Nothing tastes better with a cool sliver of briny, spiny lobster than a hot lick of bittersweet jazz.  For us Bay Area culture-hounds, Yoshi's is an exquisite gem that has been serving up memorable musical experiences seven nights a week in Oakland and San Francisco.

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Why do chicken coops have two doors?

Because if they had four doors, they'd be chicken sedans.

Okay, we're hearing crickets here so we will turn this total travesty of a punchline into a real one - through the Punchline Comedy Club.

Fear not comic relief isn't far away.  Actually, it's been here for over 30 years. PunchlineSF has been keeping a fresh tingle in the Bay Area's funny bone with ripe and ready belly laughs to brighten the day. 

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Sweet Revolution  

Revolutions can be quite dangerous. But, with a battle cry for artisanal caramel to be made with simple all-organic ingredients this is one Revolution you can't resist. Meet Anastasia Hagerstrom, the the founder and creative director of  Sweet Revolution Caramels.  

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Brick House

Brick House Images is an independent studio founded by Jared Brick.  As a photographer, HD videographer, and educator, Jared captures the milestone moments of his clients and encourages the next generation of red room devotees.

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For the fourth year in a row, City CarShare is pleased to support Frameline35. Now in its 35^th year, this San Francisco International LGBT Film Festival is the largest and most widely recognized LGBT film exhibition event in the world.  This year, the festival runs from June 16^th-26^th, with screenings and special events being held in venues throughout San Francisco and Berkeley. The program fills ten solid days to the brim with unique entertainment including thought-provoking visual exhibits, world premieres, insightful local documentaries, director panels, an opening night gala and more. To peruse Frameline35's event calendar, purchase tickets, or learn about year-round programs and free film series, visit www.frameline.org.    

Perk Alert!

As a solid supporter, we have tickets to share! So if you're ready to paint the town rainbow without having to shell out a pot of gold, stay tuned to our Facebook wall and our log in page for ticket give-aways.

It's a short drive to Trader Joe's on Masonic for some refrigerator restocking, but why not make the tripwith the top down on a hot summer day?  We think you should have that option.  That's why we spiced up our fleet with new Mini Cooper convertibles.  We added three at these new locations: 

• SF: Parnasus UCSF 
• SF: Crocker Garage 
• SF: Fulton and Masonic

And Oaktown folks can sizzle in style by reserving a shiny black Mini from our new Pod here:  

• Oakland: Broadway and 41st in Oakland

We wouldn't normally recommend flashing in broad daylight...or even after sundown, for that matter.  However, when you flash your City CarShare key fob the reaction-exclusive member discounts, bonus perks, and high fives-makes flashing in public a budget-friendly activity for the whole family.  As a member, you get to enjoy discounts from local businesses and organizations year-long. 

Since so many CCS members are also loyal members and customers of other Bay Area businesses and organizations, what better way to see our cities thrive than to show our love for the people (yup, we're talking to you!) who keep us going strong?  Your City CarShare key fob unlocks a lot more than that cherry-red Mini Cooper.  For a full list of current member perks, go here http://www.citycarshare.org/perks.do.  Feeling perky and own a business? To provide a perk, contact us at <marketing@citycarshare.org>

If you are hankering for some Alameda island charm and are already making plans to get there through the Posey tube, try trading your sunhat for a bike helmet.  Always a bike-friendly city, Alameda has just made it even easier for riding around on two-wheels.  The City of Alameda has recently added secure bicycle parking near City CarShare Pods located downtown (Santa Clara & Park and Central & Oak) and West End (Santa Clara & Webster.)These Pods are also located near main transit lines providing buses and trains to Oakland and San Francisco.  

And while the summer heat will mean (eventually!) that most of us are paring our outfits way down, City CarShare vehicles are getting dressed up for the season.  Bike racks are now installed on all Subaru Outbacks fleetwide!  And don't forget, bikes can fit in many of our cars.

When it comes to living green through carsharing, City CarShare is proud to be your personal choice for affordable and convenient transportation.  We think that focusing our resources on a dedicated region strengthens our mission to change the world at large. But if you find yourself "at-large" this summer season, and need an occasional set of wheels, you can still get hourly access to cars in other cities and countries.

City CarShare has partnered with a dozen community-minded carsharing organizations to give you the same freedom while you travel that you enjoy with us at home.  Whether you're chowing down on a righteous cheesesteak in Philadelphia or chugging pails of pure maple syrup in Vermont woods, PhillyCarshare and  Carshare Vermont are just two of the dozen organizations that will treat you like family when you are away from home. Traveling abroad?  If you're going down under to throw a few shrimps on the barbie, you can be an honorary Aussie with GoGet, serving Sydney and Melbourne.

Visit our website for a full list of our partner organizations, the timelines you should follow to build a seamless travel itinerary, and for the special membership discounts you receive for already being a City CarShare member.

Yoshi's (continued)

Yoshi's San Francisco is a state-of-the-art music venue that aims to bring soulful, old-school jazz and exciting new artists to the heart of the city. Across the bridge, Yoshi's Oakland has reached iconic status as the jazz club of the Bay Area.  A world-class venue with international talent to match, Yoshi's Oakland has featured marquee acts from Diana Krall and Dizzy Gillespie to Harry Connick, Jr.

The intimate nightclubs feature two shows per night with cocktail service and Asian-inspired plates to savor while you watch.  Check out Yoshi's San Francisco line-up, sign up for exclusive club events and drool over the restaurant menu here. And, find out who's playing at Yoshi's Oakland and reserve your seats at the bar at here.      

Punchline (continued)

Revered as the training grounds for some of today's heavyweight comic champs, PunchlineSF was the first taste of the big time for Ellen Degeneres, Dana Carvey, and San Francisco's own Robin Williams.  And true to its roots, PunchlineSF continues to offer fresh-up-and-comers a round in the ring, encouraging future generations of hilarity to ensue.

Sweet Revolution

Anastasia spent hours in her kitchen over copper pots and sticky spoons until she hit upon the magic formula for her caramel perfection.  With an ingredient list that epitomizes short andsweet- just pure maple syrup, local honey, dairy, sea salt and real vanilla beans-you could tweet them out to all your friends before you're through savoring a piece.

Brick House Images
Brick House Images offers affordable rates for recording your priceless memories and for private lessons on the fundamentals of digital photography.  As a proud member of City CarShare, Jared uses our cars to meet clients, tote around his tripods, and capture beautiful moments.

Jared's story:

While we spent our childhood weekends relishing the antics of Bugs Bunny over bottomless bowls of cereal, young Jared fed his creative eye on National Geographic's majestic shots of lions clashing on the Serenghetti. Jared's passion for the perfect shot led him to hone his skills at the NYC International Center for Photography.  A career blossomed, with cross-country freelance assignments for Adventure Sports Journal, feature films, consumer products, fine art landscapes and-of course-all the smiling families along the way.

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Shhhh.....It's a secret

If our newsletter satiates your appetite for City CarShare happenings, then you will love this amuse-bouche: we're going to announce a way that enhances our service in partnership with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). Stay tuned for an email later this month for the main dish on this news. 

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