Ten Under $10
Looking for something to do this weekend that won’t break the bank? Check out these ten great activities—all for $10 or less.
By
Emily Leaman
1. It’s SilverDocs time! The documentary-film festival, which kicked off on Monday and runs through June 22, screens more than 100 films from 60 countries. Tickets are $10 for each screening and can be purchased in advance online or at the box office. Don’t know which screening to pick? Check out our SilverDocs guide for which films to see and which to skip.
2. Starting June 20, the Corcoran will offer free admission to exhibitions and programs on Saturdays through the summer. This Saturday’s special theme is Earth First Family Day. From 10 to 2, families can enjoy live music, face painting, Earth-friendly art activities, puppet shows, gallery tours, prize giveaways, and more. Free admission to the gallery is available until 5 PM.
3. Friday night is wine night at Arlington Cinema ’n’ Drafthouse, where winos can enjoy one-ounce pours of their favorite varieties for a dollar. Experts from the Washington Wine Academy will be on hand to make recommendations and answer questions. Tastings start at 6:15, but you’re welcome to stay for the 7:15 showing of The Soloist. Movie tickets are $5.50.
4. Curious about contra dancing? Friday nights at Glen Echo Park, folk-dancing enthusiasts gather in the Spanish Ballroom for three hours of dancing and live music. From 7:30 to 8:15, beginners can take a lesson to learn the steps; advanced dancers join the mix at 8:30. Admission is $9.
5. With rain in the forecast for the foreseeable future (sigh), this weekend might be a good time to check out Washington’s National Aquarium in the Department of Commerce. The place might not be as impressive as its Baltimore counterpart, but it houses more than 200 animal species and includes exhibits on American freshwater ecosystems, the Amazon River Basin, and more. The aquarium is open from 9 to 5 daily, but try to come around 2, when the animals are fed. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for children ages 2 to 10; kids under 2 are free, and discounts are available for seniors and military.
6. The Rock & Roll Hotel’s Epic Dance Party is on Friday night at 9:30. DJ Doc Rock will spin electronica, indie rock, and hip-hop. The event is free, but you have to be 21 or older to get in.
7. Lawyers from Washington firms will trade briefcases for electric guitars Thursday night for Battle of the Law Firm Bands at the Black Cat. Bands from Patton Boggs, Latham & Watkins, and other well-known firms will duke it out for the win by competing for donations. The band that raises the most money by the end of the night will be crowned winner. Proceeds will benefit the nonprofit Gifts for the Homeless. The event has a $10 cover. Doors open at 7.
8. On Saturday from 1 to 8, Arlington’s Columbia Pike Blues Festival is back for its 14th year. Five bands will perform while you enjoy food, beer, arts and crafts, kids’ activities, and more. Admission is free.
9. Bohemian Caverns’ free funk-and-soul dance party, Fatback, is on tap this Saturday night. The goal: to get every person in the place to clap in unison. Add your hands to the cause starting at 10.
10. Ladies, head to the Penn Quarter outpost of Capitol City Brewing Company on Thursday night for half-price martinis and wine by the glass. The ladies’ night specials run from 4 to 8. More>> After Hours Blog | Arts & Events | Happy Hour Finder | Calendar of Events
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Host-DC Presents Recess...Play and Stay at the Washington National Harbor!
Event Description: In the last two months over 1,300 people have sent in their RSVP to attend Recess, the Washington DC area’s first game night and ice cream social mixed with a party atmosphere! This month we bring you an exclusive indoor/outdoor summertime edition of Recess at the luxurious Washington National Harbor. The playground is the Aloft Washington National Harbor Hotel and guests will be able to play games and mingle in the Remix Lounge, the outdoor balcony area overlooking the waterfront, and throughout the comfortable and spacious backyard patio. On June 27th we invite you and all of your friends to relive some of your youth and experience this special summertime edition of Recess, complete with a live DJ, games, drink specials, and free ice cream all in a fun and relaxed atmosphere!
Date: Saturday June 27th 2009
Time: 8pm - 12am
Location: Aloft Washington National Harbor, 156 Waterfront St, National Harbor, MD 20745 (Plenty of garage parking available)
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Posted by: Host-DC, Jun 18, 2009 05:26:23 PM
Cafe Citron is also always fun, too! It’s about one of the only places that you can get into for free and the music, bartenders, and hotties all rock!-- bring three friends and split a $30 pitcher of mojitos during happy hour-- 5-7pm on Friday, 4-8pm on Saturday! It’s like a Latin/ International/ K-street letting loose kind of place.
Posted by: Regular, Jun 18, 2009 09:13:25 AM
Under $20...another fun option if you like to draw or paint. Open figure drawing, Mondays, ongoing, 7-10pm. $18 per session, no need to RSVP just show up. No experience necessary but there is no instructor. A monitored, open drawing or painting session of nude models. Bring your own supplies.
Washington Studio School
2129 S Street, NW
www.washingtonstudioschool.org
Posted by: Washington Studio School, Jun 18, 2009 09:03:36 AM
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