The Frugal Dater

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.

The Peachtree Latino festival will be having it’s 10th anniversary this year at the Atlanta Underground.

The Entertainment lineup includes:

Aleks Syntek
Luz Rios
PeeWee

Here’s the details:

Festival Peachtree Latino in Atlanta, Georgia has been the biggest the largest family & multicultural event in the southeast since 2000.

WHEN: August 29th 12pm – 8pm
WHERE: Underground Atlanta
COST: FREE
OFFICIAL LINK: HERE

Popularity: 4% [?]

One of the most popular postings last year was the listings of all the free movies available around the country. We have found more of the free movies being put on by the National Geographic Society in Washington DC. Now since it’s being put on by National Geographic these won’t be films that you would usually see in major theaters but rather documentaries that are a little more insightful. If you’re into learning and documentaries then this could be a perfect weekend afternoon adventure (especially if it looks like it’s going to be a little rainy or overcast).

If you’re looking for something to do with a date on the first day of August in Baltimore then why not take advantage of the FREE Ice Cream social being held at the Jewish Museum of Maryland

Here’s the details:

Join us for an afternoon of fun that includes free ice cream, musical entertainment, face painting, balloon twisting, raffles and just plain fun.
844 East Pratt Street
Phone: 410-837-1793
2:00-5:00 p.m.

WHEN: August 1st 2pm
WHERE: The Star Spangled Banner Flag House Courtyard
COST: FREE
OFFICIAL LINK: HERE

Popularity: 7% [?]

Sometimes it’s the gifts that cost nothing (and come from the heart) that can mean a whole lot more when trying to build a relationship then something semi-expensive that you ran out and got at the last minute.

We found one of those things for you, a pet safety pack from the ASPCA. It’s mainly a sticker to place on your window, however it tells emergancy workers that there are more then just people to save in case of fire or natural disaster.

If you’re a droid (or a hero) or any part of the android revolution and your date is as well then you can have a fun interactive time just giving a few simple tips, tricks, and pointers.

The first thing I’ve found is that your phone can be a great conversation starter especially when you want to stear away from the regular questions that sound like a job interview that make everyone so nervous. Ask about their favorite apps they’ve downloaded – this alone can give you a lot of insight into the person they are.

Next ask if they update their apps regularly. If they ask you what you mean, tell them trust the developers are constantly making the applications better so you’re missing out if you don’t get the updates. Then you can show them how by simply going to the marketplace -> downloaded apps and looking at which ones are at the top of the list and show the red update available.

Popularity: unranked [?]

As part of their Rhythm Road free concert series they’re putting on this summer in Washington DC, National Geographic has 2 groups up Wednesday June the 3rd – Chen Lo and the Liberation Family & the Little Joe McLerran Quartet.

WHEN: June 3, 2010 (first act starts at 6pm)
WHERE: National Geographic Live
1600 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
COST: FREE
OFFICIAL LINK: HERE

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Popularity: unranked [?]

We’ve found another free concert for classical music lovers in crabtown USA (aka Baltimore). This time it’s a piano concert call Three Pianos being held at Community Concerts at Second. This one is an afternoon concert vs an evening concert however so plan accordingly.
Here’s the details:

WHEN: Sunday, May 16, 2010 3:30pm
WHERE: Community Concerts at Second
4200 St Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
COST: FREE
OFFICIAL LINK: HERE

Popularity: unranked [?]

What’s better then taking your pet out for a little walk and maybe finding a little tail? Why letting you come along of course and making an date out of it.

And if you don’t have a date – then just take your 4 legged friend and let them help you find one. (a cute pooch can be a real turn on). Now your pet must be restrained / leashed at all times and no outside food or drink or allowed, other details below: