Arts and Culture

08 Mar 2011

Free Movies (and More) at Actual Café

BIKE RACK I keep hearing about Oakland’s Actual Café. And although I have yet to visit this particular spot, I’m planning on it. And you should too. It actually (wah wah) sounds pretty rad. Here is why: 1. They’ve got this whole “we love bikes” thing going for them. Their

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08 Mar 2011

$2 Drinks: Bring Plenty of Singles

Full disclosure: I have never been to a strip club. I have heard reviews ranging from “the most depressing experience of my life” to “sort of okay.” I want to believe that Larry Flynt’s Hustler Club embodies the latter — because it’s offering $2 drinks every Tuesday and Wednesday in

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

Tonight! Sing “Lucy in the Sky with Drunkards”

Yoko: NOT INVITED iTunes “newcomers” The Beatles are the most overrated musicians of our time. Nevertheless, they produced a ton of well-known songs that laid the groundwork for artists to follow, so even if you’re not a huge Fab Four fan, you probably know at least a few songs from playing

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

Quiz: What Kind of Broke-Ass are You?

Does where you shop define who you are? We know you’re broke. And that’s cool. But just what kind of broke-ass are you? Pick the description below that best fits your lifestyle! Dumpster Diving Debbie You’ll eat anything you can get your hands on – literally. You spend your Friday

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05 Mar 2011

BangOn! NYC presents: Mods vs Rockers

The style showdown is on. Got some extra fingerless leather gloves lying around, or perhaps a dapper three-piece suit? It’s time to break em out and head down to The Shop for BangOn NYC Mods vs Rockers party. What better place to host this raucous shindig than an actual old-school

Laura S - Spendthrift Scribe 0
05 Mar 2011

Oakland Museum White Elephant Sale

I have never heard of this annual sale before, but it sounds pretty amazing. From what I can tell, it is an organized, clean, flea market-esque warehouse sale, but the goods are donated and the proceeds go to the Oakland Museum (which is rad btw). The items for sale will

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03 Mar 2011

Do Good, Dance Good with The Sway Machinery this Saturday

If you like things that are labeled “good,” “music” and/or “fun”, then do I have the thing for you! This Saturday, Brooklyn-based brass and then some outfit The Sway Machinery are gonna make you glad you paused whatever horrible Netflix movie you forgot was in your queue and now you

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02 Mar 2011

Cinema Speakeasy: The Best Excuse to Get Hammered on a Weeknight!

Okay, I am officially going out and drinking on Thursday night even though I told myself I would cut back on the booze during the week.  This is too amazing to pass up because, seriously, who doesn’t like a good movie-based drinking game?? Tomorrow night GAFFTA (aka Gray Area Foundation

Christy Jovanelly - Cheapskate Commentator 0