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21 Mar 2011

FREE Dan Savage Reading

What I didn’t learn about human sexuality in sex ed class, I learned from reading Savage Love. Dan Savage´s columns prepared me for any weird thing a guy might do, and taught me about warning signs in relationships. He´s been talking people through their problems with threesomes, masturbating parrots, sex

Kiley E - Ragamuffin Researcher 0
21 Mar 2011

FREE Lunchtime Viewing of “The Comedy of Errors”

If you’re like me, you had to read the complete works of William Shakespeare under the tutelage of an ancient, aviator glasses-wearing, chain-smoking high school English teacher. You also had to read The Canterbury Tales in Middle English. If you’re not like me but have decided that you could use

Sarah M. Smart - Red-Light Special 0
21 Mar 2011

Are Rock “Gods” Really That Bone-able?

The “groupie” phenomenon is something that has been written about/featured in various media ad nauseum. Like, yeah, we all know the basic appeal of sleeping with a rockstar– whether it be the music itself or just the status these guys have, but, like, what if you were actually face-to-face with

Anna G - Caliburg Contributor 0
20 Mar 2011

Sundays: Dollar Day at Golden Gate Fields

Golden Gate Fields: Where the Bay Comes to Play… Last weekend I was so broke, anxiously awaiting  payday on Monday. For some reason I thought it would be a good idea to spend my money on this… Dollar Day at the horse races at Golden Gate Fields in Berkeley. I

Heidi Smith - The Ultimate Scavenger 0
20 Mar 2011

Things You Weren’t Expecting to Find at the Dollar Store

We need to talk about the dollar store. I remember hating trips to the dollar store when I was but a wee child dragged along by Grandma to shop for knockoff perfume and to socialize with the residents of her small town. But now I realize that Grandma knew what

Sarah M. Smart - Red-Light Special 0
19 Mar 2011

Take a Stroll to The Avenue

We’re gonna rock down to the dive bar A-ve-nue! Since we’re finally getting a dose of the wet and wild winter weather, I figured you might be looking for a dark hole to climb into and get drunk in this weekend. If that’s the case, look no further than The

Mia Di Pasquale - Scroungy Scribbler 0
19 Mar 2011

Unisex Clothing Swap in Oakland

I’m always looking for reasons to travel to the other side of the Bay, and the prospect FREE clothes qualifies. This Sunday, Actual Cafe will be hosting a unisex clothing swap, and it looks to be a joyous affair. All you have to do is bring some decent clothes to

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