Arts and Culture

10 Aug 2010

Bela Lugosi’s Dead, Vampires Live Forever Series @ BAM

I’m sure everyone is aware that this country is experiencing a vampire moment. Vampires are used to sell everything these days from lunchboxes to chaste values. But before the Twihards ruined this cult genre, there were plenty of great vampire flicks that had nothing to do with sparkles or thinly

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10 Aug 2010

“All My Friends Are Dead” Party & Interview

Here’s the deal. My friends Avery Monsen and Jory John wrote a genius little book called “All My Friends Are Dead.” I bought it years ago, back when it was a zine and these dudes were the funniest guys I knew. Now it’s a book (their second  published by Chronicle

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09 Aug 2010

FREE Happy Hour Comedy Show Tonight

It’s the second Monday of the month again which means that it’s time for the Monday Happy Hour Comedy Show at Cafe Royale.  Cafe Royale has been doing some pretty cool events and from what I understand, this comedy show pretty much falls into that category.  I personally won’t be

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09 Aug 2010

A Runner’s Guide to NYC Bridges

I’ve already written about the benefits (most of which include getting laid, but also that it’s FREE) of running outside instead of in a gym – so obviously we’ve come to a juncture where you are quite convinced about that necessity but unsure of where to start. Right? Good. I

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09 Aug 2010

Go-Go Dancing and Leather at Chaps II

Barfly be thy Name – Chaps II My flat mate, Nevin, is currently working on a piece about the ins and outs of go-go dancing for the folks over at The Bold Italic. He’s put himself on display at a few spots already, but so far I’ve missed the opportunity

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09 Aug 2010

Word Vomit About Your Records at Monday Night Vinyl Club

If you can’t figure out how to start organizing your records in autobiographical order like Rob did in High Fidelity, you should go to the Bell House tonight for Monday Night Vinyl Club #22. At the Vinyl Club, everyone gets to play three of their favorite songs off vinyl and

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08 Aug 2010

Sunday Surf Benefit for SurfriderSF

Oceans are beautiful, full of big animals that want to eat you, and you should never ever turn your back on them. Show your support for two-thirds of the earth’s surface at the Sunday Surf Benefit for SurfriderSF hosted by Surfpulse. FREE admission, FREE Yolanda’s famous chicken and veggie/cheese enchiladas,

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07 Aug 2010

Dirty Harry Outdoor Movie Screening

One thing that I often miss from my childhood growing up in the ‘˜burbs is drive-in movies.  They were always so much fun, even though I usually ended up falling asleep half way through and would, without fail, sit on whatever chocolaty movie treat I had brought along. Lucky for

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