There's a concert I really, really want to go to but wasn't able to get tickets through Ticketmaster. There are tickets on sale on Stubhub.
My husband doesn't want to go, really, but is nice enough to have agreed to come with me so I don't have to go alone.
There are two shows available... (both at the same venue)
Thursday night, the concert starts at 7. That means that I'd have to leave work early, which is always a bit hairy, but I can get to the venue in like 15 minutes from my office.
Friday night's concert starts at 8 (not sure why the times are different?) and tickets are $40 more per ticket than Thursday night's tickets are.
Tickets are general admission, so there's no difference in seat quality or what-have-you.
My husband and I are in disagreement about when we should go. Husband thinks Friday would be better because we could drink more and wouldn't have to worry about work. I'm not sure if it is worth the extra $80. What would you guys do?
I voted for Friday night because I'd have more fun without the stress of leaving work early and being able to stay out later, drink more vs knowing I have to work Friday. Plus, I'd probably want to grab a quick dinner before the concert and there is no time for that on Thurs. How long is the concert?
However, the $80 difference wouldn't be that much in our budget, so that depends on your situation.
See, I figured that if the concert starts at 7, it will be over by 10 or so? The setlist is pretty short, and I don't even know that there's an opening act. So I'd be home at like 10:15, which is well before bedtime.
I also didn't picture us drinking more than we would on a typical Thursday night when we aren't home... less probably because it is harder/more annoying to get drinks at a concert than at a bar.
And I figured I'd be sad if our friends were doing something fun on Friday night and we couldn't go because we were at a concert
So that was my thinking. But I'll go for Friday because it is nice of my husband to put up with all of this!
Post by dexteroni on Sept 27, 2012 11:01:54 GMT -5
I love New Order! I saw them "back in the day" on a triple bill with the Sugarcubes and Public Image Limited and it was a blast.
If your DH really doesn't want to go, go with a friend instead. It's more fun to go to a concert with someone who actually wants to be there. But New Order is so fun live that unless he absolutely hates their music, I bet he'll end up enjoying it.
I voted for Friday night because I'd have more fun without the stress of leaving work early and being able to stay out later, drink more vs knowing I have to work Friday. Plus, I'd probably want to grab a quick dinner before the concert and there is no time for that on Thurs. How long is the concert?
However, the $80 difference wouldn't be that much in our budget, so that depends on your situation.
This Especailly since I know the money wont bankrupt you.
Post by wanderlustfoodie on Sept 27, 2012 14:03:43 GMT -5
New Order is great. I voted for Friday. $80 is a small price to pay for the comfort of knowing there's a smaller chance of a work emergency making you late or even missing it.
Post by zombiemuse on Sept 27, 2012 14:07:39 GMT -5
If you're worried about your friends doing something can't you just meet up with them after? If you go Friday night you'll likely be done by 11 PM. Which is still early enough to go meet up with your friends. Win-win.