Breaking the bank can be heartbreaking, here’s how to avoid the shards on date night.

Taking your date out to an expensive candlelit dinner can sound romantic, but the reality is often more stressful than sexy. It can be a lot of pressure to come up with conversation at the table, however activities and events can help you find common interests with your beaux, and show off your classy side.

There a wide variety of activities that are cheap or free for students, and taking your date somewhere creative can add a bit of class to your day out.

The Visit Spokane events calendar has a search tool that displays arts and culture events by location and date; it includes when, where, how much, and website links. Taking your date to the Monarch Butterflies and More on Feb. 1, and there is no admission to the event.

According to the Spokane Arts website, The Chase Gallery is a free art gallery in the basement of Spokane City Hall. The current exhibit, “Connectivity Matters” is up until March 29.

If your date is more of a thespian, there are a variety of ways to make attending local theatre affordable. SFCC productions are free for students, and only five dollars with a student ID from any other college.

After Dark, a longform Improvised comedy show, is only seven dollars every last saturday of the month at the Blue Door theatre. Student rush is also a cheap way to get into performances, show up 15-30 minutes before the show starts. Sunday Matinee performances are generally cheaper than evening shows

It’s also handy to keep an eye on ASG events, especially if your date also attends SFCC. According to the Activities Calendar, on Feb. 1 ASG has organized a free event at Laserquest, which could be an interesting, active place to get to know your crush. Pick up one of the calendars from stands around campus for a list of upcoming events.

For more romantic ideas please visit:
http://www.spokanearts.org/home
https://www.bluedoortheatre.com/
https://www.visitspokane.com/events