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A typical girls’ night out involves going to the bar with your friends. But while that’s fun, it can also get old fast. And a night at the bar is also tough if you have friends under 21.

There are plenty of fun, inclusive girls night out ideas that don’t involve sitting at a bar and fending off drunk guys’ advances. It also makes the whole concept of ladies night out feel more special.

Read on to learn about four of the best ideas for girls night out.

1. Dinner and a Movie

This is a classic date night, but there’s no reason it can’t also be a fun girls night out.

It can be as formal or casual as you want. For instance, you and your girls could hit up the taco stand before seeing a movie at the dollar theater.

But if you’ve got more money, you can dress up and go to a fancy restaurant. After that, visit a first-run theater to see the latest romantic comedy or superhero movie.

2. Karaoke

Karaoke is near the top of the list for fun girls night out ideas. And no, you don’t have to go to a bar to sing karaoke.

Instead, you can rent or buy karaoke equipment and use it in someone’s home. This gives you more privacy to really let loose and belt out your favorite Ariana Grande songs.

You’ll need to answer a few more questions if you do karaoke at home, though. Among those questions are “Does anyone already have a karaoke machine?” and “Which microphone is best for karaoke?“

There’s more setup time involved if you do karaoke at somebody’s home. But once you figure out the logistics, you’re ready to party.

3. Watch Sports

There’s no rule that says guys are the only ones who can gather around a big-screen TV and watch football. In fact, women make up 45 percent of the NFL’s audience.

If you’ve got money to burn, you can even buy tickets to see a game live. A fun girls night out can easily get converted into a fun girls afternoon out at a major league game of your choice.

If you take the live sports route, consider carpooling or taking public transit. Parking is usually costly and hard to find.

4. See a Play or Musical

Your squad prides itself on being drama-free. That’s great, but why not enjoy some drama that’s confined to a stage?

Chances are, your town has multiple plays and musicals available on any given weekend night. You can take in a touring production of a Broadway musical like Wicked or Waitress if you want an established hit. If you’re feeling experimental, there are plenty of smaller stages showing new work.

Theater can be expensive, but there are ways around the price. For instance, students often receive special pricing and discounts. If you’ve got a valid college ID, make sure to bring it with you.

Other Girls Night Out Ideas

The above list of girls night out ideas is a mere starter pack. In reality, the only limits are your imagination and your bank account (plus any applicable state and local laws).

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