Our Annual DJDreamteam Poll is back and with it your chance to give your favorite DJs mad love and all the glory they deserve. These guys and girls are out there hauling records around each night of the week giving us an outlet to move, groove, meditate, proliferate and radiate good vibes through dance music. We have DJs representing all genres including hip-hop, dancehall, house, world, brokenbeat, drum n' bass, breaks, techno and trance. Plus there are plenty of those extra fly cats who defy categorization because they can do it all! The folks here at Nitevibe would LOVE to see some diversity in this year's top DJs, because as you know, they will be our DJDreamteam lineup at a massive event in January. From previous polls we know plenty of people adore house music but this year perhaps you could use some of your other votes (you get up to 5) for a DJ from your second or third favorite genre. Ultimately it's your choice. Your voice is what the DJDreamteam Poll is all about and, as always, your votes directly affect the outcome. So keep it fair, keep it fun and let the voting begin! Vote Here (JP)

SF Hip-Hop Dance Fest
For six straight years the Hip-Hop Dance Fest has toured the country, promoting breakdancing as a legitimate artform and reason for celebration. They focus hard on igniting the talent of youths (anyone under 25 can get 2 for 1 tix on opening night) and showcasing local talent. Over 50 Bay Area groups and performers are scheduled to appear over the four-day event. Beyond the performances, there will also be lectures addressing the roots of hip-hop, how it has been used as a revolutionary form of expression and discussing the mass media's negative influence on artists. Date: Thu. 11/18 - Sun. 11/21 Time: 8pm (7pm Sun.), Place: Palace of Fine Arts, Cover: $25. More Info (IA)

Spike & Mike's Sick and Twisted
There's just a week left to check out the sickest (by all definitions);animation festival of our era. ;If names like No Neck Joe and Dr. Tran don't strike a familiar chord, then you have been depriving yourself of the decade's most cutting-edge characters. This annual collection of hilarious short films has become an underground legend and this year is boasting 23 new animated treats ranging from political satire to irreverent fun. Date: Fri.& Sat. nights through 12/11, Time: 7:30, 9:30 & Midnight, Place: Victoria Theatre (2961 16th St.) Also at the Coronet (3575 Geary) at Midnight on Nov. 19-20. Cover: $9. More Info (IA)

Ropeadope New Music Seminar
Since 1999, Brooklyn based record label Ropeadope Records has been shelling out the finest in funky jazz, Afro-beat and hip-hop courtesy of some of the most exciting artists of our time including Charlie Hunter, Antibalas, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and DJ Logic. In 2001, the label started the now legendary 'New Music Seminar' which features big name acts, such as the aforementioned artists, together on the same stage for an all out improvised musical jam. The only rule of thumb for these shows is that there are no rules and the music can go on for four hours straight! Luckily for our West Coast ears, we get a chance to catch this amazing seminar for two nights at The Independent. Some of the featured artists include the original jazz guitar stylings of Charlie Hunter with drummer Bobby Previte and DJ Olive, critically acclaimed cellist Matt Haimovitz, the sexy jazz makings of Sex Mob Horns, the Bay Area's own hip-hop stars The Coup and the master of ceremonies is none other than the talented DJ Rich Medina! Prepare yourself for a few memorable nights of music San Francisco, cause this jam session will be going the distance. Date: Fri. 11/19 & Sat. 11/20, Time: 9pm-2am, Place: The Independent, Cover: $25. More Info (JC)

Funk, Soul, Rock & Hip-Hop
Three talented bands bring funk, soul, rock and hip-hop together under one roof at the Warfield. Heiruspecs have just come out with their new album, A Tiger Dancing, and you should support the underground sound by swinging by your local record shop to pick it up. Their old-school style resembles that of Digable Planets and Run DMC. The Walkmen, influenced by Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, and The Rolling Stones, will provide a rock edge to the proceedings. Cake is headlining and will no doubt put on another great performance to round out the night. Their compilations of hip-hop, raw rockin’ beats, and heavy bass lines resonate with fans of many musical tastes, which is why they always pack the place while in town. Date: Sat. 11/20, Time: 7 pm, Place: The Warfield, Cover: $30. More Info (AM)

The new double CD by DJ F for Revive the Soul is available now! The collection features the hottest downtempo, breaks, and house tracks from Bay Area producers and labels. Unwind to the sounds of chilled out beats of the Relax disc, then groove to the sultry collection of breaks and house featured on the Revive disc. Destination Lounge brings you much more than the average compilation album...The 28 page booklet is packed with info and pictures of lounges throughout SF as well as artist photos and bios. Event: Destination Lounge San Francisco CD Release Party! DJs: Chris Lum, Jay-J, Rick Preston, DJ F and a live set by Breakshop Date: Thursday, Nov 18th Location: Levende Lounge (1710 Mission St.) Admission: $5 admission OR $15 admission + CD