Themanwithaplan Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 Running out of things I deem exciting for first dates. Aside from drinks in a bar or lounge, and eating at a restaurant somewhere, I'm pretty much at a loss. I live in a major metropolitan city on the west coast so there shouldn't be an issue with not having enough options. I just can't think of them.
Lani Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 Is there any little theatres that run alternative short shows/plays? Jazz lounges? Bars that have local bands play? A twilight food market? A carnival? Outdoor cinema? Food tour (we have some here that run on a rickshaw and take you to a few different restaurants in the same area). Wine tasting? (add to that nay kind of booze (whiskey, beer, gin, etc.) if you're a drinker) 1
CarrieT Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 What part of the west coast? In California... In San Francisco, the DeYoung Museum is open on Friday nights with live music. In Oakland, there is Art Walk. In Los Angeles, there are cemeteries that have movie screenings for free (odd, but kinda cool). There is also Olvera Street. Or the Santa Monica pier. In Santa Rosa, all of Old Town is open late on Friday nights. In San Diego, there is the Gaslamp and Seaport Village. 1
BlueIris Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 TopGolf - party format driving range, clubs provided Comedy Clubs Rent a little sailboat on a lake for an hour or two Mystery theater 1
d0nnivain Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 A drink is ideal for a 1st date. It's not too expensive. There are other people around so both sides feel comfortable The suggestions you have been given are excellent but maybe save them for a 2nd date & beyond. I'd also add the following: a walk on the beach a picnic playing a sport a street fair a museum especially an off beat one playing tourist in your town
mightycpa Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 A sporting event as a spectator Volunteer activity boat ride fishing/crabbing for your dinner a ride out of the city to a tourist attraction don't forget the fine arts a good rule of thumb would be to do something you like to do where you can actually talk to each other, as opposed to being drowned out by music or a crowd, or where you are expected to be quiet, like a movie 1
PogoStick Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 My next 1st date is this Sunday. I've decided to take her disc golfing at the park. First time for both of us. She says she is excited to make a fool of herself. I think I'll go very obvious and deliberately wrap my arms around her from behind to demonstrate the proper throwing motion. It would be a crime not to, don't you think?
d0nnivain Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 It could become a crime if she's not into being touched but you definitely should try. 1
Jules Dash Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 I think I'll go very obvious and deliberately wrap my arms around her from behind to demonstrate the proper throwing motion. It would be a crime not to, don't you think? My hunch is that this will look planned and not natural, especially if you observe yourself while doing it.
bastus Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 higher place at night, whether it's skyscraper with nice city-view ,or mountainous area near your city..
PogoStick Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 My hunch is that this will look planned and not natural, especially if you observe yourself while doing it. I'm not going to try and make it look natural. It will be obvious I'm just flirting. We'll laugh it off and the touching barriers will already be broken.
deathandtaxes Posted September 12, 2014 Posted September 12, 2014 You shouldn't plan anything exciting for a first date. These are usually get to know you type affairs and just require some good and quite place that provides a decent atmosphere to facilitate communication face to face. Drinks. Coffee. That's about it. Keep it cheap. Keep it simple. If there's something there, then plan something better for the second meeting and beyond.
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