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Indie Yoga - a Hot Refuge in Ocean Beach

June 22, 2011 · Chad Deal

Ocean Beach has it all: a bustling farmer’s market, People’s Co-op, Hodad’s, scads of lively bars, dreadlocks, suntans, bright-eyed train-hopping anarchist girls crooning from acoustic guitars, The Black, the cliffs, the pier, the, uh, beach, and now… their first hot …

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Summer Solstice Drum Circle - Mystic Water Kava Bar

June 21, 2011 · Chad Deal

Mystic Water Kava Bar and Yoga Studio in North Park will be celebrating the longest day of summer with a solstice drum circle tonight starting at 9:15. Bring your own drum and let your inner hippie pagan cut loose, or …

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Cheb I Sabbah Benefit - Kava Lounge - Govinda, Bassmechanic, Primal Luxe

June 21, 2011 · Chad Deal

In one of a series of events to raise funds for San Francisco via Algeria DJ Cheb I Sabbah, who was recently diagnosed with stage four stomach cancer, the Kava Lounge will be hosting Austin-based ambient exotic beat producer Govinda …

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Dayglo Abortions Deported - Battalion of Saints Shakedown

June 20, 2011 · Chad Deal

Canadian punks Dayglo Abortions have been deported and their slot at the Shakedown Bar this Friday, June 24, will be filled by infamous old school San Diego hardcore punks Battalion of Saints. Verbal Abuse (with the original lineup from the …

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Temple of Roots — Foreign Love Sound System Meets Blackheart Warriors

June 19, 2011 · Chad Deal

In a world dominated by the futuristic self-transforming machine krunk of dubstep, Temple of Roots transports us back to simpler times, when Jamaican DJs sound clashed limited run dubplates through huge homemade speaker walls. Tonight’s show at the Kava Lounge …

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Burrito Barato

Burrito Barato: MXN Achiote Chicken Tacos

June 18, 2011 · Chad Deal

Si, I lament Santana’s going the way of MXN. Si, I survived much of my seventeenth year on Santana’s one pound veggie burritos. Si, I spill my foty for you, Santana. Every day. Pero, no, I will not abuse affirmatives …

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Ocean Beats Pool Party

June 17, 2011 · Chad Deal

Photo on left: Mike Pinto The monthly Ocean Beats has been hosting some of the best in local and touring names in reggae, island, dub, hip hop, dub step, electro, glitch hop, and other genres at Winston’s in Ocean Beach. …

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Third Thursdays Rule (Makeout Weird - Liquid Geometry)

June 16, 2011 · Chad Deal

If you’re still wondering how best to spend your Thursday evening, you’re in luck. Every third Thursday, two of my favorite monthlies happen at the same time. Makeout Weird at the Whistle Stop fuses experimental, punk, and dance music into …

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Rad Patios

Rad Patio - Monica's at the Park - University Heights

June 14, 2011 · Chad Deal

The sun is out, the sky is blue, patios are rad, and so are you. But unless you’re fortunate enough to live in one of San Diego’s lackadaisical beach communities, finding businesses with sunny patios on which to enjoy a …

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SD Union One Year Anniversary with DJ Dara at the Ruby Room

June 13, 2011 · Chad Deal

Tyler Rosier (MC Ridda) and Sean McGowen of Technical Support TV, a web-based electronic music video magazine, will be celebrating the one year anniversary of their SD Union monthly at the Ruby Room on Saturday, June 18. Outfitted with DEEP’s …

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Museum School Art Auction - JETT Gallery

June 13, 2011 · Chad Deal

The 7th annual Museum School Art Auction benefits the Museum School in collaboration with The Friends of the Museum School Foundation, JETT Gallery, Blind Lady Ale House, and Rare Hare Studios. JETT Gallery (Little Italy) will host a preview with …

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San Diego Naked Bike Ride Photos

June 12, 2011 · Chad Deal

I intercepted the second annual San Diego naked bike ride at Broadway and Harbor Drive just before the mass of riders joined SlutWalk at City Hall. The ride, which maxed out at 33 riders (compared to last year's 61), had …

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Hep Americana: Bucky Walters, The Western Set, and Sweet Jesus at The Soda Bar

June 10, 2011 · Chad Deal

Humboldt County nu-grass spankers Bucky Walters are coming to town next Wednesday, June 15 at the Soda Bar, for a knee-slappin’, beer spillin’, whoopin’ and a’wailin’ hill howlin’ hullabaloo. “I’m so happy because I’m coming down to San Diego with …

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Second Annual San Diego World Naked Bike Ride

June 9, 2011 · Chad Deal

As part of the World Naked Bike Ride, which takes place in 70 cities and 20 countries around the world, a gang of intrepid cyclists will be meeting at 1 p.m. this Saturday, June 11, at Evolution Fast Food (formerly …

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Aquapuke at the Park Gallery

June 8, 2011 · Chad Deal

Because this is the future and the future is cool, I’m posting a video of a show that happened little over an hour ago at the Park Gallery in University Heights. According to one of their websites, “We imagine Aquapuke …

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Greenroom Free Writers Workshop at the Imperial House

June 8, 2011 · Chad Deal

This regular, free writers workshop at Banker's Hill's Imperial House has focused on themes in the past, including "Love Stinks," "First Times," "Act Your Age," and "Obsessed." In preparation for upcoming Comic Con shows, tonight's workshop will focus on the …

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Del Mar Fairgrounds 2011 Summer Concert Series

June 7, 2011 · Chad Deal

The Del Mar Summer Concert series started in 1994 and has since hosted 128 free (for race attendees, $20 otherwise) concerts including Cake, Weezer, ZZ Top, Billy Idol, Gnarls Barkley, Ziggy Marley, Matisyahu, Violent Femmes, Jason Mraz, and Jack Johnson. …

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Burrito Barato

Burrito Barato - El Zarape Fish Tacos

June 7, 2011 · Chad Deal

El Zarape in University Heights is the Jabba the Hutt of Mexican restaurants. Illustrious, spirited, and always entertaining an eclectic crowd, El Za’s singular delight stems from tossing succulent sundries into my sarlacc pit. And while this metaphor might be …

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San Diego's Beat Scene

June 6, 2011 · Chad Deal

L.A.’s beat scene has been getting a lot of attention lately with artists such as Flying Lotus, Daedelus, Baths, Tokimonsta, Nosaj Thing, and the Gaslamp Killer (named after our own downtown strip). The weekly Low End Theory night is legendary …

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Maniqui Lazer, Batwings, Hot Nerds, THErapist @ Bar Monaco, Mexicali

June 6, 2011 · Chad Deal

Friday’s show was a true orgy of awesome. The ever-lively Bar Monaco is Mexicali’s go-to happening music venue and art space. Think Tower Bar meets Mos Eisley Cantina with $2 mostly imported beer and monthly installations in the upstairs gallery. …

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Staff Blog Entries

Indie Yoga - a Hot Refuge in Ocean Beach

Summer Solstice Drum Circle - Mystic Water Kava Bar

Cheb I Sabbah Benefit - Kava Lounge - Govinda, Bassmechanic, Primal Luxe

Dayglo Abortions Deported - Battalion of Saints Shakedown

Temple of Roots — Foreign Love Sound System Meets Blackheart Warriors

Burrito Barato: MXN Achiote Chicken Tacos

Ocean Beats Pool Party

Third Thursdays Rule (Makeout Weird - Liquid Geometry)

Rad Patio - Monica's at the Park - University Heights

SD Union One Year Anniversary with DJ Dara at the Ruby Room

Museum School Art Auction - JETT Gallery

San Diego Naked Bike Ride Photos

Hep Americana: Bucky Walters, The Western Set, and Sweet Jesus at The Soda Bar

Second Annual San Diego World Naked Bike Ride

Aquapuke at the Park Gallery

Greenroom Free Writers Workshop at the Imperial House

Del Mar Fairgrounds 2011 Summer Concert Series

Burrito Barato - El Zarape Fish Tacos

San Diego's Beat Scene

Maniqui Lazer, Batwings, Hot Nerds, THErapist @ Bar Monaco, Mexicali

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