Local designer wakes from slumber and marches right to the dance floor.

Cruise the city on a rented two-wheeler from newly launched B-cycle.

Elasticized footwear that doesn’t scream old lady.

Wax on, wax off: Go bare in the blink of an eye.

Sunny sample sales to get you through August.

The second of SAM’s Cobain films, Po Dog’s bar next door, and a dual hair/record salon opens in SoDo.

Cheese-and-beer pairings, ecofriendly skivvies, and dining freebies around town.

Snag the family jewels and celebrate with a Swirl sale, jam, empanadas, and a photo shoot/tasting extravaganza.

Chill out with lemonade, fun in Plano, and a decadent local treat.

Fork and the Road does a diner tour, and Andersonville delivers bargains to the sidewalk.

The Mother Company helps navigate everything from sibling rivalry to healthy eating through songs, DVDs, and Q&A.

A camera that pirouettes, wino chocolate, and watches take it back to ’85.

Harlem gardens, Aussie fashions, and Williamsburg’s infamous Rumours rave.

Alphabetic arabesques, beaucoup bands in Northern Liberties, and a menu to quell ravenous appetites.

An all-night music rave, amazing fashion sale, and unlimited sangria.

First Buckhead Theatre show, a PAWS 5K fundraiser, and an emerging creatives conference.

A fashion swap for charity, $5 glasses of wine, plus Chevy Chase’s newest boutique.

Bid July adieu with a blowout, sidewalk sale, and local film fest.

Keep yourself busy while everyone else is away on holiday.

Four simple, delicious recipes that’ll make you drool.

Steer clear of tourists and head to Ireland’s County Clare, rife with pubs, greenery, and good ol’ Celtic charm.

Trust us: With its Neapolitan pies, shareable punch bowls, soft-serve, and artisan cocktails, this is not just another pizza joint.

Rock out to some heavy metal courtesy of Luv Aj, a new accessories line from L.A.-based designer Amanda Thomas.

Ribs, pulled pork, and chicken straight outta the smoker; stand-up sides; smooth, tapped moonshine — all at Lillie’s Q.

A new surfer’s retreat — landlocked on 44th Street.

Chinese takeout gets even easier.

Local baker Gillian Shaw brings you pop tarts, pie in a jar, cookies, and more that you wish you’d had as a kid.

Artisanal breads and baked goods from a European baker extraordinaire just off the Mag Mile.

Vintage-inspired clothing for kids that doesn’t conjure images of claw bangs and braces.

Show your pampered pooch how much you care.

Vintage-inspired garters you’ll want to get back from the bachelors.

Designer Patricia Hom’s new line of necklaces lets you pack heat legally, with revolver and grenade pendants.

Locally made totes that will float your boat.

What’s more American than a casserole? (Answer: nothing.) Get one fresh, homemade, and delivered to your door.

Customized map baby quilts that will always remind her where it started.