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Budget-friendly things to do for Valentine’s Day: couple taking a selfie while ice skating, with watercolor heart accents.

51 Budget Friendly Valentines Day Things To Do

51 Budget-Friendly Valentine's Day Things To Do - an OTL Team collaboration The title is 51 Budget-Friendly Valentine's Day Things To Do, but you'll see there are plenty more than 51, as we've got a real-time updating Valentine's news feed and a few highlighted events from our US & UK Events Calendars powered by Evvnt. ...

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2026 Side Quest Bingo

Embrace 2026 Side Quests - Challenge Friends to Side Quest Bingo! by Lu, OTL Seat Fillers Whenever someone new joins OTL Seat Fillers, we always ask how they heard about us. After all, we have to keep things relatively quiet, as we can't promote our entertainment partners to preserve their regular ticket sales, so we're ...

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The Nutcracker, The Nutcracker Ballet, what's the Nutcracker about

The Nutcracker Unwrapped

If You've Never Experienced It, The Nutcracker Unwrapped is for You by Celeste González, Contributing Writer Originally published 11/24/23; updated 12/13/25 The holiday season always introduces a wonderful selection of live theater, opera, and ballet. And, of course, one of the most recognized amongst lovers of ballet is The Nutcracker. This production was created with ...

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Hanukkah 2025: Things To Do, Eat, and Give

Hanukkah 2025: Things To Do, Eat, and Give by Lu, OTL Seat Fillers Last year, I wrote a post about Hanukkah 2024, marking the start of a new OTL tradition. So, here are some fresh (and refreshed) ideas for a Happy Hanukkah, including a new Hanukkah news feed that'll educate, inspire, and keep you busy. ...

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Test Your Hanukkah Knowledge Crossword

Hanukkah 2025 Crossword Hint: race the timer, too! Entertaining Resources OTL Seat Fillers Locations Local & National Event Calendars - US & UK Spotlight Entertainment News Seat Filler Shop I'm Looking For... Things To Do Forum Seat Fillers/Things To Do Blog OTL Event Promoter's Hub
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Stage & Screen Sips: 10 Christmas Cocktails Inspired by Shows

Stage & Screen Sips: 10 Christmas Cocktails Inspired by Shows by Lu, OTL Seat Fillers I can't believe it's taken me more than 10 years to create a "Christmas cocktails inspired by shows" blog post! It combines two of my favorite things. I spend all day in "theatre-land" promoting not just our private theatre partners ...

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10 Fantastic Gifts for Theater Lovers

You're Going To Love These Gifts for Theater Lovers by Celeste González, Contributing Writer Original post: November 4, 2023 Updated: November 13, 2025 Looking for the best gifts for that play aficionado or Broadway fanatic? Well, look no further than our list of 10 fantastic gifts for theater lovers. With the holiday season right around ...

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City Style with an Arts Vibe Hoodies

City Style with an Arts Vibe Hoodies An Exclusive (Head-turning!) Collection by OTL Seat Fillers Cozy meets culture. The City Style (with an Arts Vibe) Hoodies Collection wraps your city pride in soft comfort and creative energy. Whether you’re out exploring or just keeping it chill, these hoodies show your local love with an artsy ...

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City Style with an Arts Vibe Tees

City Style with an Arts Vibe Tees An Exclusive (Head-turning!) Collection by OTL Seat Fillers Turn your hometown pride into wearable art! The City Style (with an Arts Vibe) Tees Collection celebrates creativity, culture, and local flair. Each tee fuses easy, everyday comfort with entertainment-inspired design — perfect for anyone who loves their city as ...

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City Style Request Form – New Location

Your City Style Location Isn't Represented? No worries. We'll add it to the collection. Just fill out the quick form, and we'll give you a heads up when your location is live.
Extreme experiences gift collage – zero-gravity flight, forest treehouse stay, and trapeze adventure with red gift bows.

The Gift of Thrill: Why Extreme Experiences are Better Than Any Material Item

The Gift of Thrill: Why Extreme Experiences Are Better Than Sweaters or Phone Chargers or Chia Pets! by Lu, OTL Seat Fillers If you're like me, you've struggled to find the "perfect" gift. I'm talking about something truly meaningful that wouldn't just end up gathering dust in a closet. I'm tired of SU sweatshirts and ...

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Candlelight Concerts experience gift card — live music by candlelight in cities across the US and UK

Why a Candlelight Concerts Gift Card Is the Perfect “Go-Do-Something” Present

Why a Candlelight Concerts Gift Card is the Perfect "Go-Do-Something" Present for Any Occasion by Lu, OTL Seat Fillers I love gifts that turn into memories (after all, I highly tout our OTL Seat Fillers gift memberships!), and a Candlelight Concerts gift card ticks every box. Picture an intimate venue - think historic churches, galleries, ...

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Spooky Songs Crossword

Spooky Songs Crossword Hint: race the timer, too! Fastest puzzler wins a movie! Screenshot your completed puzzle and time by 3rd November, 2025, for a chance to win a cinema gift card. US & UK players welcome! Entertaining Resources OTL Seat Fillers Locations Local & National Event Calendars - US & UK Spotlight Entertainment News ...

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Spooky Shows That Thrill Theatres Annually

An Eerie Look Into the Spooky Shows That Thrill Theatre Audiences Year After Year by Holden Mattoon When's the last time you caught a spooky live show? For me, it was Sweeney Todd and the barber shop butcher. I've always thought that theatre shows are one of the best ways to enjoy a scare. The ...

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Comedian on stage holding a game controller and microphone, looking at a Pac-Man–style screen featuring cartoon characters doing stand-up comedy.

Funny Video Games That’ll Make Them Laugh So Hard They’ll Drop the Controller

🎮 The Ultimate Gift Guide to Funny Video Games That’ll Make Them Laugh So Hard They’ll Drop the Controller Give the gift of giggles with funny video games this season! From chaotic geese to physics-defying puzzles, these comedy-inspired video games are the perfect mix of laughs and chaos - and a clever complement to another ...

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Halloween Entertainment Crossword

Halloween Entertainment Crossword Hint: race the timer, too! Entertaining Resources OTL Seat Fillers Locations Local & National Event Calendars - US & UK Spotlight Entertainment News Seat Filler Shop I'm Looking For... Things To Do Forum Seat Fillers/Things To Do Blog OTL Event Promoter's Hub
Holiday shows 2025: ballerina in a white tutu under a spotlight on a snow-lit stage with sparkling fir trees and falling “snow.”

Holiday Shows 2025: Festive Theatre, Comedy, Concerts & More Near You

Holiday Shows 2025: Festive Theatre, Concerts, Festivals, and More - Near YOU! Holiday shows 2025 are your cue to swap sofa time for showtime. This auto-updating feed gathers festive theatre, laugh-out-loud comedy, sparkling concerts, family treats, immersive experiences, and more—so planning a magical night out is as easy as scrolling. Bookmark this page, check back ...

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Nothing Boo-ring Here! Things To Do For Halloween in the US & UK

Nothing Boo-ring Here! Fun Things To Do For Halloween - Events, Costumes & More! 2025 US & UK Edition Who says things to do for Halloween have to involve knocking on people's doors? OK, if that's fun for you, that's awesome! But, you can make the most of the spooky holiday that's now become an ...

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What to Wear to the Theatre: 2025 Edition

What to Wear to the Theatre: 2025 Edition Discover six theatre outfits for 2025 inspired by shows like Legally Blonde, Mamma Mia!, and Hamilton—stylish looks that bring stage-worthy fashion to your night out. by Brianna Simbenga Dressing the Part: Theater-Inspired Outfits for 2025 There’s nothing quite like the magic of live theater, the lights, the music, the energy ...

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Best Picture Academy Award Winners Crossword

Best Picture Academy Award Winners Crossword Hint: race the timer, too! Entertaining Resources OTL Seat Fillers Locations Local & National Event Calendars - US & UK Spotlight Entertainment News Seat Filler Shop I'm Looking For... Things To Do Forum Seat Fillers/Things To Do Blog OTL Event Promoter's Hub