Stroll the National Mall and see pink petals abloom or research this year’s Pasadena Showcase House. Our roundup of upcoming events has something for you. Beneath, your weekend calendar fill out.
FESTIVAL — March 29—April 27, 2012
National Cherry Blossom Festival
Washington, D.C.
Celebrate springtime and see the nation’s funds in blossom at the Yearly Cherry Blossom Festival. This year’s five-week event marks the 100-year anniversary of this festival, which celebrates the friendship between Japan and the United States; it comprises the Blossom Kite Festival, live music and food at the Southwest Waterfront Fireworks Festival, cultural performances and much more.
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Mottahedeh
SHOW — April 17–20, 2012
New York Tabletop Show
The New York Merchandise Mart
41 Madison Ave., 39th Floor, New York City
See what’s fresh and trending in desk configurations as 41 Madison hosts its annual four-day event where notable designers and retailers showcase their latest merchandise. Over 23 showroom floors ranging from china to flatware will be accessible for both business buyers and sellers to navigate.
Preregistration is available exclusively to the industry, including wholesale buyers, designers, designers and those in the hospitality industry.
Preregister online
bridgettemayergallery.com
FAIR — April 13–15, 2012
Dallas Art Fair
1807 Ross Ave., Suite 250, Dallas
Whether you are a recognized art collector or just a modern and modern art enthusiast, then head around to the Fashion Industry Gallery at the downtown Dallas Arts District and immerse yourself in a weekend of art. The fourth annual Dallas Arts Fair will feature over 70 national and international galleries and dealers exhibiting paintings, sculpture, drawings, prints, photographs and much more.
Hours: Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Price: $25 single-day pass; $50 three-day pass
Buy tickets on line
smarterspacestour.com
HOME TOUR — April 14, 2012
Smarter Spaces Tour
Austin, Texas
Measure inside 11 Austin homes celebrating usefulness and smart design from the first annual Smarter Spaces Tour. On this self-guided driving tour, see the designers, builders and architects maximized the space in houses ranging from 182 to 2,500 square feet. Architects featured include GnM Lohr Homes, Sago International (photo) and Harris Welker Architects.
Hours: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Price: $25 in advance; $30 same-day
Buy tickets Ahead of Time
josephstoddard.com
SHOWCASE HOME — April 15–May 13, 2012
2012 Pasadena Showcase House
La Cañada Flintridge, California
Over 30 designers came together to alter this year’s Pasadena Showcase House space by area: a Spanish colonial revival built in 1927 by architect John Winford Byers. Measure inside the eight made-over bedrooms and explore the two acres of landscape. Proceeds from the showcase house benefit audio programs and nonprofit organizations that provide music therapy, music education, scholarships and much more.
Buy tickets on line
More layout occasions: March 9–31, 2012, March 17–April 5, 2012, March 22–April 12, 2012
What is on your calendar? Let us know in the Remarks.