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$6 Movies at the Ritz and Happy Hour at Zahav

$6 Movies at the Ritz and Happy Hour at Zahav

Every Wednesday, the Ritz theaters in Old City reduce rates on all shows to an amazingly affordable $6. The Ritz are good “date-movie” theaters because there is always something interesting/stimulating/artsy/educational/foreign/award-winning showing (i.e. you can generally avoid the cheesy romcoms and lame studio blockbusters which can be date-movie disasters, trust me). There are 3 Ritz theatres all within walking distance of one another, but the Ritz Five at 214 Walnut Street is the closest to Zahav, a “modern Israeli” restaurant with a comfortable atmosphere, an elegant bar, and an outstanding happy hour from 5-7pm.  Be warned, however; the Lemonnanas at Zahav are so delicious, you may end up ditching the movie and ordering another round instead. How cheap we talkin’: Admittedly, this date cuts it close, but $15 per person should get you 2 theatre tickets, 2 Lemonnana cocktails, and one order of half-price hummus to share, including tax and...

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Magazines and Munchies at Rittenhouse Square

Magazines and Munchies at Rittenhouse Square

Rittenhouse Square park, between 18th and 19th streets on Walnut, is a tree-filled haven of green in the middle of Center City’s busy downtown shopping district.  It is also a centrally located and easily accessible place to bring a blanket and some snacks and have a picnic.  But before setting up camp, stop in across the street at Barnes and Noble and pick out some fun magazines to read from or a book of crossword puzzles to work on together after you get bored of people and/or cloud watching. How cheap we talkin’: $30 or less. Magazines, $12-$15, for 3.  Snacks: $15 or less. Why this will impress your date: Good elocution skills are sexy. The Inside Game: Cherries are portable and delicious, but they are not an ideal date food, because, well, they inevitably involve spitting.  Also, do not picnic on fleece blankets if you can help it....

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Monday Movie Night at the Troc

The Trocadero Theatre

The Trocadero Theatre, located at 1003 Arch street in Chinatown, is probably best known as a live concert venue, but on Monday nights, the balcony plays host to a lively movie night featuring classic B movies or popular flicks such as Zombieland, Purple Rain, Goonies, and – the film we saw – Black Dynamite, a Blaxploitation spoof released in 2008.  Without the usual distraction of a band, erratic stage lighting, and a packed house, I was able to appreciate what a beautiful theatre the Troc really is.  The ornate gold proscenium arch framing the screen made it almost ironic that we were there to see such a low-brow film.  But in a good way. How cheap we talkin’: $3 admission comes with a coupon for $3 toward a drink.  And if you arrive before 7pm (the show generally starts arounds 8pm), you also get a FREE beer and a bag of popcorn.  And a...

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Making Time

Making Time

Making Time is a consistently great dance party featuring consistently great buzz bands (for example, most recently, Girls, the XX, Die Antwoord, and Neon Indian).  As a date, Making Time is not for the timid, the crowd-averse, or the dance floor phobic.  My date and I had some reservations about going – we had never “hit the clubs” together before – but it turned out to be a really fun time. How cheap we talkin’: $12 if you buy tickets in advance at The Last Drop coffee house or AKA music; FREE PRBs until 11pm! Why this will impress your date: It’s a happening. The Inside Game: The bathrooms are unisex, yet there are urinals, so if you aren’t there quite yet, go at different times…. Score Extra Points: Find the free hot dogs in the downstairs lounge and share a midnight snack. Next date: Check the R5 website, or...

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Secret Cinema Sci-Fi Film Series

Chemical Heritage Foundation

  The Secret Cinema presents screenings of unique and rare original 16mm films, (usually) for free, at multiple venues throughout the city, throughout the year.  The night we went was part of a sci-fi series hosted by the Chemical Heritage Foundation museum at 315 Chestnut Street (between 3rd and 4th) in Old City.  Popcorn and sodas are provided, and after the film, a local university professor led a discussion about the film and its depictions of science. How cheap we talkin’: Free! Why this will impress your date: The films are projected from original celluloid! Score extra points: The movie doesn’t start until 6:30pm, so bring your date a bit early and take in the museum’s well-executed exhibits highlighting everyday applications of chemistry. The inside game: Bring a sweater. It got a little chilly in there. Next date: Check the Secret Society website for upcoming events. In 2012, events are being hosted by the American...

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