April 2021 Calendar of Events

National Cherry Blossom Festival April 11

Designed to incorporate both virtual and personal experiences, the Festival programs can be enjoyed by both residents and visitors to the Washington, DC area and fans from afar.

National Cherry Blossom Festival

Virtual Hapalua Festival Apr 1-30

The Hapalua is the largest half marathon in Hawaii, organized by the Honolulu Marathon Association. Run or walk 5k, 10k or the Hapalua half- marathon. You can do one, two or all three distances! We usually start on the beach in Waikiki, but this year you can start and finish your race anywhere in the world!.

Magic Tonight

Oxford Virtual Film Festival Apr 1-30

The Oxford Film Festival celebrates the art of independent cinema. Through year-round programming, the festival works to encourage filmmaking in Oxford and north Mississippi as part of the global film community, while cultivating audience appreciation of cinema through screenings, workshops and educational programs that culminate in the annual festival.

OxFilm

The International Hope Music Festival Apr 3-4

This unique festival is one of the biggest in the world. In this event we have over 18 Artists who will perform for you, so spread the word and join this truly global event together with your international friends.

Cape Coral Festival

Cleveland International Film Festival Apr 7-20

We promote artistically and culturally significant film arts through education and exhibition to enrich the life of the community. In other words, we present the newest and best films from around the world, and we do everything in our power to make sure that our audience learns something along the way.

Cleveland International Film Festival

Seattle International Film Festival Apr 8-18

SIFF’s mission is to create experiences that bring people together to discover extraordinary films from around the world. It is through the art of cinema that we foster a community that is more informed, aware, and alive.

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Austin International Poetry Festival Apr 9-10

Poets from around the world, country and all of Texas gather for four days of virtual performances, readings and workshops during the Austin International Poetry Festival. AIPF provides an inclusive, diverse, multi- generational environment welcoming the broadest possible audience of poets and non-poets alike in appreciation of the spoken and written word.

Austin Poets International Presents

San Antonio Book Festival Apr 9-11

We will be using an online platform called Accelevents to run the festival, which will allow us to offer book clubs, groups of friends, and classes the opportunity to chat privately among themselves during an event. There will be also a "networking" capability to mimic the in-person festival, where attendees can meet one another and talk about which events they're attending and enjoying.

San Antonio Book Festival

Sum of Us Virtual Festival Apr 9-11

The First Ever Wellness Festival for Womxn, Trans, and Gender Non- Conforming Folx. Whether it's in the form of a live fest, virtual fest, or weekly healing sessions we are still producing our mission: to evolve the womEns, trans, and GNC communities through wellness, education, and authenticity.

Sum of Us Fest

Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival Apr 9-11

Underscoring the deep friendship between Seattle and Japan as it honors the renewal of life with springtime cherry blossoms, booming Taiko drums, contemporary Japanese arts and a traditional tea ceremony. 

Seattle Center
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BAM Festival Apr 10

A books, art, and music convention for authors, illustrators, and performers who write for children and young adults, provides a county-wide literary experience bringing together authors, teachers, students, families and the community to share their love of books.

Book, Art, & Music Festival

Locals Air Fest Apr 10-11

An online festival on IG Live! It's about bringing locals together to celebrate art, music, food, and culture. At Locals, we value community, sustainability, and creativity! We are also giving back to the community with your help! 100% of proceeds will be donated to One Tree Planted. $1 = 1 tree planted.

Locals Festival

Virtual Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival Apr 12-16

We are honored to celebrate Andrea Davis Pinkney as this year’s 2021 Southern Miss Medallion winner! We have lots of other incredible keynote and workshop offerings as well, with all sessions featuring live captioning.

The University of Southern Mississippi

Sun Valley Film Festival Apr 14-18

SVFF supports independent film and the magic of storytelling. It's mission to celebrate and award filmmakers who are established and emerging has earned the Festival accolades by the film industry, film festival goers, film lovers, and filmmakers. Get cozy and get ready to stream emerging voices and inspiring visionaries right from the comfort of your own living room.

Sun Valley Film Festival

American Youth Circus Festival Apr 17-18

Online activities will include workshops, social events, youth-led activities, and more. Meet other circus youth from all over, learn interesting and useful skills, discover new things, and geek out about everything circus-related!

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Los Angeles Times Festival of Books Apr 17-23

Since 1996, The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books has gathered writers, poets, artists, filmmakers, musicians and emerging storytellers. Now in its 25th year, it is the largest event of its kind in the United States.

2022 Festival of Books

Festival International de Louisiane Apr 21-24

We will take the 2020 Virtual Fest structure to the next level by combining live/ immersive experiences in Downtown Lafayette, plus community-centered components to create an unforgettable event. Festival International will once again put the talent of Lafayette onto a global virtual stage combined with some of the finest talent from around the world, while also sharing memories of past festivals.

Festival International de Louisiane

Santa Barbara Earth Day Festival Apr 22-24

Three days dedicated to stepping into climate leadership. Join in on conversations with climate leaders, get into the groove with musical performances and art contests, build community and connect with eco- minded exhibitors, and learn how you can lean into climate action at this urgent moment.

Santa Barbara Earth Day

FitnessFest Apr 22-25

Workouts and training from top notch industry leaders. Recordings available post event. Workshops and seminars on active aging. Marketing strategies and business tips that work. Holistic nutrition and cutting-edge therapies for optimal wellness. Best practices for virtual workouts. Inspiring and motivating keynotes. Network and mingle with your peers online. And so much more!

FitnessFest

Living Earth Virtual Festival Apr 23-26

In celebration of Earth Day, the National Museum of the American Indian's annual Living Earth Festival will be available on demand over four days. Living Earth brings together Native innovators and practitioners dedicated to using Indigenous knowledge to protect and sustain the environment. Through cooking demonstrations, conversations and film screenings, this year's festival explores agriculture trends, innovations and sustainability in Indigenous communities and Native-owned businesses.

Smithsonian Institution

5th Ave Arts Festival Apr 24 - May 3

A celebration of the rich cultural Heritage of a Historic African American Community, using the arts and other activities. This year will be virtual event and all vendor and artist "booths" will be free. The festival began in the summer of 1979 when group University of Florida students and community residents joined together to organize an event to share and promote the rich cultural history of the Fifth Avenue/Seminary Lane community.

Cultural Arts Coalition

Micheaux Film Festival Apr 26 - May 2

A multicultural film festival that showcases and celebrates diverse representation in the entertainment landscape, while cultivating a community that gives artists an opportunity to tell their unique stories. In addition to the screening content, filmmakers and attendees had access to networking mixers, Q&A panels, and several Master Class workshops.

The Micheaux Film Festival

Take Back The Night Global Virtual Event Apr 29

Survivor stories, poetry, authors, activists, and special guests! The Take Back the Night Foundation’s mission as a charitable 501(c)(3) Foundation is to end sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, sexual abuse and all other forms of sexual violence. We serve to create safe communities and respectful relationships through awareness events and initiatives.

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Philly’s All City Jazz Festival Apr 30

An all-day virtual event, featuring student performances and Masterclasses led by Philly POPS and Philly POPS Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia artists. Students, parents, and the public will be invited to tune into the virtual performances. The program includes the All-City Jazz Showcase, presenting the most accomplished jazz students of the School District of Philadelphia.

The Philly Pops

OhioDance Virtual Festival Apr 30 - May 2

Rebuilding Legacy: Inclusivity and Equity in dance. Guest artist will be Los Angeles Choreographer, James Gregg. Throughout the weekend there will be performances, films, dance sessions and demonstrations.