Free Events

Millenium Stage: free concert every day of the year; arrive about one hour to get a place in line for a seat.

Smithsonian events

Library of Congress movies

Screen on the Green: Washington Monument; Monday nights.

National Gallery lectures and movies

Senate Hearing: Senate Office Building; NSF authorization bill.

Book signings: City Paper has a list every week.

Folk Life Festival: on the Mall the two weekends before July 4th; music; crafts; food; and crowds.

Kite Festival: on the Mall; March.

Cherry Blossom Festival: April; Tidal Basin and East Potomac Park.