The Frugal Dater

You know when somebody’s birthday comes around that you never know what to get them?

Well I’ve come across a GREAT idea that’s not only fun but doesn’t break the bank (and could actually make the bank – but don’t count on it).

First start off at the dollar store or discount and get a funny card ( it’s hard to find in there sometimes through all the crap that’s left over in there but paying a buck vs paying up to $6) There’s a reason that all the card companies are going out of business these days….

IndyProv is holding Caffeinated Improv Comedy night at Talbol Street Nightclub. There will be live performers showing off there skills in improvisational comedy at this FREE show.

Here’s the Details:

WHEN: Friday, February 18th
TIME: 10:30 & 11:30pm
WHERE: Talbot Street Nightclub, 2145 North Talbot Street, Indianapolis, IN,46202
COST: FREE
official link HERE
club link HERE

Popularity: 13% [?]

There’s a free classical concert coming up this Saturday for all of you looking for a cheap or free date in the Raleigh / Durham area.

The event will be called Hopscotch and will occur from September 9th-11th in multiple indoor music venues in Downtown Raleigh as well as a big “main stage” presence in City Plaza on Fayetteville Street. .

It’s that time of year again, when daters show their affection for each other in lavish displays of gifts and goodies.

We’re half-way through January and the red heart displays are out all over the various stores however if you look past the main pre-packed displays and shop at one or two places, then you can put together your own gift package for much less.

Now if you’re past the first or second date with the girl you’re seeing then a valentines day showering of love is a must. The worst part is that retailers know it and are ready for you to open up your wallet.

This is not the time for some hand made trinket however, you’re not a 3rd grader bringing home a paper heart to mom.

Popularity: 16% [?]

There seems to be a lot of visitors coming from the Charleston SC area looking for free and cheap things to do in that area. So we’ve set out to try to find more things that everyone is looking for this year.

We’ve found a new FrugalDate idea that’s not free, but falls into our under $20 category and it’s the upcoming Boat show.

Keep reading for the rest of the details.

Popularity: 14% [?]

As we continue our series of 10 dates for less then $10 we move on to another of my favorite cities  ~ Baltimore, MD.
There’s nothing like a stroll through Baltimore to get you in the mood for crabs.

	Hit the Harbor There’s more then 10 things to do at the harbor all by itself but we’re going to count it as just one. official link

Popularity: 18% [?]

The secret to any date is to make a magic moment, something memorable.

With all the snow that’s come down in the north east in this winter, this presents the perfect opportunity to make one (or more) of those magic moments.

These moments can happen inside or outside and don’t take credit cards, but you might want to keep your digital camera or cellphone camera handy so that you can share your magic moment with all your facebook fans.

Chocolate Kisses With it being so cold outside then why not make some hot chocolate and snuggle up saving the warmth. Special skills needed? Only the ability to boil water. And if you really want to get creative then you can

Popularity: 11% [?]

Want to breath a little better at night, especially with cold season on the horizon? Then sign up for some FREE BreatheRight strips and wake up more refreshed.

The link to the free sample is here

From their website:

• Nasal congestion relief due to the common cold or allergies

A free concert festival is coming up for in Raleigh called Hopscotch.

The event will be called Hopscotch and will occur from September 9th-11th in multiple indoor music venues in Downtown Raleigh as well as a big “main stage” presence in City Plaza on Fayetteville Street. .

Over the past 5-10 years music festivals have become very widespread throughout the country, most of which are outside on some large vacant land. Hopscotch will be different. It will be urban and celebrate Raleigh as an emerging metropolis and a center of musical buzz. The shift towards Raleigh as the center of this buzz seems to be solidified by the Indy’s choice to hold the fest in downtown. That or the fact that Raleigh as a metropolis will bring in more attendants.

The Kansas City Symphony is holding a free concert – Pops in the Park – on labor day weekend.

Here’s the details:

The Kansas City Symphony’s free Labor Day weekend concert at The Theatre in the Park at Shawnee Mission Park celebrates American music – from West Side Story and South Pacific to Star Trek and Superman! Bring your family and friends, plus blankets and lawn chairs.

The parking lot opens at 4:30 p.m.; gates open at 5 p.m. Instrument
Petting Zoo begins at 5:30 p.m., with support from Swiss Re.