Living in Windsor comes with the stigma of having nothing to do in the city without spending big bucks. Being a broke University student limits my options even more because I’m spending most of my money on textbooks and food. After a little bit of research and some help from my friends, I found some super cheap and fun options for any night of the week, any day of the year!!
Sunday
Jazz at Phog Lounge- by donation (suggested $5)
Phog Lounge aims to connect musicians, students, filmmakers, writers, and business owners. Winning CJAM Radio Jammy Award for Best Music Venue in Windsor in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010. On Sunday nights enjoy live jazz and microbrewery beer. The cover is by donation but suggested $5.
Image credit: http://www.bordercityliving.com/2017/03/21/phog-lounge/
Sundays 8pm- 2am
157 University Avenue West
Monday
B.V’s House of Pong-all you can play for $5
A fully licensed table tennis social club with 10 ping pong tables, arcade games, and a bar!
Image Credit: https://www.windsoreats.com/2016/04/free-friday-night-lights-pub-crawls-begin-may-20/
Open 5pm- 11pm on Mondays
511 Ouellette Ave, Windsor
Tuesday
Zap Zone- $4 Tuesdays
Glow Golf and Laser Tag for $4 on Tuesdays. Glow golf is 18 holes of mini golf under black light. Laser tag’s objective is to deactivate the opposing team’s bases. You’re allowed up to 40 players and three teams!
Image Credits: https://www.bookaparty.ca/6083/windsor/zap-zone-windsor-lauzon-/
Open 4-10pm on Tuesday (laser tag starts at 5pm)
1665 Lauzon Road,
Windsor, Ontario
Wednesday
Revs Rose Bowl- $10/person for 4 games (included shoes) after 9pm
Whether you’re scoring 150 per game or taking all granny shots bowling is a blast. Cosmic bowl includes top 40 ’s music with black lights and a laser show!
Image Credits: https://foursquare.com/v/rose-bowl-lanes-windsor/4b422fbcf964a52078ce25e3
Offer valid 9pm-12pm
2482 Dougall Avenue
Windsor, Ontario N8X 1T2
http://www.revs.ca/revs-rose-bowl/index.php
Thursday
Art Gallery of Windsor- $5 with valid student ID
Enjoy 15,000 square feet of art and a beautiful view of the riverfront. With almost 4,000 works of art, there is something for everyone.
Image credit: http://www.easternconstruction.com/portfolio/art-gallery-windsor
Open Thursdays 11-5pm
First Thursday of every month 11-9pm
401 Riverside Drive West
Windsor, Ontario N9A 7J1
Friday
University Players- students $8 Fridays 8pm
Currently performing ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’, the University Players is offered by The School of Dramatic Arts and is composed completely of University of Windsor students. Students can get a ‘friend card’ for $30 that allows you to see six plays (that’s $5/play!) They offer six plays per year. The next show is ‘Journey’s End’ playing November 23rd – December 2nd.
Image Credit: http://www.uwindsor.ca/universityplayers/298/current-season
Essex Hall Theater
http://www.uwindsor.ca/universityplayers/
Saturday
Public Skating- $3.50
Grab your skates and some friends and enjoy a couple hours on the ice. These indoor public skates are open to skaters of all levels! Saturday skates are available at Capri Arena and the WFCU arena.
Image Credit: http://www.tecumseh.ca/townhall/departmental-services/recreation/public_…
4:25-6:15pm Capri Arena
4:30-6:20pm WFCU
Full Fall Schedule: https://anprodca.active.com/windsor/servlet/downloadFile.sdi?uploadedfile_id=C5890E8A0B