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18 Apr 2011

The Revolution Will Be Tuneful

Classical music brings to mind a certain stodginess: evening gowns, opera glasses, stuffy libraries, professors with ridiculous mustaches. But Classical Revolution is trying to change that stereotype, one Monday night at a time, by turning the Revolution Cafe into a classical jam session. Oh, and this madness is FREE. Talented

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18 Apr 2011

Win Tickets to New York City Opera’s Séance on a Wet Afternoon and Small Black Performance

We previously talked up this amazing (and dare I say cheap) collaboration between The New York City Opera and L Magazine: Act 4, where you can score affordable tickets to contemporary opera shows and catch up and coming indie acts after the show. Well the fat lady has sung people

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17 Apr 2011

CAMP For FREE – The Clarion Alley Mural Project

If you know your way around The Mission you’ve likely stumbled upon Clarion Alley.  For those who haven’t, this one is for you. The way I understand it Clarion Alley Mural Project was formed by a handful of locals nearly twenty years ago. This post isn’t about the history, though.

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16 Apr 2011

Like your Bike? Lock it up!

All of this beautiful, sunny weather means that more people are going to be riding bikes to get around our cities. Who wants to cram on to a stinky bus or subway when you can cruise around freely on two wheels with the wind blowing in your hair? Biking is

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16 Apr 2011

Fro-yo in the ‘Park

My, what lovely weather we’re to have this weekend. Seventy degrees today, and 68 tomorrow. The conditions are perfect for a leisurely stroll to Yogurt Park! It doesn’t look like much has changed in Yogurt Park since it opened in Berkeley in 1977 (except for the employees, hopefully). The faded

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16 Apr 2011

Happy Record Store Day

Today is the day where thousands of bespectacled music nerds (myself included) celebrate all things vinyl for National Record Store Day. More then just a music industry sales ploy, hundreds of artists have new special releases and re-releases just for the occasion. Featuring everyone from Bad Brains, Sonic Youth, Fleetwood

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16 Apr 2011

Refresh Your Broke-ass at Hayes Valley Farm

If you haven’t been to Hayes Valley Farm, this weekend is the perfect chance to explore and celebrate this great example of urban agriculture. The farm is located on the old freeway on/off ramp, and has brought the community together to grow and provide fresh, amazing produce. There are three

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