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Julep Nail Parlor
What: Cozy, chemical-free nail parlor and spa opens downtown location.
Why: Parlor signature mani/pedis include paraffin wraps, free bottle of polish, and complimentary touch-ups.
When: Mon. & Sat., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tues., Wed. & ...

Your ideal vacation is a trip to Paris, where you hole up in a Montparnasse cafe, drink Pernod, and lament the shocking state of American letters.

In other words, what was good enough for Hemingway is good enough for ...

To the outside world, it looks like your only hobby is watching Top Chef with a pint of B&J.

But deep down you’ve got a heartbreaking love song, knitted bootie, mean volleyball serve, and Rothkoesque masterpiece all clamoring to get ...

Winter made you manic and work is giving you Tourette’s. At this point, a handful of meds and a padded room sound dreamy.

Stop living la vida loca and head to Vida, the new spa at 2200 Westlake.

Owned by ...

May Day, May Day!

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Ooo La La
What: Performance artist Lucia Neare transforms the Harbor Steps into a free interactive 1920s luxury cruise ship dance party with a cast of 200 local actors, dancers, and musicians.
Why: It’s all ...

Some people’s fantasy guest list includes luminaries like Mother Teresa and Jesus. (Yawn.)

Yours? Ella, Mick, and Jarvis.

Music stylist Justin Edgerton is a dude after your own heart. The freelance mix master creates killer soundtracks for local restaurants (

Give it up for the weekend.

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Dining Out for Life
What: One hundred fifty local restaurants donate 30 percent of your bill to the Lifelong AIDS Alliance.
Why: Stick a fork in it.
When: All of Thurs.
Where: From ...