<p>@remyluvsrogue:
Absolutely: although, like most big metropolitan areas, DC can be very expensive, there are a lot of reasonable options as well. The key is that you have got to be willing to do your homework to find the events.
As far as live theater goes, one of the most valuable assets DC has to offer is the Kennedy center. They have a free live show there EVERY single night on the Millenium stage at 6pm. They also have many ticketed shows which can be rather expensive, but the free shows are superb. The best part is how close the KC is to GW…practically on campus. [The</a> John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts](<a href=“http://www.kennedy-center.org/]The”>http://www.kennedy-center.org/)</p>
<p>There are many opportunities for live music at reasonable prices. The most popular music venues in DC are the 9:30 Club and the Black Cat; both host big and small names at very reasonable prices and are a great social environment. You can get in as long as you’re 18. </p>
<p>The many DC museums offer free programming all of the time; again, you just have to be on the lookout.
Movies are usually expensive (i.e. regular city prices - $10.50), but Georgetown Loews has half-price for students on Thursdays, or $6 matinees on Sunday mornings - a great tradition!
A great resource for DC events (MANY of which are free!) is found each Thursday in the District section of the Post, or on their website: [url=<a href=“http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/print/community/dc/index.html]washingtonpost.com[/url”>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/print/community/dc/index.html]washingtonpost.com[/url</a>]</p>
<p>Good luck and make sure to enjoy all that DC has to offer!</p>