<p>So I've got a few questions that focus more on the DC metro area, and probably a few of the other big cities that are only a few hours from DC.</p>
<p>Are there any affordable places in DC for eating or entertainment? Like, $3 movies or cheap restaurants/shops? I know metropolitan areas's prices tend to skyrocket, especially in comparison to living in my podunk town, but are there any places that are reasonable?</p>
<p>How is the music and/or theatre scene? I really like attending punk rock or blues concerts/clubs and I like live theatre. Is there a lot of that in DC or the surrounding cities? Is it accessible to 18-year-olds or is it all 21+?</p>
<p>Also, specifically for GW undergrads: are there a lot of intramurals at the uni? Or do people eschew sports for partying or other activities? Is there a student-run theatre troupe for students not in the theatre major, or a similiar troupe?</p>
<p>thanks to anyone who answers!</p>
<p>DC has a historic punk scene and there is lots of live music so don’t worry about that. Though stuff might be expensive downtown, it is easy to get out into cheaper areas via the metro like the malls out in VA to the west and what not. There are also plenty of cheap local places to eat, you just need to be comfortable in exploring the city and finding out where those secret local spots are (yelp.com helps).</p>
<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>
<p>This is kind of a tough question. Metropolitan areas do tend to skyrocket costs and its been my experience that this definitely true for GW. Even taking the metro to get anywhere is going to run you around $4 for a round trip. And most of the things near Foggy Bottom don’t tend to be cheap. Entertainment though can be found cheap (or free) in many cases. This shouldn’t scare you aware but it is something to be aware of. </p>
<p>Gonefishing is absolutely right with the Kennedy Center recommendation and there are always other things going on… both on and off campus.</p>
<p>I’m pretty sure there is a student theatre group for non-theatre majors. </p>
<p>Intermurals are big here. From my experience they’re generally dominated by the fraternity/sorority types but you can also find individual groups. There are intermurals for most of the sports you can imagine. Try looking at the Learner Health and Wellness Center webpage for a full listing.</p>
<p>Regards</p>
<p>New “sport” here: Quidditch!
We just saw the first practice going on during the Cherry Blossom festival last weekend. The story was being covered on TV and the tourist were taking pictures as the practice was going on at the National Mall! it was so much fun!</p>
<p>Wow, thanks guys for the links and information! Very useful!</p>
<p>The Kennedy Center was not something I even thought of, but I definitely will make use of it now.</p>
<p>@ldivine:
what do you mean about the sports? would it be difficult to participate if not part of a sorority/fraternity? or is it just that those groups of people tend to participate the most?</p>
<p>@Multitasker:
Sounds too cool! Did they have a lot of participants?</p>
<p>Well, there is a formal team which evdentually will be participating in tourneys with the regionals from the East Coast, including the Ivies. It’s catching up fast this frenzie, and it’s fun. I thnk it only has a dozen or so team memberes now, but I don’t have the details.
I never thought Quidditch was gonna become a sport, but it did thanks to our Gen-Potter!</p>