Free DC Area Events.
FRIDAY
James Brown Happy Hour. This is going to be a free five hour dance party paying tribute to the Godfather of Soul,his fellow musicians and his continuing in his influence on hip-hop artists.
Have you ever been to the zoo at night? Neither have I. But you love going to the zoo then you don't want to miss the Zoo Winter Celebration. Thousands of sparkling lights;zoo keeper talks and live presentations on energy saving tips for the home;and viewing the small mamma and Great Ape houses,Reptile Discovery Center,Think Tank and Kids Farm.
SATURDAY
Tom Paxton will be performing Folk/Bluegrass at the Millennium Stage at the John F.Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on 2700 F St NW Washington DC. Call 202-467-4600 for more information.
Are you a nerd? Then you might want to come out to the Red Place on 1212 H St NE Washington DC for Nerd Nite. Hear a Marine Biologist talk about how invasive species destroy ecosystems or violent sex life of insects. Really?
Do you love watching hockey? Then you might want to check out the Washington Capitals take on the Colorado Avalanche at the Verizon Center on 601 F St NW Washington DC at 7:00pm. Price:$70-$310. Call 202-628-3200 for more information.
Punk rock Legend "Patti Smith" will be at the National Portrait Gallery-Smithsonian Institution on Eighth and F Street NW Washington DC to discuss "Just Kids",a memoir that chronicles her friendship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. Time: 2pm. Call (202) 633-1000 for more information.
SUNDAY
Choreographer/Dancer Peggy Cho fuses Asian martial arts with diverse forms of dance in the world premier of Jeet Kune Do along with music composed by Award winning Asian-American jazz composer Fred Ho. The event is part of the Remembering Bruce Lee series. This event will take place at the Freer Gallery of Art Smithsonian Institution-Jefferson Drive and 12 Street NW Washington DC. Call 202-633-1000 for more information.
Come to the Columbia Heights Metro Station on 3030 14th St NW Washington DC. to see the Theater group Banished? Production takes it to the street. Call 202-637-7000 for more information.
Hope you have a great Weekend. Happy Holidays.
Lanre That is great that there are so many free events. I hope you get to enjoy some of these things.
Hi Lanre~ It looks like you have lots of exciting events in the Washington, DC area! It is even better that they are FREE! I hope lots of people take advantage of it all!
Lance, lots of fun things to do in your neck of the woods. Enjoy!
Lanre - that's quite a diverse selection of events to choose from. Looks like you'll be quite busy. Hope you're doing well and enjoying the holiday season!
Lanre, great job, I think I would love to see the zoo at night. I have been to the national zoo, and they do a great job. Have you ever noticed the cables that go all over the zoo high overhead for the orangatans?