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 DC. 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!

• Tuesday, March 21 – Queer Grrrl Movie Night is back at the Black Cat with a showing of Blush.
• Tuesday, March 21 – LIVE A LITTLE is playing at Suns.
• Thursday, March 23 – Catch After the Spill, part of the DC Environmental Film Festival, at the Tenley-Friendship Library.
• Thursday, March 23 – If you’re looking for something a little more action packed, swing by Suns and catch Ong-Bak: Muay Thai Warrior.
• Friday, March 24 – See Yasuni Man, another film in honor of the DC Environmental Film Festival, at the Shaw Library.
• Friday, March 24 – If you’re in need of a good laugh, Suns is showing Rush Hour.
• Sunday, March 26 – Head over to the Hirshhorn and watch I Adore Myself as part of the Kusama on Screen film series.

• Tuesday, March 21  – KING is playing at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage.
• Wednesday, March 22 – Lychi, Pink Film, and Schroeder play at Slash Run.
• Wednesday, March 22 – Catch Remwar, Guilt Parade, Cell, and Disenfectant at Chill Factory.
• Wednesday, March 22 – Swing by Rhizome DC and see Elliot Levin, Scott Verrastro, Anthony Priog, Luke Stewart, and Aaron Martin perform.
• Wednesday, March 22 – Pop over to Wonderland Ballroom and enjoy some Opera on Tap.
• Thursday, March 23 – Head back to Slash Run and catch The Howl, More AM Than FM, and Tigerer.
• Thursday, March 23 – The Memories, Bottled Up, and Emotional play at Smash!
• Friday, March 24 – Catch Ryan Gregory Floyd at Gypsy Sally’s.
• Friday, March 24 – Go back to Slash Run and catch Spirit Plots, Zero for Conduct, Risk Relay, and the EFFECTS.
• Friday, March 24 – If you’re looking for a good laugh, head over to Drafthouse Comedy for Off the Rails!! Happy Hour Comedy and Storytelling Hosted by Katherine Jessup.
• Saturday, March 25 – See the return of SHOUT Bamalama at Haydees Restaurant.
• Sunday, March 26 – Swing by Comet Ping Pong and catch Nana Grizol, Bad Moves, David Dondero, and Bacchae perform.
• Sunday, March 26 – See Swing Ting, Ase Manual, Ayes Cold, and TROPIXXX at Velvet Lounge.

• Tuesday, March 21 – Catch the inaugural power talk series, WHAT SHE SAID, with a focus on women in the music business at the POV Lounge.
• Wednesday, March 22 – Catch the third POLITICS & ART: A Jam Session at the Wilson Building.
• Wednesday, March 22 – Swing by The Future is Female Festival and enjoy a variety of 10 minute plays at Caos on F.
• Thursday, March 23 – Join CPD Action at Freedom Plaza for the Fight Back to Save Healthcare and Protect Families protest.
• Thursday, March 23 – Head over to the National Museum of the American Indian and catch a film program that highlights a series of short works directed by Native female filmmakers.
• Friday, March 24  – Swing by the opening of Artomatic 2017.
• Saturday, March 25 – Celebrate spring at the National Cherry Blossom Festival Opening Ceremony.
• Saturday, March 25 – Catch a reading by Legs McNeil, author of Please Kill Me, and listen to 70s punk tunes by DJ Daisy Lacy at Slash Run.

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.