As Washingtonians flee the District in August, now is the perfect time to take advantage of the plethora of free museums and art galleries around town. But don’t just settle for Smithsonian museums, check out The Kennedy Center.
Opened in 1971 to commemorate the life and legacy of President John F. Kennedy, The Kennedy Center brings some of the best performers from around the world to its state of the art facilities. While some of those events may be pricey, The Kennedy Center also has free nightly performances at 6PM on its Millennium Stage. No tickets are even required, just show up. For example, tonight acclaimed jazz pianist and vocalist Deanna Witkowski leads a trio blending Brazilian and Afro-Cuban jazz music.
If you’re not in the mood for sitting though a performance or can’t get there for the 6PM start time, I would still recommend checking out The Kennedy Center. It’s free to walk throughout the premises and its roof deck has some of the best views of anywhere in D.C. There’s even a café up there.
The easiest way to get to The Kennedy Center is either to walk from the Foggy Bottom Metro or hop on the 80 bus, which goes directly there. The Kennedy Center is located at 2700 F St. NW with more info on getting there here.
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