This post was written by Hatchet reporter Julia Korsyn.
This weekend enjoy some comedy, the last of the cherry blossom bloom and sumo wrestling.
Friday
Clayton English
The “Last Comic Standing” winner covers everything from smoking weed to dealing with the police during his act.
DC Improv. 1140 Connecticut Ave. NW. 9:45 p.m. $22.
NYX’s first storefront grand opening
Makeup gurus rejoice: The first NYX makeup store is opening this weekend at Tysons Corner Mall this weekend. The store’s grand opening will last all weekend. To celebrate its first storefront, NYX will give away some free goodies, like makeup bags, and will offer shoppers the chance to win a $100 NYX shopping spree.
Tysons Corner Mall. 1961 Chain Bridge Rd. Opens 10 a.m. Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday
Blossom Kite Festival
You don’t have to be stop celebrating cherry blossom season just yet. The Blossom Kite Festival will showcase a variety of kites from U.S. kite-makers and fliers, as well as international participants. The event is free and you can even bring your own kite to fly. If you don’t have one, don’t worry – you can stop by a kite-making station at the festival.
Washington Monument. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free.
Spring Fling
Don’t miss Program Board’s annual event to kick off spring featuring musicians Action Bronson, GoldLink and Lean Quatifah.
University Yard, H St. between 20th and 21st St. NW. 6 p.m. Free for students.
Sunday
Sumo wrestling
If you have ever wanted to witness sumo wrestling in the flesh, this weekend is your chance. Famous sumo wrestling champions Yama, Byamba and Takeshi are coming to the District to show off their sumo skills.
North End Shaw. 945 Florida Ave. NW, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free.