This weekend is Mother’s Day and there’s plenty of opportunities to celebrate with your loved ones.
From a Mother’s Day marketplace and brunch, to pilates in the park, check out a handful of the many local events happening this weekend.
Plus, don’t forget to check out the Washington Informer Calendar to stay up-to-date and keep your spirit – and social life – lit.
Thursday, May 8
7 p.m. | $25+
Kennedy Center, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20566
Conceived by Monique Martin, “Minty Fresh Circus” is performed by an all-Black cast, with a majority-Black creative team. This U.S.-based circus show celebrates the healing power of Black music and movement, infused with the joy and resilience of those who traversed the transatlantic slave trade.
Grounded in the Ghanaian concept of Sankofa with an Afro-futuristic vibe, “Minty Fresh Circus” features movement, music and circus arts in a time-bending journey of redemption
5:30 p.m. | Free
The Yards Park, 355 Water Street SE, Washington, D.C., 20003
Join The Washington Ballet and the Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District for a relaxing and energizing outdoor pilates workout session at The Yards Park led by company dancer, Samara Rittinger.
Get ready to stretch, strengthen and unwind in the fresh air surrounded by nature.
Whether participants are seasoned pilates pro, or trying it out for the first time, the experienced instructor will guide attendees through a fun and effective workout.
Friday, May 9
6 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Free
Sitar Arts Center, 1700 Kalorama Road NW, Suite 101, Washington, D.C., 20009
Sitar Arts Center is excited to present its 2025 Set in D.C. Film Festival, themed “Love in All Its Forms.”
Now in its second year, this event is planned and produced by high school students in Sitar’s Emerging Arts Leaders (S.E.A.L.) program—a creative leadership initiative for teens passionate about the arts and their community. The festival offers a platform for young storytellers from across the DMV, ages 10–24, to explore the many dimensions of love through film.
Each piece reflects a unique perspective on what love means—whether it’s the bond between friends or family, a deep connection to community or nature or love as a form of self-discovery.
8 p.m. – 10 p.m. | $20
Brentwood Arts Exchange, 3901 Rhode Island Avenue, Brentwood, MD, 20722
Join Brentwood Arts Exchange in a performance by Zawadi Elaine Carroll, a singer, songwriter, and creative director from Washington, D.C.
Carroll’s music is a reflection of her life’s vast experiences and her lyrics embrace the power of feminine energy, and her music possesses a calm and glamorous aura.
Check out the multi-hyphenate artist, who built the House of Ethereal Realness, a femme-based arts collective committed to providing intentional and safe spaces that foster radical joy and love.
Saturday, May 10
Mother’s Day Celebration: A Tribute to Love and Nurture
Noon – 4 p.m. | Free
Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Place SE, Washington, D.C., 20020
Join Anacostia Community Museum for a celebration honoring the essence of motherly love in all its beautiful forms.
This inclusive event welcomes community leaders, teachers, multi-generational families and anyone who embodies the nurturing spirit that strengthens and uplifts us all.
In addition to entertainment, the event features a community toast, sand blending ceremony and a sound bath session.
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Free
Catholic University of America-Edward J. Pryzbyla Center, 620 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, D.C., 20017
Join Electrify DC for the second edition of the The Healthy Homes Fair — a free expo and learning experience that is climate and financially conscious.
The event targets people seeking to learn about products, services, technologies and incentives available to improve health, increase comfort, and reduce emissions from the homes of the D.C. region.
Sunday, May 11
BZB’s Mother’s Day Weekend Marketplace + Brunch en Blanc & Concert
2 p.m. – 6 p.m. | $40+
Anacostia Art Gallery, 119 Raleigh Street SE, Washington, D.C., 20032
Join BZB International for a Mother’s Day marketplace, brunch and concert.
Attendees can celebrate the women who raised them, shaped them and walked beside them. Whether participants are showing love to their mom or celebrating their own journey, join for an exquisite space for joy, connection and community.
From art and music to food, fashion, and family — it’s a weekend rooted in Black culture and creativity.
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Free
Planet Word, 925 13th Street, NW, Washington, D.C., 20005
This Mother’s Day, show love with a handmade card.
Attendees can drop by Planet Word to craft a one-of-a-kind card for the mom or mother figure in their life.
The museum will have supplies, inspiration and a Word Associate on hand to help find the right words to make her smile.
