Unfortunately, getting a date these days is only half the battle. Now what? In these tough times, not everyone has the funds for five star dining every night. Instead of trying to pass off two star dining for five star (this will not go over well), skip the idea of fancy schmancy all together and get creative. Really, putting cost aside, this is what you should be doing anyway. Your date has gone on dinner dates hundreds of times. Have they ever gone to a huge public pillow fight on Wall Street? I’m going to venture no. A creative date will make you stand out and seem pretty awesome. You and your date will have tons of fun doing something different, you’ll build memories, and you’ll build a foundation for a potential relationship that will never grow dull. And you’ll still be able to make rent that month, bonus!Meet your new date idea resource: Time Out New York, orhttp://newyork.timeout.com/. And those ideas are infinite. Time Out has a database of cheap and free events, activities, and date ideas, and there is also a constantly updated list on the homepage for each day. Here you will find where to go for underground comedy shows, offbeat concerts, food and/or drink tastings, late night museum exhibits, free movie showings, festivals – need I continue? You could keep your significant other guessing for years with this handy guide – imagine that excitement! Dating that never gets old! A good idea is to take turns planning unique dates and surprising the other person.
Need more proof? For example, here are some events from the list of suggestions for just one Saturday (May 9th. Remember, most of these are time sensitive or even one-night-only’s, so make sure to choose the day you’re planning a date for).
An Affordable Art Fair: Art normal people can afford! Even if you don’t buy, there’s tons of art to peruse! $20.00 admission.
The BellRays perform at The Delancey: Hot downtown band that mixes punk and R&B and will make you seem very in-the-know performs at a Lower East Side staple, for only $10.00 cover.
Binibon at the Kitchen: For $15.00, see a musical theater piece about a 1981 murder. Interesting…
Bicycle Fetish Day Party Block Party: Take bike ride – or subway ride, if you two aren’t avid bicyclists – over to Williamsburg to see some crazy blinged out bikes, hang out with hot dogs and beer, and top off the night with dancing at the after party. All for a suggested donation of five bucks!
Gameshow Speakeasy at the Slipper Room: Join in on this monthly celebrity-themed game show at the very hip burlesque joint on the Lower East Side for only $5.00! (And no, there is no burlesque on game night!)
Written by: Courtney Iseman - SpeedNY Dating Resident Blogger
