For me, a date would be to get to know someone (better). Getting a date isn't hard; Hey, you wanna go to lunch/dinner with me friday?
What you do on a date is your choice, but mostly you talk. You find out what they like, don't like, what you have in common, etc. The most important thing is to act like yourself, especially on the first date. Because if it becomes something long term, you don't have to pretend to be someone you are not.