Arts and Culture

Broke-Ass Nostalgia: Swingers
If you are in your twenties and thirties, you probably could perform Swingers movie as a one-person show. I have no need to convince you that it is a classic. It’s the film that launched Vince Vaughn and John Favreau’s careers, had bros telling each other “you’re so money and

Get LitUp for Litcrawl Saturday October 15th
If you haven’t had a chance to checkout one of Litquake’s amazing events you are running out of time. In fact this weekend happens to be your last chance. As a completely unbiased and objective observer I’m going to have to recommend the readings taking place this Saturday at Revolution

Broke-Ass Band Interview: Victoire
Victoire’s debut full-length album, Cathedral City, received a 7.8 from Pitchfork, but listen for yourself and fall in love with the classical/electro-pop hybrid that this all-female quintet creates. Comprised of founder/composer/keyboardist Missy Mazzoli, violinist Olivia De Prato, clarinetist Eileen Mack, keyboardist Lorna Krier, and double bassist Eleonore Oppenheim, the group

Bustin’ a Move on MUNI
Do NOT forget your dancing shoes this weekend on your MUNI commute, because there’s a special bonus included with your usual $2 fare. If you find yourself on the K, L, or M MUNI lines on October 15 and 16, you will find yourself as a part of the audience

Friday Night Art Opening: Witches of Wonder
This Friday, October 14th, get in the mood for Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos at the launch of a spooky and intriguing art exhibit at Big Umbrella Studios on Divisidero. The show, entitled Witches of Wonder, features and all-female-line-up of talented artists with a taste for the darker side of life.

FREE Broke-Ass Stuart Party TONIGHT at Fat Baby in NYC!
Well, NYC, it’s finally here. The Broke-Ass Stuart “Broke As Hell” book tour has made its way to our sticky streets, and it’s ready to party. So defog your reading glasses and dig out those dancing shoes* for the FREE Broke-Ass Stuart book bash tonight at Fat Baby on the

Broke-Ass Band Interview: Whiskerman (Tonight @ Amnesia)
If you’ve ever gone to a show in San Francisco or the East Bay and seen an excellent violinist or cellist in the band, it was probably one of the inimitable Patzner brothers. Graham, Anton, and Lewis Patzner are go-to string players for every Bay Area band that knows what’s

Get a Sneak Peek of the High Line Open Studios at the Preview Party This Thursday
Chelsea: a magical chunk of New York City known for its strapping gay men, glorious art galleries, the High Line, and only being accessible by the shitty ACE (consider it a fun little adventure). This weekend, you have a chance to experience all of Chelsea’s allure at the High Line