Free and Almost Free Things To Do In D.C.

Here we focus exclusively on the cheapest YET most satisfying entertainment to be found around D.C. Every week we highlight free and almost free activities, a choice happy hour or two, food specials and hot tips for budget survival. PLEASE POST YOUR FREE EVENTS (FOR FREE!) ON OUR AGENDA PAGE or send us FREE TIPS to [email protected] for inclusion in the future FREE THINGS guide. So, time to plan the week! 

• Monday, May 23 – Kung Fu Panda 3 is at the Arlington Drafthouse & Cinema because why not?
• Monday, May 23 – Stop by the Lamont Street Collective to watch My Neighbor Totoro.
• Tuesday, May 24 – If you like super hero movies, catch Deadpool at Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse.
• Tuesday, May 24 – Adams Morgan Movie Nights officially begins with Selma.
• Friday, May 27 –  Golden Cinema is showing Mr. Smith Goes To Washington! It’s a D.C. movie.
• Friday, May 27 – If you have a car, we recommend driving to Old Town Ellicott City to catch Skyfall at The Wine Bin.
• Saturday, May 28 – Then go back the next day for Live and Let Die.
• Saturday, May 28 – Hotel Transylvania is playing at the Stonebridge Potomac Town Center, wherever that is!

• Wednesday, May 25 – Sweetgreen and With Love DC team up for an evening of free yoga and the possibility of free Sweetgreen. How healthy.
• Wednesday, May 25 – Yeesh, Polyon, Rom, and Dove Lady are at Union Arts. We love Polyon and Yeesh is a fun name.
• Wednesday, May 25 – The Effects, Des Demonas, and Santics are at Black Cat.
• Thursday, May 26 – Color Palette is live at POV. A good view and a good band.
• Thursday, May 26 – Zine Lab is at the Mt. Pleasant Library and it looks really wildly fun. There will be a vintage type writer!
• Thursday, May 26 – See Paperwhite and Cheerleader at Black Cat. There will be lots of indie pop.
• Thursday, May 26 – Catch Escape-ism, Fred Thomas, and Cigarette at the Logan Fringe Art Space.
• Friday, May 27 – Memnon the Black is at DC9 and I’m very intrigued by their band name.
• Friday, May 27 – Union Arts is holding Creative Music. See Nick tha 1da, Damu the Fudgemunk, Jenna Camille, and more.
• Friday, May 27 – Kill Lincoln, Caustic Casanova, and Psychic Subcreatures are at the Black Cat! They are good bands.
• Friday, May 27 – See lots of motorcycles at the Rolling Thunder Run.
• Saturday, May 28 – Kabob-o-Taj is at DC9 with Show Pony, Dumb Waiter, and California Accent.
• Sunday, May 29 – Catch Faye at DC9! Why not?

• Wednesday, May 25 – Head to the Hirshhorn to hear artists Linn Meyers talk about art.
• Wednesday, May 25 – Laughter, an exhibition by Graham Collins, opens at Civilian Arts Project.
• Friday, May 27 – Are you interested in engaging in conversations about race and museums? Go to the Marquis Marriott for scheduled talks and more.  
• Saturday, May 28 – CrossLines is happening at the Smithsonian! There will be music, art, and so much more.

That’s all, remember – PLEASE POST YOUR FREE EVENTS (FOR FREE!) ON OUR AGENDA PAGE or send us FREE TIPS to [email protected] for inclusion in the future FREE THINGS guide. Feel free to leave us your suggestions in the comments. Sharing is the new caring.