Let's face it:  natural history museums are badass.  So is drinking.  Having one without the other for your entire life almost feels like a rip off.  For a combination that fulfills both your childhood and grown-up fantasies, get to the NatHiMuLA* for their intellectual and inebriating First Fridays .

Every year, the happiest place on Earth is filled with darkness.  Not in a scary way, nor in an alienating way

Melissa asks, "My boyfriend spends a lot of time on Facebook, and most of the time he's talking/tagging/posting to the same girl.  I have no idea who she is, but it seems like he's flirting.  Should I be worried?"

Poets Carol Davis and Carol Musk-Dukes attended the poetry reading that took place this past Tuesday at SMC.

Captain Jack Sparrow swings back into action in the fourth installment of the blockbuster pirates series.

An inspiring documentary sheds light on the harsh realities Palestinian children suffer.

Last Thursday dance instructor Diana MacNeil educated dancers about Bella Lewitzky, woman whose choreography that was heavily influenced on dance in the late 20th century.

Last Thursday May 5, SMC hosted an event Movimiento, where artists, organizers and activists alike, joined together to display their efforts of activism through art.

Brandon asks, "How long should I wait after my best friend breaks up with someone before I can date his or her ex?"

Steven asks, "My girlfriend says she loves me but refuses to do anything that might be misconstrued as ‘domesticated,' so I pretty much have to do everything.  How can I show her that helping out with household chores isn't the same as submission?"

Life is full of disappointments, and just like the day you discovered that Santa Clause was fake, you eventually find out that your dad's double-locked repository wasn't hiding anything but a stash of brandy and bunch of nude photographs that look a lot like mom.  For an experience less scarring than your father's office, try Father's Office.

Kim asks, "I just found out I'm pregnant from my boyfriend, but it was an accident and he doesn't want me to keep it.  How much say does he have in what I decide to do?"

Here's some trivia for you: Barfly hates sports bars.  As a rule, I'm opposed to purpose-built bars whose built purpose isn't to get me hammered out of my mind.  Bar SOUTH breaks that tradition - in spades. 

Families and administrators attended the opening night of the Santa Monica College student photography exhibit, Between Light and Shadow, on Thursday, April 7, at the Emeritus College Gallery.

Although the modern twist of an old tale was popular among the audience, it did present some difficulty in understanding the dialogue and situation.

Often the most essential item to any outfit is an accessory.  As the winter coats come off, you can begin to adorn yourself in a fun and light way with springtime hats, bags, and sunglasses!

Russel Brand's latest gig Hop, hit theaters this past weekend. Its certainly kid friendly, but possibly a snooze for the adults.

The Annenburg Space for Photography's IRIS nights takes place every Thursday in which a new photographer or photojournalists' work is displayed.

Insidious was one of a few anticipated films that hit the box office this past weekend. The reason for the anticipation? apparently its scarier than paranormal activity.

Rapper Wiz Khalifa unleashes his sophomore album Rolling Papers in hopes of another success.