Articles by Perry Shirley
Perry is a minor blip in 21st-century American journalism, a field he majored in at select Bay Area colleges mostly because it sure beat English Lit. In 2004, Perry won the Associated Collegiate Press "Reporter of the Year" award. Although that honor earned him enough to pay rent that month he was not, alas, immediately awarded a staff position at The New York Times. Today, he remains fascinated with obscure words like "impecunious" and aspires to one day write a dictionary. Perry is a contributor to FunCheapSF and spends his time with thrifty zeal.
Wednesday, February 8
The San Francisco Bicycle Coalition plays Cupid for another round of Love on Wheels, the dating game exclusively for people who ride bikes.
In this modern-day version of the 1970′s game show, bike-friendly contestants quiz a panel to select a mate and pedal off to a …
Saturday, April 21
Celebrate Earth Day at Stinson Beach and create art on the beach using found objects. The event starts with a beach cleanup (they’ll supply the bags and gloves). Musicians, dancers, and other artists will collaborate and perform. Be sure to bring a picnic lunch.
Join in as …
