November 26th, 2008
Embrace the Döner0 comments
November 19th, 2008
Vamp Flick Fan Fic | OMG! Twilight’s coming. And we’ve got the fan mail to prove it.0 comments
November 12th, 2008
Tired Of Turkey? | Order yourself an alternabird this Thanksgiving.0 comments
November 5th, 2008
Banned: Nov. 4 08 | We’re officially voting these words out of office.4 comments
October 29th, 2008
Death Match | Two nights. Three Halloween movies. Which one will scare the most crap out of you?0 comments
October 22nd, 2008
You’re A Lebowski, I’m A Lebowski | Fuck it, Dude, let’s go bowling…for a cause.3 comments
October 15th, 2008
Shape up or ship out! | And Headout Picks2 comments
October 8th, 2008
Great Moments in Educational Kids Music0 comments
October 1st, 2008
Drink Your Books | This fall, we’re intoxicated by words.0 comments
September 24th, 2008
Up, Chuck! | Let’s throw Palahniuk on the big screen. Again.0 comments
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[December 26th, 2007]
Last week we gave you 94 ways to spend New Year’s Eve. What? You still haven’t made plans? Here are 10 last-call ideas on what to do—at least one should fit your split personality.
THURSDAY dec. 27
[HOLIDAY] A LOT LIKE KWANZAA
Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center’s free Kwanzaa celebration is not only a prime place for those celebrating the holiday, but also a chance for people to learn what Kwanzaa is all about. Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center, 5340 N Interstate Ave. 4:30-7:30 pm. All ages. Free.
[NOISES] EARTH, JACKIE-O, DRAGGING AN OX
This show features the minimal doom stylings of Seattle outfit Earth; and Portland’s own group of legends in the making, Jackie-O Motherfucker; and Dragging an Ox through Water! For five bucks! If this isn’t a sign of the apocalypse, I don’t know what is. Dante’s, 1 SW 3rd Ave., 226-6630. 9 pm. $5. 21+.
[YULETIDE HANGOVER] HAPPY F@*#ING HOLIDAYS
This popular festival of yuletide obscenity is back, featuring Santa, Cupid and the Easter Bunny fighting to keep their jobs after a corporate takeover. Plus, it’s all for charity. Toy Boat Productions at the CoHo Theater, 2257 NW Raleigh St., brownpapertickets.com/event/24110. 8 pm Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 27-29. $10 and one can of food.
FRIDAY dec. 28
[NORTHWEST ROCK] SCHOOL OF ROCK: BEST OF THE NW
I guess if you’re a rock star like Stephen Malkmus or Ben Gibbard, why not come hang out with awesomely rocking kids? They went through the trouble of learning your songs, all you gotta do is show up and play with ’em. See Culture Feature. Wonder Ballroom, 128 NE Russell St., 284-8686. 8 pm. $15. All ages.
SUNDAY dec. 30
[STAGE] Petrouchka
Tears of Joy Theatre revives its award-winning puppet show inspired by the title character of Stravinsky’s ballet. BEN WATERHOUSE. Winningstad Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway St., 248-4335. 7:30 pm Friday, 11 am and 1 pm Saturday, 2 and 4 pm Sunday, Dec. 28-30. $13-$16.
TUESDAY JAN. 1
[BIKE] NEW YEAR’S DAY BENEFIT RIDE
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance’s annual hangover-recovery ride this year benefits the Brett Jarolimek Memorial Fund—a collection started by the Bike Gallery in honor of an employee who was killed back in October in a collision with a garbage truck. Oregon Battleship Monument, Southwest Oak Street and Naito Parkway, 226-0676. Noon. 226-0676. Easy. Free.
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