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Summertime traditions like movies under the stars and free outdoor concerts are starting to pop up in the DMV, too. National Harbor offers both with Movies on the Potomac and its Salute the Sunset concert series.
Remember: Sunday is Mother’s Day, so you still have time to order flowers or plan a fun activity. From markets to drag brunch, we have lots of ideas for things to do with a special person in your life.
Here’s what to do this week in the Washington, D.C. area.
What to do in Washington, D.C.
CiNoMatic – “Wicked”: Weds., Alethia Tanner Park, free
Capital Harvest on the Plaza: Wednesdays through October, Ronald Reagan Building in Northwest, free (Includes the Capital Arts Collective market on the first and third Wednesdays of each month)
Spring Into Reading Book Club Kickoff with @PrettyLittleBookshelf: Weds., The Langston in Northwest D.C., free
Spanish Cinema Now – “You Have to Come and See It”: Weds., 6:30 p.m., Spanish Cultural Center – Embassy of Spain, free with RSVP
Thai Flavors cooking class: Thurs., 6-8 p.m., Hill Center DC in Southeast, $69
National Arboretum extended hours: Fri., Open until 8 p.m., Northeast D.C., free
Mother’s Day Celebration with Donnie McClurkin: Fri., 8 p.m., CareFirst Arena in Southeast D.C., $70+
EU Open House: Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., various locations, free
Hula Hoop class and crafting: Sat., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., National Museum of Women in the Arts, $20-$25
Mother’s Day Cake and Sip: Sun., Creative Grounds DC in Northwest D.C., $67.50 – $153
DC Mother’s Day 5k & 10k: Sun., 7 a.m., Georgetown, $40-$55
The Ultimate Mother’s Day Drag Brunch: Sun., 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., THRōW Social in Northeast, $25-$500
Last chance – “animationland” at the National Children’s Museum: Through May 11, included with admission (recommended for kids 6 to 12)
What to do in Maryland
Discover Long Branch – Cinco de Mayo: Mon., 4-7 p.m., Silver Spring, free
Preakness 150 Festival: Festival events begin Thurs., various locations in the Baltimore area
Movies on the Potomac – “Wicked”: Thurs., 7 p.m. Natioanl Harbor, free
The Big Bounce America – World’s Largest Bounce House: May 10 to 25, Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, $32-$45
Bethesda Fine Arts Festival: Sat. and Sun., Woodmont Triangle, free
Takoma Flea: Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Grant Avenue between Carroll and Hancock avenues, free
Maryland Craft Beer Festival: Sat., noon to 5 p.m., Carroll Creek Linear Park in Frederick, $20-$65
Halfway to Halloween at Laurel’s House of Horror: Sat., Laurel, $26.50+
Takoma Porch Festival: Sat., 2-6 p.m., Takoma Park area, free
Salute the Sunset – United States Navy Band Commodores: Sat., 7-8 p.m., National Harbor, free
Spring Into Art – Mother’s Day arts and crafts show: Sun., noon to 6 p.m., American Way Outdoor Park at National Harbor, free
The 4th Annual George “Spider” Anderson Music and Arts Festival: Sat., 1-6 p.m., 4801 Park Heights Ave (Park Heights and Oakley Avenue), free
Movies on the Potomac – “Wild Robot”: Sun., 6-8 p.m., National Harbor, free
What to do in Virginia
AWLA Presents – The Cat Film Festival and NY Dog Film Festival: Tues. and Weds., Arlington Drafthouse Cinema, $42.95
Herndon Rocks – Friday Night Live! with Under the Covers: Fri., 6:30 p.m., Herndon Town Green, free
NOVA’s Largest Pickle & Grilled Cheese Festival: Sat. and Sun., Mustang Sally Brewing in Chantilly, $5 entry free on Saturday or free on Sunday
Second Saturday sungazing and stargazing: Sat., Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, free (parking $15 for daytime sungazing but free for stargazing)
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Celebration: Sat., noon to 4 p.m., Mason District Park in Annandale, free
27th Annual Eagle Festival: Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mason Neck State Park in Lorton, free (visitors must park offsite and shuttle to the festival)
Del Ray Artisans Spring Art Market: Sat., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mount Vernon Recreation Center in Arlington, free
Mother’s Day Flower Market: Sun., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria, free entry
Mom’s Day Out at The Boro Tysons: Sat., 1-4 p.m., The Boro Tysons, free
Mother’s Day Magic: Sat. (5 p.m. and 8 p.m.) and Sun. (2 p.m. and 5 p.m.), The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City, $70+
Mother’s Day Forest Bathing: Sun., 10 a.m. to noon, Potomac Overlook Regional Park, free
NVA Thai Market: Sun., Annandale, free entry
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