Our end-of-the-week picks for March 14-16
We've gathered up some fun things to do in DC this weekend. You can also read what else is going on during the week and throughout the month.
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Friday
Atlantic-10 Men’s NCAA Basketball Tournament
March Madness returns to Capital One Arena with the Atlantic-10 (A-10) Men’s Basketball Tournament, whose winner receives an automatic NCAA Tournament bid. All 15 league teams will participate with games running from Wednesday through Sunday. Last year, Duquesne captured its first A-10 title in more than four decades by defeating VCU in the championship game. Over the last 10 years, eight different programs have claimed the championship, making this one of the most exciting conference tournaments in the country.
Tickets
Capital One Arena, 601 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Women’s Basketball Championships
Kick off March Madness with the CAA Championships at CareFirst Arena in Congress Heights. You can enjoy the women’s tournament across an entire weekend of high-stakes college basketball. The winner of the competition is granted an automatic bid in the NCAA Tournament.
CareFirst Arena, 1100 Oak Drive SE, Washington, DC 20032
In the Heights
One of the most beloved and energetic American musicals will light up Signature Theatre this spring. Between beloved Latin beats, colorful choreography and favorite numbers like “96,000,” “Paciencia y Fe,” and “Carnaval del Barrio," In the Heights will immerse viewers in the characters, community and culture of Washington Heights.
Tickets
Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Avenue, Arlington, VA 22206
RIVERDANCE 30: The New Generation
Since emerging onto the cultural landscape 30 years ago, Riverdance has brought a Grammy Award-winning fusion of Irish and international dance to audiences all over the globe. Now, the show embarks on a special anniversary tour with new choreography and costumes as well as state-of-the-art motion graphics, lighting and projection.
Tickets
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Pink Tie Party
Held in iconic Union Station, guests will be whisked away to an unforgettable world of DC’s cherry blossoms mixed with sophisticated Venetian aura and vibrant Brazilian Carnival energy. Food, fashion, and fun will intertwine for a memorable and joyful evening. Guests flaunt their best pink and floral attire, inspired by the event’s spring Carnival atmospheres, as they walk through themed halls and experience each of the featured cities through carefully curated food and cocktails from local DC-area restaurants.
7-11 p.m. | More Information
Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002
Saturday
2025 St. Jude Rock ‘n’ Roll Running
The race that “brings the fun to the run” rocks the District again this year. Choose between half marathon or 5K distances, enjoy the sounds of this musical running tour and help the patients at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at the same time. All while taking in DC’s monumental views.
Register
Race begins at 13th Street and Constitution Avenue.
The 19th Annual Blacks in Wax: 1965 Voting Rights Acts & Now
Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center hosts the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center’s (part of DC’s Department of Parks & Recreation) annual Blacks in Wax living history program. The educational event focuses its 19th edition on the Voting Rights Act of 1965, from its historic signing to the ways it reverberates today. The program is free, but make sure to register.
5:30 p.m. | Register
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566
Capital Comedy Festival
We could all use a laugh or two, so why not fill an entire Saturday evening with comedy at one of the coolest concert venues in the District? DAR Constitution Hall hosts the Capital Comedy Festival, which returns with a lineup that is better than ever: Sommore, Lavell Crawford, Arnez J, Joe Clair and Special K will each dish out their special brand of stand-up mastery.
8 p.m. | Tickets
DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
The Set: A R&B Experience
The historic Howard Theatre hosts one of the coolest concerts of the season thanks to The Set. R&B icons, including D’Angelo, H.E.R., Anderson Paak, Johnny Gill and Amelia Larrieux, will be a part of the seventh edition of this late-night party.
10 p.m. | Tickets
Howard Theatre, 620 T Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
© Christopher Duggan
Dance Sanctuaries: Curated by KanKouran Dance Company
The REACH at the Kennedy Center hosts Dance Sanctuaries, a series of free, movement-based classes. You’re invited to learn or strengthen your skills in the Lenjeng, Sinte and N'Gri dances with the world-renowned KanKouran West African Dance Company. Registration is required for this unique opportunity.
Register
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, DC 20566
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
It’s A Mother****ing Pleasure
Woolly Mammoth Theatre, along with the award-winning and disability-led theatre company FlawBored, invite you to explore disability rights and wrongs. The searing satire focuses on PR firm “Rize” as they team up with Ross, a Blind influencer who’s ready to profit off the guilt of non-disabled, anxious people. Prepare yourself for a sensational examination of identity politics and the cost of doing the right thing.
Tickets
Wolly Mammoth Theatre, 641 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
GloRilla
Grammy-nominated and championed by Meg Thee Stallion, GloRilla has blossomed into a superstar. In 2024, she became the first female hip-hop artist to have three songs simultaneously in Billboard’s Top 40. The Frayser, Tennessee native puts on electrifying performances as evidenced by her triumphant tour with Meg last summer.
8 p.m. | Tickets
The Anthem, 901 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
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
Sunday
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
Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist
Through singular and daring prints and sculptures, Elizabeth Catlett became of the defining artist-activists of her day. Catlett has roots in DC, Chicago and New York but spent 60 years in Mexico, where she created art “for the people.” U.S. and Mexican injustices resonate throughout her work. The National Gallery of Art will display more than 150 of her creations, including rarely seen paintings and drawings.
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Free Admission
National Gallery of Art, 6th Street & Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC
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
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
ExPats Theatre: Testosterone
Based on the Grimm Brothers’ “The Story of a Boy Who Went Forth to Learn Fear,” Testosterone is a scathing social satire about a battle between two brothers. Ingo lives in a secure fortress to protect his family from the “bad neighborhood,” a violent area rampant with crime and gang wars and home to his brave brother Raul. When the two men and worlds collide, chaos ensues, leading to a can’t-miss production at Atlas Performing Arts Center.
Tickets
Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
The Grateful Allman Band Experience
Celebrate the songs, legacy and stories of three legendary rock bands during this concert at Pearl Street Warehouse. The Grateful Allman Band Experience pays tribute to The Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers and The Band across an evening of songs imprinted upon America’s cultural legacy.
8 p.m. | Tickets
Pearl Street Warehouse, 33 Pearl Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
Kraftwerk
The German multimedia project known as Kraftwerk is responsible for some of the most innovative music of the past century. The group has broken new barriers in pop and electronic music across a decades-long career that began in 1970. Kraftwerk’s latest tour, which visits The Anthem this spring, is in honor of the 50th anniversary of one of their most successful releases, Autobahn.
8 p.m. | Tickets
The Anthem, 901 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC 20024
Places to Stay
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