Want to have a great time without breaking the bank? Loyal readers know how to find it – and picked these fantastic ways to have a good time while still leaving change to rattle around in their pockets. Volume One’s Sounds Like Summer Concert Series (Phoenix Park, 330 Riverfront Terrace, Eau Claire) consistently brings some of the best acts in the Chippewa Valley. Nothing beats enjoying the weather and hearing some wonderful tunes on Thursday evenings in the summertime. Irvine Park in Chippewa Falls boasts playgrounds, picnic sites, and enough natural beauty to fill the soul.  Eau Claire residents love their music - and they always hear some unbelievable tunes when they head to the Own Park bandshell for Tuesday Night Blues (501 First Ave, Eau Claire), where the riffs are as sweet as the summer air. –Cullen Ryan