The National Cherry Blossom Festival’s Opening Ceremony
Washington, D.C.’s famous cherry blossoms are blooming, a clear sign of spring’s arrival. On March 21, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., attend the National Cherry Blossom Festival’s Opening Ceremony to celebrate Tokyo’s 1912 budding gift of cherry blossom trees. Co-presented with the Japan Foundation, the ceremony features special performances, including modern dance choreography by Takehiro Ueyama, traditional sword dances by Futago Onikenbai and a pop music performance by Ayaka Hirahara. Tickets are only $5.
Shakespeare Theatre Company’s “Hamnet”
The U.S. premiere of the acclaimed on-stage adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s award winning novel, “Hamnet,” adapted by Lolita Chakrabarti, begins March 17 and runs until April 12. The emotional, passionate play, which has already been shown in the UK, has received immense praise. Especially if you loved Chloé Zhao’s recent 2025 film adaptation of the piece, reserve your tickets, which start at $43, here.
Smithsonian More Than a Flower Exhibit
The Smithsonian is showing its “More Than a Flower” exhibit, curated by Tuliza Fleming, until April 26. The display focuses on the connective power of orchids, featuring nearly 150 live orchids. Brought together as a collaboration between the Smithsonian Garden and the U.S. Botanic Garden collections, the event celebrates the 30-year connection between the two organizations. Tickets for the exhibit are included in general admission to the museum, which can be reserved for free here.
Nomadic Theatre and Black Theatre Ensemble’s “A Streetcar Named Desire”
Two Georgetown student groups, Nomadic Theatre and Black Theatre Ensemble, are collaborating on a production of “A Streetcar Named Desire,” opening March 19. The show will run over the next two weekends, with shows from March 19 through March 22 and March 26 through March 28 at the Village C Theater. The play, directed by Evelyn Christina Wiredu (SFS ’26), is set in and pays homage to New Orleans’ French Quarter in the 1940s. Student tickets are $5 and can be reserved here.
