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San Diego Named "America's Least Manly City"
What guy doesn't like long walks on the beach just after getting an awesome "mani" and "pedi" from one of San Diego's many fine salons? And, what guy doesn't enjoy picking up fresh fruit and smelly cheese from one of …
Mystical Makeovers & L.A. Murder(s): Marilyn Monroe’s Glamorous Ghost
http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2012/jun/13/26216/ Ghost stories are among the oldest fictions ever told, predating the written word, and what Hollywood icon has spun off more flights of fiction (and purported/distorted “biographies”) than the most storied and serenaded candle in the wind ever to …
Long Story Short: Heroes and Villains
So Say We All, a nonprofit arts organization, hosts Long Story Short, "a populist platform available to the entire community by inviting anyone, and we mean anyone, to join us and tell a five-minute or less story, without notes, on …
The White Horse is Dead
Caballo Blanco’s body was found on March 31st in New Mexico’s Gila National Forrest. When Caballo disappeared, several friends and admirers flocked to New Mexico to assist in the search. His body was found up a creek far from any …
Run Wild (or Leash-Free)
The first day of summer falls on June 20, and with more hours of sunlight, there's time to bring the dog out to a few leash-free areas. Nate's Point Dog Park (2500 Balboa Dr) at the end of the Cabrillo …
Get to Know Historical South Park
It's called the Old House Fair (30th & Beech St). The free festival falls on Saturday, June 16 and celebrates the history of homes in South Park, and also offers 45-minute trolley tours for $5 , or $20 detailed tours …
Horny Wheels: A Local-Centric History of Custom & Musical Car Horns
"He musta thought his car had more guts, as he kept on tooting his horn. I'll show him that a Cadillac is not a car to scorn! Beep beep, beep beep, his horn went beep beep beep." (Lyrics from "Beep …
Home Ec: Sew a Tote
I never took a home ec class in high school. I also never learned how to sew beyond suturing a hole or refastening a button, which is why I'm going to learn how to really sew this summer. San Diego's …
California Suite at Scripps Ranch Theatre
Neil Simon set his 1968 comedy, Plaza Suite, at New York's Plaza Hotel. As if the Left Coast demanded equal time, Simon wrote California Suite (1976). In four one-acts, guests at the Beverly Hills Hotel unravel amid elegance. "Visitor from …
12th Annual Taste of Adams
The 12th Annual Taste of Adams Avenue takes place on Sunday, June 24. This cuisine-centered, self-guided walking tour will cover North Park, Normal Heights, and Kensington. So far, the participants for this year include Kensington Cafe, Blue Boheme, Cantina Mayahuel, …
(Late) June Is Busting Out All Over
As predictable as June Gloom. Between the first and the fifteenth of this month, few local theaters open a new show. Then, as if a starter's pistol goes off, everyone does, and suddenly t'is the summer season. Here's a list …
Friday Cove Swim
“…I salute the air, the ocean and the land, Every day, at Sundown…” –Whitman On Friday, dozens of swimmers and triathletes descended on La Jolla Cove to salute the ocean. The conditions were favorable with the swell having diminished from …
Surf Dog Competition
You've probably seen a dog on a surfboard in a viral Youtube clip, or maybe you've seen a dog surf at the Mission Bay Dog Beach. On Saturday, June 16 at Dunes Park/Beach (700 Seacoast Dr) in Imperial Beach you …
Be a Hipcook
The other night I passed Hipcooks (4048 30th St) in North Park. It looked like a clean, well lighted space, and a small group of aproned people had gathered around a table to listen to instructions. I actually thought, I …
BEACH (clean-up) PARTY!
Today, June 8, is World Oceans Day. To celebrate, Rubio's, a restaurant which owes a measure of its success to both oceans and beaches, is hosting a beach clean-up party tomorrow, June 9, at South Cardiff State Beach from 11:30 …
Nostalgic Nauseating
Have you ever been at the gym and found yourself re-racking 315lbs of plates before you can use the squat rack? Have you gone to the open area usually reserved for stretching or abs only to find it covered with …
Taste of Gaslamp
On Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, June 10, Taste of Gaslamp showcases chefs and Gaslamp restaurants. Taste of Gaslamp is a self-guided culinary walking tour hosted by the Gaslamp Quarter Association. This year's participants will include Cafe Sevilla, Nobu Restaurant, …