Diversifying Weekend Events
Lauren BonneyTHE SANTA CLARAFebruary 13, 2014[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t is often difficult for students to leave the Santa Clara bubble and enjoy a night out, especially when on a budget. While being a fiscally responsible young adult is commendable, sometimes it feels like being stuck in a routine.One of the most useful tools to get out of this routine is to sign up with Goldstar online. Goldstar is a unique site that has a running list of hot, new events around the Bay Area. It not only offers new ideas about things to do and see, but also provides extremely discounted tickets to various events that are usually cheaper than any price offered on competitive sites like Living Social or Groupon. The website is able to slash ticket prices to half their original cost, allowing frugal theater-goers, music-lovers and sports fans an opportunity to enjoy some of the area’s best forms of entertainment.
The home page of Goldstar allows users to search for events by categories, such as comedy, nightlife or gift ideas. You do have to create a new account or log on through your Facebook account to use the site, but it is completely free and will surely prove to be worth the minimal effort that it takes to sign up. Goldstar’s home page usually has a lineup of the week’s biggest events in the Bay Area, which may include awesome seats to the newest Cirque du Soliel show, entrance into a new museum exhibit or an opportunity to attend a comedy show. Whatever you are passionate about or interested in trying, Goldstar probably has it. The site also tailors your experience to your past interests. This means the more you utilize Goldstar, the better the site will be able to customize featured activities and tickets that are sure to strike your fancy.If nothing catches your eye on the main home page, just click on the “Find Events” tab and either search for upcoming events or activities by keyword, date or category, and Goldstar is sure to have something amazing for you to do at a great price this weekend. Sports fans, be sure to keep an eye out for discounted tickets to upcoming games. And for all you foodies, Goldstar offers great discounts for gastronomical adventures of all kinds.Goldstar is all about getting out and trying new, interesting things in the world of live entertainment, something that most college students enjoy.With a site like Goldstar there is really no excuse not to go out and explore. So sign up today and have great fun on a low budget. Contact Lauren Bonney at lbonney@scu.edu or call (408) 554-4852.