It's a long weekend, and there's lots to do if you're sticking around town. Catch the kickoff of this year's Jazz in the Garden, see some movies (both outdoors and in), fill up at one of many crab eating opportunities, and so much more. more ›

It's been a painful 2011 for Blue and Orange Line riders, what with more than on weekend project that has cut the lines in two. That trend will continue over the Memorial Day weekend, I'm afraid. more ›

Everyone was out and about during the gorgeous Memorial Day weekend, catching rays down by the Potomac or honoring veterans with Rolling Thunder or at Arlington National Cemetery. Click through to see what our DCist Flickr contributors were up to over the holiday. more ›

Just as Sommer pointed out before the weekend, WMATA is proceeding with a number of changes to today's Metrorail and bus schedules. Metrorail, Metrobus, MetroAccess, RideOn, and DASH are all operating on a regular Sunday schedule. That means the Metro trains will operate until midnight -- afterall, it is a school-night. Also, there will be no train service between the East Falls Church and West Falls Church-VT/UVA Metrorail stations to allow for the Dulles Rail Project. Orange Line riders will have to use a shuttle to circumvent the gap in service and should tack-on 30 extra minutes of travel time. more ›

As the holiday weekend comes to a close The Metropolitan Police Department and the U.S. Park Police are warning of one last slew of road closures in preparation for the Memorial Day Parade. The parade's route will take it from the corner of Constitution Avenue and 7th Streets NW, head west to 18th Street and turn north on Virginia Avenue into the dispersal area. The parade steps off at 2 p.m. and will last about three hours, however several closing have been in effect since this morning. more ›

Happy Memorial Day, D.C. Here's hoping that you're all having an easy and languorous 3-day weekend. I know Sommer is enjoying hers, so this week DCist will be featuring guest editors. So sit back, crack a cold one and find relief from today’s heat. But if you find yourself outside, take note of the sounds of the holiday: the splish-splash at a public pool, the blaring brass of any Memorial Day parade or the low, rumbling remnants of yesterday's Rolling Thunder ride. more ›

If you're sticking around town this weekend, make sure to take note of changes to Metrorail and bus service schedules for Memorial Day. more ›

You all know John A. Logan, right? He's that guy on that horse to the right there. Now, maybe you're not familiar with his entire CV, but the man from the Land of Lincoln is pretty much an American legend. How do we know? Well, having your signature prominently displayed on your Wikipedia page confers immediate bigshot status. (You know, as if a humongous statue erected in your honor in the middle of the nation's capital wasn't enough of an status indicator.) Logan is one of the more accomplished individuals in the country's history -- not many other folks can claim to have been a General, a Representative, a Senator, and have a county in Kansas named after them. more ›

Happy Memorial Day, D.C. As we pointed out earlier this weekend, news makers and news recorders are taking things easy this weekend. Hopefully, you're similarly preparing to fire up the grill well in advance of rain showers which will likely happen this afternoon. But if, for whatever reason, you're voluntarily or compulsorily stuck in front of a monitor today, here's some news to get your day rolling. more ›

On the subject of long-haulin' it, Charlie Daniels has perhaps the definitive word. In the liner notes to his legendary 1974 album , Daniels wrote, "Hungover. Red eyed. Dog tired. Satisfied. It's a long road with a little wheel and it takes a lot of turns to get there. Thank you, damn it." more ›

WMATA has posted the holiday transit schedules for D.C.'s transit system, along with the nearby suburban systems. Note that on Monday, Memorial Day, Metrorail, Metrobus and MetroAccess will all operate on a Sunday schedule, with the Metrorail system open from 7 a.m. to midnight. Parking at all Metro-operated lots will also be free on Monday. Check the full schedule for more details. more ›

It's almost time to hit the road for the shore, and AAA Mid-Atlantic has per usual put out its prediction for holiday weekend traffic. Bad news, area drivers: they're putting it a 4 percent increase over last year, and as we recall, last year was pretty terrible in its own right. An estimated 608,000 D.C.-area residents will be traveling by car this Memorial Day holiday weekend, versus 49,000 who will be flying. Please to consider carpooling, fellow travelers. We don't want to have to end up in a road rage-fueled shoulder-driving expedition followed by eventual arrest and the paying of big fines. It'd really put a damper on our BBQ plans. more ›

The Metropolitan Police Department and the U.S. Park Police are warning area drivers about the following temporary road closures for events scheduled over the Memorial Day weekend. more ›

As we noted yesterday, today is Patriot Day; so conceived to commemorate the 9-11 attacks—even though we Americans aren't the greatest at "commemorating," see: Veterans' Day, Memorial Day, etc. Just six years on, though, feelings are still raw and memories vibrant. Resiliency is a virtue of our citizenry however, and if nothing else, we can get a hearty laugh out of OBL's radical beard transformation, his decidedly porno 'stache, and threats of attack via the... more ›

Written by Adam Bailey Hey Washington, it's Pride Weekend! Following the warm up of Memorial Day's Black Pride, LGBT Washington and thousands of visitors will gather this weekend for celebrations like tomorrow's parade (through the Dupont and Logan Circle neighborhoods) and Sunday's street festival (between the Archives and the Capitol). Swing by the Servicemembers Legal Defense Network's booth while you're down there; they should be jubilant given today's news that Peter "Gays are Immoral" Pace... more ›

Memorial Day has come and gone, and we are now officially in the summer hiatus of the Classical Music Agenda. Here are some highlights for this week: in a week or two, this feature will take a well-deserved rest until Labor Day, when the classical concert schedule returns to full power. TOPS THIS WEEK: >> On Wednesday night, the excellent NPR radio program From the Top will be recorded in front of a live audience... more ›

If you've been complaining that Memorial Day weekend wiped out your wallet, D.C. art venues heard your pleas for something a little less draining on your finances. This weekend the city is chock full of free activities, from private gallery openings to neighborhood wide social events. Put on your walking shoes and check out the following: >> It's time again for the annual Dupont Kalorama Museum Walk Weekend. Held on the first full weekend in... more ›

Getting through the work week after a long weekend can often be a drag. We loved this video of the Washington-Marion Magnet High School marching band, from Lake Charles, LA, practicing before their turn in the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday along Constitution Ave. Maybe it'll brighten up the rest of your work day like it did ours. If you caught any of the parade, let us know who your favorite bands were in the comments. more ›

Looks like lots of folks stuck around for the Memorial Day events in D.C. this weekend. There are some fantastic shots of Rolling Thunder celebrating their 20th anniversary, poingant images of families visiting their loved ones at Arlington Cemetery, and some more lighthearted shots like this one, of a sweet Model A Ford brought out by the Marines. Flickr user {ryan} describes them by how hard they were to shoot, the "chrome and paint... more ›

OK OK, so maybe it's not technically "morning" anymore. DCist is on vacation for the day, and we slept in before we started browsing today's headlines. We hope you're enjoying the holiday with good food and good friends, and we'd like to dedicate this roundup to all of our readers who serve in the armed forces. The photo at right by Flickr user Karon is of yesterday's Rolling Thunder motorcycle parade, which celebrated its 20th... more ›

All across the Ist-A-Verse (or at least the American parts thereof), writers and editors are in the midst of enjoying their three-day weekend. But after the week we've all had, we feel like the break is not only needed, but deserved. Just look at everything we've been doing! Gothamist headed into the Memorial Day weekend with a number of tasks accomplished. They worried about Long Islanders giving New Yorkers a bad name. They tried... more ›

Heck yeah, Washington! It's the Friday before Memorial Day Weekend, and we sure hope you're leaving early today. Whether you're staying in town to enjoy a little extra breathing room or escaping via bus, train, car or plane, we'd like to wish you a wonderful and safe weekend. If you're like me, you're driving out to the beach despite surging gas prices -- but according to the WaPo, we're not alone. According to AAA Mid-Atlantic, a record number of Washington area drivers will take to the highways this Memorial Day weekend, gas prices be damned. Apparently we all really like getting sunburned. And now for some headlines: more ›

The descent into a holiday weekend always takes so long. Does anyone else wish it was Friday yet? I'm betting that many of you are taking tomorrow off, so today is your Friday. That said, is it happy hour yet? Samer Farha thinks so. His photo of Legacy's Hedonism Ale is a clarion call through the haze of the pre-Memorial Day rush on the Hill, the silence of a 3/4 empty government agency, or... more ›

Good morning, Washington. We pestered you yesterday about your Memorial Day plans. Today, a word of warning: make sure they don't include flip-flops. As FOX5 helpfully warns us, the sandals can lead to sprains, broken bones or even the dreaded Flipflop-Induced Foot Failure Syndrome (aka FIFFS). We had no idea we were in such peril. Bad Day For Bobb: Yesterday the U.S. Senate unanimously approved Mayor Fenty's school takeover plan. Rest assured, we'll have... more ›

Memorial Day is this Monday, meaning a lot of Washingtonians have a three day weekend. With the extra day comes extra opportunity to take a day trip (or two) around the area. We polled our staffer for some good destinations in the area to share, so pump up the bike tires, get out the hiking boots or start the car (Zip, Flex, or your own). And if you have any other good suggestions, let us... more ›

Good day, Washington. Are you getting tired of this gorgeous weather yet? Yeah, us neither. As you work out the kinks in your upcoming Memorial Day Weekend plans, we wish you good luck and delight in describing the rest of this week and weekend ahead as forecast to be sunny and hot enough to give you that sunburn you've been hoping for. We're also putting together a few ideas for last-minute day trips for those... more ›

Summer is almost here, and that means it is almost time to roll up the carpets and send the Classical Music Agenda on vacation. So enjoy the music while you can. In particular, this is the last week to take in a performance of the best production from Washington National Opera this season, Janáček's Jenůfa. My review called this opera "essential viewing for anyone who cares about music drama." Performances remain only on Monday (May... more ›