What’s the most extravagant thing a significant other has ever done for you?
“It was probably my engagement. All my friends and family were there. My boyfriend, well fiance, proposed at a karaoke bar. I don’t know how much it cost, the ring–and I like it that way.”
–Shannon Lang, 33, sales associate, Rogers Park
“Well, it was my birthday, and I thought nobody knew about it, like they forgot or something. But my boyfriend threw me a birthday party. My whole class was there, like 52 of them. He paid for the food and pizza and stuff–however much that costs.”
–Gina Smith, 16, student/Potbelly employee, North Side
“My girlfriend took me to a hotel. We had everything–like room service, champagne, everything. … The whole thing was probably like $250. My girlfriend at the time didn’t have much money, but she spent it on me because she wanted to make my birthday really special.”
–Joshua Hill, 26, Visa passport agent, Hyde Park
…OR BANK IT
If it’s a summer fling, there’s no need to break the bank. In Chicago, shift the “dinner and a movie” routine outside.
The Chicago Park District offers its Movies in the Parks series in neighborhoods across the city. Pack up a picnic dinner and check out chicagoparkdistrict.com for schedules and movie listings.
And starting July 13, if you live or work downtown, it’s an easy stroll over to Grant Park for the Chicago Outdoor Film Festival on Tuesday evenings. Find info at egov.cityofchicago.org.
For more ideas for a free summer, go to metromix.com.
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Edited by Lara Weber (lweber@tribune.com) and alBerto Trevino (atrevino@tribune.com)
