Try These Artsy Dates Inspired By Your Zodiac Sign For A Starry Night

Full disclosure: Cooking classes are a blast, but they can be a little pricy. But you don't necessarily have to take a professional class to get culinary. Aquarians love to create and try new things, and what better way is there to exercise that creativity than by attempting to master a recipe with your date? Whether you take on something from Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking or simply stick some pre-made cookie dough on a sheet pan, you and your date are bound to have a good time making something new together.

You'd be hard-pressed to find a person who doesn't love looking at undersea creatures, but I bet no one loves aquariums quite as much as those born under the fish sign. A chill Pisces loves to be around the water, and few dates are more zen than one spent ambling through an aquatic wonderland with your date. To make things more interesting, you and your date can even turn your visit into a scavenger hunt to see who can spot the most elusive fish first.

An Aries loves all things trendy, and paint-and-sip classes are all the rage. These classes combine a group painting lesson with wine drinking as you try to replicate the steps given by an instructor. Seeing as people born under the sign of the ram are known for being competitive, a paint-and-sip class will give you a chance to compete with your date for who can paint the best picture. No worries if you're not into drinking — the sip element is totally optional (and honestly, your finished work might just turn out better if you don't imbibe).

Taureans love beauty and artistry almost as much as they love getting physical, so why not combine these two interests with a nature photography hike? Grab your date and your camera (or just your smartphone) and check out a local hiking trail. You two can snap photos along the way, both of the pretty views and of each other. Knowing how ambitious you are, you're sure to make it all the way to the end of the trail, and you'll finish the date with beautiful photos and an awesome workout under your belt.

Geminis are social butterflies who love to be in the center of the action, so attending a concert with a date is right up this sign's alley. Whether you check out an intimate concert venue or spend the day at a giant music festival, those born under this sign will thrive among all of the noise and the people. It doesn't matter if you're familiar with the band playing or not — you'll have the time of your life and dancing and singing along regardless.

Those born under the sign of Cancer are best known for their intuition and sentimentality, so of course a Cancer would be into an afternoon spent people-watching and sketching. With your emotional depth, you're perfectly suited to this intimate date idea, where you and your partner can spend some time drawing what you see in a park, mall, or any public space and compare your findings. Those sketches don't have to be great, and it might even be better if they're hilariously bad. Just try not to be creepy about it or purposely draw unflattering caricatures of people — not that I would ever expect a kindhearted Cancer to do that.

Leos are totally extra, and they're not afraid to admit it. A darkly-lit jazz club is basically the epitome of coolness and class, and those born under the sign of the lion would jump at the chance to get dolled up for a night of cocktails and ragtime (especially if it's socially acceptable to dress up in a Gatsby-esque flapper dress). A date night spent at a jazz club will make you feel extra chic — and as a bonus, just imagine the Instagram opportunities you and your date will have.

Though you may not know of any local neighborhoods known for street art, a discerning and creative Virgo would be well-suited to spending an afternoon checking out community murals with a date. Try to find a nearby area known for its public murals or street art and take your date on a walking tour to check them out. Seeing as you have an appreciation for the simpler things in life, a chance to admire art for free seems like a perfect fit for you. You and your date can compare your favorites and take some cool photos as you go.

Just like cooking classes, dance performances can be expensive, but they don't have to be. Libras are all about beauty and harmony, and what could be more beautiful than a dance show? Take your date to a local or community production and check out a style you've never seen before, like salsa or modern or hip-hop (and don't be surprised if you leave the show feeling inspired to do some dancing yourself).

Scorpios are pretty eclectic when it comes to their tastes, and they always appreciate doing something that isn't so mainstream. A date spent seeing an old or independent film in an alternative movie theater is sure to appeal to a Scorpio's dark, mysterious nature. Those born under this sign tend to like their privacy and space, so you'll probably like getting to spend some time in your own headspace before you and your date reconvene afterward to share your thoughts on the movie.

A Sagittarius is always down for adventure, and attending a food or art festival will give those born under this sign the chance to try dozens of new things. You thrive outdoors, so you'll love the chance to pursue all of the different outdoor booths and food truck options to find some hidden gems. As you're also known for your appreciation of diversity and culture, you definitely be down to taste interesting new foods or buy cool art pieces (and you can even surprise your date with a funky gift).

Capricorns are both pragmatic and ambitious, and if they get a chance to study and then show off their knowledge base, they'll take it. Stargazing is the kind of simple and traditional date that would appeal to a Capricorn, and though it might bother you to not be able to control every element of the date, you'll still love the chance to memorize the constellations and sweep your date off their feet. It doesn't take much to satisfy those born under this sign, so even something as simple as laying out and looking at the stars will make for a great night.

No matter your sign, there's dozens of artistic opportunities that can help both you and your date expand your horizons. So go get a little crafty on your next date — you never know what you might learn.