Welcome to Cheap Date, a roundup of events in Philadelphia this weekend for $20 and under.
From drinking and shopping to arts and entertainment, this is your guide for everything fun
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The Philadelphia Quizzo Guide for Every Weeknight
Philadelphia is the birthplace of quizzo, the pub trivia game where teams compete by answering various trivia questions, usually while getting drunk. There are a ton of places to play
Feed Your Curiosity: Philly Culture and Science Events (9/4-9/11)
When it comes to learning about art, science, and culture, Philadelphia is one of the best classrooms around. Philadelphia’s museums, institutions, and innovative residents bring endless opportunities to learn and
What To Do If You’re in Philadelphia on Labor Day Weekend
Not heading down the shore or out of town for Labor Day? There are still plenty of things you can do while you’re in Philadelphia this weekend.
A four-day weekend calls
Cheap Date: Philly Events for $20 and Under (9/1-9/3)
9.1
First Friday Salsa Night
The Schmidt’s Commons
Free
Free salsa dance lessons before a live performance by Siempre Salsa Philly.
First Friday Live Local
Philadelphia Brewing Company
Free
Live performance by Satellite Hearts. Beers, ciders, and sandwiches
29 Festivals Coming To Philadelphia This Fall
Fall is quickly approaching and that means more than just the arrival of Pumpkin Spice lattes and bonfires.
This year, there are tons of festivals headed to Philly that are offering
Cheap Date: Philly Events for $20 and Under (8/25-8/27)
8.25
Tyvek / Olivia Neutron-John / Control Top
Everybody Hits
Free
Watch several performances at this BYOB venue. Batting cages set a nice backdrop for live music.
Budweiser Clydesdales Show
Fishtown Hops
Free
Take advantage of the only
August Was By Far Rocky Balboa’s Worst Month
August can be a tough month to deal with. Summer’s coming to an end, fall is on the horizon. Days are getting shorter, the weather is cooling, the summer breeze
Feed Your Curiosity: Philly Culture and Science Events (8/21-8/28)
When it comes to learning about art, science, and culture, Philadelphia is one of the best classrooms around. Philadelphia’s museums, institutions, and innovative residents bring endless opportunities to learn and
How Philadelphia-Based Podcast Hosts Describe Their Own Work
There is no doubt that people from Philadelphia have a lot to say. The podcast scene in the city has grown substantially over the past couple of years and there
Cheap Date: Philly Events for $20 and Under (8/18-8/20)
8.18
Pon De Barbary
The Barbary
$5 to $7
Major dance party upstairs with DJs spinning Sean Paul, dancehall, reggaeton, and more. Kanye loves Kanye night going on downstairs.
Smooth Jazz with Grace Kelly
Great Plaza
The Philly Sports Fan Guide To Ditching Your Family on Christmas
There’s a scene in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation where Chevy Chase’s neighbor walks outside to see Randy Quaid emptying a chemical toilet into the sewer.
“Merry Christmas! Shitter was full!”
That’s the
Feed Your Curiosity: Philly Culture and Science Events (8/14-8/21)
When it comes to learning about art, science, and culture, Philadelphia is one of the best classrooms around. Philadelphia’s museums, institutions, and innovative residents bring endless opportunities to learn and
Cheap Date: Philly Events for $20 and Under (8/11-8/13)
8.11
Big Highway
The Schmidt’s Commons
Free
Blues band known to give an upbeat performance. Kid-friendly environment with food and drinks available for purchase.
Midnight Madness: ‘The Room’
Ritz at The Bourse
$10.25
Arguably one of the best worst
Feed Your Curiosity: Philly Culture and Science Events (8/7-8/14)
When it comes to learning about art, science, and culture, Philadelphia is one of the best classrooms around. Philadelphia’s museums, institutions, and innovative residents bring endless opportunities to learn and
Cheap Date: Philly Events for $20 and Under (8/4-8/6)
8.4
First Friday: The Science of Shelley’s “Frankenstein”
Chemical Heritage Foundation
Free
Guest speakers and hands-on activities. See the experiments that motivated Mary Shelley.
First Friday Salsa Night
The Piazza at Schmidt’s Commons
Free
Live salsa music all
A Look Inside Philadelphia Dog Park Etiquette and Culture
It was three o’clock on a Monday afternoon when Baxter, my Chocolate Lab and Pointer mix, walked to the center of the Schuylkill River Dog Run and proceeded to poop
Feed Your Curiosity: Philly Culture and Science Events (7/31-8/7)
When it comes to learning about art, science, and culture, Philadelphia is one of the best classrooms around. Philadelphia’s museums, institutions, and innovative residents bring endless opportunities to learn and
Cheap Date: Philly Events for $20 and Under (7/28-7/30)
7.28
Cinema in the Cemetery
Laurel Hill Cemetery
$10
Bring your own blankets, chairs, and snacks to this outdoor event. Frozen treats for sale and free parking. The film, “Army of Darkness,” is not