GET YOUR LADYHAWKE ON: Although supporting Perez Hilton is probably not high on your agenda (hopefully), the lineup makes that forgivable. His first endeavor in concert-promoting brings you Ladyhawke, Ida Maria, and Semi Precious Weapons. more ›

Awwww, cute: "Seattlest" as Google search term in 2001. (Try plugging in "Department of Homeland Security," "9/11 Truthers," "Perez Hilton," or "Sarah Palin bikini." Oh how the times have changed!) As a bonus, laugh with us at how chunky Google's logo looked back in the day. more ›

Even though we are way way past school age, we still get a little melancholy at the close of summer. Fortunately, our friends across the -ist network know that the shenanigans don't need to end just because the big yellow buses are back on the roads. So, grab your sunscreen and your favorite hangover cure, as we take a tour of end of summer fun from -ist cities all over the damn place. more ›