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.
