Washington, D.C.

What’s happening in the next few weeks:

* At the National Gallery of Art March 29 to July 12: “Alexander Calder: 1898-1976,” the first major retrospective of the artist’s work since his death. At right: Calder’s “Crinkly Taureau,” 1970. “Degas at the Races,” the first museum exhibition of Degas’ lifelong fascination with the theme of the horse and racing subjects, April 12 to July 12. 4th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. (202) 737-4215.

* On view at the U.S. Memorial Holocaust Museum: “Hidden History of the Kovno Ghetto” includes historical artifacts, photographs and film from the Lithuanian ghetto. 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, S.W. (202) 488-0400.

* African American Civil War Memorial Dedication, March 18-21. Opening of the first memorial recognizing African American soldiers who fought for the Union during the Civil War. 10th and U streets N.W. (202) 667-2667.

* “Cherry Blossom Festival,” March 29 to April 12. Various locations. This springtime celebration, when more than 6,000 Japanese cherry trees blossom in the nation’s capital, includes the crowning of a festival queen, a footrace, golf tournament and parade on April 11. (202) 547-1500.

* 52nd Annual Goodwill Embassy Tour, May 9. View the architecture, furnishings and decorative arts as select embassies open their doors to the public to benefit Davis Memorial Goodwill Industries. (202) 636-4225, Ext. 1628.