Classic Albums Live: The Dark Side of the Moon
March 2
Experience true musicianship as the Classic Albums Live band brings to life the music of Pink Floyd. The Grand in Wilmington, Delaware, hosts this exploration of Dark Side of the Moon, one of the most critically acclaimed albums of all time. thegrandwilmington.org, 302/652-5577
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
March 7
This internationally acclaimed theater show at The Strathmore in North Bethesda, Maryland, chronicles the amazing journey shared by the iconic folk-rock duo through live music, state-of-the-art video projection and original film footage. strathmore.org, 301/581-5100
Maple syrup pouring out of a tap; Photo courtesy of Highland County Maple Festival
Highland County Maple Festival
March 11–12 & March 18–19
Head to Highland County, Virginia, to experience one of the largest maple syrup festivals in the US. This award-winning event will take you on a tour to traditional and modern maple sugar camps, past hundreds of arts and crafts vendors and into a remote mountain area full of picturesque views. highlandcounty.org, 540/468-2550
Comedian, Rosebud Baker; Photo Courtesy of DC Improv Comedy Club and Restaurant
Rosebud Baker
March 16–18
Returning to the DC Improv Comedy Club and Restaurant in Washington, DC, actor, comedian and SNL writer Rosebud Baker brings her brand of personal and dark humor to the stage for a third time. dcimprov.com, 202/296-7008
National Cherry Blossom Festival
March 20–April 16
This beloved annual festival commemorates the 1912 gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Mayor Yuko Ozaki of Tokyo to the city of Washington, DC. The event spans four weeks and welcomes more than 1.5 million visitors for a diverse exhibition of arts, culture, natural beauty and community spirit. nationalcherryblossomfestival.org, 877/44-BLOOM (442-5666)
R.E.S.P.E.C.T.: A Celebration of the Music of Aretha Franklin
March 23
Get ready to dance in your seat at the historic Hippodrome Theater in Baltimore, Maryland’s France-Merrick Performing Arts Center. This phenomenal musical tribute to the “Queen of Soul” features soaring orchestral arrangements of such hits as “Respect,” “Think” and “Natural Woman” as it delves into Franklin’s life. france-merrickpac.com, 800/343-3103
Photo courtesy of the Gloucester Daffodil Festival
Gloucester Daffodil Festival
April 1–2
Themed Let’s Jazz It Up, The Trumpets Are Blooming, Gloucester, Virginia’s annual floral festival features plenty of blooms and tunes along Main Street, including big-band performances from Good Shot Judy and Blue Tips Rhythm Revue. daffodilfestivalva.org, 866/847-4887
Photo Courtesy of the Lewes Chamber of Commerce
Lewes Tulip Celebration
April 1–16
Celebrate Lewes, Delaware’s Dutch heritage with History in Bloom walking tours, plant and flower sales, floral demonstrations, art exhibits and a Tiptoe Through the Tulips map of the gardens. This annual event will boost your spring spirit in no time. leweschamber.com, 877/465-3937
Les Misérables
April 11–29
More than 130 million people worldwide have witnessed this epic story of love, passion, sacrifice and redemption. It’s a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit presented on stage at the Kennedy Center Opera House in Washington, DC. kennedy-center.org, 800/444-1324
Afrique en Cirque
April 25
Experience the pulsing rhythms of koras, djembes and other native West African instruments as you revel in incredible acrobatics. This spectacle, which takes place at Frostburg State University in Frostburg, Maryland, radiates the vitality of traditional Guinean music and dance through the innovative artistry of modern circus. frostburg.edu, 301/687-3137
