FREE and EXCITING things in DC!!!!

So I am on a constant search for things in DC that are FREE (especially events and FOOD). I came accross this link today and although it's dated (2004, yikes!) it is easy to navigate and you can click on the links to see if the restaurants/museums/etc. still offer what was listed.

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/traveler/deals/freedc0604.html#food

here are a few that I checked up on myself and seem interesting enough to post:

1. $5 "bar bites" from Morton's steakhouse in Georgetown. The deal runs from M-F 5pm-6:30pm AND 9:30pm-11pm. Things like mini filet hamburgers (plate of 4)

2. The Mexican Cultural Institute (which they described as a mansion turned gallery which sounds awesome) is having an oppening TONIGHT of works by Ricardo Mazal from 6:30pm- 8:30pm. Although the exhibit is running until October, openings usually mean free booze and food (or at least in LA they do). Consider it a pre-party. google for address.

3. Again with the anticipated free booze and food events: Dupont Circle Galleries has open house on the first Friday of every month from 6pm-9pm. I don't know if these are actual opening receptions, but it's down the street so you aren't investing much if you are just going for the freebies and it turns out to be a bust.

4. Guaranteed food!!!! The third Friday of every month the Galleries 1054 in Georgetown's canal square holds an open house from 6pm-8pm that is CATERED by Sea Catch Restaurant.

5. FREE COFFEE & DESSERTS!!! The third Tuesdy of the month there is a Poetry Coffee night with local poetys, free starbucks, and desserts. Starts @ 7:30pm and is located at the Grace Church in Georgetown.>>> What would be really cool is if some of you had hidden poetic talents that you could perform here.

I'll keep you all in the loop when I find more free things

Lastly,
-Remember: Farmer's market is this weekend and buying local helps the community and is probably better for you.
- (and just because I just saw this and think it's ridiculous) MSNBS reports on an elephant who had to be taken to a rehab island to recover from a heroine addiction. check the web.

HAPPY THIRSTY THURSDAYS!
(drinks after the museum opening?)