E-mail reminders can follow. Gaines said Web calendaring finally makes good on the unfulfilled promise of so-called Internet city guides, which he once visited for their entertainment listings. Consequently, the industry is racing to integrate such event listings into its services. DejaNews adds music and sports listings. Day-Timer Digital leaves out the TV but lists trade shows and online chats.
Users even get the weather forecast for the day or week they're viewing.
Other sites integrate less conventional events, from Little League schedules to adult mixers. The ultimate goal of most calendar sites is not just notifying consumers about events but actually selling them tickets or merchandise online. Happy hours Computer users are harnessing these tools in many ways. In San Diego, where the Daily Drill has attracted a group of users, the Boozer Club uses its calendar to schedule regular visits to area happy hours. Some calendars stress other features conventionally associated with paper or electronic day planners.