act at Ford's Theatre
Based on the smash hit 1992 film starring Whoopi Goldberg, Sister Act makes for divine musical comedy at Ford’s Theatre this upcoming spring. The Tony-nominated musical follows a nightclub singer who takes to a convent to hide from the mob. Self-discovery and glorious group harmonies ensue. The play features original music by the legendary Alan Menken.
Tickets
511 10th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Tuesday
Earth to Space: Arts Breaking the Sky
Across three weeks of programming, the Kennedy Center welcomes musicians, astronauts, poets, researchers, visual artists, engineers, actors, environmentalists, architects, astronomers, dancers, scientists, filmmakers and more to provide insights into the marvel of the universe. Earth to Space aims to inspire action to protect the planet and stimulate thinking on the challenges that modern society faces.
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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566
Uncle Vanya
Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Harman Hall welcomes acclaimed English actor Hugh Bonneville to its stage for a tension-filled production. Bonneville plays the titular role in this play that sees a family and its traditions torn apart when its elderly figurehead debuts a new young wife. Audiences will be dazzled by this dramedy from the mind of Anton Chekhov.
Tickets
Harman Hall, 610 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Tyler, The Creator
Pop music’s shift toward singular and distinctive solo artists includes the success of Tyler, The Creator. After first emerging at the vulgar center of Odd Future, Tyler has evolved into a true pop star, expanding his sound and sharing personal stories through his innovative music. The acclaimed musician’s latest LP, Chromakopia, is his most ambitious project yet, with the tour set to hit Capital One Arena for an early-spring showcase.
7:30 p.m. | Tickets
Capital One Arena, 601 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Wednesday
Timeless Mucha: The Magic of Line
A new exhibit at The Phillips Collection reappraises the work of Art Nouveau pioneer Alphonse Mucha and explores his impact on graphic art over the last 60-plus years. Visitors can experience Mucha’s distinct style and learn how psychedelic artists of later generations rediscovered his work and used it to inspire a wide range of media, from comics to manga and murals.
Hours & Admission
The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
Uncanny
The National Museum of Women in the Arts invites visitors to an exploration of unease across a range of surreal media. The only museum solely dedicated to championing women artists treads into new territory with Uncanny, which reveals women’s authorship of surreal narratives, revealing how the concept is used by these artists to regain agency and dissect feelings of revulsion, fear and discomfort.
Hours & Admission
National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20005
Zenith Gallery’s 47th “Amethyst” Anniversary
Join DC’s Zenith Gallery as it celebrates the work of dozens of artists during this annual showcase. “Amethyst” symbolizes “peace, healing and balance” and the works selected for this exhibit respond to that theme. Expect to see boundary-pushing pieces at the independent gallery’s stunning retrospective.
Hours: Wednesday – Saturday, 12-6 p.m. (or by appointment)
Zenith Gallery, 1429 Iris Street NW, Washington, DC 20012
In the Heights
One of the most beloved and energetic American musicals will light up Signature Theatre this spring. With its beloved Latin beats, colorful choreography and favorite numbers like “96,000,” “Paciencia y Fe,” “Carnaval del Barrio," In the Heights will immerse viewers in the community and culture of Washington Heights.
Tickets
Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, VA 22206
Thursday
The Two Georges: Parallel Lives in an Age of Revolution
The Library of Congress brings together letters, ledgers, diaries, maps, drawings and other artifacts to illuminate the similarities and differences between two iconic figures of the Revolutionary War: George Washington and King George III. Although the two never met, visitors can envision where they would clash and where they would compromise in this stirring exhibit that features items from a wide range of collections, including the Royal Archives at Windsor Castle, London’s Science Museum and George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
Hours | Free Admission
Library of Congress, 101 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20540
Blooming Wonders: A Best of Spring Exhibition
ARTECHOUSE’s annual springtime exhibit has become a must-see for locals and visitors alike. This year’s display brings together past smash-hit cherry blossom-themed installations as well as a new interactive experience. Fix your gaze upon immense floral landscapes, spellbinding digital visualizations and surreal spring-themed environments. Use discount code 'AEF10' for 10% off your tickets.
Tickets
ARTECHOUSE, 1238 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20002
Mosaic Theater: cullud wattah
Set in 2016, cullud wattah finds Marion and her sister caught in the middle of the Flint, Mich. water controversy. Marion is about to get a promotion when her sister begins participating in protests accusing Marion’s employer of poisoning the town’s water. The family unit is challenged in unexpected ways across a story that goes beyond the headlines.
Tickets
Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
#Charlottesville
Keegan Theatre serves as the platform for a powerful new one-woman show from award-winning performance artist Priyanka Shetty. In 2017, the “Unite the Right” rally and counter-protests shook Charlottesville, Va. and the country at-large. Shetty’s play uses interviews and her own insights to paint a portrait of the toll the incident has taken on residents of Charlottesville.
Tickets
Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
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