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Here's your plan for exploring a free pop-up art and design showcase in DC's former Motel 6. Watch the video 👇

Check in for this super unique art and design experience in DC. This weekend only, the former Motel 6 in Union Market District will be transformed into a pop-up design showcase. Every old motel room has been transformed with art, colors, interior design, unique furniture and more by some of DC’s best creatives.

FREE Art Experience at DC’s Former Motel 6!

Explore immersive art and design as every old motel room becomes a creative showcase at this free pop-up in Union Market District, DC. Artwork and products are for sale.

Pop-up Art Showcase

✅ Before you go
• Check out the information: https://joyraft.com/event/union-market-by-design-room-service-washington-1026896

💪 Pro tips
• This event is open to the public, free of charge. Some designs, products and artwork are for sale. Cash bar hosted by Bar Betsie!

Visit the former Motel 6 in Union Market District will be transformed into a FREE pop-up design showcase!

Check in for this super unique art and design experience in DC.

the former Motel 6 in Union Market District

will be transformed into a pop-up design showcase.

Every old motel room has been completely transformed with art,

and unique furniture by some of DC's best creatives.

visit the old Motel 6 for a completely free event

called Room Service presented by Union Market by Design.

have been given the keys to transform these motel rooms.

story and offers a distinct style inspiration.

I thought this was a super immersive experience and

a unique way to truly reinvent this old building.

Some of the artwork and products are even for sale so you can take it home with you.

All the details for this weekend are below.

Share this free event with your group chat to make it happen soon.

DC has such a great theater scene and I recently checked out an amazing musical you do not want to miss. There’s super limited tickets remaining, so get your tickets, grab a drink, and enjoy a night out here soon!

Limited-time Musical in DC + Cocktails!🎭🎶🍸

Catch 'Young John Lewis: Prodigy of Protest' musical at Mosaic Theater Company in Noma by May 3—grab tickets, enjoy cocktails, and experience inspiring storytelling.

Musical Theater Show

✅ Before you go
• Buy your tickets, there’s limited availability left! 🎟️ https://mosaictheater.org
• Check out more information here: joyraft.com/event/young-john-lewis-prodigy-of-protest-washington-1036165

💪 Pro tips
• Be sure to grab a cocktail and snacks from their bar before the show
• This musical explores how the murder of Emmett Till motivated congressman John Lewis to pursue a life of service and civil rights, working for nearly two decades in Congress.
• Everyone in this cast is so incredibly talented, be sure to check this out soon!
• Follow @mosaictheaterdc for more info, updates, and upcoming productions: https://www.instagram.com/mosaictheaterdc

Visit Mosaic Theater Company through May 3rd to experience Young John Lewis: Prodigy of Protest

and I recently checked out an amazing musical you do not want to miss.

There's a super limited number of tickets remaining,

Visit Mosaic Theater Company through May 3rd to experience young John Lewis,

I got to hear from the Mosaic Theater team all about

the hard work that went into this production and Truly shows.

be sure to grab a cocktail and snacks from the bar before showtime.

This musical explores how the murder of Emmett Till motivated Congressman

John Lewis to pursue a life of service and civil rights,

working for nearly two decades in Congress.

Everyone in this cast is so incredibly talented,

This beautiful garden in DC transports you to a European villa. It’s always blooming with new types of flowers and plants throughout the year and it’s such an underrated spot for relaxing, viewing blooms, and taking photos this spring. Not to mention it’s super affordable to visit!

Blooming Garden Oasis in Georgetown!🌷🌸🪻

Stroll through Dumbarton Oaks Gardens in Georgetown, where vibrant spring blooms and peaceful paths offer a perfect, crowd-free escape for relaxation and photography.

Flower Garden Visit

✅ Before you go
• Dumbarton Oaks always has a variety of blooms, trees, and plants growing around their gorgeous gardens. https://www.doaks.org/visit/garden/average-bloom-times
• Buy your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-timed-entry-tickets-dumbarton-oaks-gardens-tickets-1977388111070?aff=oddtdtcreator

💪 Pro tips
• We were able to see lots of those same pretty pink DC cherry blossoms and magnolias without trying to navigate crowds. 
• In April, they usually have tulips and gorgeous purple wisteria in bloom.

Visit Dumbarton Oaks Gardens in Georgetown DC this spring.

This beautiful garden in DC transports you to a European villa.

It's always blooming with new types of flowers and plants throughout

the year and it's such an underrated spot for relaxing,

Visit Dumbarton Oaks Gardens in Georgetown,

craziness at the National Mall in the Tidal Basin,

Dumbarton Oaks always has a variety of flowers,

trees and plants growing around the gorgeous gardens.

We were able to see lots of the same pretty pink

DC cherry blossoms and magnolias without trying to navigate crowds.

they usually have tulips and gorgeous purple wisteria in bloom,

Share this with your friends and plan the spring outing soon.

Cherry Blossom Takeover at the Museum of Illusions DC

limited time cherry blossom experience🌸

Experience a cherry blossom floral transformation and create illusion-inspired photos at the Museum of Illusions DC during their limited-time spring takeover.

museum visit

✅ Before you go
• get tix here: https://moiwashington.com/buy-tickets-rocketrez/

head to the museum of illusions

Illusions in Bloom is a cherry blossom takeover at the Museum of Illusions.

Experience a limited time cherry blossom transformation at

the museum up until Mother's Day weekend.

In collaboration with local artist Hiba Alyawer,

select illusion rooms feature stunning floral installations

Be sure to check out all the Illusion Rooms and don't be afraid to ask

the friendly staff for help on getting the right angles for all your pictures.

The museum is offering two special workshops,

a modern calligraphy workshop to celebrate this cherry blossom season.

fever just launched a new virtual reality experience that tells an interesting story of emperor napoleons legacy. 

limited time VR experience🥽👾

Experience Napoleon's story in immersive VR at the Fever Hub, Downtown DC. Explore French history with cinematic visuals—perfect for a solo or group outing!

VR storytelling experience

✅ Before you go
•get tix here:  https://glnk.io/3voz5/feverxdmvfeedswardah0bq
• enter discount “DMVFEEDSWARDAH10” for 10% off


💪 Pro tips
•perfect for a solo date or small group activity    


head to the fever hub 

Travel through time through Emperor Napoleon's eyes

This immersive virtual reality experience provides

Strap on your VR glasses after a short demo,

and feel free to walk around each scene as you connect with French heritage

by discovering the culture and history that shaped France.

This lifelike view from inside the VR goggles fully

integrates you into this unique form of storytelling.

use the discount code in the notes for a discount on this fun activity.