Howdy, Coworkers. Today, I bring you five ways to capitalize on the summer slowdown (including some instant gratification links near the end).

IT'S OFFICIAL! WE ARE GO!

Last email, I mentioned we're launching the "How to Start Up" series to help soon-to-be, new and established entrepreneurs start up right. I got some nice feedback from you, and would like to ask for two more minutes of your time. Please take this very brief survey by FRIDAY, so we can learn a little more about you, and pick the right part of town to host our series: http://bit.ly/KzsUBs

#LOOSESUMMER

It's officially summer--today being the Summer Solstice--and Loosecubes is celebrating with the Summer Coworking Challenge (or #loosesummer). What's it mean for you? Free coworking at most of the coworking spaces around LA until July 4! Log in at http://bit.ly/LlUn9P to book your desk at Kleverdog, BLANKSPACES, IndieDesk, Flip Works and more now!

FUN AND A FAT WALLET

You could just hit the beach (free parking guide), and toast in the glorious sun. However, there are a lot of great events around LA that won't cost you a dime, including... Grand Performances kicks off this weekend. Bank of America will comp your museum tickets the first full weekend of the month (next: July 7 + 8). KCRW Summer Nights has a full calendar of music and night life.

WRINKLE THAT BRAIN

Summer learning at SMC inconvenient or out of reach (since they keep raising tuition)? Turn to Code Academy and Udacity--or even MIT and Stanford--for completely free online learning!

INSTANT FEEL GOOD!

- Cinemagraphs! (Mmm, bacon.)

- Pokey LaFarge Tiny Desk Concert! (YouTube)

- Urban Art Movement (Facebook)

- Inspiring Quotes (Pinterest)

- 21 Tools to Unlock Your Creative Genius (Visit one a day!)

If you know of something worthwhile that should be shared in the Hump Day Announcements, send 'em my way by replying to this email.

Happy #coworking!

-- Bryan

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