Element3

http://www.mye3.org/site/

An emerging youth group in Tallahassee, E3 offers a great way to meet new people.

Free Wi-Fi

A list of free Wi-Fi spots in Tallahassee, according to Wi-Fi Freespot.

All Saints Cafe - 903 Railroad Avenue - (850) 224 0805
Atlanta Bread Co. - Governor’s Square Blvd.
BagelHeads - 1935 Apalachee Pkwy - (850) 574-1122
Bagel Bagel Café - 2030 Apalachee Parkway - (850) 877-0111
Betton Hills Coffee & Tea - 2086-B Thomasville Rd. - 850-386-9800
Crispers Fresh Salads & Such - 1241 Apalachee Parkway - (850) 656-4222
Donut Connection - 1243 North Monroe St. - (850) 222-7995
Qdoba Mexican Grill - 1350 W Tennessee St. - 850-222-3334
Qdoba Mexican Grill - 2264 N. Monroe St - 850-421-3334
Qdoba Mexican Grill - 1594 Governors Square Blvd. - (850) 671-3334
Fast Trixx Powersports - 2386 Allen Road - 850-580-3278
FSU Campus
Tallahassee Progressive Center - 1720 S. Gadsden Street
Leroy Collins Leon County Public Library, Parkway Branch - 1210 Capital Cir Se - (850) 487-1926
The Coffee Pub, 1127-7 Thomasville Road, The Manor at Midtown - (850) 425-5701

Tom Brown Park

http://www.talgov.com/parks/tombrownpk.cfm

The largest park in the city of Tallahassee, Tom Brown Park is filled with trails, playgrounds, grassy fields and trees. If it's a beautiful day outside, don't just sit on Landis Green - go to Tom Brown Park!

First Friday

On the first Friday of every month, from 6-10pm, there's an explosion of culture at Railroad Square, when most of the galleries are open late and cheap wine abounds. Live music, belly dancing and community art are just some of the things you will encounter at the First Friday Gallery Hop. Lots of fun, especially with a group of friends.

Railroad Square

First Friday Destinations

More Than You Thought

http://www.morethanyouthought.com/

Maintained and sponsored by the Council On Culture & Arts (our tax money coming back to us???), this is a very comprehensive calendar of events in Tallahassee - perhaps TOO comprehensive. Since it's a community project, which means that anyone can add or edit an event, it's filled with a lot of very specific meetings and classes. It is, after all, free advertising: If you're planning a party or a concert, put it up here!

This site actually covers a lot of information and is VERY helpful. It's my first stop when searching for things to do here.

Railroad Square

http://www.railroadsquare.com/

Filled with art galleries and eclectic stores, this block of old and abused warehouses has been converted into a miniature cultural center. Don't let the physical size fool you - there are untold treasures in the depths of Railroad Square, like Tallahassee Rock Gym, Krank It Up and the Renaissance Cafe. It's a pretty quiet place during the day, but the first Friday of every month finds the one street filled with locals.

For a very basic map of the square and directions to it, check out the website.

621 Gallery

http://www.621gallery.com/

Located in Railroad Square this is one of the better known art galleries outside of the university. It's small but often displays student work and hosts some interesting shows. You can find a full schedule on their website.

The Mary Brogan Museum of Art and Science

http://www.thebrogan.org/

Unfortunately, MOAS has a horrible website with very small type, but don't be deterred. The "science" part probably won't offer much fun to anyone over 16, but there is an art gallery on the top floor and the museum hosts some interesting events like Buddhist monks building a mandala for world peace and The Florida Wine Festival.

Challenger Learning Center - IMAX & Planetarium

http://www.challengertlh.com/imax.aspx
http://www.challengertlh.com/planetarium.aspx

Yes, this is a learning center designed to teach children about science, but it also happens to house the only IMAX theater in the Tallahassee area as well as a good old-fashioned planetarium which offers shows like Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon in addition to the usual starry night stuff. It's only $4.50 for students and $5 for adults, which is about half the price of a movie and a lot more unique. Check out the full schedule and price list at the website.

FSU College of Music

http://music.fsu.edu/pr/performance-dates.htm

Music students perform at recitals. Recitals are free. They may be students and prone to mistakes, but it's still free classical music.

The FSU College of Music calendar lists all recitals as well as full performances of the University Symphony Orchestra and other ensembles, such as jazz and winds – most (if not all) of which are free for FSU students and cheap for the general public.

Tallahasseeshows.com

http://tallahasseeshows.com/

I'm not going to attempt to list all the concert venues and upcoming shows in Tallahassee, though I may highlight a few I find to be particularly amenable. Tallahassee Shows is a great database of all venues and upcoming concerts. Check it out!

Club Downunder

http://union.fsu.edu/cdu/

I think it's safe to say that every student at FSU knows about this great venue, but I don't think everyone appreciates just HOW great it is. Some really amazing bands pass through Club Downunder, but it's also used for various other events, such as the ACUI Poetry Slam. And, of course, all events are free for FSU students.

Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra

http://tsolive.org/

Symphony orchestras are fantastic. They are not-for-profit, talented and filled with musicians who are passionate about their craft. Best of all, they're almost always cheap for students. The TSO plays in the Ruby Diamond Auditorium at FSU and offers a 50% discount for students. They only play once every few weeks, so make sure to mark it on your calendar.

Student Life Cinema

http://movies.fsu.edu/home/

FSU's movie theater is cheap and has a great lineup of movies, ranging from pre-releases to old classics to just plain wacky. This is free for FSU students with ID and only $4 for everyone else - a lot cheaper than most theaters.