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Cheap Dates In LA For Hipsters, Nerds & Art Snobs

For Hipsters, Nerds & Snobs Only
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Back when they were still an item, Justin Bieber rented out the Staples Center so he and girlfriend Selena Gomez could watch "Titanic" alone on the big screen.

Whether you think Bieber's gesture was romantic or creepy, it's safe to assume you won't be clearing out major venues any time soon for your love. For date ideas that are a little more down-to-earth (dare we say cheap?), Discover Los Angeles has 100 suggestions that'll make LA seem like the most romantic city in the world.

HuffPost LA picked out our 10 favorite ideas for LA's hipsters, nerds and art snobs. Low-cost and low-key, they're perfect ways to get to know your OK Cupid match and score that second date.

Check out all of Discover Los Angeles' 100 Cheap Dates Ideas and scroll through the slideshow below for our picks.

10 Cheap Date Ideas For Hipsters, Nerds & Art Snobs
Hipsters: Monday Night Residency(01 of10)
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Take in a free Monday night residency at the Echo, the Echoplex, the Satellite, Bootleg Bar or the Silverlake Lounge. (credit:Facebook: The Satellite)
Hipsters: It's A School Night(02 of10)
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See nationally-touring indie bands for free at It's a School Night on Mondays at Bardot in Hollywood. (credit:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ItsASchoolNight/photos_stream" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Facebook: School Night" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5be2c11fe4b028402f7da657" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="https://www.facebook.com/ItsASchoolNight/photos_stream" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="1" data-vars-position-in-unit="4">Facebook: School Night</a>)
Hipsters: Karaoke Duets(03 of10)
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Tackle a cheesy duet (think Paradise by the Dashboard Light) at a karaoke bar like Boardwalk 11 or Caffe Brass Monkey. (credit:Facebook: Brass Monkey Karaoke)
Nerds: Trivia Night(04 of10)
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Team up to compete in a local trivia night, including Tuesdays at the Cat & Fiddle Restaurant & Pub in Hollywood and Sundays at Barney's Beanery in Santa Monica. (credit:Facebook: Cat N' Fiddle)
Nerds: Meltdown Comics(05 of10)
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Debate which superhero is best at Meltdown Comics, then venture to the back room for a cheap comedy show at the NerdMelt Showroom. (credit:Facebook: Meltdown Comics)
Nerds: Beer & Skee-Ball(06 of10)
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Sip beers while trying your hand at Skee-Ball at the One-Eyed Gypsy. Loser buys a round of fried Twinkies or funnel cake. (credit:Facebook: One Eyed Gypsy)
Art Snobs: Gallery Night & Oinkster(07 of10)
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Work up an appetite by exploring the hidden gems of Highland Park during NELAart's Second Saturday Gallery Night, then tackle the Oinkster's over-the-top burgers and pastrami. (credit:Facebook: The Oinkster)
Art Snobs: Double-Feature & Tea(08 of10)
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Watch a double-feature at the New Beverly Cinema and discuss the films afterward over tea at Susina Bakery across the street. (credit:Facebook: Susina Bakery & Cafe)
Art Snobs: Amoeba Music(09 of10)
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Catch one of the legendary in-store concerts at Amoeba Music and find your favorite artists in the racks of new and used albums. (credit:Facebook: Amoeba)
For Hipsters, Nerds & Art Snobs: Angel's Knoll(10 of10)
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Sit on the bench from (500) Days of Summer at Angel's Knoll, overlooking Downtown Los Angeles. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44461337@N06/4670329833/sizes/z/in/photostream/" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr: gtall1" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5be2c11fe4b028402f7da657" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/44461337@N06/4670329833/sizes/z/in/photostream/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="0" data-vars-position-in-unit="3">Flickr: gtall1</a>)

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