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Corcoran Museum Free This Saturday and Every Saturday over the Summer

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From a press release:

This Saturday, May 18, the Corcoran Gallery of Art and College of Art + Design in Washington, D.C. [500 17th Street NW] will participate in Art Museum Day, an initiative of the Association of Art Museum directors by providing visitors FREE admission to the Corcoran, Washington’s oldest museum.

Additionally, the Corcoran will offer free admission on Saturdays starting Memorial Day weekend and lasting all summer long, as part of its Free Summer Saturday promotion.

AAMD’s Art Museum Day coincides with International Museum Day, organized annually around the world by the International Council of Museums (ICOM). Participation by AAMD member museums emphasizes the lasting impact art museums have on their communities, highlights the value of visual arts in society, and provides opportunities for audiences to participate in wide-ranging programs and share their encounters with works of art.

There are many reasons to love the Corcoran, and free admission this Saturday is just one of them.

Category: Free, museum

By: | 17 May 2013 3:15 PM | No Comments

Pleasant Pops free giveaway to promote DC contest for Historic Places

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Photo by PoPville flickr user Sanjay Suchak

From an email:

Pleasant Pops will be distributing thousands of their handmade locally sourced ice pops today around DC today in Partnership with American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation in order to promote the first day of voting in the Partners in Preservation Contest. Here’s all the sites and details.

Pleasant Pops will be bringing our truck “Big Poppa” today (4/24) to Foggy Bottom [H St NW between 21 and 22nd] to distribute free pops noon to 4PM.

There will be another giveaway on Friday at Farragut Square 11AM to 3PM (4/26).

Additional giveaways are scheduled for May 4 in Dupont Circle (12 noon to 4PM) and May 10 in Chinatown (12 noon to 4PM)

Category: Free, History

By: | 24 April 2013 12:45 PM | 10 Comments

Thaaja Indian Food Bar Giving Away Free Wraps/Bowls this Thursday, March 14th at 12pm

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1335 2nd Street, NE

The owners write:

“Thaaja launch party is this Thursday March 14th from 12 PM onwards. First 100 wraps/bowls will be free and $3 the rest of the day (limit one per customer).”

Thaaja opened in late Jan. at 1335 2nd Street, NE by the Courtyard Marriott and the NoMa metro.  You can see their menu here.

Category: Free, NoMa, Restaurants

By: | 13 March 2013 12:30 PM | 13 Comments

Get Free Red Velvet Ice Cream at Sprinkles on Sunday

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Photo via Sprinkles’ Facebook page

For those who really really like the idea of Red Velvet Ice Cream, or just like the occassional morning ice cream – from a press release:

Sprinkles Cupcakes, the world’s first cupcakes-only bakery, announced today that the first 200 patrons at its Georgetown location (3015 M Street, NW) on Sunday, March 3 beginning at 10 a.m. will receive one free serving of its red velvet ice cream.

The iconic cupcake bakery opened its first Sprinkles Ice Cream in Beverly Hills in 2012 and is sharing the specialty ice cream with its Georgetown customers to celebrate Sprinkles Georgetown’s 2nd anniversary.

“Georgetown and the entire DC area have been so good to us in our first two years in the community, and we wanted to offer a unique treat to our loyal fans in the area,” said Sprinkles co-founder and executive pastry chef Candace Nelson. “Having started the cupcake craze in 2005, we are thrilled to be providing another beloved American classic out of our flagship Beverly Hills location and hope to bring it to DC full time in the future.”

Category: Free, Georgetown

By: | 01 March 2013 12:00 PM | 2 Comments

Free Ice Cream at Union Station Tomorrow


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From a press release:

Ben & Jerry’s Dishes out 1,000 Free Scoops of its Newest 2013 Celebrity Flavor at Washington, D.C.’s Union Station

WHAT: On Friday, February 1 at 12:00 p.m. Ben & Jerry’s will dish out 1,000 free scoops of their soon-to-be revealed flavor aimed at celebrating the NBC series “30 Rock” in Union Station’s Main Hall. The flavor giveaway in D.C. will be the first public sampling following the “30 Rock” series finale. Ben & Jerry’s will show off the new pints and will scoop to DC residents to taste the new flavor before it’s available in stores or scoop shops.

WHEN: Friday, February 1 at 12:00 p.m.

WHERE: Union Station- Main Hall

50 Massachusetts Ave NE

Category: Free

By: | 31 January 2013 11:30 AM | 4 Comments

Free Tax Preparation Assistance at Howard University


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“The free tax assistance program starts Tuesday and will run through April 13th. Please encourage your readers who make $50,000 or less to come get their taxes done for free.”

Category: Free

By: | 28 January 2013 11:30 AM | 2 Comments

YOCAKE Grand Opening in Dupont at 2pm – First Thousand get Free Cupcake or Frozen Yogurt


1829 M Street, NW

In early Dec. a reader sent word that a new frozen yogurt and cupcake spot, YOCAKE, was coming to 1829 M St, NW. Grand opening is today at 2pm:

Category: Dupont Circle, Free, Retail

By: | 23 January 2013 1:30 PM | 6 Comments

Sweet – Free Books


1901 18th Street, NW

Right on.

Red Onion Records & Books is located at 18th and T St, NW.

Category: Free

By: | 14 January 2013 10:05 PM | 3 Comments

Free Coffee for Bike Commuters Heading Through Logan Circle Wed. Morning


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From an email:

“The Bike Rack is offering free coffee for bicycle commuters Wednesday morning, November 21st from 7:30 to 9:30. We will be at the corner of 14th and Q, NW handing out free cups of Peregrine coffee as you make your way into work or wherever you may be headed. Look for our banner, stop by and have a cup of joe on us! “

Category: Bike, coffee, Free, Logan Circle

By: | 20 November 2012 3:15 PM | 2 Comments

Happy Friday – Get a Free Vibrator on Tuesday!


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Trojan Vibrations is bringing their vibrator carts to DC. A press release says they’ll be coming to The Park at Fourteenth (920 14th Street, NW) on Tuesday, Nov 13th from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Expect very long lines…

Category: Free, Top Stories

By: | 09 November 2012 11:30 AM | 24 Comments

Donate to the Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy Relief and Get Free Dinner from Roti Tonight


Roti’s Union Station location

From an email:

This Thursday, November 8, all Roti Mediterranean Grill locations in the Washington D.C. area are offering free dinner in exchange for a donation of any size to the American Red Cross for ongoing Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.

When: Thursday, November 8th
Where: All Washington D.C. stores
Time: 6pm-8pm (4pm-6pm at L’Enfant)

Category: Free, Fundraiser, Restaurants

By: | 08 November 2012 12:30 PM | 3 Comments

Happy Halloween – Stay Safe – Free Taxi Rides Tonight

Reminder about the free taxi rides tonight:

Together with the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) SoberRide initiative, AT&T is proud to provide free taxi rides (up to $30) to anyone 21 and over in greater Washington, DC who may be a little stir crazy following Sandy and celebrated Halloween a little too hard.

From 10pm until 6am this Wednesday night, AT&T customers can call #WRAP to get a safe, free ride home, while others can dial 800-200-TAXI. Please note: this is a change from past SoberRide programs.

WRAP’s SoberRide provides greater Washington, DC residents a safe way home on high-risk holidays, including the December/January holiday season, St. Patrick’s Day, Independence Day and Halloween.

Category: Free

By: | 31 October 2012 12:30 PM | 8 Comments

Free Taxi Alert for Halloween Night


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From MPD:

“WRAP’s” Sober Ride 1-800-200-TAXI. Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012 (10:00PM-4:00AM) Thurs. Nov. 1st FREE (up to a $30 fare) 21 years or older”

Category: Free

By: | 25 October 2012 12:30 PM | 6 Comments

Get Free Admission to Many Museums on Saturday


Photo of the Newseum by PoPville flickr user Sanjay Suchak

From an email:

“This Saturday, September 29th, museums nationwide will open their doors for free and local museums in DC are participating. Museum-goers can download free tickets on the Smithsonian website, which grants free admission for 2 people.

For a list of participating museums in your area and to download tickets please visit Smithsonian.com/museumdaylive.”

Category: Free, museum

By: | 26 September 2012 12:30 PM | 6 Comments

Free Coffee Alert for Bike Commuters


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From an email:

“The Bike Rack is offering free coffee for bicycle commuters Wednesday morning, September 19th from 7:30 to 9:00. We will be at the corner of 14th and Q, NW handing out free cups of Perregrine espresso as you make your way into work tomorrow morning. Look for our banner, stop by and have a cup of joe on us!”

Category: coffee, Free, Logan Circle

By: | 18 September 2012 7:05 PM | 2 Comments

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