Want to get out and about this week, without breaking the bank? Here are three ideas for what to do in Washington with $20 in your pocket.
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Rooftop silent disco at The Embassy Row Hotel
Grab four or more of your besties and head up to the rooftop at The Embassy Row Hotel for an open-air silent disco. You'll dance into the sunset surrounded by spectacular city views, hop between live DJ sets broadcasting directly to your wireless headphones, and duel your friends to rounds of giant Jenga and Connect Four by the pool.
When: Friday, June 22, 8-11 p.m.
Where: Rooftop at The Embassy Row Hotel, 2015 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Admission: $10 each for groups of five or more; $16 for individual registrations
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets
26th Annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle
Indulge in barbecued bites and live music at the 26th Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle. One of the largest and most popular food festivals in the country, this year's battle will feature a tasting pavilion that's "longer than a football field."
For just $10-$12 a day, you'll enjoy access to free food samples, cook-offs, celebrity chefs, cooking demonstrations, interactive exhibits, 30 bands performing across three stages and much more.
When: Saturday, June 23, 11 a.m.- Sunday, June 24, 7 p.m.
Where: Giant National Capital BBQ Battle, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Admission: $12 for one day; $20 for two days
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets
Garden of Jokes: A Veterans Comedy Show
Comedy on a rooftop? Snag tickets to this rare offering, featuring veteran comedians, before they're gone.
Now in its third edition, the Garden of Jokes comedy show is hosted by Up Top Acres and the Armed Services Arts Partnership and stages veterans who have graduated from ASAP's Comedy Bootcamp program — the first stand-up comedy class in the country for veterans.
When: Saturday, June 23, 7:30-10 p.m.
Where: The Farm at 55 M Street, 55 M St. SE
Admission: $15
Click here for more details, and to get your tickets
