If you are looking for budget friendly date ideas, why not head to your local college or university? While most people don't even think of these locations when they are planning dates, colleges and universities offer a tremendous number of wonderful events for a very reasonable price.

If you want to take in a classical performance and can't afford seats at the local music hall, take a look at the performances your college's music department is offering. Tickets are usually steeply discounted for anyone who has a student id card, but even the price for public admission tends to be very reasonable.

While student performances are good, there should be many other performances on the schedule, too. A good music department will bring in musicians from as far away as Russia, so that students can have the chance to hear live performances from great musical artists. Also, many of the department's professors are likely to be excellent musicians who will hold occasional performances.

If classical music isn't your thing, look for plays, art exhibitions, dance performances and foreign film festivals. All of these events can be really enjoyable and are the perfect way to update your classic dinner and a movie date night without blowing your budget.