by Peggy Robin
It's the first big weekend of the CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL!
We're still about a week away from PEAK BLOOM, but that shouldn't diminish your enjoyment of the Cherry Blossom Festival events set for this weekend:
You can find links to all the events at https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/
Today's "Get Out!" column is highlighting just one event for Saturday, March 22, and one for Sunday, March 23.
Saturday, March 22
SAAM Cherry Blossom Celebration
Celebrate the cherry blossoms with SAAM! Begin the day on the museumβs 8th and F Street Plaza (weather permitting) with a taiko drumming performance by Nen Daiko. The program continues inside in the Kogod Courtyard for Japanese pop, boogie, and more with Les The DJ. Enjoy other performances while children (ages 12 and younger) make cherry-blossom themed crafts. Seasonal treats are available for purchase from the Courtyard CafΓ©. A spring-themed scavenger hunt through SAAMβs galleries extends the fun. Photo by Norwood Photography.
Schedule of Performances:
- 11:30 a.m. β Nen Daiko taiko drumming, F Street Plaza (weather permitting)
- 12:00 p.m. β Les The DJ, Kogod Courtyard
- 12:30 p.m. β Misako Ballet Company, Kogod Courtyard
- 1:00 p.m. β Les The DJ, Kogod Courtyard
- 2 p.m. β Misako Ballet Company, Kogod Courtyard
- 2:30 p.m. β Nen Daiko taiko drumming, Kogod Courtyard
Closest Metro: Gallery Place, 9th street exit
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Sunday, March 23
Cherry Blossom Daruma at Anthem Row
When: Sunday, March 23 Β· 12 - 4pm EDT
Where: Anthem Row 800 K Street Northwest Washington, DC 20001 Map
Here's a short video that explains what DARUMA are, and what to expect at the Daruma event at Anthem Row: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91lshulroXM
Event Experience includes: