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Best Wishes to the Bard: Shakespeare's Birthday Open House

Shakespeare's BirthdaySUNDAY: Gentles, do not reprehend — instead, take a trip back to the 16th century to celebrate one of the greatest literary masters of all time. Join the court jesters and the Mistress of the Revels at the Folger Shakespeare Library and enjoy performances and readings throughout the day.

Take a peek into Shakespeare's Closet and find bumrolls, farthingales and pumpkin pants to try on. Elizabethan fashion is the highlight of this year's festival, so make sure to visit the Costumes Through the Ages exhibit and see the different theatrical interpretations of "Romeo and Juliet" that have been imagined since Shakespeare's day. You can even participate in the Renaissance Runway if you come dressed as your favorite character from one of the bard's plays.

» Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE; Sun., April 26, 12-4 p.m., free; 202-544-7077. (Capitol South)

Written by Express' Nicole Ocran
Photo courtesy Folger Shakespeare Library

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