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Remedy 13 Year Reunion
Celebrating their love of dance music and the many memories they've had over the years, the Remedy crew invites us all to join them at their 13 year reunion party. The lineup features a who's-who of house music heavyweights in San Francisco with Mark Farina, Miguel Migs, Julius Papp, David Harness, and SF-to-LA transplant Doc Martin. All of these talented table jockeys, usually found headlining their own events, come together on this special night to set the mood and spark the dancefloor with their grade-A mixing and track selections. Also enjoy live performance art & dancing, live drumming by Ahmed "The Funky Pharaoh," and visuals by Stefan G. Remedy parties are rare gems that don't come around that often. Plan ahead with advance tickets. Date: Sat 5/19, Time: 8pm-4am, Place: Mezzanine, Cover: $25, link More Info (EB)

Symbiosis Gathering
After a three year hiatus, the Symbiosis Gathering returns bigger and better than ever. With major headliners Little Dragon and James Blake topping the bill, this is bound to be an incredible experience for all. Adding to the magic, the event is held on Pyramid Lake which has been closed as festival grounds for a quarter century. The solar eclipse that will transpire on Sunday of Symbiosis will surely inspire magical memories for those lucky participants dancing in nature as the sun goes out. Date: Thurs 5/17-Mon 5/21, Time: starts Thurs 11am, Place: Pyramid Lake, NV, Cover: $280 online, $320 gate, link More Info (CG)

Bay to Breakers
Established in 1912, Bay to Breakers is the original cross-city race. While the event's roots are in athleticism, over time the true colors of San Francisco's community prevailed and evolved the race into an eccentric display of costumes and debauchery.  Early in the morning, joggers dive into the fog and as the fog clears, thousands of spectators bound into the streets with another kind of performance in mind. Whether you love people-watching or love to be watched, Bay to Breakers is the place to be for a migrating street spectacle unlike any other. Date: Sun 5/20, Time: 7am-12pm, Place: Embarcadero to Ocean Beach, Cover: no cover, link More Info (CG)

 

   

Flyer Of The Week
Our flyer of the week is for Remedy Reunion Party this Sat @ Mezzanine

 

Link Of The Week
Humming Bird Epic Battle - Hey guys, cut it out! You're acting like a pair of fightingbirds. link Here


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Event: Ricardo v. Luciano (cancelled)
Venue: 222 Hyde
DJs: Bells & Whistles
Music: tech-house
Cover: no cover
The boys behind Bells & Whistles are talented and funny. The cause and the cure, they have put an end to the mysterious rumor that two of the world's biggest DJ names were going head-to-head at 222. Instead, lucky revelers will enjoy the sultry sounds of Bells & Whistles all night with a no cover shindig. (CG)

Event: Shiftee
Venue: Som Bar
DJs: Shiftee, Stylust Beats, Bogl v. Dials, Ryury
Music: turntablism, hip-hop, dubstep
Cover: $5
It's turntablist Tuesday at Som this week featuring the youngest champion to win the DMC NYC competition (17 in 2003) and the only American DJ to win the DMC Battle for World Supremacy. The two time DMC champ, DJ Shiftee takes a short trip to the West Coast, with stops in Denver and LA before hitting up the Mission with some mid-week bangers. Also joining the bill is Stylust Beats, bringing his homegrown signature sound from British Columbia. (EB)



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Event: DIZ and Friends
Venue: Monarch
DJs: DIZ, Richard Lopez, Brian Salazar, J-Funk,
Music: house
Cover: $10
I hope you're ready to get downright sweaty on the dancefloor with some bass-jumping, booty-bumping house beats. Hailing from Chicago, we have DIZ, a master at being the "out of town" DJ. Case in point, he's a resident of Fabric in London and at the Boom Boom Room in Los Angeles. He holds a residency in Chicago and guest appears often on Loveslaps XM radio show. And performing at a club near you! Don't miss out on this very in demand DJ. (CQ)

Event: Housepitality
Venue: Icon Ultra Lounge
DJs: Agaric, Victor Vega, Miguel Solari, Romanowski
Music: house
Cover: $5 b4 11pm, $10 after
Patrick Skoog pays a visit to SOMA from Sweden with his latest deep techno project called Agaric. His new moniker has released records on labels like Ovum, We Are label, Adam Beyer's Drumcode, Truesoul & Mad Eye and more, and has gained international support from big names such as Richie Hawtin, Seth Troxler, Loco Dice, Laurent Garnier and Sven Väth. Expect a blend of hot, deep and seductive underground dance grooves, like Agaric's "Who Made Up The Rules" off his 2011 album with the same name. (EB)

Event: Moombahton Massive Tour ft. Nadastorm
Venue: Ruby Skye
DJs: Nadastrom, Sabo, Theory, Audio 1
Music: moombahton
Cover: $15 presale
One of the fastest-rising new genres in electronic music takes over Ruby Skye this Wednesday for a massive night of moombahton madness. Nadastrom, the dynamic duo with DC natives Dave Nada and Matt Nordstrom, will headline with the sounds that have given them significant buzz over the last few years and made their debut release, Pussy EP, a bestseller in vinyl and digital formats. Currently signed with Switch's Dubsided label, the duo have released a series of singles featuring wicked basslines and breakdowns that'll give you goosebumps, like their 2011 track "All Night." (EB)

Event: S.P.Y.
Venue: Mighty
DJs: S.P.Y., Bachelors of Science, Machete, Jamal, Touchphonics, Emcee Child
Music: dnb
Cover: $10 b4 11pm, $15 after
I spy with my little eye, a talented turntablist with an eclectic music arsenal. Carlos Lima, aka S.P.Y., showcases his talent behind the tables as well as his versatility while bumping his original club bangers. Adding their own bass bumpers are Bachelors of Science, Machete, Jamal and Touchphonics, with Emcee Child spitting lyrical fire. (CQ)



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Event: Facebook Pre-IPO Party
Date: Thur, May 17th
Venue:
The Grand
DJs:
Trevor Simpson, Zhaldee
Music: house, top40
Cover:
no cover w/ rsvp, $10 door

Officially going public this Friday, Facebook marks the history books as the biggest internet IPO (Initial Public Offering) of all time. The 99% can't quite buy any shares yet, but that doesn't mean we can't party like the 1%. To commemorate this historical event, the Grand Nightclub hosts possibly the biggest party to celebrate an IPO. Don't forget to check in, update your status, 'like' DonovanSF, invite friends, and Facebook-up a storm to earn drink tickets. (EB) 



Event: Base ft. M.A.N.D.Y.
Venue: Vessel
DJs: Philipp Jung, Jamaica Suk
Music: techno, house
Cover: $7 presale
This Thursday, Vessel welcomes M.A.N.D.Y., the artistic alias of the talented Philipp Jung and Patrick Bodmer. Jung returns to Vessel for the third time as not only half of M.A.N.D.Y., but also as the co-founder of electro music label Get Physical. While the exact meaning behind the acronym M.A.N.D.Y. remains a mystery, their ability to successfully tear the house down with their electronic beats is no mystery at all. (RA)

 


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Event: ArtPadSF Benefit Party
Venue: Phoenix Hotel
DJs: Dex Stakker, Icon, Gamelan X, Kunst-Stoff, The Carpetbag Brigade,
Music: breaks, electro
Cover: $30-120
Benefitting the good works of the Black Rock Arts Foundation, tonight's ArtPadSF party will treat the crowd to a mix of contemporary art, commissioned performances, live music and plenty of beats. Dex Stakker and Icon from Opulent Temple head the DJ lineup with Burning Man breakbeats that'll make you feel like you're back in Black Rock. This art and music celebration starts at 6pm and goes strong 'til 1 in the morning. (EB)

Event: A-Trak
Venue: Vessel
DJs: A-Trak
Music: house
Cover: $35 presale
Fool's Gold founder A-Trak is the first DJ to ever win 5 World DMC Championships. He has remixed for the likes of MSTRKRFT and Boys Noize, as well as produced for Kid Sister and Lupe Fiasco. After being recruited as Kanye West's tour DJ, A-Trak's reputation quickly soared. He has gone on to start a disco duo alongside Armand Van Helden called Duck Sauce. Check out this mega DJ superstar at Vessel this Friday night. (CG)

Event: Colors
Venue: 222 Hyde
DJs: Dave Aju, Lance DeSardi, Tyrel Williams
Music: house
Cover: $10
Known for his bold and playful, genre-bending electronic sound, Dave Aju is one of San Francisco's own. Tonight he celebrates the Circus Company release of his latest album at the intimately sized 222 Club. If you haven't checked him out yet, this is a great opportunity to catch him in true form. There will even be some complimentary album copies available at the beginning of the night so come early if you want some more life in your house. (CG)

Event: Lights Down Low ft. Ben UFO & Octo Octa
Venue: Monarch
DJs: Ben UFO, Octo Octa, Richie Panic, Sleazemore, Joaquin Barta
Music: bass, techno
Cover: $10-20
One out of the three founding members of the Leeds-based Hessle Audio (along with Ramadanman aka Pearson Sound and Pangaea), Ben UFO mixes up tight percussive snares and hats with achingly low kicks that would make a concert bass drum sound like a children's toy. Drawing heavily from the early sounds of Detroit techno, Octa Octa will rock you well into the morning hours. (GB)

Event: Soulive
Venue: The Fillmore
DJs: Soulive (live), Lettuce (live)
Music: funk, soul
Cover: $35
Think less turntables and drum machines and more Hammond organ, guitar and horns and you've got the idea behind Soulive, the blues-drenched funk machine with a hi-gloss jazz shine and a refined glow of contemporary soul. Formed by Alan Evans on drums, Neal Evans on keys and Eric Krasno on guitar, the trio has performed with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Dave Matthews, Talib Kweli, Maceo Parker, and Kenny Garrett to name a few. Polish up those loafers and come get your grown man on. (GB)

Event: Switch & Sinden
Venue: 1015
DJs: Switch, Sinden
Music: house, electro
Cover: $10-20
This Friday, Switch and Sinden kick off the Bay to Breakers weekend with the Sahara Tent Party at 1015. Major Lazer's Switch lights up the night with his unique blend of house and electro as fellow UK producer Sinden's rock-infused remixes promise a night of dizzying dance. (RA)

Event: The Chase
Venue: Public Works
DJs: Suzanne Kraft, SFV Acid, Ash Williams, Avalon Emerson, Caitlin Denny
Music: house, techno
Cover: $5
This week Public Works brings together a handful of talented DJs from across the Golden State spinning music that generally falls under the blanket of 'house.' Suzanne Kraft crafts mesmerizing, spaced-out waves of sound that are pulsing, yet chill. With true blue SoCal swagger, SFV Acid sets off homespun lo-fi joints, warbling with tight funky retro synth patterns and analogue drum machine kicks and claps. SF local, Ash Williams goes deep in minimal style with some heavy techno tracks. Although originally from Phoenix, AZ and introduced to music through the "freak folk/noise punk" scene there, Avalon Emerson produces tracks that crack in the refined, experimental way that can only originate from the oh-so-artsy city of San Francisco. (GB)



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Event: Club Bad ft. Robert James
Venue: Monarch
DJs: Robert James, Rooz, Bo
Music: tech-house
Cover: $10 presale
A regular in Ibiza and well known for this sets at Get Lost parties around the world, Robert James is represented by Jamie Jones' Hot Creations label. Pete Tong named him one of the top producers to watch in 2011 and tonight he lays it down at Club Bad to show you how strong his game really is. (CG)

Event: Deetron & Camea
Venue: Public Works
DJs: Deetron, Camea, Rich Korach, Mossmoss
Music: house, techno
Cover: $15 presale, $10 b4 10pm
As You Like It and Public Works present a double header this Saturday with two guest DJs coming in from across the pond. Inspired by the early electronic sounds from the midwest, Switzerland's veteran DJ Deetron will spin his unique take on Detroit techno, Chicago house, seventies soul and NYC disco. Joining him is rising star Camea from Berlin, the first female producer ever to be released on Richie Hawtin's Plus 8 label with her remix on Ambivalent's Jackson EP. (EB)

Event: Familia ft. Lee Coombs & Uberzone
Venue: Project One
DJs: Lee Coombs, Uberzone
Music: breaks, electro
Cover: $15
Half lounge, half art gallery, Project One offers exciting musical talents mixed with interesting art installations. Tonight marks the launch of their newest monthly Familia, welcoming the SF dance family to mingle and dance in their 3200 square foot venue. Headliner Lee Coombs is excited to be back in Project One after he tore the roof off the last time he played. The veteran, British-born DJ says he is looking forward to using this new residency to build more eclectic sets, including "all the newest tech funk, acid house, breaks, and electro, mixed with the coldest of classics." (EB)

Event: Lazy Rich
Venue: Ruby Skye
DJs: Lazy Rich, Trevor Simpson, St. John
Music: electro, house
Cover: $20 presale
Contrary to his name, Lazy Rich is anything but lazy. In just 3 short years, his zero-to-hero rise to fame includes a long list of original productions, his own label Big Fish Recordings, and a handful of #1's and top ten appearances on Beatport and TrackItDown charts. If you're a big electro house buff and into artists like David Guetta, DJ Dan, Judge Jules and Sander Kleinenberg, then check out Lazy Rich's "Hello" and "You Missed a Spot." Or better yet, watch him perform live this weekend. (EB)


Event: Remedy Reunion Party
Venue: Mezzanine
DJs: Doc Martin, Mark Farina, Miguel Migs, Julius Papp, David Harness
Music: house
Cover: $25
If you've been craving a party with an old school vibe as well as an old school lineup, then look no further. Mezzanine is host to the Remedy Reunion Party, an event 13 years in the making. Come reminisce and share the dancefloor with friends old and new while legends Doc Martin, Mark Farina, Miguel Migs, Julius Papp and David Harness throw down bumping house beats for your listening enjoyment. (CQ)

Event: The Show
Venue: The Endup
DJs: D'Julz, Dave Aju, Matt Hubert, Dean Samaras, Ben Seagren, Dheeraj Sareen
Music: tech-house
Cover: no cover b4 11pm
Since the inception of his DJ career in 1992, Parisian D'Julz has been primed for success through great productions, memorable parties and mixing skills combined. He has released productions for almost every label under the sun including Get Physical, Pokerflat and Mobilee. His own Bass Culture party has been going for over 15 years now and he shows no signs of stopping. Circus Company colleague Dave Aju will warm up for D'Julz at this marathon evening of house music. (CG)


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Event: An Evening with Harlum Muziq ft. Olivier Desmet
Venue: The Endup
DJs: Olivier Desmet, David Harness, Chris Lum, Ivan Ruiz, Craig Allen
Music: house, deep house
Cover: no cover b4 12am w/ rsvp, $15 door
Following their one year anniversary with Fred Everything last month, Harlum Muziq and m.deep.music invite their good friend Olivier Desmet to join them in The Endup's DJ booth. After getting his start working for A&R at the defunct Chicago label Afterhours, Olivier honed his DJ and production skills and eventually created his own label Amenti. His sets are heavy on disco funk, but you will definitely feel the soul. (EB)

Event: Monroe Afterhours
Venue: Monroe
DJs: Bo, Martin Aquino, Rooz, Ed Mazur
Music: house, tech-house
Cover: $10
Honoring the time-honored San Francsico tradition of Sunday morning debauchery, DeepBlu brings us another installment of Monroe Afterhours. Starting at 6am, a slew of mastermind DJs spin beats for the all-nighter bitter-enders and the early morning risers. The search for something to do after your epic Saturday night out is over. Come join the shenanigans at Monroe. (EB)


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