Bright new day. Good evening.
Warm out there today in New York. Today's high was 89ºF. Likely 89ºF and a spritz of rain tomorrow.
The Locarno Film Festival and Edinburgh Festival Fringe continue.
- News -
Remains of colonial hospital and church discovered in Lima’s historic centre
10 Songs You Should Listen to Now: This Week’s Pitchfork Selects Playlist
Iceage Announce North American Tour
- Events -
Today (8/10): Nuyorican Bowery Slam. Bowery Poetry. 308 Bowery.
Today: Easy Paradise Open Mic. The Red Room. 85 East 4th Street.
Tomorrow: Write Club. Caveat. 21A Clinton Street.
Tomorrow: Poetry Night. The Red Room. 85 East 4th Street.
The Spinning Room: Milano Dance #2
Recently clicked: Space #2, Holidaze, Limoncello 80, Monica Vitti, Feel Good 5.
Be cool
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