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Things to Do This Week in Washington DC 7/22/12

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Things to Do This Week in Washington DC 7/22/12

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There are plenty of cheap and free things to do this week in DC, so let’s get started.

 

Monday July 23, 2012:

Louden County Fair: July 23-28, 2012, Louden County Fairgrounds.

If you are a Humphrey Bogart fan, you can see his movies for free every Monday until August 20th, at the National Theatre this Monday July 23rd “The Maltese Falcon” is featured. Get there early because it’s first come, first served.

 

If you want to see a romantic film then check out “The Proposal”, at Crystal Screen in Crystal City also this Monday.

 

If you enjoy the performing Arts, then you are in luck because the 2012 Capitol Fringe Festival is going on until July. 29th. You will see over 130 performing arts groups perform through the Nations Capitol. Performances include one act plays, musicals, comedies, drums, hip-hop, improvisation, and more. Tickets are $17.

 

Tuesday July 24, 2012

2012 Capitol Fringe Festival (See Monday link)

 

Loudoun County Fair: July 23-28, 2012, Louden County Fairgrounds.

 

Bethesda Outdoor Movies Summer 2012- “Stand By Me” Starring Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman (9pm)

 

Wednesday July 25, 2012:

Kaypi Perú Festival 2012 – Join the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian for the Kaypi Perú Festival, our 2nd annual celebration of the indigenous cultures of Peru. Kaypi Perú, which means “This is Peru” in the Quechua language, is a six-day festival devoted to sharing and celebrating the richness and diversity of Peru through traditional and contemporary dance, music, photo exhibitions, paso horses, alpacas and, of course, traditional Peruvian food!

 

Louden County Fair: July 23-28, 2012, Louden County Fairgrounds.

 

If, you can’t make it to any of the movies on Monday then you can see “The Incredebles” at NoMA. or you can also see “It Happened One Night“  on the the National Mall  for “Screen on the Green” both movies are free and begins at sunset.

 

AIDS 2012 Film Festival: The Other City Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 6 – 9 PM American History Museum, get there early, first come first served.

 

Bethesda Outdoor Movies Summer 2012- “Vertigo” Starring James Stewart, Kim Novak (9pm)

Thursday July 26, 2012:

  • 2012 Capitol Fringe Festival (See Monday link)
  • Kaypi Perú Festival 2012 (See Wednesday link)

 

Loudoun County Fair: July 23-28, 2012, Louden County Fairgrounds.

 

Bethesda Outdoor Movies Summer 202- “The Muppets” starring Amy Adams, Jason Segel, Chris Cooper (9pm).

If you want to explore DC by foot then check out the free walking tours, and don’t forget to tip your guide after the tour.

 

 

Don’t forget kids 18 and under can get into the “Newseum” for free with the Purchase of an adult ticket, and free performances at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage where there is a free performance every evening at 6pm.

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By on July 15, 2012 No Comments

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There are plenty of cheap and free things to do this week in DC, so let’s get started.

If you are a Humphrey Bogart fan, you can see his movies for free every Monday until August 20th, at the National Theatre. This Monday July 16th “The Treasure of Sierra Madre” is featured. Get there early because it’s first come, first served.

If you want to see “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid” then head to the National Mall  for “Screen on the Green” on July 16th, the movie is free and begins at sunset. If you want to see  a romantic film then check out “Bridgette Jone’s Diary”, at Crystal Screen in Crystal City also on Monday.

Finally if, you can’t make it to any of the movies on Monday then you can see “War Games” on July 18th featuring Matthew Broderick, at NoMA.

If you enjoy the performing Arts, then you are in luck because the 2012 Capitol Fringe Festival is going on until July. 29th. You will see over 130 performing arts groups perform through the Nations Capitol. Performances include one act plays, musicals, comedies, drums, hip-hop, improvisation, and more. Tickets are $17.

If you want to explore DC by foot then check out the free walking tours, and don’t forget to tip your guide after the tour.

Other things that you can do include touring exhibits at the Museum of African Art  “African Cosmos:Stellar Arts“, and “Elegance and Refinement: The Still Paintings of William Aeist“.

Don’t forget kids 18 and under can get into the “Newseum” for free with the Purchase of an adult ticket, and free performances at the Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage where there is a free performance every evening at 6pm.

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Sights to See in DC

By andrea on May 23, 2012 No Comments

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When it comes to searching for your next vacation, Washington DC should be on your list of sights to see.

With so many historical places to visit for free, not only is this trip economical, but it’s also educational, and entertaining.

What more could you ask for; a vacation that actually saves you money.

Of course, you need to find a hotel and cheap places to eat with your family, and if you do a little research you will find restaurants where kids can eat for free, with the purchase of an adult entree, this can help you save a ton of money.

As far as tourist attractions, most of the Smithsonian Museums are free the Capitol, Washington Monument, National Memorials, and the White House Tours are free. FYI: to take the White House Tour you must reserve your tickets in advance through your congressional representative.

If you want to see the real people’s court in action then check out the Supreme Court, if you are lucky you might get to see a real case argued. Make sure to take the tour which is also called the “lecture” it’s about 20 minutes but you learn so much in such a short time.

For entertainment, check out the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, it’s another free place to visit after a day of seeing the sites in DC. There are free performances every day at 6pm. in the grand foyer, and tickets are not required.

In the Summer, you can see free outdoor movies in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. If you like music, you can sit back, relax, and listen to great music at Yards Park, Carter Baron, or the National Harbor for free. In addition to all the free movies and music, you can enjoy food, film, book festivals, holiday concerts and more in DC.

Don’t forget to sign up for daily deals in Washington DC, at some point you will have to spend a few dollars, but you won’t have to pay full price.

So spend a day, or a week just remember, there is always something cheap or free to do for anyone visiting or living in Washington DC.

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2012 Bike to Work Day DC

By on May 10, 2012 No Comments

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2012 Bike to Work Day DC

For all the bikers and non bikers in DC, Friday May 18, 2012 is Bike to work day in Washington DC. It’s the largest annual biking event of the year.

This is your opportunity to take a day off from driving, and save a little money on gas.

So, dust off your bike, and meet fellow bikers as you pedal throughout the Nations Capitol, to work.

Along your biking adventure, make sure to stop at one of several pit stops for a chance to win a new bicycle and other great prizes.

Don’t own a bike? There are several bike stations throughout the city that you can rent for a nominal fee.
This is your opportunity to take a day off from driving, and save a little money on gas.

So, dust off your bike, and meet fellow bikers as you pedal throughout the Nations Capitol, to work.

Along your biking adventure, make sure to stop at one of several pit stops for a chance to win a new bicycle and other great prizes.

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2012 Cherry Blossoms Bloom Early

By on March 15, 2012 No Comments

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OK everyone,

 

I have some good news, and some bad news.

 

The good news is that we’ve had some amazing weather in Washington DC, the birds are chirping, bees are buzzing and Spring is definitely in the air.

 

The bad news is that because of the great weather, peak bloom for the cherry blossoms will begin a week early, starting March 18th instead of March 24th so, if you made plans to be in town to see the blossoms, you might not get to see them, there will still be plenty of cheap and free things to do in the Nations Capitol even though the blossoms are not around, you will still have fun exploring the city.

 

If you live near the DC metro area you can take a day trip to see the blossoms, memorials, and monuments, don’t forget to bring your camera because the blossoms are beautiful along the Tidal Basin and National Mall.

 

 

If you miss the blossoms, don’t worry there will be plenty of amazing videos and pictures online, it won’t be the same as seeing them in person but you can still see the beauty of the cherry blossoms in Washington DC.

 

 

 

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7 Interesting Places to Check Out In DC

By andrea on February 28, 2012 No Comments

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1. Ben’s Chili Bowl is a historic landmark restaurant in DC, that’s famous for its half smokes, and chili sauce, as well as its famous customers, Bill Cosby, and President Obama.

 

2. Lincoln Theatre, built in 1922, was once the premier black theater in Washington D.C. Great artists of the past performed there regularly including Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole, Cab Calloway, Louis Armstrong, and Sarah Vaughn. Admission is $5, and kids under four get in free. The Lincoln Theatre, is also located right next door to Ben’s Chili Bowl.

 

3. “The Exorcist Stairs“, if you are a fan of the classic horror film, then head to Georgetown to see the most famous steps in D.C.

 

4. Tomb of the Unknowns is the grave where the unidentified remains of soldiers of war are interred. Every Memorial Day there is a special ceremony honoring the soldiers.

 

5. The National Archives is home to the most important documents of America. The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the Unites States, and the Bill of Rights. They also have a research and records department where you can research your family history.

 

6. Library of Congress, founded in 1800, is the nation’s oldest federal cultural institution. It has a collection of over 144 million items, including 33 million cataloged books, 63 million manuscripts, legal materials, films, maps, sheet music, sound recordings, and more, its also home of the U.S. Copyright office, so if you’ve written a book, or created a work of art, you can get you a copyright to protect your creation.

So, if you are a history buff or you just love spending time in a literary environment, then the Library of Congress is the perfect place for you to visit during your trip to Washington D.C.

 

7, The Carousel on the National Mall, is a great place to bring the kids, during the summer, for a fun time on the National Mall, located between the Capitol, and the Washington Monument, it costs $3.50 to ride.

 

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A Day in DC

By andrea on February 19, 2012 No Comments

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You are in Washington DC, for a day, where do you go, and what do you see?

 

Since you don’t have much time on your side, you need to decide what tourist attractions you are going to see, you could visit fewer sites, so you can have more time to spend at the places you choose to visit, instead of rushing to see everything which is IMPOSSIBLE.

 

You should see just enough to make you want to come back to DC, for more than just a day.

 

If you want to get great photos of your day trip, you can start by taking some pictures in front of the Capitol, and then head over to some of the monuments, memorials, and of course the White House.

 

Make sure to wear comfortable shoes because you will be doing plenty of walking around the National Mall and Tidal Basin.

 

If you like museums, then you can spend the day touring two or three of the great Smithsonian Museums, there are 19 museums, and it will take at least two or three hours to explore just one museum, so choose the ones that you are really interested in seeing, and save the others for your next visit.

 

You can also participate in one of the many DC tours or activities A Day in DC that leaves from Union Station, to get a quick overview of the Nations Capitol.

 

To save time, grab a quick bite to eat at one of the hotdog stands, and if you are lucky enough to spot one of the great food trucks roaming around you are definitely in for a delicious lunch.

 

So, whatever you decide to do during your brief visit, be sure to immerse yourself in the history of the city, have fun, tell your friends and family about your amazing visit, and definitely come back for more than just a day in DC.

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Hello world! Welcome to Cheap in DC

By on February 11, 2012 No Comments

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Whether you are traveling from far away, or you are lucky enough to live in the Washington DC metropolitan area, stay connected to Cheap in DC, for all your information about things that are cheap, fun, and free in the Nations Capitol, Washington DC,

 

 

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