When my roommate told me about Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl, I thought she was kidding, and also had weird/sad images of bowling with puppies. Turns out, it’s not a cruel joke, but the greatest Super Bowl alternative EVER! I could try to explain it to you, but Animal Planet did

What’s not to love about Frankenart Mart?  Affordable local art?  Check.  A cute little space with dope owners.  Check.  One Sunday a month where they give out FREE hot dogs (meat or veggie) and have a giant walking hot dog mascot you can fuck with?  Czechoslovakia! This month we see

The Antlers had a huge year in 2009.  Their album Hospice was included in the year end “best” lists by just about everyone including The Onion, Filter, Pitchfork, and NPR.  Not bad for a band that pretty much didn’t’ exist two years ago. Last night they played with Ra-Ra Riot

Everyone knows about the giant Chinese New Year parade and celebration that happens ever year (it’s on the 27th this year btw), but this is the first time I’ve ever heard of the Chinese New Year Flower Fair. For all you fools out there, here is the skinny on the

Short people’I am watching you.  That means you’yah, you, short lady.  You probably don’t think I can see you because I am taller than you.  Well, around 5’8” if you must know.  And you are what, maybe 5 feet?  Interesting.  My sister is 5 feet tall so maybe I am

So the Super Bowl is this weekend – even people like me that barely watch pro Football know that – and with the Superbowl comes Superbowl parties: an American tradition where everyone’s girlfriends prepare elaborate things to dip Tostitos into while making bets based on which team’s quarterback has a

So if you’re one of those people who, like Anna G., loves live music you’ve probably seen a bunch of shows during this past weeks Sounds Like Brooklyn festival. Tomorrow is the last day of the festival and I think most shows are already sold out but tonight?  Tonight’s Friday–Friday!!