entertainment

The annual Fringe Festival is just three weeks away and even if you don't take in the shows (which you should, because they are some of the most fun you'll find in the City), there's lots more that your one-time $5 button purchase can get you.
Read on for the inside scoop from Sammie who sent me a note via the Frugal tip submission!

Hooray! When I was younger, Tuesdays were "cheap movie night" -- they started as "Two-fifty Tuesdays" and gradually went up until they disappeared altogether. Now, it looks like the two big players -- Cineplex and Empire -- have both decided to look to the past for guidance in how to get bums-in-seats again.

The Victoria Fringe Festival rolls around August 27th - September 6th this year. There's still time to apply as a volunteer or to host a performer. If you have a spare bedroom or are willing to put up a performer somewhere in your home (rec room? do people still have those?) you can get a great benefit:

"your choice of 2 fringe visa buttons and 10 fringe tickets, or one button and a Fringe VIP Superpass. And a lot of sincere gratitude from both the fringe and your guest."