Dig the Crates at Zulu Records

Zulu has been running the show on W 4th since 1981, which is longer than most couples manage, and the shop knows it. It's a tight, well-loved room packed with new and used vinyl, CDs, and gear, and a staff that will genuinely change your week with one casual recommendation from behind the counter. The date mechanics here are excellent. Flipping through bins side by side is low-pressure, it is revealing (whatever they pull tells you more than a dating profile ever would), and it is collaborative in a way that dinner with small talk frankly isn't. When you land on something you both know, that is your moment. Grab show tickets at the counter on the way out and you have, without really trying, booked your second date while you were still on the first one.

Duration

About an hour

Best time

Daytime

Price / person

~$10–22 / person

Setting

Indoor

Neighbourhood

W 4th Ave, between Maple & Cypress St

Best season

spring, summer, fall, winter

Estimated ~$10–22 / person for general admission, as of 2026-06-22. A ballpark, not a quote. Call ahead or check the website for exact pricing.