Let’s meet at the mall — after hours. For the first time ever on September 5, South Bay’s Eastridge Center — a 55-year-old shopping center that, at its opening in 1971, was the largest of its kind on the West Coast at the time — will be hosting a large rave party, cheekily coined Mallorama. … Read more
Thundering bass rattled the dance floor as a sea of sweat-soaked revelers threw their heads back and belted in unison: “Let’s make the most of the night like we’re gonna die young.” The irony was impossible to miss. Just hours earlier, many of the same people had been on a mission to outsmart Father Time, … Read more
These are the totems of the cult of Trader Joe’s. Reddit user @Altruistic_Snow6366 asked fans in the Trader Joe’s forum what their “holy grail” items are — and the store’s obsessive shoppers did not disappoint. Trader Joe’s fans have certain items that they swear by. Helayne Seidman In the original post, the user clarified that … Read more
Shoppers have found their new favorite store. “Koshco” is a California store touted as a “dupe” for Costco. Much like the beloved retail giant, this cut-price storefront boasts a similar color scheme of red, blue and white, and also sells a variety of items in bulk. Koshco is entirely kosher and located in the Pico-Robertson … Read more
Unpasteurized dairy is having a mo(o)ment. Raw milk has earned quite a bit of buzz in the past month thanks to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has railed against the FDA’s “aggressive suppression” of it and is expected to push for federal legalization as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Meanwhile, sales spiked by as … Read more
If only this rave-themed wedding could be remixed. An engaged couple is feeling “humiliated” after an overwhelming majority of their invited guests declined to attend their upcoming wedding ceremony — a rave in the woods. On Reddit, the unnamed bride detailed how she and her husband-to-be booked a “huge cabin” in a remote area and … Read more
Aldi shoppers are finding themselves caught in the middle — the middle aisle of the German discount supermarket chain has become known as the “aisle of shame” for its bevy of low-priced, limited-time novelties. The kooky collection is usually replenished every Wednesday, drawing fanatics who post their treasures to the ALDI Aisle of Shame Community … Read more
This is not your grandmother’s bingo. Bongo Bingo — a game night that features rave music, dance-offs, confetti and wacky prizes — is one of the city’s most winning new parties. “It’s just so random and weird and fun,” said Dara Pollak, 39, a content creator who attended the most recent Bongo Bingo, held Thursday … Read more
They’re standing up to Slim Shady. Incensed Christians are protesting a sold-out silent disco at Canterbury Cathedral this week because they don’t want a “rave to Eminem in God’s house,” SWNS reports. The famed cathedral, southeast of London, is set to welcome about 750 people each on Thursday and Friday nights for the ’90s-themed event. … Read more
Snail’d it! TikTokers are raving about how snail mucin — aka slimy snail secretions — is leaving their face hydrated, glowing, and wrinkle-free — but the unusual skincare ingredient is dividing experts. Snail mucin “has gained popularity in skin care due to its composition of proteoglycans, glycosaminoglycans and hyaluronic acid — all of which are beneficial … Read more
This party is sure to be far out. The Kennedy Space Center of Cape Canaveral, Florida is gearing up for a major launch in February — of an after-hours techno rave and costume party among real astronauts. “The colors of the cosmos come to life” on the evening of February 2 as the center will … Read more
Parents need to stick together. Some moms have discovered the simple secret to an enjoyable trip with a toddler: Painter’s tape. “I swear to you. It’s great on the plane but also on vacation,” Canadian photographer, creator and mom of two Nichola Knox wrote on Instagram last month. “Label the kid’s cups, a bandaid for … Read more