1. National Cherry Blossom Festival: National Kite Festival
What: Witness the spectacle of Rokkaku, a japanese kite game where participants fight in gladiatorial kite battles for supremacy, on the National Mall for the Cherry Blossom Festival.
When: March 30 at 10 a.m.
Where: Washington Monument Grounds, Constitution Ave & 17th Street, NW
Price: Free
2. Fallujah: A Staged Reading at Kennedy Center’s World Stages 2014
What: A contemporary opera about the human and social effects of the Iraq War on individuals who feel the repercussions of the occupation the most.
When: March 29 at 3 p.m.
Where: Kennedy Center, 2700 F Street, NW. Washington, D.C. 20566
Price: Free
3. Eighties Mayhem at the Black Cat
What: A-ha, Boy George and Prince all have two things in common: great hair and peaking in the ‘80s. The Black Cat continues its peculiar proclivity for strange theme nights.
When: March 28 at 9:30 p.m.
Where: The Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Price: $10
4. Michio Kaku, author of The Future of the Mind at Politics & Prose
What: Michio Kaku, theoretical physicist at the City College of New York, is enthusiastic about science. He’ll be at Politics & Prose to discuss his new book “The Future of the Mind.”
When: March 28 at 7 p.m.
Where: Politics & Prose, 5105 Connecticut Ave. NW. Washington D.C., 20008
Price: Free
5. River City Extension at Sixth & I Synagogue
What: Eight member indie rock ensemble have an unmistakable sound to their fans. They’ll be at the Sixth & I Synagogue to satiate their hunger for more music.
When: March 29 at 8 p.m.
Where: Sixth & I Synagogue, 600 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Price: $10-12
6. Garry Winogrand at the National Gallery of Art
What: Garry Winogrand was one of the most predominantly well known street photographers in his heyday during the postwar era in America. The National Gallery of Art has curated a selection from his large body of work.
When: Through June 8
Where: West Building Ground Floor, 6th and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565
Price: Free
7. “Luisa Maita”:http://www.artisphere.com/calendar/event-details/Music/LUÍSA-MAITA.aspx’
What: Often described as “sluthy” and “seductive” in her music, Luisa Maita will be at the Dome Theatre at Artisphere to perform some of her music.
When: March 29 at 8 p.m.
Where: Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209
Price: $18
8. Pentatonix at DAR Constitution Hall
What: Acapella group Pentatonix are a Youtube sensation who’ve covered artists from Daft Punk to Macklemore. They’ll be at the DAR Constitution Hall to go hard with their vocal acrobatics.
When: March 29 at 8 p.m.
Where: DAR Constitution Hall, 1776 D St NW, Washington, DC 20006
Price: $30-40
9. Hair at the Keegan Theatre
What: There will be some split ends at the Keegan Theatre when the musical “Hair” goes into an extended run. Enjoy it while it lasts because the show will be sheared from the schedule on April 17.
When: Through April 17
Where: Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church Street, NW. Washington, DC 20036
Price: $30
10. Mack Wilds at the Howard Theatre
What: Tristan Paul Mack Wilds has appeared in televisions shows ranging from The Wire to CW’s reboot of Beverly Hills, 90210. He’ll be at the Howard Theatre spitting some sweet, sweet rhymes.
When: March 30 at 8:30 p.m.
Where: The Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW, Washington, DC.
Price: $13-15
11. Green Snake at the Kennedy Center
What: The National Theatre of China will premiere their adaptation of a chinese myth about two goddesses and the humans they are involved with who find themselves in moral quandaries.
When: March 27-30
Where: Kennedy Center, 2700 F Street, NW. Washington, D.C. 20566
Price: $29-69
12. Bring It On!: The Musical at the Strathmore
What: Give me an M. Give me an U. Give me a S, I, C, A, L. The cheertastic film turned broadway spectacle about cheerleading is coming to the music center at Strathmore for a run on its tour.
When: March 29 at 3 & 8 p.m.
Where: Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Ln, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Price: $25-81
13. Maz Jobrani at the Warner Theatre
What: Comedian and actor Maz Jobrani enjoys twisting stereotypes into original material. He’ll be at the Warner Theatre this weekend to perform his stand-up act.
When: March 28 at 8 p.m.
Where: Warner Theatre, 513 13th St, Washington, DC 20004
Price: $37-47
