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Sweeney Todd
The Mask and Bauble Dramatic Society is performing “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” April 3-6, 8 and 10-11. The infamous tale involves an unjustly exiled barber, Sweeney Todd, returning to 19th-century London and seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him for heinous crimes and ravaged his young wife. Sweeney Todd opens up a barber practice above a pie shop, and the carnage begins. Buy student tickets for $5 on CampusGroups, and go see the show at Poulton Hall (Stage III).
Ghosts
Nomadic Theatre’s spring play, “Ghosts: A Family Tragedy,” is showing the last week of March and the first week of April! Centered around a widow and her son, “Ghosts” explores family, lies, reputation, morals, freedom and, above all, love. Grab student tickets on CampusGroups for $5 to see the show at the Village C Theater before they sell out. This month, shows are March 27 (8 p.m.), 28 (8 p.m.), 29 (2 p.m., 8 p.m.) and 30 (2 p.m.). Next month, they will be April 4 (8 p.m) and 5 (2 p.m., 8 p.m.).
Peak Bloom
It’s time! The National Park Service has estimated the peak bloom for the Washington, D.C. cherry blossoms to be Friday, March 28, to Monday, March 31. The Park Service projects 70% of the Yoshino Cherry blossoms to be open on these days. Keep an eye out for any rainy or windy days, as they will shorten this period. This year, green buds popped out on March 11, florets were visible on March 16 and the trees’ blossoms reached a “puffy white” stage on March 23. Walk, bike or take the Metro to the Tidal Basin to avoid traffic and enjoy the almost-magical blooms.
Blossom Kite Festival
Join kite enthusiasts, families and friends to soar high above D.C. at the Blossom Kite Festival! There will be kite demonstrations, competitions and crafts this Saturday, March 29, on the Washington Monument Grounds in two different locations: the competition and demonstration field and the family field stage. Welcome remarks, the national anthem and a patriotic kite fly kick off at 10 a.m., and festivities will run until about 4 p.m. The rain date for this event is March 30.