Washington, D.C./ Fun & Entertainment
Published on October 14, 2019
3 budget-friendly events to enjoy in Washington this weekPhoto: Samantha Gades/Unsplash

Looking to shake up your regular routine? Check out these five ideas for what to do in Washington this week, all clocking in at under $20 per person.

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My Name is `Ōpūkaha`ia

From the event description:

Enjoy an evening of traditional Hawaiian music and a theatrical performance! Hawaiian Mission Houses presents a one-person play of the life of Henry ʻŌpūkahaʻia, a young Hawaiian who came to the United States in 1808 for a promotional speaking tour. His life and memoirs inspired others to carry on his message, and the year 2019 marks the 200th anniversary of a group of missionaries setting sail from the United States to Hawaii. 

When: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: DAR Museum, 1776 D St. NW
Admission: $10
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Busboys and Poets presents “JYNX” 

From the event description:

Jynx Comedy Night is celebrating its one-year anniversary! Come celebrate our birthday AND get in the spooky spirit of Halloween with comedy! Jynx Comedy Night delivers high-energy, empowering comedy. Our versatile, often edgy comedians have performed at venues such as The DC Improv, Drafthouse Comedy Theater, The State Theater and at festivals including The DC Comedy Festival and The 10,000 Laughs Comedy Festival. With so much talent every month, you’re guaranteed to have a good time.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 8-10 p.m.
Where: Busboys and Poets, 625 Monroe St. NE
Admission: $10
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The Constituents Show at Drafthouse Comedy in DC

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DC’s uncensored political comedy troupe, The Constituents, return to Drafthouse DC with a Republican Roast. A constituency of DC comedians will roast one another in character as Democracy’s most deplorable. Proceeds will benefit Hilarity for Charity, an Alzheimer’s nonprofit. The constituents have quickly made a name for themselves in the district for their bipartisan bashing that holds no punches for both sides of the aisle. 

When: Wednesday, Oct. 16, 8-9:30 p.m.
Where: Drafthouse Comedy Theater, 1100 13th St. NW
Admission: $20
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