In it’s 34^th year, San Francisco’s Gay Pride celebration will, once again, be the party of the year. The Dykes on Bikes , fresh from Saturday night's Dyke March, will roar up Market Street, leading the procession past crowds of hundreds of thousands. Following will be celebrity Grand Marshals, Bruce Vilanch and Alan Cummings. Converging on the Civic Center will be revelers from all over the world, celebrating this year’s theme, “Out For Justice”, while enjoying international performing artists, including Chaka Khan. Also, djs from across the country will be spinning grooves all afternoon to satisfy the ecstatic crowds as they make their rounds from stage to stage. This will be an afternoon about having fun in the sun, enjoying poetry slams, impromptu double dutch competitions, yummy goodies, and celebrating the pride of San Francisco’s Gay community. Date: June 27, 2004, Time: 10:30 am, Place: Spear Street to Civic Center, Cover: $3.00, More Info (KW)

DJ Tipper + Cloud Factory
Whether you're a self-entitled slave to breaks, or the breakbeat bug has just recently bit your bum, you belong at Subalicious this Saturday. The party's first installment busts loose on SF with the multiple award-winning UK breaks producer/mixmaster/turntablist, dj Tipper. His commitment to the mastery and innovation of crowd-moving sound makes him the perfect frontman for the Subalicious mission to expand breakbeats while staving off all things generic. Cloud Factory Design Collective will also be featured flaunting their latest in fashion artistry. Other notable beatmasters include Kraddy exposing your ears to his latest release "Truth Has No Past", and Tung, Dov, and Benchun, among other reps of underground sound, will keep that dancefloor fully stocked and smoking. Visuals by Ranu (Orphan Sound). Date: Sat. 6/26 Time: 10pm 'till late Place: DNA Lounge Cover: $5, More Info (DKD)

DJ Dan and the LA DJ Movie Tour
DJ Dan has been a huge success story in the dance music world since the early 90's. With his regular appearances at massive raves and the world famous clubs, releases of rockin' albums such as 1998's "Beats for Freaks" and notable talent as a house music producer, this Washington native has paved the way for many dance and house DJs after him. In his latest local appearance, he takes it back to the old school and mixes 80's classic hits all night, in the spirit of the new film "LA DJ."  Sponsored by Internet phenomenon Friendster, this party features the film's director and star Thomas Ian Nicholas (of "American Pie" fame), along with his brother and co-star Time Scarne, hosting this night of musical nostalgia, while promoting the film of course. Dave Aude will also appear with Dan on the decks. Date: Friday, June 25, Time: 9pm-4am, Place: Ruby Skye, Cover: $20 More Info (NT)

Koosh Karnival
With so many fundraisers, it's always hard to decide which ones to attend. The Koosh Karnival sets itself apart by offering an action-packed night for a $10 donation. The Koosh Karnival offers an eclectic combination of djs, dancers, trapeze artists and magicians and will benefit the Black Rock community. The dj lineup includes DJ Shissla, Mancub, Jorgen, Andreas, and BurnOne and they'll be spinning house beats all night long! To add to the festive carnival mood, you'll get a discounted cover if you show up in costume! Date: June 26th, Time: 9pm-3am, Place: Studio Z, Cover: $10 adv/ $12 w/costume/$15 @ door w/out costume, More Info (DD)

Ethnic Dance Fest Concludes Sunday
You can not claim to be an expert in dance until you have observed the diverse range displayed at the annual San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival. Dubbed the "City's most popular tradition", the EDF wraps up its three-week stay here with Dances of the Sky, blending an array of styles and cultures which range from the flute-playing and ribbon dancing of China to the drumming and sacrificial dancing of Senegal (minus the blood and death.) Mexico, Peru and Tahiti will also be among the nations represented by the over 300 dancers who have participated this year. Also on hand is the world famous Argentinean tango dancer Marcelo Solis. If all that's not enough, I've got two more words: hula dancing. Date: 6/26 and 6/27. Time: 2:00 & 8:00 on Sat. 2:00 on Sun. Place: Palace of Fine Arts (Lyon St. @ Bay St.) Cover: $22-$36, More Info (IA)

NewsBreakz: The Naughty Cotillion
NewsBreakz, a publication so celebrated that a party is thrown for each edition, re-emerges from the depths of human lunacy this Friday, and will soon be stashed in record shops and club bathroom stalls all over town. The king of all local rag mags is alluring in its honest and unrelenting portrayals of party-people antics, and the Naughty Cotillion being thrown in its honor promises a wonderfully trashy punk-rock 80's theme experience. The dirty prom party features the breakbeat wizardry of Felix the Dog, Murphstar, ViaJay,  and Aaron Jae among others, plus a special tag-team set by Smoove and Donna Matrix, the prodigies responsible for the mag's existence. Punk rock formal attire is requested, so punk-out or be punked, and get there early to enjoy hot hors d'ouvres provided by Frjz Fries. Silver Lucy fashion queens will be there handing out the issue, and Infinite Kaos and Temple of Poi will provide trapeze acts and fire-dancing, for your visual enjoyment. Date Friday, 6/25 Time 10pm-4am Place Mighty, 119 Utah St. Cover $10, More Info (DKD)

Apply By JULY 3rd - Redbull Music Academy The Red Bull Music Academy is a unique environment where musical innovators shed light on the history, the motivations and the technology behind the tunes that you love. Each year a group of participants are selected from a diverse range of musical landscapes, cultures and skill sets. They are mixed together to jam experiences over two fortnight-long sessions, and in 2004, the location will be Rome, Italy. Applications must be postmarked by July 3rd, 2004. The application form is now available Here ..................................................... DJ Cut Chemist from Sao Paulo, Brazil. In 1983, began to DJ at twelve, he entered his first battle at LA's Hollywood's For Breakers Only clothing store. "I was the only white kid there and I was 12, so just on that basis alone I made it past the preliminaries. I wasn't really very good." Fast forward to the present -- Cut Chemist is now one of the best turntablists, respected worldwide for his part in Jurassic 5 and for Brainfreeze mix of super-rare Funk 45s he created with DJ Shadow. Read More Here ..................................................... Like to Know More? The Flavor Group is hosting two info sessions to learn more about the Academy from past students and lecturers. This is a special invite! Please RSVP Here or call 415 355 0465 More Info Session 1: Thursday June 24th, Punch Gallery (155 10th St, San Francisco) 8pm-10pm Session 2: Friday June 25th, Blakes (3454 Telegraph Rd, Berkeley) 5pm-8pm Guests: X-ecutioners, Dj Spair, Field (tabla and phonoharpist)