As March comes to a close, this week is full of opportunities to welcome the start of spring and kick off cherry blossom season.
From Planet Word’s Cherry Blossom Wishing Tree to a spring cleaning event for cars, check out a handful of the many events happening to keep your spirit – and social life – lit.
To keep up with all the fun, don’t forget to check out the Washington Informer Calendar to stay up-to-date on DMV happenings year-round.
Thursday, March 27
7:30 p.m. | $10
DC Improv, 1140 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., 20036
Some stand-ups really know how to work a room, particularly with crowd work, the art of chatting with the audience when on stage. When done right, it creates a conversational atmosphere–sometimes building a bridge to a comedian’s best jokes, and sometimes leading to totally unscripted, in-the-moment laughs.
In the DMV, Tim Miller is one of the best at crowd work. At “Read the Room,” he hosts a lineup of local talents doing a mix of crowd work and material.
Chadwick A. Boseman’s “Deep Azure” Takes the Stage at Howard Theatre
7:30 p.m. | $750
The Howard Theatre, 620 T Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20001
The Historic Howard Theatre will come alive with the power of storytelling as a one-night-only staged reading of “Deep Azure,” the poignant and lyrical work written by the late Chadwick A. Boseman, takes the stage.
The play tells the story of a young Black woman with an eating disorder in the wake of her fiancé’s death.
This also serves as a benefit event to raise funds for the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts at Howard University.
Friday, March 28
7 p.m. – 10 p.m. | $75+
Detour Coffee, 946 North Jackson Street, Arlington, VA, 22201
Join Detour Coffee for its fourth annual Iftar for Palestine. This special evening is about coming together as a community to support children in need in Palestine, with 100% of proceeds going directly to aid efforts.
The event will include an authentic Palestinian Iftar meal.
Whether participants are joining for Iftar or simply donating to the cause, this support helps provide hope and care where it’s needed.
Saturday, March 29
BLACK IN AMERICA AND BRITAIN: IMMIGRANT NARRATIVES
5 p.m. – 6 p.m. | $10
Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, 20832
“Sleepova,” written by Nigerian British playwright Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini, centers the story of four British girls originating from different communities in the African diaspora.
In a discussion, panelists will explore the complexities of identity, belonging and race through the lens of the Black immigrant experience. The conversation will unpack the distinct challenges faced by African immigrants to the U.S. and Black immigrants to the UK, and how these intersect with the experiences of native-born African Americans and British-born Black people.
Moderated by Dean Stephanie Shonekan, this conversation will not only deepen our understanding of the play’s themes but also fosters a greater appreciation for the diversity within the global Black experience.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Free
Union Market, 1309 5th Street NE, Washington, D.C., 20002
As cherry blossoms bloom, DMV residents get a little teary-eyed at the sight—of pollen blanketing their cars.
If the thought of vehicle maintenance evokes a sneeze, itch and cough, it might be an allergy to car care. Enter Roda, here to help take on the season with the ultimate spring tune-up experience at their Allergic to Car Care pop-up.
Join Roda at Union Market for a hands-on car care event designed to help drivers shake off the season’s sneezes and keep their vehicles running smoothly. Guests can enjoy: free car care, a build-your-own allergy survival kit and a live DJ.
Sunday, March 30
10 a.m. | Free
Planet Word, 925 13th Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20005
Drop by Planet Word to celebrate peak bloom of Washington, D.C.’s famous cherry blossoms.
Write a haiku or a wish on a paper cherry blossom and attach it to the branches of their mini cherry blossom trees. Over time, decorate the trees with blossoms just like the ones at the Tidal Basin!
Women of Courage Awards Gala & Fundraiser
7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. | $175
The National Press Club, 529 14th St NW, Washington, D.C., 20045
Join The Emmett Till Legacy Foundation for the 2025 Women of Courage Awards Gala and Fundraiser.
This event celebrates women who exemplify the strength, resilience, and courage of Mamie Till Mobley, the mother of Emmett Louis Till.
These 18 remarkable women have demonstrated the ability to transform tragedy into “a lasting legacy of courage and hope” and inspire others through their extraordinary actions.