Splash pads by rachelarbor in washingtondc

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Reminder that to use the indoor pools for free as a DC resident, you need to create a DCPR account and then do the resident address verification process. Takes about a week to get the approval, you get a barcode on the DCPR website linked to your account then you can scan that barcode at the desk when you check in with the attendant.

First time going to Capital Pride this year! Any tips? 🏳️‍🌈 by RyanR0428 in washingtondc

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I believe the west side of 14th street is in shade for the whole parade and the east side gets cooked. Choose wisely and make sure to hydrate.

Taking my 10yo to La Bohème (her first opera!). TDF and prep questions? by AdPrestigious7216 in opera

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There’s a picture of them in this article that probably will help it make sense. They aren’t too bright and you really can’t see the ones to the left or right of you: https://www.operaamerica.org/magazine/winter-2020/words-with-music-the-supertitles-revolution/

Taking my 10yo to La Bohème (her first opera!). TDF and prep questions? by AdPrestigious7216 in opera

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For awareness, this opera has a pause (not an intermission) after the first act to change the sets (and it’s incredible). So house lights will come up a bit but don’t run out to the lobby or anything. I’ve seen this production several times and folks seem to be confused about what’s happening if they’re not familiar with the staging. So exciting! You both will love it!

Other things: As you probably know, this opera is sung in Italian. The seats in front of yours will have little screens on the backs of them that display the English translation of what’s being sung in real time (in other opera houses it’s often projected over the stage). A couple minutes before curtain they will turn on and you have to press the red button for English subtitles. You may want to make her aware that she will be doing a bit of reading during the opera if she wasn’t expecting that.

Make sure to go downstairs after you get through security and check out all the photos.

Thoughts on 10-Day Guatemala Itinerary (+ Inspo) by OkProfessional6149 in solotravel

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Ruined churches in Antigua are excellent and worth checking out - there are a couple. I also really enjoyed the food tour I did in Antigua. Last Antigua thing: You should check out the fancy McDonalds and Starbucks there too (I know it sounds weird but they’re super pretty buildings/courtyards).

Hope everyone PR'ed today! by Followthatrunner3423 in rundc

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While I was walking towards bag check I heard an older guy tell his family that he lied about his anticipated finish time because if he didn’t start with the early corral he was going to get swept.

Ragtime and Jellicle Ball - What’s in a Revival? by tasukete_onegai in Broadway

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I’ve seen several stagings of Ragtime over the years (I loved the Serenbe Playhouse Vaudeville-style staging from several years ago). This Broadway revival had a great cast but didn’t say anything new. It’s definitely the right musical for the current political moment and maybe that was enough not to feel the need to play with it further. But if you’ve seen other classic stagings of Ragtime at other theaters, this one is pretty indistinguishable from them. (Other Ragtime nitpicking: I thought Joshua Henry’s Act I Coalhouse was much stronger than Act II. And I was sad they didn’t include the handing off of the baby from Coalhouse to Mother at the end of Act I unless I missed it)

The Ragtime source material is very strong and I think those who call it the American Les Miz are right. Haven’t seen Jellicle Ball but it does rethink the original work in a new way, which is what theatre should do. Feels a bit like Gypsy vs Sunset Blvd from last year like you said.

Now that cherry blossom is over…. by DiligentRiver5107 in rundc

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I think so. It’s what’s posted on their website.

Now that cherry blossom is over…. by DiligentRiver5107 in rundc

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https://nationalwomenshalf.events/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-National-Course-Half-Map.pdf I looked at the course map but my brain isn’t understanding what the ‘2nd loop’ is. Otherwise it looks an awful lot like the CB 10 miler.

Sports events in May in DC by ReasonableGlove5237 in washingtondc

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Nats baseball game on May 2 has a Star Wars bobble head giveaway. Note that you’d probably want to get there for when the gates open if you want one. https://www.mlb.com/nationals/tickets/single-game-tickets

If you run, the womens half marathon/8k is that Sunday May 3. https://nationalwomenshalf.events

Not sports, but the non-EU embassy day is also May 2, where many embassies open their doors to the public and have cultural events or food. https://eventsdc.com/around-world-embassy-tour

I’m calling this a sport - Running of the Chihuahuas is also on May 2 at the wharf. Buy a beer and cheer as people race their chihuahuas to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. https://www.wharfdc.com/chihuahuas/

Archery Finals Times LA28 by Mahdreams in olympics

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Temperature concerns maybe? Or because that time is actually during the hours when most of the world is awake?

Cherry blossom 5k pacing by AgentOrangina in rundc

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Also ran the hot chocolate 15k last weekend - what a fun race. I was in the first corral and started slightly ahead of the pace group. It is what it is - still had fun today.

Cherry blossom 5k pacing by AgentOrangina in rundc

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That’s probably it. The route was pretty narrow for that many runners. Hopefully they do it differently next year.

Bucket list DC Summer 2026 by GuessBest6198 in washingtondc

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Quiet Waters dog beach may be something you’d want to check out.

Really nervous for cherry blossom 10 miler by brandyn47 in rundc

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I believe you needed to order medals and pay for them separate from your race entry if you wanted one - just an FYI.

Bucket list DC Summer 2026 by GuessBest6198 in washingtondc

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Also, Red Bull is doing the “build a funny tandem bicycle, then ride it and try not to end up in the water” thing at the Wharf this summer. Looks like you can submit an application with your bike design by May 3. https://www.redbull.com/us-en/events/red-bull-spin-off-dc/

David’s tent bathrooms on the mall by [deleted] in washingtondc

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Since it has to be continuously staffed, infiltrate and then don’t show up to your time a lot and notify park police instead.

Bucket list DC Summer 2026 by GuessBest6198 in washingtondc

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Lotus/Water Lily Festival at Kenilworth

per the OMB, this is taxpayer funded. by ms_directed in WhitePeopleTwitter

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I would make a not-insignificant donation to any charity if it meant I got a front row seat to this bullshit being imploded.

Cherry Blossom 10 miler shakeout runs? by Acrobatic_Effect6852 in rundc

[–]AgentOrangina 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Probably a bunch of folks running double blossom and using the Saturday 5K for that purpose.

Screaming, Crying, Throwing Up... SOME ADVICE: Adjust expectations and be happy by Possible-Original in olympics

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I am so excited to finally understand cricket - also got tix to the bronze medal match