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Cheap Thrills 2010: 50 fun things to do for $5 or less 

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13 Country classics: If you just can't help yourself from wanting to "Yee-haw," Snug Harbor has the event for you. Every Tuesday, unless there's a special event, the venue is home to Country Tuesdays, where twang is the word. Free. Snug Harbor, 1228 Gordon St. 28205. www.snugrock.com.

14 Frazier Dog Park: If you're a dog owner and don't have a lot of space for your pet to roam, check out Frazier Dog Park. It's a fun, peaceful and safe atmosphere to let your canine run free seven days a week. Free. 7:30 a.m. until sunset. Frazier Park, 1201 W. 4th St. 704-432-4280. www.charmeck.org.

15 Shooting pool: Come to Elizabeth Billiards to play pool and hang out with friends on their newly restored patio. Although shooting pool is free, drinking (which isn't free) is encouraged to keep this fine establishment up and running. Free. 3:30 p.m.-2 a.m., every day. Elizabeth Billiards, 1400 Central Ave. 704-342-2663.

16 Rose watching: Open to the public, the McGill Rose Garden offers gardening classes and rows of picturesque flower beds for people to enjoy. Free. Tuesday-Saturday. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. McGill Rose Garden, 940 N. Davidson St. 704-333-6497. www.mcgillrosegarden.org.

17 New flicks: Instead of waiting for the weekend to go to the movies, go to any AMC theater during the week; it's only $5 -- and it's less crowded. $5. Monday-Thursday. AMC Movie Theaters. 1-888-AMC-4FUN. www.amcentertainment.com.

18 Oldies, but goodies: Slide into a comfy cinema seat and take in movies from the not-so-distant past -- like Alice in Wonderland and Clash of the Titans -- for only $2. The Movies 10, 9508 Northeast Court, Matthews. 704-847-5245. www.cinemark.com.

19 Drive-in: Looking for a reasonably priced, yet romantic, date spot? Drive over to the Belmont Drive-In Movie Theater, where for $4 you get to watch two blockbusters for the price of one. $4. Belmont Drive-In Movie, 314 McAdenville Road, Belmont. 704-825-6044. www.belmontdrivein.20megsfree.com.

20 Movies in the Park: Freedom Park's popular summertime screenings are still underway. Bring a blanket and enjoy the warm weather and your favorite flicks. July 9: The Blind Side; Aug. 13: Monsters Vs. Aliens. Free. Movies start at sunset. Freedom Park, 1900 East Blvd. 704-432-4280.

21 Alive After Five: Let loose and jam to live bands, drink Bud Light and party with friends at Alive After Five. Contrary to popular belief, this outdoor shindig is not just for the business crowd; people of all walks of life come to enjoy the upbeat vibe that the event brings to its two locations (the EpiCentre and Ballantyne Commons East). Free. 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Thursdays. Check website for dates and locations: www.aliveafterfives.com.

22 Pop Life: Travel Uptown to hear some eclectic music by some the city's best DJs and hang with some of Charlotte's coolest folks. Free. Wednesdays. 7 p.m.-2 a.m.Luna Lounge, 521 N. College St. 704-376-8303. www.lunacharlotte.com.

23 Lazy 5 Ranch: With the largest drive-through safari in the Southeast, Lazy 5 Ranch is home to more than 750 animals for you to meet and feed. You can go with the family or a bunch of friends (who happen to love animals); either way, it will be an experience to remember. $5 per person with 15 people or more. Monday-Saturday. 9 a.m.-until 1 hour before sunset; Sunday 1 p.m.-until 1 hour before sunset. Lazy 5 Ranch, 15100 Mooresville Road, Mooresville, 704-663-5100. www.lazy5ranch.com.

24 Gallery Twenty-Two: Check out art, drink booze, listen to music, and schmooze with other folks in Plaza Midwood. Free. Twenty-Two, 1500 Central Ave. 704-334-0122. www.gallerytwentytwo.com.

25 Othello: The 5th Annual Shakespeare Festival presents Othello, the tragic tale of racism, love, betrayal and jealousy. Free. Aug. 4-15. Wednesdays-Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Fridays-Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 7 and 14, 2 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 8 and 15 at 3 p.m. McGlohon Theatre, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000. www.charlotteshakespeare.com.

26 Cheap shaves and cuts: Every Tuesday Kemon Hair Academy of Beauty provides free shaves to men, and every day the stylists give women $5 bang cuts. If you trust a student cutting your hair, this is an inexpensive way to preserve your sexy. Free-$5. Kemon Hair Academy of Beauty, 209-C South Kings Drive. 704-334-5511. www.KemonAcademy.com.

27 River Jam: Rock out to music of every genre at the U.S. National Whitewater Center during its summer music series, River Jam. Sit back and listen to the bands or get wet and go rafting. $5 for parking. Admission is free. Thursday nights at 7 p.m. and Saturday nights at 5 p.m. U.S. National Whitewater Center, 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway. 704-391-3900. www.usnwc.org.

28 Irish Summer Festival: Go green and get lucky at the Charlotte Irish Summer Festival, a family-friendly celebration of Irish culture. Get a taste of Ireland with local, regional and international dancers, traditional cuisine, cultural exhibits, Gaelic sports, workshops and a wealth of everything-Irish vendors. $5. Aug. 14. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Located at the corner of Third Street and Tryon Street. www.charlotteirishsummerfestival.com.

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