Commonwealth Café & Public House: The Perfect Spot for the Common Public
One of my very favorite places in Oakland to enjoy a pint has recently closed due to a kitchen fire. I’m not sure when re-opening is due to happen, but I hope it’s quick and relatively painless for those who run this wonderful establishment. Located on Telegraph Ave. in Oakland
Making Sense of the Perplexing World of Bro Fashion
Recently, I attended a surprise birthday party for my friend Kaitlin, and had a great time. Birthday Girl Kaitlin: stylish and sassy, as per usual. My friends: major babes, as per usual. The party location at the Standard Biergarten: teeming with hella bros. Yes, this is to be expected at
The Last Bohemian Book Store: Adobe Books
Adobe Books, a Mission tradition that has been called “the last bohemian-style bookstore,” may be closing this fall. The great two-headed best that is declining sales and rising rent is rearing its ugly head. There is talk of saving the store, so nothing is for sure at this point, but
The Nite Owl- Doña Tere’s Market
As a general rule, straying from the main drag for the purposes of late night calorie consumption would seem counterintuitive. As Fattmink mentioned in last week’s post, my neighbourhood, not as well-trafficked as other Mission environs, would definitely qualify as off the beaten path unless you consider “psych ward– close”
OPEN BAR and Lemonade (DJ Set) – FREE – Glasslands This Saturday
Start the drum machine, bass – bass – snare, cue the synths, hall reverb vocals (maybe layered), live drums to supplement the machine, drop the beat and main synth, sparse vocals, cue the 808 snare, no vocals at all, build, 808 snare roll, bring it all back. Whatever. It’s a
50% off New Glasses + Free Shipping!
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How to Karaoke Like a Pro Amateur Singer
First things first: I have never been a “wild child.” During my teen years, I was a dedicated captain of my high school’s Quiz Bowl team– our post-match parties consisted of watching Team Member L do the “human pretzel” behind a dumpster in the Denny’s parking lot, and Team Member
Drying Summer Fruits and Veggies for That Cold Winter
As July rolls to a close you may be realizing that you only have one more month of real summer left. Sure, we can usually count on September for sunshine and warmth, but you never know when that cold front is going to suddenly sweep in and then what will
Shut Up and Play The Hits Screening at The Brooklyn Bowl Tonight
Fans of New York’s own dance-punk band, LCD Soundsystem will be thrilled about this event. LCD Soundsystem’s “Shut Up and Play The Hits” will be screening at the Brooklyn Bowl. The documentary styled film covers the final performance, of the now defunct band’s farewell at Madison Square Garden on April
