The 32 best things to do in the D.C. area this weekend and next week

Washington has emerged from a month of cherry blossom-themed gatherings and festivals to find a wide-ranging set of weekend activities, including the return of Filmfest DC and parades and concerts to celebrate D.C. Emancipation Day. Get an early start on Earth Day — and find more Earth Day events and volunteer opportunities in our Earth Day guide — or wish Shakespeare a happy birthday at the Folger Shakespeare Library. Dog lovers can join 2,000 humans and their pups on a walk through Alexandria, while festivals put flowers, pickles and local music in the spotlight. Find the perfect new outfit or accessory at a pop-up market, or dance to a DJ spinning Asian pop, Afrobeats, hip-hop or techno.