April 4, 2008

Dekka Washington, D.C.

All-local fashion, art, and music in a cool, co-op style space.

  Fairmount, Culture

August 9, 2007

Amoeba Music San Francisco

Despite it being the era of the iPod, music lovers still flock to Amoeba for its vast selection of new and used CDs and movies. There’s an old-school vibe that feels downright new in the digital age.

  Haight-Ashbury, Culture, Cheap, Ecofriendly

September 21, 2006

Old Town School of Folk Music Kids Chicago

The baby- and toddler-geared Wiggleworms classes are musts for any music-minded clan. From there, segue into kiddie hip-hop, family tap lessons, plus art and theater (try “scribble” classes for young ones and comic book drawing for the 8-12 set).

  Depaul, Culture, Birthday Parties, Educational

July 1, 2002

Amoeba Records Los Angeles

In nature, amoebas are really, really (really) small. In L.A, Amoeba is really, really (really) big. The selection of used music can be so intimidating, you might want to plot out a strategy.

  Hollywood, Culture

September 8, 2009

Experience Music Project|Science Fiction Museum Seattle

Journey through pop culture’s collective unconscious (not to mention Paul Allen’s). Visit NW musical paraphernalia spanning Bing Crosby to Sir Mix-a-Lot then stop by Captain Kirk’s Command Chair — all housed in this controversial Gehry-designed museum.

  Central Waterfront, Culture, Science Fiction

September 8, 2009

The Majestic Theatre Dallas

Gorgeous architectural accents entertain just as much the comedic acts and dance performances that grace the stage of this elegant, old-school theater.

  Downtown, Culture

September 6, 2007

Uncle Fun Kids Chicago

Wacky, quirky, zany shop chockful of odds and ends: voodoo dolls, stickers, bacon gum, zombie dolls, and more.

  Lakeview, Culture, Cheap, Good for Gifts