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BalletNova will present “Don Quixote” this month featuring American Ballet Theatre soloists Jarod Curley and Léa Fleytoux. | Photo via BalletNova
Grab your day planner and text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend in April. Plus, keep scrolling to see our top events for this week.
Festivals
National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade | Saturday, April 12 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC | $25+ | This annual event features colorful helium balloons, floats, marching bands from across the country, and celebrity entertainers.
Arlington Festival of the Arts | Saturday, April 26 + Sunday, April 27 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | N. Highland Street and Washington Boulevard, Arlington | Free | The festival is in its 11th year, featuring pottery, jewelry, photography, mixed-media, and paintings.
Tyler, the Creator performing with Earl Sweatshirt in 2013.
Washington Ballet Presents “Alice (in Wonderland)” | Thursday, April 24-Sunday, April 27 | Times vary | Capital One Hall, Tysons | $25+ | Follow Alice through the rabbit hole in this ballet production with vibrant costumes, puppetry, and choreography.
The Art of the Brick | Now through Wednesday, April 30 | Times vary | Rhode Island Center, Washington, DC | $16+ | This LEGO exhibit isn’t just for kids — everyone’s invited to visit a stunning collection of artworks built brick by brick.
Historic Garden Week Old Town Alexandria Tour | Saturday, April 26 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Alexandria Visitors Center, Alexandria | $55+ | This annual tour is your chance to explore private townhomes and secluded gardens along the streets of Old Town Alexandria.
Our colleagues in Raleigh, NC got a peek at Art of the Brick when the exhibition stopped by North Carolina.
Egg-Streme Night Egg Hunt | Thursday, April 17 | 8 p.m. | Historic Blenheim, Fairfax | $5 | Ages 10-14 can join this egg hunt that’s a bit more challenging than usual.
Taste of Vienna | Saturday, April 26 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Vienna Volunteer Fire Department, Vienna | Free | Explore some of the best local bites, sip on beverages from the beer and wine tent, and enjoy live music.
Fairfax HisTree Day | Saturday, April 26 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Historic Blenheim, Fairfax | Free | The city combines Earth Day and living history with interactive activities, crafts, presentations, and tours.
Thursday, April 10 Pink in the Park: Pink Beats | 5-8 p.m. | Water Park, Arlington | Free | Listen to live music by locals and enjoy cherry blossom-themed decor, lawn games, and giveaways.
Friday, April 11 Movies Under the Moon | 8 p.m. | Van Dyck Park, Fairfax | Free | Bring a blanket, chairs, and your favorite movie snacks for a family-friendly flick — the fun starts with “Finding Dory.”
Saturday, April 12 Spring Egg Hunt | 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | Potomac Overlook Regional Park, Arlington | $8 | Through April 20, pick up an egg hunt sheet at the nature center, search for eggs, and return to the nature center with a completed sheet for a prize.
Sunday, April 20 Easter Buffet |10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant, Mount Vernon | $25+ | Make reservations for a special Easter buffet including spiral-cut honey-glazed ham, roasted leg of lamb, and Martha’s hoecakes.
Friday, April 25 Rock the Block! | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Old Town Square, Fairfax | Free | End the week right with a rockin’ concert as you sip on a beer and munch on snacks from local vendors.
Do you have thoughts about Beltway traffic? VDOT will host a public meeting at Thomas Edison High in Alexandria today, April 7 at 6:40 p.m. to discuss potential new express lanes on the Beltway. The express lanes would run from Springfield to Maryland near the National Harbor. (WJLA)
Open
Two Nine, a Japanese restaurant, is now open in Georgetown. Located at 1218 31st St. NW in Hamilton Court, this omakase restaurant and cafe offers seasonal seafood imported from Japan. Make a reservation.
Coming Soon
Texas Donuts is slated to open in Glyndon Plaza in Vienna as early as June. Can’t wait that long for fresh donuts? Check out the current locations in Centreville, Manassas, and Lorton. (The Patch)
Read
Good news for romance readers — Friends to Lovers just reopened. After closing due to a fire last year, the first romance bookstore in the DC metro area is now located at 301 Cameron St. in Old Town Alexandria. Fans are already noticing that the space is even bigger. (WTOP)
Try This
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City Mall will get a Japanese-style arcade. Gatcha Arcade is slated to take over a space across from the Panda Express in June. Look forward to trying to grab plush from the Clawcade. (Northern Virginia Magazine)
Mansion Monday
Is this Arlington property a home or a greenhouse? We’ve got one word for you: windows. We were also blown away by the spiral staircase, giant stainless steel kitchen, and fireplace.
Games
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In the meantime, have you checked out “Art in Daily Spaces” yet? The exhibition of 21 local artists just opened to the public in six locations across Annandale. The artworks will be on view until May 4.
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