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Mercury copy chief and appreciator of the most sophisticated form of comedy: PUNS!
If you have any semblance of pride, you’ll avoid the excruciating
Sorority Row.
Apparently there’s a stop-sign sting going on in Ladd’s Addition right now. Don’t get stung by the police bee—tickets are steep at 200-plus bucks.
Much like their turn at the Peach Pit on 90210, last night at Edgefield the Flaming Lips made a very special appearance on a very special show (short-bus special)… Stargate SG-1! See there’s the band busting outta of the gate during “Vein of Stars,” while a group of Goa’uld furries stare in dismay: Unscheduled offworld […]
Park Chan-wook’s Thirst is the squishiest vampire flick ever.
Starting tonight, the fun tiki-loving folks at Tiki Kon are starting their boozy weekend off right with their seventh annual pub crawl, home bar crawl, hangover brunch, and puu-puu platter-y party. Sounds fun. Wish I had the scratch, but for all you richie-riches, here are the deets. Tiki KonFri Aug 7-Sun Aug 9$75 weekend pass […]
DollhouseSeason OneAvailable Now In Blogtown, instead of doing yoga in a soothing spa-like atmosphere, we’re forced to do our downward-facing dogs on discarded wooden pallets out by the dumpsters. So while twinged with jealousy of the actives’ work environment, we are beyond relieved about Dollhouse’s renewal for 13 more episodes. Phew! That was a close […]
Who’s the murdering psycho couple in A Perfect Getaway?
I know, I know, it’s still freakin’ hot out. But that’s just nature’s way of making you a sweaty, angry dancing machine. So don’t forget about the soultastic dance night and contest, Soul Clap & Dance Off, at Rotture tonight. NYC’s Jonathan Toubin and our own DJ Beyonda will be making the soul records (and […]
Christopher Beha reads a lot in The Whole Five Feet.
Hmm, Nolita is moving. I hope I can still use my MercPerks! From the press release: After five years in its Pearl District location, Nolita will make the move to a new space. The transition will happen later this summer to evolve the original offering with a fresh approach. The current lease expires in August […]
Derek McCormack’s The Show that Smells delights with wordy
goodness.
The Decemberists take on the epic world of rock operas.
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