July 18, 2018 Issue
Smoke studies
A semi-regular feature where we review the latest strains, products and cannabis-related merch. Read more
CALEXIT dreaming
Although it’s set in a brutal near-future, CALEXIT is a comic book struggling to outpace the vicious present. Read more
Perry Vásquez at the ‘Gates of Heck’
For as long as I can remember—or at least as long as I’ve lived in San Diego—I’ve been fascinated with Perry Vásquez’s fascination with comic books. Read more
Photo by Mitchell McPherson / Flickr
No pass needed
For non-badge holders, there are a ton of local breweries, art galleries, theaters, music venues and even libraries that have put together events for nerds of all stripes. Read more
Photo by John R. Lamb
Lessons from the campaign trail
Local Republican leaders froth at the mouth at the thought of a Fletcher victory come November. Read more
Letter: Circus Vargas
I would like to comment on Aaryn Belfer’s article published in CityBeat on July 4 [“Dirty money times 10”]. It was eye opening and excellent and I could not agree with her more. Read more
Short-term stupidity
On Monday, the San Diego City Council voted 6 to 3 to drastically overhaul the city’s laws on short-term vacation rentals. Read more
The common ground between metal and comics
It’s something of an open secret that metalheads are also massive nerds. Read more
Photo by Aaron Rumley
Funny Romans and serious transients
The cast of 13 is the largest ever for a show at North Coast Rep in artistic director David Ellenstein’s 16-year tenure. Read more
Scott Patrick Green
Gus Van Sant returns to form with ‘Don’t Worry, He Won’t Go Far on Foot’
Van Sant recognizes that complexities about John’s relationship with disappointment and redemption can be revealed more thoroughly with such an approach, and his charming new film is all the better for it. Read more
Elvis becomes a metaphor for America in ‘The King’
Elvis Presley meant many things to many different people. White audiences enshrined him as the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” and he was arguably the first musician to really crossover into movies. Read more
Photo by Eric Howarth
‘Records Collecting Dust II’ to debut in August
The documentary film Records Collecting Dust debuted three years ago. In the film, a number of influential punk musicians discussed the records that influenced them and their music. Read more
Bumming attractions 2018
Once again, the ass-end of summer is upon us and, alongside it, movies that cater to an audience that has developed a tolerance to spectacle. Read more
Photos courtesy of Black Heroes Matter
It's a blerd, it's a plane!
Nerds of color aren’t unicorns by any means, but it’s entirely possible to spend SDCC without any real face time. Read more
Photo by Kristy Benjamin
Car Seat Headrest, Rhye and more San Diego concerts
There’s nobody making sexier music right now than Rhye, a duo that learned all the right lessons from Sade. Read more
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White protest privilege
White folks have a habit of making things about us. In fact, it is a typically white thing to step into spaces and take over. Read more
Image courtesy of Jennifer G. Spencer
The Artist Portrait Project, The New Narrative and Insect and Ladybug Festival
When it comes to documentation of the local visual art scene, there isn’t much to go on aside from word-of-mouth stories of exhibitions from artists who’ve helped nurture that scene throughout the years. Read more
Astrologically Unsound: Ants don't care about you
Leo (July 23 - August 22): This week you walk through the world with the confidence of a person who has just been asked to see the manager, but you are the manager. Read more
Photo by Michael A. Gardiner
Charles + Dinorah: a revamped and reimagined icon
Charles + Dinorah (1410 Rosecrans St.) is, first and last, the revamped and reimagined restaurant at the iconic Pearl Hotel in Point Loma. “Icon” is a tough word. Read more
#36: Contemplating insanity at La Puerta
La Puerta is one of my two go-to spots in San Diego when I actually want a margarita. Read more