1. Awesome Con (Pop Culture Festival)

A massive comics, gaming, and entertainment convention with celebrity guests, panels, cosplay, and exclusive reveals.

Walter E. Washington Convention Center

March 13–15, 2026

(202) 249-3000 (Convention Center)

https://awesome-con.com/

2. “The Art of Fashion” Pink Tie Party (National Cherry Blossom Festival)

An exclusive kickoff event blending fashion, art, and springtime flair inside Union Station.

Union Station, 50 Massachusetts Ave NE

March 13, 2026

(202) 638-3200 (Union Station info)

https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/

3. Bronze Bison Outdoor Installation

New large bronze sculptures unveiled outside the National Museum of Natural History — great for photos and spring strolls.

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

+1 202-633-1000

https://naturalhistory.si.edu/

4. Miró and the United States – Special Exhibit

A brand-new major art exhibit at The Phillips Collection exploring Joan Miró’s influence on American artists.

The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St NW

+1 202-387-2151

https://www.phillipscollection.org/

5. NMWA Unframed: Aluminate the Night

A shimmering art party and celebration of women artists with live music, mural painting and creative pop-ups.

National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave NW

+1 202-783-5000

https://nmwa.org/

6. Fashion Tribute – Going Hollywood

A couture runway fashion charity event with top designers and a glamorous showcase for style lovers.

Walter E. Washington Convention Center

(202) 249-3000

https://trolleytours.com/washington-dc/events/march

7. DC Loves Prince Dance Party

A themed nightlife event honoring Prince with music and dancing — perfect for music fans.

The Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW

+1 202-667-4490

https://theblackcatdc.com/

8. The Simon & Garfunkel Story (Live Show)

A theatrical concert experience portraying the legendary duo’s journey, with a full live band.

The National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW

+1 202-628-6161

https://www.thenationaldc.org/

9. Shakespeare Theatre Company — New Production

Eddie Izzard stars in a bold solo adaptation of Hamlet, an inventive take on the classic.

Klein Theatre, 450 7th St NW

+1 202-547-1122

https://www.shakespearetheatre.org/

10. National Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony — an immersive cultural celebration with music and performance.

Warner Theatre

+1 202-628-6161

https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/