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Prague: Free International Music Festival June 23-25, 2011

United Islands music festival Prague
Rocking out to the United Island's music festival in 2009. Photo: PavelM

Jun 20 By Joann Plockova in Prague— Warm nights, world music and an island location; it might not sound like Prague, but it is indeed. It’s the city’s annual United Islands: a free international music festival and one of Prague’s most anticipated summer events. Now in its 7th year, this year’s United Islands Music Festival is scheduled » Read more

Posted in Cheapo night out, Czech Republic, Entertainment, Free Stuff, music, Outdoors, Performance, Prague

New York: The best movie theaters for foreign films

New York: The best movie theaters for foreign films

May 05 By Suzanne Russo in New York— Over the past few weeks, they’ve been filming a new movie just around the corner from EuroCheapo offices here in New York. Yes, we freely admit that we’ve craned our necks, when passing, for a glimpse of Robert Deniro. We also admit to a certain amount of pride in » Read more

Posted in Cheapo night out, Entertainment, New York, On Screen, Theater, United States

London: Free Saturday concerts at the Union Chapel

London: Free Saturday concerts at the Union Chapel

May 04 By Lara Kavanagh in London— The Union Chapel is arguably London‘s most atmospheric concert venue, with its soaring ceiling, solid church pews and killer acoustics. The chapel, which is still a working church, hosts a full concert program, with performances several nights a week. While tickets for evening gigs are generally not too expensive (most » Read more

Posted in Entertainment, Free Stuff, London, music, Performance, United Kingdom

London: Open-air theater with cheap (or free) seats

London: Open-air theater with cheap (or free) seats

Apr 19 By Lara Kavanagh in London— Now that the worst of the winter weather seems to be finally easing off, lots of fun London activities are quite rightly taking themselves outdoors. Theater is one of London’s biggest selling points, and one of the city’s beloved spring and summer activities is to catch an Open Air Theatre » Read more

Posted in Entertainment, London, Performance, Theater, United Kingdom

Future Games in Florence: Vintage game room fun

Future Games in Florence: Vintage game room fun

Apr 05 By Marc Justin in Florence— What do you do with a pocket full of change that’s worthless in your home country? You take a walk on down… to the future! Future Games on Via Nazionale near Piazza dell’Indipendenza in Florence is more than a game room, it’s an enigma. First opened in 1987, it’s survived » Read more

Posted in Entertainment, Florence, fun, Italy

New York TV Shows: Free tickets to late-night tapings

New York TV Shows: Free tickets to late-night tapings

Mar 21 By Suzanne Russo in New York— You visit with them regularly, perhaps even nightly. They entertain you, keep you company on your travels, sometimes lull you to sleep. These are the magic, ubiquitous folks we call the personalities of late night, of course, and you can visit many of them in person in (where else?) » Read more

Posted in Entertainment, Free Stuff, Media, New York, Nightlife, Other, Performance, Personalities, United States

London: A Cheapo night out at the movies

London: A Cheapo night out at the movies

Mar 08 By Lara Kavanagh in London— Central London cinema prices are enough to put off even the seasoned local, often reaching £12 to £14 per person, and even more if you go to a really upmarket joint. But there is some relief in sight. If you’re on vacation and able to catch a mid-week movie, then » Read more

Posted in Entertainment, London, On Screen, United Kingdom

Berlin: Where to snag remaining tickets to the Berlinale film festival

Berlin: Where to snag remaining tickets to the Berlinale film festival

Feb 16 Bring out the red carpet--it's February in Berlin. Unlike other film festivals, the Berlinale is truly a people's celebration with a wide open door. Here's how a regular Joe can attend an international film premiere.

Posted in Berlin, Entertainment, Events, Festivals

Dublin: How to find affordable theater tickets

Dublin: How to find affordable theater tickets

Feb 15 by Jessica Colley— In the Irish capital city, theater tickets can cost the same as a few pints of Guinness. Despite the fact that Dublin is one of the literary capitals in the English-speaking world, theater tickets have remained affordable across the board. With a long tradition of story-telling and good humor, it should come » Read more

Posted in Dublin, Entertainment, Ireland, Performance, Theater

Berlin: How to find affordable opera tickets

Berlin: How to find affordable opera tickets

Feb 03 When Berlin was divided, each side fostered its own set of performing arts venues. As a result, Berlin has not one, not two, but three state-sponsored operas today. Here’s a guide to divas, deception and drama—all so unglamorously affordable.

Posted in Berlin, Budget Deals, Cheapo night out, Entertainment, music, Performance