This week, the DMV is buzzing with exciting events, opportunities to connect and places to explore. Whether it’s getting a head start on your Easter festivities or attending a comedy show for a laugh, this week you’ll find an event perfect for you.
To learn about more fun events around the DMV, remember to check out the Washington Informer Calendar.
Monday, March 23
Easter Bunny at Arundel Mills Mall
11 a.m – 7 p.m. | $20
Arundel Mills | 7000 Arundel Mills Circle, Hanover, MD 21076
Get springtime photos taken with the Easter Bunny and enjoy Caring Bunny®, a special, sensory-friendly experience — exclusively for children with special needs and their families. Photos will be taken in the Dining Pavilion and available for purchase.
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.| $41
Ford’s Theatre | 511 10th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
Enjoy and watch this popular American musical, an insightful, vibrant and humorous take on our founding fathers’ determination to do the right thing for their fledgling nation. Explore this historical moment through this award-winning musical that brings the nation’s beginnings to blazing life.
Artists & Makers Studios 11 Year Anniversary Exhibit
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Artists and Makers Studio | 1810 Parklawn Drive, Suite 210, Rockville, MD 20852
Celebrating 11 years, Artists & Makers Studios is hosting Rick Ruggles for the month of March. The exhibit features Ruggle’s art, aiming his eye at the small details in everyday life.
Tuesday, March 24
Profs & Pints DC: Understanding the Sports Betting Industry
6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m | $13
Penn Social | 801 E Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20004
Profs and Pints DC presents: “Understanding the Sports Betting Industry,” an exploration of how legalized gambling on sports is affecting March Madness and athletics as a whole, with Matt Winkler, founder of American University’s online master’s program in sports analytics and management.
Needle-Felted Easter Eggs Workshop
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. | $63
Locally Crafted Workshop | 35 Grand Corner Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Craft Easter decorations in this beginner-friendly needle-felting workshop. Crafters ages Participants will make three custom Easter eggs and crafters ages 10 and up (children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult) are encouraged to join.
Wednesday, March 25
Special Olympics DC Adult Basketball Championship
6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m
CareFirst Arena | 1100 Oak Drive SE, Washington, D.C. 20032
Join Special Olympics District of Columbia for the Adult Unified Basketball Championship, an exciting evening of inclusive competition and community spirit. Athletes with and without intellectual disabilities will compete together on Unified teams, showcasing teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship. Fans are encouraged to fill the stands and cheer on the athletes as they compete for the championship title.
6:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. | $16
District of Columbia Arts Center | 2438 18th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
Check out DC Sketchfest, which returns March 25-28 with four nights of fast, funny, live sketch comedy at The DC Arts Center in Adams Morgan.
Catch 30+ sketch comedy acts from DC, NYC, Chicago, and beyond, packed into multiple show blocks each night. Come for one show or make it a full comedy crawl with night passes. Expect big laughs, bold ideas, and a buzzing post-show scene with performers and fans.