Cultural Catch-Up: 10 Things to Check Out This Weekend

Posted by , on August 2, 2012 at 5:00 pm
Read on to get your culture fix!

If you're in the Chicago area, buy yourself a ticket to Lollapalooza. If you can't shell out the dough, just loiter around the area for a chance to hear awesome acts like Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Black [...]

If you're in the Chicago area, buy yourself a ticket to Lollapalooza. If you can't shell out the dough, just loiter around the area for a chance to hear awesome acts like Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Black Keys and Passion Pit.

Ryan Lochte certainly raised his profile this week, and as we grapple with our thoughts on him (Do we love or hate him?), it's important to be informed. The fine folks at Jezebel conjured up this [...]

Ryan Lochte certainly raised his profile this week, and as we grapple with our thoughts on him (Do we love or hate him?), it's important to be informed. The fine folks at Jezebel conjured up this brilliant piece which you have to read. 

If you're a little bit confused about what exactly is going on with Chick-fil-A lately, we have a simple round-up for you. 

We're loving all of Jessica Biel's recent red carpet looks, and this weekend we finally get to see the movie she's been promoting. Total Recall promises to be sci-fi fun for everyone. 

Paul Schneider, Olivia Munn and Aisha Tyler star in The Babymakers, a slapstick comedy that is sure to lighten anyone's mood. 

Yesterday was pretty major in the world of birth control. Due to Obama's healthcare reforms, contraception will now be free -- eliminating all co-pays for birth control. Get informed on this huge [...]

Yesterday was pretty major in the world of birth control. Due to Obama's healthcare reforms, contraception will now be free -- eliminating all co-pays for birth control. Get informed on this huge announcement here. 

Vanity Fair's International Best-Dressed list came out this week, and if you haven't seen who made the cut, check it out here. 

Get caught up on all the Olympics results here.

British songstress Joss Stone is back with a new album called The Soul Sessions Vol. 2. It's jam-packed with sizzling soul songs perfect to relax to. 

Cheryl Strayed's Wild is an inspiring memoir focusing on Strayed's journey after her mother passes away and she gets divorced. Strayed's strength and poise are visible throughout the book, and while it's [...]

Cheryl Strayed's Wild is an inspiring memoir focusing on Strayed's journey after her mother passes away and she gets divorced. Strayed's strength and poise are visible throughout the book, and while it's not exactly beach fodder, it's a must-read. 

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It’s Thursday, people! The week is winding down again, and as we prepare for two days of relaxation, it’s important that you guys are up to speed on what you need to do and what you need to catch up on.

While many of us were in a total Olympics haze all week, a ton of great stuff is on the horizon as we officially enter August.

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