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I Drive SF: Driving for Hire and the Illusion of Safety
Yeah, yeah, yeah… I know what you’re thinking. Another stupid taxi article. Who gives a shit, right? Cab drivers are all assholes. They won’t take you to the Sunset or Richmond districts. So fuck them. They refuse to accept credit cards. Rotten scumbags. What about their smelly cabs? The horrible
Rent Is Too Damn High in New York City…even for Toys “R” Us
For most New Yorkers rental payments come too soon and the cost cannot make up for what their paychecks can account for. City life has always been about connections, culture, and easy access to transportation and health care. But few people thought that this would come at the great cost of unbearable living spaces. Apartment sharing, unsafe
Broke-Ass Recap: NYC Pillow Fight 2015
Pillows and feathers flew around Washington Square Park last Saturday (April 4) for the Annual NYC Pillow Fight. Thousands came out with their pajamas and game faces on. New Yorkers big and small had a blast, and smiling was contagious. Not only was this event a cheap date, but it
The Business: 6th Anniversary Stand-up Comedy Shows
WHAT: The Business 6th Anniversary Stand-up Comedy Shows WHEN: Friday and Saturday, April 17 and 18, 2015, 8 and 10pm shows both nights WHERE: Dark Room Theatre 2263 Mission St, SF, CA Tickets $10 in advance: via Brownpapertickets More info: The Business Facebook Page Featuring current and past members of the
Why Are All My Friends Moving to Oakland?
The lovely artwork for this was done by Richard Perez and the brilliant Jennifer Maerz edited it. This originally appeared on The Bold Italic on March 4th, 2013. My friends say they are moving to Oakland because San Francisco has let them down. The douchebags are winning. Divis is clogged with Google
Celebrate Cafe Ghia’s 4th Anniversary with FREE Coffee and $2 Beers in Bushwick
If you’re a coffee enthusiast and you find yourself in Bushwick today you should stop by Cafe Ghia. They’re celebrating their four years in Bushwick by offering FREE Kobrick’s Coffee to all of their customers today…for the entire day! If you’re not into coffee (which is rare) you can also
Ask a Grown Up: Can I Fake a Boyfriend?
Hello you young, broke and beautiful readers! Welcome our new weekly column, “Ask a Grown Up” in which you can ask and have your most burning questions answered by a grown up. I am Kate, the supposed “grownup” offering you advice – think of me like a crazy, tattooed, older