cheap date

12 Feb 2014

Broke-Ass Last Minute Ideas for Valentine’s Day

We’ve all been there, dude. You’re happily single, watching True Detective from a stolen source of cable, pretending the chicken in your fridge is still ok to eat, Peter Panning your way through life on a meager salary, when, BAMM! The perfect person comes along, and you’re screwed (literally and

Chloe Newsom - Dive Bar Desperado 0
09 Oct 2011

Date Night: Gaspare’s

There are hundreds of fake grape clusters hanging from the ceilings, red and white checkered tablecloths, “That’s Amore” playing loudly in the background. Wine is served in huge quantities. Paunchy, beaming waiters slide steaming pizzas in front of their patrons. Gaspare’s, I’ve realized, is pretty much exactly where I would

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03 Oct 2024

The KQED & Noise Pop Festival Looks Awesome

When two wonderful SF institutions get together to throw a block party it’s a great reason to get excited.  KQED has teamed up with Noise Pop and is blocking off the streets in front of its storied SF headquarters and opening up its doors for an all-day, live music-infused, street

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01 Sep 2011

Pan Theater: Cheap Improv Comedy

“Can I get a suggestion for an occupation? Dentist, thank you, I heard dentist.” and thus starts an improv show. However, Pan Theater doesn’t put on the typical improv show. Absent are the corny, Whose Line Is It Anyway? games. Pan Theater specializes in long -form improv; narrative stories that

Robin Hardwick - Cost-Conscious Connoisseur 0
16 Jan 2011

FREE Popcorn and that Warm Fuzzy Feeling You Get From Doing Good

Wednesday night: You are most likely watching your iPhone tick down the minutes to the weekend or bored because all days blend together and you have no idea what day it is or where your outside shoes are. Or, heck, maybe your Wednesday is your Saturday. No matter your specific

Jessica Longo - Two-Bit Reporter 0
09 May 2009

Operation DUMBO Date: A Cheap Date Idea

So, you have an upcoming date, but don’t want to/can’t spend any money?  Or, maybe you’ve exhausted the netflix queue with your significant other and want to do something different without being too extravagant. Strap on that parachute, kids, because I’m about to lay some some Operation DUMBO Drop-sized knowledge

Anna G - Caliburg Contributor 0