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NonsenseNYC: A Weekly Guide for the Strange and Unusual

Does an Ugly Sweater Party sound exactly like your kind of fun? How about a night of intrigue and casual LARPing as a Cold War Era spy? If you find yourself on the prowl for truly unique fun to be had in New York this holiday season (or any season, for that matter), I highly recommend dropping everything you're doing and immediately subscribing to NonsenseNYC.

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Some Great LA Events for December

Though there is no shortage of entertainment in Los Angeles and the surrounding areas, sometimes something comes through that is worth putting time aside to check out. When you’re looking to have fun with a date, consider one of these events taking place during this month.

Santa Monica Pub Crawl - Various locations - Dec 13^th

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Make Vegas Even More Lively at a Fun Festival

There’s always plenty to do and see in Las Vegas, but sometimes something big happens, like a festival. These entertaining events take place all throughout the year, but here are a couple for December that might interest you.

Nevada International Film Festival - Orleans Casino & Hotel - Dec 7^th

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Wasting Time at One of Austin’s Best Bookstores

If your special someone happens to be the literary type, why not take a day out to spend time at one of the city’s amazing bookstores? Though these are by no means the only bookstores in town, they are some that other Austin residents highly recommend. BookPeople sits at the top of the list and for good reason. They have events all year long, an indoor café, tons of books to choose from and they’ve even been rated as Austin’s best for 15 years in a row. Or if you’re in the mood to read some more radical literature, head to Monkeywrench Books.

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Read Together at One of St. Louis’ Best Bookstores

Bookstores may be a dying breed, but they’re not gone yet. For the literary couple that wants to get out and spend a day together, there are several great destinations in our city. One of everybody’s favorites has to be Subterranean Books. This long-time St. Louis treasure has been rated as the best independent bookstore in the city on several occasions and offers a wide selection of interesting literature. Another great spot is Patten Books, particularly if you’re in the market for some more serious reading.

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Most Steam Early Access games don't make it to release

Steam's Early Access program has revolutionized the way small independent video games get made. Similar to programs like Kickstarter, Early Access gives players a chance to financially support a video game before it is completed.

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Ebola - Now and the Future

Africa - The True Victims of the Ebola Outbreak

When we sit around and worry about the Ebola virus coming across our borders and causing mass deaths, we lose perspective on the real problem. Here in the Western world, we are fully prepared to deal with this issue and can expect only the bare minimum of infections and deaths. In West Africa, however, the problem is truly severe.

Enjoy the Arts in NYC - A Few November Events

New York City is a metropolis of the arts in all their shapes and forms. When you want something to do with someone special, try seeing what sorts of art-centric events are taking place during the month of November.

The Salon: Art & Design - Park Avenue Armory - Nov 14^th through Nov 17^th

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Get Spooked at the NYC Horror Film Festival

Yet another Halloween has come and gone, leaving many of us with a wicked candy hangover and a craving for more horrifying fun. Luckily, the annual New York City Horror Film Festival is just around the corner and it has exactly what we're looking for.

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