Harry Potter

14 Jan 2022

4 Overrated Authors and 4 You Should Read Instead

Recently it came to my attention that for a lot of people my age and younger, their literary knowledge basically begins and ends with Harry Potter. Now, there’s nothing wrong with being a fan of Harry Potter. I grew up with the books myself; the 5th, 6th, and 7th books

Sonny Curtin 6
09 Mar 2017

We wanna send you to see Symphony Silicon Valley perform Chamber of Secrets Live!

John Williams has composed film scores for most of our beloved films: Jaws, the Star Wars series, Superman, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and the Indiana Jones series just to name a few. Here is your chance to hear one of his film scores live, as he has scored three of the Harry Potter

illyannam 0
15 Feb 2023

The 2023 SF Wine Passport is Here!

Step into a world of adventure with the 2023 SF Wine Passport! There’s no better way to explore San Francisco than to literally drink it in. You get 2-for-1 glasses of wine at 23 of SF’s finest locally owned bars and restaurants for only $39.95! It honestly doesn’t get much better than that. And after the

Broke-Ass Stuart - Editor In Cheap 0
harry--potter--reading
22 Mar 2016

Book Reviews by Readers Ranging from Clueless to Insane

The hilarious book reviews of best selling books, by clueless weirdos found on goodreads.com

Cut-Rate Curmudgeon 1
14 Jan 2016

10 Things Alan Rickman Taught Us

I ask the universe, can we go a few days without losing another amazing performer?! We mourn the loss of a brilliant actor and all around awesome human being. Alan Rickman’s performances were so deep and varied that you’d have a hard time running into someone who doesn’t have at least one favorite. From

Sheilah Villari - Dollar Bin Darling 1
29 Jan 2015

You Can Now Give your Vagina a Spa Day…Yes Really.

Gwyneth Paltrow is the Jenny McCarthy of vaginal/sex health. Please don’t listen to a damn thing she says. The woman went and got a vaginal spa treatment. Chai-yok is a 600 year old Korean treatment that is supposed to promote uterine health and stimulate hormones and for all it’s history there is no science

Jay H - Bawdy Broadcaster 0
09 Nov 2011

Why Inappropriate Crushes are the Ultimate Free Entertainment

Few things are free in this world.  However, if J. Lo taught us anything, it’s that “love don’t cost a thing,” baby!  In a world where going to the movies costs $13 and a new pair of winter boots can wipe out your “me money” for the month, gazing adoringly

Carrie Laven - Pretty Penniless 2
13 Sep 2011

Broke-Ass Band Interview: K. Flay (Friday @ Popscene!)

I interview broke-ass bands on here every week. I mean real, local, this-might-be-the-only-thing-ever-written-about-them, broke-ass bands. And let’s be honest: most of them are only musicians because they’re not good at anything else. They might not even be good at music. My point is: This week I pulled off a major

Chloe - Pennywise Reporter 1
24 Mar 2011

Broke-Ass of the Week – Adam Nace

Every week we feature a different person from the community shedding a little light on their life of brokeitude.  Who knows, maybe you’ll learn something about the human spirit — probably not. Wanna be a Broke-Ass of the Week?  Holler at us here and we’ll send you the questionnaire. I had the pleasure

Christy Jovanelly - Cheapskate Commentator 1