Midterms on the horizons do not do much to help with the stress levels students might be feeling these last few weeks. Whether it’s the declining economy or the weather change that is taking its toll, there are a few things that might cheer even the most humdrum souls.
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The last couple weeks of freedom are upon us as we embark on yet another semester here at beautiful San Diego State. The bookstore full of hopeful students, the residence halls filled with clueless freshmen and the city of San Diego: a playground for the procrastinating college student. These tough economic times call for stiff entertainment measures, which is this week’s theme. Here is a week of entertainment for the tight-budgeted, which will feature simply rad (and free) music.
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So, if you’re having a crappy week because you unfortunately sat next to a swine flu infectee, maybe a weekend of music and movies will cheer you up. Don’t worry, slap a white mask on your mug and get out there like the rest of us, because the H1N1 virus is no more a threat than mono was for me freshman year in the residence halls. Kidding. But seriously, I think that health ship has sailed.
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It’s that time of the year where one’s mind can’t seem to differentiate the weekdays and weekends. You may find yourself going out on a random Sunday afternoon in lieu of any real work you should be doing. Anyone (including yours truly) may get the urge to blow off responsibilities at any time just to have a few hours of auditory satisfaction. The itch to go out is heavily harbored during the last few weeks of the semester, and you’re probably no exception.
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If you’re one of those unfortunate souls who will not be spending this weekend in glorious central California for the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, take a look at these local events instead of feeling left out of the Southern California musical loop.
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It’s the week before the debauchery that is Spring Break. Oh, what will it be filled with? Depending on your vacation plans for the following week, there are all sorts of things to do. If you’re going to ditch this overcast “San Diego” weather and spend your break in Mexico, I’d recommend a week filled with brushing up on Spanish basics and buying UV protective goop. But if you’re like me and are going to spend your vacation in an even more overcast Philadelphia, playing enthralling games such as Gin Rummy and Mahjong with a set of cute Jewish grandparents, you might want to get your kicks out this week. No matter what your plans are for Spring Break, celebrate the end of midterms with a few live shows around the town with good buddies and tasty brews.
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Tuesday 3/10: For all you vixens out there, Bar Pink in North Park will be hosting the Hell on Heels Tour featuring San Francisco trio Von Iva, Brooklyn-based Semi Precious Weapons and the Los Angeles garage band, Killola. Viewer warning: These bands will cause you to dance till you drop, as well as induce a glam-rock fever that may last several days. According to Von Iva’s Web site, this tour will be “burning you alive.” I absolutely presume this to be true, which is why I’m going to wear non-flammable garb for this night of dance-rock.
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I don’t know about you, but I am stressed. I can’t seem to focus on anything and I blame several things: First, my birthday. How can such a momentous day leave me in such an illusive reality, one in which I can’t even remember what day it is.
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This week beholds the festive Catholic holiday Mardi Gras, in which one celebrates by drinking, dancing and flashing (a smile, of course). Fat Tuesday brings all those who want to celebrate the festivities before the fasting of Lent, as well as those who like an excuse to drink and be merry. Whether you’re a die-hard Catholic about to embark on a religious commemoration or just an average Joe, grab your Mardi Gras beads and hit up the town for this carnival week.
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There are several ways to brave the unnatural and unpredictable stormy San Diego weather. Some of my personal favorites include: Climbing in bed to watch a scary and/or morose movie, putting on some bowling shoes and groovin’ during disco bowling (trust me, try it), and of course, watching live music whilst the rain falls.
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An anonymous author once wrote: “We are all a little weird and life’s a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love.”
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It’s that time again — a new semester, new classes, new deadlines and new worries. But have no fear, you can always turn to your trusty music guide for each week’s various shows to relieve the likely stress that will occur. Besides, the anxiety and the actual schoolwork don’t start kicking in for a few weeks, right?
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Now that finals are right around the corner and free time is becoming more of a luxury, you’ll probably need a really good reason to get out of your textbooks and out on the town.
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I’m not sure what’s in this so-called winter air, but nothing is barren except my wallet. This week’s music lineup will be themed for the monetarily challenged.That’s right: A week of free entertainment and sunny skies. Who knew one could enjoy both concepts in San Diego? Yup, these are the days when your plan of selling your used textbooks back is your last ditch effort to feed yourself. That is, until you have another set of unrealistic spending to do for the holidays. Look to this guide for things to do next week without breakin’ the bank.
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Yes, you get to enjoy great music around San Diego. You have that luxury to be a part of someone’s creative experience, and that is amazing.
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It’s that time again for Tempo’s weekly dish on hip events going on around San Diego. Everything for the artsy-fartsy loving artiste residing in your beret, to a little something for the more polished theater-loving performance junkie, a little rockabilly, a little Latino ramba and even a bit of musical barbecue; it’s all here in San Diego!
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Get your scary face paint lacquered and your ghoulish garb sewn: It’s Halloween and you don’t want to be the lone soul not going out on the most immature adult night of the year! Here’s your second installment of your music guide to this week’s terror.
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It’s getting to be that time of the year when the leaves fall, the air becomes a little crisper and everyone’s inner child becomes giddy for the scariest holiday of the year. This week’s City Scene will be the first installment of your musical guide to Halloween festivities. Children are not the only ones who get to dress up. More often than not, adults are indulging themselves in costumes, candy and all-around debauchery in remembrance of more sober times as adolescents. This guide will lead you to all of the above, plus oh-so-scary musical performances.
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This week will include various nights of mingling among San Diego’s finest crowd. Dancing, boozing and schmoozing will be goin’ down in all corners of our fine city for musical acts from near and far.
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So maybe your week didn’t plan out in the way you were hoping. You finally got that parking ticket after three years of parking in the X lot without a permit. Or was it that your significant other broke up with you because you don’t have the right color Ray Bans? But of course! It was the show you went to, hoping for a grand old time and all you wound up with were vomit-filled kitten heels. Yes, life can throw you the most rotten vodka-soaked lemons sometimes, and all there is to do is bounce back and slap life with a round of the stiffest lemon drops you can make. Check out these upcoming shows for a distraction until you recover your misplaced luck.
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Forget that you have a looming paper deadline, or maybe you are still recovering from the previous night's wild antics. Either way, get out of the house and go see some live music! Your body, mind and ears will thank you.
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