The Weekend Scene: Holi, a St. Patrick’s Parade and more to do in the DC area

Warmer weather, springing forward, Washington Spirit in their blossom kits and Instagram buzzing about great local coffee roasters … we are so ready for the weekend!

Colorful days are ahead, with green on parade for St. Patrick’s, yellow for Spirit Fest and the whole rainbow for Holi.

D.C.

Celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colors, at Dupont Circle Park’s festival, co-hosted by the Embassy of India!

Enjoy a dance performance, then join in on throwing colored powder in a celebration of spring. The Indian Embassy will provide masala chai and traditional sweets. Sat., noon to 4 p.m., free

We asked Neha Singh at the Embassy of India for pro tips. Here’s what she shared:

• Wear white, but not your best white
• Powder is made from ground-up flowers; it washes off of you
• Stay to learn some dances
• Try traditional foods
• Order your powder ahead of time (presales for the official event are over)

More D.C. highlights

Kick off Women’s History Month at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Revry TV’s King of Drag, King Molasses, will headline the after-hours party where you can explore galleries and activations, join a costume contest and dance until midnight. March 6, $150+, includes light bites, beer and wine

Free pick: Join the 8th annual FITDC HerStory 5K, where you can run or walk and enjoy displays and exhibits honoring powerful women in history. The post-race festival will have music, giveaways and vendors. Sat. 8 a.m. to noon, Freedom Plaza

Free pick: Featuring one of the DMV’s favorite kids’ entertainers, The Great Zucchini, Atlas Performing Arts Center’s Family Fun Day is great for families with littles. Sat., 10 a.m.

Maryland

Olney Theater Center is in the middle of a year of world premieres, bringing unique shows with bold ideas to the local theater scene. “Little Miss Perfect” is on stage right now and extended through March 15. Creator Joriah Kwame has been working for years to bring the show to life.

We’re in a line dancing renaissance, so grab a partner (or just some dancing shoes!) and take a spin with a free class at the Oxon Hill Library. Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Virginia

Free pick: The Ballyshaners 43rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade marches through Alexandria with Irish dancing, pipe bands and more. Here’s the route map. The weather will be great – maybe you want to get there on the soon-to-reopen Potomac Water Taxi? Sat., noon

The Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their 100 Year Tour to Capital One Arena in D.C. on March 7 and EagleBank Arena in Fairfax on March 8.

Music Snob’s concert picks

Ceremony East Coast, 7 p.m. Friday, Rhizome, $15-$20

From the rhythm section of shoegazin’ noise rockers A Place to Bury Strangers comes this dark, loud and noisy post-punk duo. Details.

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