I was writing at my favorite local coffee shop when a buddy of mine approached. 

“You know, I love to take women out. It’s just that dating can get so expensive. Do you have any advice for fun dates on the cheap in Tulsa?” he asked. 

Boy do I. In fact, I’ve got a date idea for you for any given day of the week.

<h3>Date Night in Tulsa: Monday</h3>

Pick up a few $5 pizzas from White Owl on Cherry Street, rent a movie from the library or Reasor's and make out on your sofa = the perfect, Tulsa-centric Monday night date. 

Another great takeout option is Monday Bunday at Yokozuna in the Blue Dome District. You can get $1 steamed chicken or pork filled buns from 5pm-close.

Cost: Pizzas and a movie = $15; makeout session = should be free (unless this is that kind of “date”); TOTAL = $15

If you decide to go the Asian food route, the cost depends on how many buns you can handle...if you know what I mean. 

<h3>Date Night in Tulsa: Tuesday</h3>

It’s Trivia night at <a href="http://thesoundpony.com/">The SoundPony</a> in downtown Tulsa. Spring for a beer and a bag a Cheetos and then relish the chance to flex your intellectual prowess for your heart's desire. (Disclaimer: She may or may not be impressed.)

Cost: Beer and Cheetos, $12

<h3>Date Night in Tulsa: Wednesday</h3>

It's a good point in the week to get active. Why not take a short, mile-and-a-half stroll through downtown? You could start at McNellies with a $3 burger (available Wednesdays only), pop over to the acoustic phenomenon of an attraction known as the Center of the Universe, grab $2 gelato at Mod’s Coffee & Crepes and, if you're lucky, venture to Joe Momma's for CharityOkie, a monthy gong karaoke event that benefits the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oklahoma.

Cost: Dinner, dessert and a $10 donation to CharityOkie = $20 (optional charitable donation for the incidental encounter with a downtown homeless person, not factored in final cost)

<h3>Date Night in Tulsa: Thursday</h3>

If can, schedule your date night on a first or third Thursday of the month. Why? So you can catch Luchador wrestling night at Elote Cafe at 5th and Boston. Luchador Tequila Club at Elote.  Free to sign up and each week you get a discounted tequila to sample.  Once you’ve sampled all 30 tequilas, you get your name on the wall.  How’s that for impressing the ladies? A night of watching strangers roll around in spandex and a shot of tequila or two are sure to work in your favor. Probably.   If you’d like to continue this Latin party and find an excuse to get her thisclose, continue on to salsa dancing down at Hibiscus.

Cost: depends on how much tequila you can hold


**Another fantastic option throughout the summer is Utica Square’s 5th night, going down every Thursday evening.  There’s live music every week and picnics abound.  


Friday Night- Dinner at Desi Wok is always a tasty and economical choice. Dishes run around $8 and she’ll think you’re creative for even suggesting it.  Just be sure to go easy on the spice if your stomach is the least bit sensitive. Seriously.  After dinner, you might catch a movie opening at Circle Cinema $8.50 per ticket or a concert at Cain’s Ballroom- tickets tend to run about $10-$40 depending on the gig.  If you’d like to see local acts on a more intimate scale, time it right and you’re sure to catch a gem over  on Brookside at the Cain’s owned store, Ida Red.  If you really want to indulge in the Rock N Roll lifestyle, get yourself a couple of root beers in the bottle and a few packages of candy cigarettes. Or plant the seed now and buy her a Sugar Daddy.


Another great option, further down on Peoria is to catch a Tulsa Ballet performance at their Studio K.

Cost: movie or concert tickets= $20-$80.


Saturday Morning/ Afternoon- Venture over to the Cherry Street Farmer’s Market for a breakfast pastry from a local vendor or veggie burrito prepared by The Palace Cafe.  Just a mile down Peoria, Philbrook Museum is having a “Don’t Pay in May” which means an entire month of free admission for you and your girl. They’ve got matinee movies going on until May 14th. Why not catch a movie, have a coffee in their restaurant, La Villa and finish with a stroll through the gardens. There are lots of little hiding spots that are perrrrrfect for a first kiss. (Psst, peep out the gazebo). And as I have discovered, they won’t even chastise you if you decide to spontaneously roll down one of their grassy hills.  

Cost: about $10 for breakfast, free museum admission, free matinee, free kiss in the garden (maybe) plus about $5 for two cups of coffee



Sunday Afternoon- Elwood’s down on Riverside usually has live music on Sundays. Why not pack a pic nic, bring a blanket and lounge on the lawn?  If you comfortable with your masculinity and feel so inclined to sport a pink bicycle, you can borrow a couple for free by scanning your debit or credit car into one of the bike racks.

Cost: essentially free unless you decide to partake in food in drink at either Elwoods or the Blue Rose


Let’s not forget all the fantastic (not to mention FREE) festivals going on in Tulsa throughout the summer! Be sure to check back with TashaDoesTulsa.com each week to stay up to date on the latest happenings.  With a little creativity and minimal research, you can find fun and romantic things to do that are sure to impress her.


Happy dating & mating!


- Nicci6
