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The Washington Monument on Friday framed by cherry blossoms. (Photo: Wolfpackwx/Flickr)

Weekend Guide

Spring Is in Bloom in D.C. This Weekend They’re here! The cherry blossoms are out and are in peak bloom for viewing this weekend. There’s plenty to do from a visit to the tidal basin to the Cherry Blossom parade to the annual Sakura Matsuri Japanese street festival. But there are
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Happy St. Patrick's Weekend! The Potomac River runs green pas the Kennedy Center and Washington Monument. (Photo Ian Livingston/Washington Post. Illustration: Mark Heckathorn/DC on Heels)

Weekend Guide

Events for the Irish and Irish at Heart It is St. Patrick’s Day weekend and while the Potomac may not run green, everyone will be Irish. On tap this weekend are parades, bagpipes and green beer will be flowing everywhere. And there will be corned beef and cabbage galore. But you
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The Smithsonian Castle and gardens at night. (Photo: Smithsonian Institution)

In the Night Garden

Smithsonian Hosts Jazz Garden Party Jay Gatsby had nothing on Smithsonian at 8 when it comes to a great setting for a garden bash. He had a Long Island mansion, but the museum has a Castle. Put on your flapper dress and blazers and time travel in true Jazz Age style from 8-11
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