Baltimore Theatre Alliance Presents "We Laughed, We Cried: Songs that became a part of us"—Sunday, April11, 7:30 p.m. at Cabaret at Germano's, 300 S. High Street, Baltimore,MD  21202. Michael Tan accompanies local performing artists in a delightful evening of musical theatre memories. Proceeds of this show benefit the Baltimore Theatre Alliance. $10 Cover.  Doors open at 6pmfor pre-show dining. 
Reservations recommended as seating is limited 410.752.4515. www.germanostrattoria.com

"Charmed, I'm Sure!" a one woman play written and performed by Onyi Okoli— April 9 and 10, 8 p.m. at Strand Theater Company, 1823 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD  21201. Pre-sale tickets are $10 and can be reserved by phone or purchased online; $15 at the door. 443- 874-4917. www.CharmedImSurehitsthestage.com.

Washington, D.C.



National Cherry Blossom Parade and Festival: Don't miss the last weekend of the Cherry Blossom Festival! The parade begins at 10 a.m. and ends at noon. It will run down Constitution Ave.between seventh and 17th streets NW. This event will feature bands,floats, food, fashion and more. It is free to stand along the route.However, grandstand tickets are are $17.

The Japanese Street Festival: begins at 11 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m. It will be held at 12th Street and Pennsylvania Ave. NW. This event is also free of charge. Learn about Japanese Culture and Cherry Blossoms...oh and don't forget to try the delicious food! Have fun!!!! For more information visit www.cherryblossomfestival.org

iMusical (The Improvised Musical): This is the final weekend for the Washington Improv Theater's iMusical.Using audience suggestions, the actors will create a "spot on" musical.Tickets are $15. The venue is located at 1835 14th St. NW. The Friday show is at 8 p.m. and the Saturday show is at 2 p.m. Buy your tickets online HERE

Fairfax, Virginia


Impact 2010: 24-Hour Arts Festival: George Mason University's Fairfax, VA campus will hold an arts festival featuring graphic design workshops, bookmaking, dance classes, a steam roller print making project, and more.  The festival will begin at 7 a.m. on Friday, April 9 and end at 7 p.m. on Saturday April 10.The Faifax campus is located at 4400 University Drive. This is a free event. Call (703) 993-8898 for more information.

Open Mic Night -Penn State’s Oxfam, a service organization to fight global injustice,has paired up with the Penn State Songwriters Club to host a Haiti benefit night at Webster’s Café, State College, PA. The event is scheduled for Friday, from 6:00-8:00pm.

Taste of India - Saturday, April 10^th from 5:00-8:00pm, Penn State, University Park’s Association for India’s Development (AID) is having its 12^thannual Taste of India celebration. The event will take place at State College Area High School on 650 Westerly Parkway in the South Cafeteria. Tickets are $15 for students, $10 for children and $20 for adults. The event will host authentic Indian food and support different educational and environmental initiatives in India’s poorest communities.

Philadelphia, PA

Dopapod:  Boston’s electronic funk band will be performing at the Draught Horse in Philadelphia, PA bar on Friday at 9:00pm. Admission is $7 and the event will also host performances by BAM.