April is almost over and the DMV has a wide range of activities to finish off the month strong.
From an artisan craft show to a handmade pasta class, 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, April 24
Rhythms of Resistance and Resilience
4 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Free
Georgetown Neighborhood Library, 3260 R Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20007
Join Dr. Maurice Jackson as he talks about his new book, “Rhythms of Resistance and Resilience,” which tells the story of musicians and athletes in the nation’s capital who achieved success in the face of discrimination.
In D.C., music and sports have played a central role in the lives of African Americans, often serving as a barometer of social conflict and social progress. Sports clubs, ball games, jam sessions and concerts have offered entertainment, enlightenment and encouragement.
Jackson begins with pioneers such as James Reese Europe, who formed the first musicians’ union and fought as a member of the Harlem Hellfighters in World War I, and ends with giants of the 20th century, such as Duke Ellington and legendary Georgetown University basketball coach John Thompson Jr.
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | $10
Union Market, 1309 5th Street NE, Washington, D.C., 20002
Led by Stephon Bradberry, founder of FlowWell Yoga, this all-levels yoga class invites participants to move, breathe and center themselves before or after their day.
FlowWell Yoga aims to make yoga accessible beyond traditional yoga spaces. Whether a seasoned yogi or just beginning, these sessions are designed to be accessible, affirming and energizing.
Friday, April 25
Breaking Down the Basics of Composting (On-site Drop-in Demonstration)
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Free
U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Avenue SW, Washington, D.C., 20002
Join Wes Mahmud from Common Good City Farm to learn about best practices for composting on a small scale at home or on a larger scale with community gardens. Come learn how to turn food waste into garden gold.
This program is offered as part of the Botanic Garden’s week-long celebration of Earth Day.
Mortified DC Live: Spring Break Edition at Black Cat
7 p.m. | $15+
Black Cat DC, 1811 14th St NW, Washington, D.C., 20009
Mortified DC, produced by Alex Hewett and Adam Ruben, is a comic excavation of strange and extraordinary things created as teens.
The show stars everyday adults sharing their most embarrassingly real teenage diary entries, poems, love letters, lyrics and locker notes in front of total strangers.
Saturday, April 26
2 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Free
Petworth Neighborhood, 801 Taylor Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20011
With more than 250 bands and 100 hosts, Petworth PorchFest is a volunteer-led annual event spearheaded by a passionate group of Petworth residents.
Inspired by similar events throughout D.C. and post the global pandemic, Petworth residents were eager to connect with their community and created the annual event in 2021.
The event unifies the community by offering Petworth residents an opportunity to host local bands on their porch, where residents and visitors can enjoy live music together.
The aim of the event is to encourage building community, support local artists and businesses, and inspire people through the art of music.
Podcast Recording Live on Stage: My Sister’s Keeper
4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | $10
Olney Theatre Center, 2001 Olney Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, 20832
Join The Sleepless Nights Podcast for a special episode exploring the meaning and importance of sisterhood.
Ask questions about sisterhood such as, “Where is it? How do you find it? And what to do if you lose it?”
“Sleepless Nights” is a podcast for the wandering, silly, or serious thoughts that only come between the hours of midnight and 3 a.m.
Explore what plagues the mind of host Dannielle Hutchinson, Olney Theatre Center’s general manager, and her guests as they discuss everything from the state of the WWE’s Women’s Division to that awkward interaction with a barista six years ago.
2025 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert
8 p.m. | Free
Kennedy Center, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20566
Celebrate the esteemed recipients of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Jazz Masters Fellowship, a program that selects living legends who have made exceptional contributions to the advancement of jazz.
This year’s jazz masters include Marshall Allen, Marilyn Crispell, Chucho Valdés and recipient of the 2025 A.B. Spellman NEA Jazz Masters Award for Jazz AdvocacyGary Giddins.
Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran is host of this event, which will feature performances, powerful tributes and special guest artists.
Sunday, April 27
Spring Pasta Class: Pasta Dough, Linguini, and Nonna’s Pesto
3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. | $85
Union Market, 1309 5th Street NE, Washington, D.C., 20002
Fresh pasta has a way of making even the simplest meal feel like an occasion. In this class, participants will go back to basics—flour, eggs and a little bit of patience—to create pasta that’s effortlessly elegant and endlessly versatile.
Participants will learn to knead and mix pasta dough, cut it into linguine and make a homemade pesto sauce.
By the end of class, attendees will have a complete plate of pasta.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre: Weekend Performances
4 p.m. – 6 p.m. | $30+
Prince George’s Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Road, Hyattsville, MD, 20784
Founded in 1976, Dallas Black Dance Theater (DBDT) is the oldest, continuously operating professional dance company in Dallas, Texas.
The ensemble is a contemporary modern dance company, consisting of professional, full-time dancers and the Dallas-based company comes to Publick Playhouse, performing a mixed repertory of modern, jazz, ethnic and spiritual works by nationally and internationally known choreographers.
Their repertoire includes works by Alvin Ailey, Elisa Monte, Milton Myers, Asadata Dafora, Matthew Rushing, Christopher L. Huggins, Twyla Tharp and others.
Prepare to be inspired through dynamic storytelling in motion.