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Cherry Blossom fever hits D.C.
Paddle tour, food crawl, 5k and more among related events
The District celebrates Cherry Blossom season with numerous events throughout the city.
Capital SUP D.C. hosts a Cherry Blossom Paddle Tour on Saturday, March 31 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Paddlers can view the Cherry Blossoms from along the East Potomac Park. Attendees can rent a paddleboard, single kayak or pedalboard for $45 or a double kayak for $60. Bring your own board for $30. After the tour, the group will visit local brewery Bluejacket (300 Tingey St., S.E.) For more details, visit capitalsup.com.
Carpe D.C. hosts Taste of Spring Cherry Blossom Food Crawl, a self-guided food sample tour, on Saturday, March 31 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Guests will receive a passport that includes tastings for up to eight restaurants throughout downtown D.C. Tickets are $84. Vegetarian options are available. For more details, visit facebook.com/carpedcfood.
Cherry Blossom Wine and Beer is on Saturday, April 7 from 1-9 p.m. and Sunday, April 8 from 1-4 p.m. at the Akridge Lot at Buzzard Point (230 V St., S.W.). General admission tickets are $53.99 and include unlimited full pours of beer, cider and sangria, unlimited tastings of more than 100 wines, craft beers and ciders, access to food trucks and the local artisan market and live music. The Wine Lovers ticket is $96.41 and includes everything in general admission and four bottles of wine to take home. For more information, visit facebook.com/
The Credit Union Cherry Blossom Ten Mile Run and 5K Run-Walk is on Sunday, April 8 on the Washington Monument grounds (2 15th St., N.W.). The Elite Women’s Start kicks off at 7:18 a.m., the Ten Mile Start is at 7:30 a.m. and the 5K Run-Walk Start begins at 9 a.m. The Ten Mile entry fee is $45 and the 5K entry fee is $35. For more information, visit cherryblossom.org
Out & About
The Rare Book Fair is coming to D.C.
Over 35 antiquarian booksellers from across the country to attend
The Capital Rare Book Fair will bring more than 35 antiquarian booksellers from across the country to D.C. from Friday, May 3 to Sunday, May 5 at the historic University Club at 1135 16th St., N.W.
This year, the fair will take over two floors in the illustrious mansion on 16th Street and showcase thousands of beautiful, notable, and rare books, maps, and historic documents from around the globe. Exceptional examples that will be offered include leaf 27 of a 40-leaf xylographic Biblia pauperum, a picture Bible from 1465 for $85,000 from Bruce McKittrick Rare Books, among many other intriguing selections.
Tickets are $50 and more information is available on the event’s website.
Friday, April 19
Center Aging Friday Tea Time will be at 2 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. For more information, email [email protected].
Go Gay DC will host “Drag Pageant” at 8 p.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar and Restaurant. Net proceeds from this event will benefit EQUALITY NoVa, the local nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing equality in Northern Virginia. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Saturday, April 20
LGBTQ People of Color Support Group will be at 1 p.m. on Zoom. This peer support group is an outlet for LGBTQ People of Color to come together and talk about anything affecting them in a space that strives to be safe and judgment free. For more details, visit thedccenter.org/poc or facebook.com/centerpoc.
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Brunch” at 11 a.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant. This fun weekly event brings the DMV area LGBTQ community, including allies, together for delicious food and conversation. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Sunday, April 21
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Dinner” at 7 p.m. at Federico Ristorante Italiano. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
AfroCode DC will be at 4 p.m. at Decades DC. This event will be an experience of non-stop music, dancing, and good vibes and a crossover of genres and a fusion of cultures. Tickets cost $40 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Monday, April 22
Center Aging: Monday Coffee & Conversation will be at 10 a.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of their choice. For more details, email [email protected].
Tuesday, April 23
Pride on the Patio Events will host “LGBTQ Social Mixer” at 5:30 p.m. at Showroom. Dress is casual, fancy, or comfortable. Guests are encouraged to bring their most authentic self to chat, laugh, and get a little crazy. Admission is free and more details are on Eventbrite.
Genderqueer DC will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a support group for people who identify outside of the gender binary. Whether you’re bigender, agender, genderfluid, or just know that you’re not 100% cis. For more details, visit genderqueerdc.org or Facebook.
Wednesday, April 24
Job Club will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom. This is a weekly job support program to help job entrants and seekers, including the long-term unemployed, improve self-confidence, motivation, resilience and productivity for effective job searches and networking — allowing participants to move away from being merely “applicants” toward being “candidates.” For more information, email [email protected] or visit [email protected].
Asexual and Aromantic Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a space where people who are questioning this aspect of their identity or those who identify as asexual and/or aromantic can come together, share stories and experiences, and discuss various topics. For more details, email [email protected].
Thursday, April 25
The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. People will be informed on Wednesday at 5:00 pm if they are picked to receive a produce box. No proof of residency or income is required. For more information, email [email protected] or call 202-682-2245.
Virtual Yoga with Charles M. will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a free weekly class focusing on yoga, breath work, and meditation. For more details, visit the DC Center for the LGBT Community’s website.
Out & About
Want to meet other queer individuals over some drag?
‘Everyone Welcome’ free variety show scheduled for Sunday
Mixxed/Be You will host “Everyone Welcome Drag Variety Show” on Sunday, April 7 at 4 p.m. at Be You Social (2427 18th Street, N.W.).
This will be a night of fabulous performances and entertainment. Guests should come prepared to experience the magic of drag in person and celebrate diversity and inclusivity.
This event is open to everyone and is free of charge. More details are available on Eventbrite.
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