Time To Rock The Red! The top-seeded Washington Capitals meet the NY Rangers in the first round of the NHL playoffs for the second time in three years when their series begins April 13 at the Verizon Center. Two years ago, the Caps came back from a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Rangers in seven games...Get the scoop 

For People Who Love Movies. Filmfest DC is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a selection of provocative and innovative films of international cinema. From Scandanavia to South Korea and from Italy to Iran, the films are showing in nine D.C. locations through April 17...Get the scoop  

Home Sweet Home. The Washington Nationals will enjoy plenty of home cooking during the month of April. After road series in Florida and New York, the Nats host series against Philadelphia, Milwaukee, the NY Mets and San Francisco...Get the scoop 
 

Gridiron Report. The Washington Redskins 2011 preseason schedule includes home games against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers and away games at Indianapolis and Baltimore. The Ravens game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN on August 25. But first things first. The NFL Draft is April 28-30 and then a CBA deal to negotiate. Slow offseason.

Taking Center Stage. John Grisham's first novel, A Time to Kill, comes to the Arena Stage May 6 - June 19 in a world premiere, pre-Broadway adaptation by Tony Award winner Rupert Holmes...The Color Purple musical graces the National Theater stage April 12 - 24 for a special two-week Easter engagement...Singer Nancy Wilson brings her soulful sounds to the Strathmore Music Center April 22...Funny man Dennis Miller appears at the Warner Theater April 30. 

Gridiron Report Part 2. One of the most successful teams in women's tackle football, the DC Divas (2-0) will honor the Gold medalists from the first-ever female USA World Championship team prior to their home game against the Philadelphia Liberty Belles on April 16...Get the scoop 

La Dolce DC. Celebrate all things Italian from classic art to contemporary culture during this citywide festival through July. Timed to honor the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy, La Dolce DC features exclusive exhibits at the National Gallery of Art and Phillips Collection and includes art, dance, design, fashion, music, food and more...Get the scoop

Win Or Go Home. The 2011 NBA Playoffs begin April 16. Phil Jackson of the two-time defending champion LA Lakers goes for his fourth three-peat as an NBA head coach...Get the scoop 

Capital Classic. The 38th annual Capital Classic is April 17 at the Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro, Md. The legendary boys high school basketball showcase features two games: 1 p.m. - Suburban All-Stars vs. District All-Stars and 3 p.m. - Capital All-Stars vs. National All-Stars...Get the scoop

The Last Word. Stars & Stripes & Spokes™ Motorcycle Rally, a four-day festival open to riders and non-riders, is being held Memorial Day Weekend (May 27-30) on the RFK Stadium Festival Grounds. The festival includes live music, hundreds of vendors and plenty of good food and drinks. Weekend activities also include military vehicle and equipment displays and the gathering of kindred spirits to support a worthy cause. Admission is free!...Get the scoop