A friend of mine once said that while “cheap is good, free is better”.

National Gallery Concert: Violinist Kyoko Takezawa in concert with pianist Akira Eguchi. L12 and A10 went with their dad.
National Arts Centre Open Rehearsal, Pinchas Zukerman on violin, Hubbard St Dance Company, Mozart selections. The children and I attend these open rehearsals about once a month. The NAC Orchestra plays and a soloist or group is featured. We have seen Pinchas Zukerman play several times but have also enjoyed watching Hilary Hahn and other visiting performers for free.

Longest Skating rink in the world-free

Watching our friend”s face when she hears that she won first prize for her short story in the OPL Awesome Author contest-priceless