The Minty Fresh Circus performing at the University of Pennsylvania in February. Catch this all-Black circus show at the Kennedy Center on Thursday, May 8 in a performance featuring music, dance and circus arts.
The Minty Fresh Circus performing at the University of Pennsylvania in February. Catch this all-Black circus show at the Kennedy Center on Thursday, May 8 in a performance featuring music, dance and circus arts.

This weekend is Mother鈥檚 Day and there鈥檚 plenty of opportunities to celebrate with your loved ones. 

From a Mother鈥檚 Day marketplace and brunch, to pilates in the park, check out a handful of the many local events happening this weekend. 

Plus, don鈥檛 forget to check out the 最新麻豆影音视频 Calendar to stay up-to-date and keep your spirit 鈥 and social life 鈥 lit. 

Thursday, May 8

Minty Fresh Circus

7 p.m. |

Kennedy Center, 2700 F Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20566

Conceived by , 鈥溾 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 with an vibe, 鈥淢inty Fresh Circus鈥 features movement, music and circus arts in a time-bending journey of redemption

Pilates in the Park

5:30 p.m. |

The Yards Park, 355 Water Street SE, Washington, D.C., 20003

Join and the for a relaxing and energizing outdoor pilates workout session at led by company dancer, . 

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

Set In DC Film Festival

6 p.m. – 8 p.m. |

Sitar Arts Center, 1700 Kalorama Road NW, Suite 101, Washington, D.C., 20009 

is excited to present its 2025 Set in D.C. Film Festival, themed 鈥淟ove in All Its Forms.鈥

Now in its second year, this event is planned and produced by high school students in program鈥攁 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鈥24, to explore the many dimensions of love through film.

Each piece reflects a unique perspective on what love means鈥攚hether it’s the bond between friends or family, a deep connection to community or nature or love as a form of self-discovery.

Zawadi Elaine Carroll

8 p.m. – 10 p.m. |

Brentwood Arts Exchange, 3901 Rhode Island Avenue, Brentwood, MD, 20722

Join in a performance by , a singer, songwriter, and creative director from Washington, D.C.

Carroll鈥檚 music is a reflection of her life鈥檚 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 , 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. |

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, and a . 

Healthy Homes Fair 2025

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |

Catholic University of America-Edward J. Pryzbyla Center, 620 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, D.C., 20017

Join for the second edition of the 鈥 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鈥檚 Mother鈥檚 Day Weekend Marketplace + Brunch en Blanc & Concert

2 p.m. – 6 p.m. |

Anacostia Art Gallery, 119 Raleigh Street SE, Washington, D.C., 20032

Join for a Mother鈥檚 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 鈥 it鈥檚 a weekend rooted in Black culture and creativity. 

Mother鈥檚 Day Card Making

11 a.m. – 3 p.m. |

Planet Word, 925 13th Street, NW, Washington, D.C., 20005

This Mother鈥檚 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. 

Tait Manning is an intern at the 最新麻豆影音视频. She is a senior at Howard University, studying journalism and English. Tait has a passion for research, writing, and community, and sees journalism...

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