Arts and Culture

B.L.ING (the BIG LIT THING!)
With a poster like the one above – the purple blinged out mouth, that is – this event could be a Bay Area Octogenarian Garden Club meeting and still be kick-ass. I mean, I’d love that event, and I don’t think I’d be the only one. Nonetheless. B.L.ING, or the

Berlin-Stlye Ping Pong this Friday
Looking to do something quirky this Friday night? Why not try your luck at Berlin-Style ping pong hosted by American Tripps? If you aren’t familiar with this more social form of paddling and drinking – I’ll give you the low down. Basically, a group of people circle a ping-pong table

Poetry And Music at Bird And Beckett
I don’t make it to Glen Park often, but for what is coming up at Bird & Beckett that may just change. Les Gottesman, poet, and Bill Crossman, poet and musician, will be reading poetry inspired by our world following the events of 9/11. I would expect both Les and

Lee Camp Album Taping at the Bowery Poetry Club Tonight!
Lee Camp has an extensive comedy resume – he’s a contributor to The Onion, and has made appearances on Comedy Central, Showtime’s “The Green Room,” and BBC’s “Newsnight,” in addition to performing at Occupy locations around the country. A self-described comedian/activist/writer/arsehole, Camp will be taping his second comedy album tonight, at the

Win Tix to Le Pony Express Burlesque and Variety Show!
Are you into burlesque? How about belly dancing? What about comedy, live art, nail painting, and a kissing booth? I thought so! Me too! That’s why I’m giving away a pair of front row seats to Le Pony Express Variety Show. From the Facebook invite: This time around we have something

My First Time Inside The Empire State Building
New Yorkers don’t take the time to ever visit New York landmarks. I’m almost positive that this is a fact. I became aware of this after the attacks on 9/11. I was still 14 years-old at the time and so were most of my friends. We all sympathized in our

My Best (Worst) Get-Rich-Quick Ideas
You see, I’m what they call a “creative genius.” I have a brain so out-of-control, half the time I can’t even make sense of the shit I come up with. All I know is that I am constantly sprouting figurative light bulbs out the top of my dome, having what

Beer And Blues at Jupiter Cafe
Valentine’s Day is whatever the hell you choose it to be. Whether you decide to enjoy a semi-romantic dinner with your significant other or have a few beers at a live show, just be sure to have a good time. One option this Valentine’s Day will be taking place at