Tidal Basin during the National Cherry Blossom Festival
the artist in North America, the exhibition will present 50 paintings
as well as more than a dozen works on paper spanning the artist’s
entire career. His subjects range from regal portraits of Venetian
aristocracy to religious and mythological narrative scenes.
RISE UP: STONEWALL AND THE LGBTQ MOVEMENT
March 8
influenced court politics, art and religion. The exhibition also
marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of U.S.-China
diplomatic relations.
APRIL
Newseum
The modern gay rights movement is examined on the 50th
anniversary of the police raid on the Stonewall Inn and subsequent
riots in NYC’s Greenwich Village that inspired a national awakening.
NATIONAL CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
March 20 – April 13
Citywide
The perennial favorite, the nation’s largest springtime celebration
packs weekends with spectacular family-friendly events including
the Blossom Kite Festival (March 30); Petalpalooza (April 6), and
the nationally televised parade (April 13), as well as the sublime if
unpredictable arrival of the cherry blossoms that ring the Tidal Basin.
THE EMPRESSES OF CHINA’S FORBIDDEN CITY
March 30 – June 23
Freer|Sackler Galleries
HISTORIC PROPERTIES WELCOME SPRING
April 1
Fairfax County
Three of Fairfax County’s most popular historical attractions open
their doors to visitors after their annual winter hiatus. George
Washington’s Distillery and Gristmill, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-
Leighey House, and Woodlawn all give unique perspectives into
American history and make for unforgettable experiences.
WASHINGTON AUTO SHOW
April 4 – 15
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
The largest annual exposition in the District, this show wows crowds
with the latest models, demos, and historic vehicles, as well as live
art car painting and meet-and-greets with sports stars and celebs.
This exhibition is the first to explore the role of empresses in
shaping China’s last dynasty — the Qing dynasty — from 1644
to 1912. Nearly 200 spectacular objects from the Palace Museum
in Beijing tell the little-known stories of how imperial women
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