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San Francisco IndieFest
It's time for the 8th Annual SF IndieFest film festival, so don't miss your chance to experience "pure viewing satisfaction" that's slightly out of the ordinary. Turntable, a pulp action drama about a DJs ambushed drug deal, features all our favorite movie elements: drugs, sex, violence, and an amazing soundtrack of course. In Spin, a strange DJ sets up his decks on an urban block and, through manipulation of his tables, is able to mend the tragic events occuring aroud him. Besides the smorgasbord of additional indie films, there are several parties that shouldn't be missed, including the Big Lebowski party on Saturday at ArtSF.  It only goes off once a year, so don't miss your chance to catch some truly original film flavors, styles, and subject matter. Date: Thurs 2/2 - Sun 2/12, Time, Place, Cover: various, check scheduleMore Info. (DD)

Mighty Aphrodite Trunk Show
In case you still haven't found that perfect gift to give on Valentine's Day, Mighty is hosting a gallery and trunk show that combines clothing, accessories, art, music and drinks all in the same night. ViaJay, aka Jay Kim, designs a multitude of clothing from urban outfits to playa wear, fashion designed to be shown off at Burning Man. And in case you're looking for that special accesssory, check out Ginger and her outrageous adornments. Of course, this is just a taste of what's in store for the night. Even all the artwork on the walls of Mighty is up for sale! It just doesn't get any better than that. Adding to the ambience of the evening is Laird, a DJDreamteamer and a regular at Burning Man-related events. He won't be alone of course, he'll have his friends j9, Ethan and Drei with him to provide those funky beats you adore. Date: Sun 2/5, Time: 2-7pm, Place: Mighty (119 Utah St), Cover: $3 or 2 for $5, More Info (CQ)



Oxygen Bar First Friday
Everything you need for your mind and body is at Oxygen this Friday night. There's delicious sushi in "big ass" proportions, an array of beverages, and a full-service oxygen bar for your energy levels and state of mind. To round out the experience, First Fridays premier the featured artwork of a Bay Area artist gallery-style, and this month it's Furyone, a first-generation San Francisco graffiti artist whose work has been coloring-in city streets for the past twenty-two years. All of the featured works were created using spray-cans, and the vast majority is freehand and freestyled (no stencils or premeditation utilized). There will be over forty pieces on display and for sale at the artist's discretion. If you are still in doubt that Oxygen may fall short in its efforts to stimulate your entire being, ExtraLars, Citizen Pen, and guests will be spinning their unique blend of underground hip hop, dance hall, and breaks. So come to lounge, indulge, peruse, consume, or be inspired and leave complete. Date: Fri. 2/3, Time: 5pm - 2am, Place: 795 Valencia @ 19th, More Info (CC)



Link Of The Week
Toasting the Earth - A group called Exxpose Exxon who pokes fun at the giant's earnings with a humorous video. here

Flyer Of The Week


Our flyer of the week is for King Britt, Monday at Social Club.

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Event: The Beat Lounge
Venue: Social Club
DJs: Shortkut, Swiftrock, Mr.E, Dre-One, Franboogie
Music: hip-hop
Cover: No Cover
Tuesday nights can transform San Francisco into a sleepy city, but don't despair, because the Social Club saves the day with some great hip-hop. Shortkut of the Beat Junkies will be spinning with talent on loan from God. Swiftrock of the Supernatural Turntable Artists, winner of many DJ championships, will be there showing off his veteran talent. I can't leave out the hard working Mr. E, because this guy is all over the place bringing smiles to the faces of those who love hip-hop. Come out and enjoy this, because honestly what else are you going to do? (FM)

Event: Suspect
Venue: Otis (24 Maiden Lane)
DJs: Queen Agnes B, Chris Marcovici
Music: house, breaks, mash-ups
Cover: No Cover
Get off the beaten path to find some truly funky beats with the usual Suspects at Otis. Classy but kickback, this is the perfect spot for a little undercover rendezvous or some early week wildness. When you feel the energy that Agnes B and Chris Marcovici put through the decks, it's impossible to not get that twinkle in your eye and bounce in your step. (SG)  


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Event: Qoöl
Venue: 111 Minna
DJs: Aaron Jae, Jondi, Spesh, Gil, Scott Carelli
Music: house, breaks, progressive, psytrance
Cover: $5
Whether your a burner in white collar disguise or just desperately want something more out of your midweek happy hour, Qool is the Wednesday oasis this city knows and loves. Come as you are and get ready to get down, as Aaron Jae joins one of the best weekly lineups around, dishing up breaks and beats that'll send this always upbeat crowd into another spirit-restoring fury. (SG)

Event: Wink
Venue: Butter
DJs: Ben Tom, Tim-E, Alain Octavo, Steven Kotik
Music: house, breaks
Cover: No Cover
What has a white trash feel, traditional trailer park menu, and the hottest and newest sounds in house and breaks music? It must be Wink, the Wednesday weekly that showcases old and new talent at Butter. This week features residents Ben Tom (aka DJ Durben), Tim-E, Alain Octavo, and special guest Steven Kotik, all throwing down their favorite songs and pimping their talents for your midweek enjoyment. So grab your friends, order some tater tots and groove to the house music that is guaranteed to help you get over the middle of the week slump. (CQ)



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Event: Stereo
Date: Thursday, Feb 2nd
Venue:
Fluid
DJs:
Premier, Morse Code
Music:
hip-hop
Cover:
$15 presale

Few can challenge DJ Premier's status as one of the most important hip-hop trackmasters of the '90s. Aggressive and raw, a Premier track was an instantly recognizable soundclash of battling loops and heavy scratching. Besides helming tracks for Gang Starr, Premier's productions appeared on many important East Coast labels with Illmatic (Nas), Ready to Die (Notorious B.I.G.), Reasonable Doubt (Jay-Z), The Sun Rises in the East (Jeru the Damaja), and Black on Both Sides (Mos Def). Premier returned in force with the new millennium with shots that included Common, D.I.T.C., D'Angelo, Jadakiss, and Snoop Dogg. See this master at work when he takes over the white-hot Fluid Ultra Lounge for this very special occassion. (SG)



Event: Cheeky
Venue: Anu
DJs: JAYO, Kevin Wardell, Melyss, J-Fi, Greg J, Tonic
Music: breaks, house
Cover: tba
By Thursday most of us are getting a bit cheeky, tired of putting up with the daily grind, and sick of waiting for the weekend. Skip the sass and get down to Anu, as the new Cheeky weekly is glowing with gusto, and the special tonight is Greg J's new release on his label Funky Cactus. Greg J teams his incredible scratching skills with a funky breakbeat sound, and will be handing his new CD out to the first 50 people through the door. (DD)

Event: Compression
Venue: Cellar
DJs: Ma, Aye~N, Ivry
Music: dnb, hip-hop, abstract beats, ghetto techno
Cover: $5
This event is definitely about experimenting with sound. There will be a mix of hip-hop, abstract beats, ghetto techno and more. Resident DJs Ma, Aye~N and Ivry will be spinning their usual subterranean cocktail of danceable tunes. This time a couple MCs will be joining them along with a special guest  yet to be announced. So, if you like experimental stuff and watching artists merge their ideas to create something new and exciting then check out this little shindig. (MJ)

Event: Deaf Electric
Venue: The 222 Club (222 Hyde @ Turk)
DJs: Comute, Plutoe, Capsize, JFK is David Downey
Music: hip-hop
Cover: No Cover
Dielectric Records has their finger on the pulse of the Bay Area's raging underground, and it shows. This week they'll be shaking the walls of the 222 with quality hip-hop from the Bay and beyond. Come out and let your backside bounce, while your ears gobble up awesome new music delivered fresh by Comute, Plutoe, and friends! (JH)

Event: On the Road
Venue: John Colins (90 Natoma)
DJs: Sneak-E Pete, Antonio, guests
Music: funk, hip-hop, disco
Cover: No Cover
John Colins is a swanky little slice of the big apple in your own back yard, so when big names come to spin it becomes the perfect place to lounge like a socialite or drink like a sophisticate. This Thursday Sneak-E Pete, Antonio and their guests are guaranteed to be delivering funk-infused mixes hot, fresh, and right off the turntables. These two are highly adept at tossing funk, hip-hop, and disco high above their heads, and there's no cover here, so there really is such a thing as free lunch. (CC)


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Event: Chris Fortier v. Three
Date:
Friday, Feb. 3rd
Venue:
Mighty
DJs: Chris Fortier, Three, Aaron Pope, Shooey, Clark Hamon, AJ Medina
Music: electro, techno, breaks
Cover:
$10 b4 midnite, $15 after
More Info: Mighty

If you've got that itch that can only be scratched by something bangin' this weekend, then you're lucky Chris Fortier and Three are in town. Fortier is known throughout the scene as adventurous, as he's not only brought his sound and style to all corners of the world, but he swings like a monkey from genre to genre, never shying from artistically risky moves. His confidence and talent together have made him a pioneer in dance music across the globe. Partnered with Three, who you may remember from as far back as the Wicked parties, they will push the equipment to the limit. (DD)


Event: Bounce
Date:
Friday, Feb. 3rd
Venue:
Levende
DJs: Mike Ameci, Richie Rich, Josh Longo, Lance Leber
Music: deep, funky house
Cover:
$10
More Info: Bounce House Recordings

Bounce House Recordings keeps the ball rolling from last month's amazing Mark Farina bash, welcoming local superstar DJs Mike Ameci, Richie Rich and Josh Longo to the Bounce monthtly. These three talented DJs were main-stays at Release back in its glory days with Ameci also being a resident at the legendary 2nd Sunday parties. This Friday event promises to turn-out another night of deep, bouncy beats for those grooving within Levende's plush and cozy confines.


Event: Flow into Om
Date:
Friday, Feb. 3rd
Venue:
Anu
DJs: Peek, Quid Pro, Matt Bain, Rob G.
Music: midtempo groove, house
Cover:
No Cover
More Info: Anu

This Friday, Flow presents the offical "un-official" Om Records Ten Year Anniversary Pre-Party at Anu. Along with regulars Peek and Quid Pro, Flow welcomes special guests DJ Matt Bain (SacDubs) from Seattle, and Rob G from Kodo and Om Records. Peek and the Quid Pro will be gettin' things cookin' early with downtempo and midtempo grooves, while Bain and Rob G round out the night with some deep, funky house. It's a perfect transition to flow into the Om 10 year Anniversary party just around the corner at Mezzanine. With no cover, where else would you rather warm up? (AC)


Event: Blue
Venue: Blupointe (239 Kearney St.)
DJs: Jeno, Rebecca Watkins, Seven, Sol, Gogi Chhokar
Music: downtempo, funk, house, breaks, electro
Cover: $10
The Blue parties are back, but they've found a new home at Bluepointe, a new space with three levels to maximize variety of sound. Seven alone touches on the house, breaks, techno, downtempo, funk and hip hop genres, and with help from Jeno and Sol, you know this gig will be good for all your grooving needs. Despite the name of the party being Blue, you can be sure things inside will heat up quick and the vibe will be more than just jovial. (DD)

Event: fSOUND 3
Venue: Blue Cube
DJs: Pendulum, AK1200, D-Bridge, Gridlok, Genome, Reid Speed, Aaron Jae, Bam, Mod, Ripple
Music: dnb, breaks
Cover: $10 presale, $15 door
Project 51 and Evil Breaks bring you the third installment of the fSound series, fSound3, hosted at the Blue Cube. Performing is dnb legend AK1200, otherwise known as one of the US's original pioneers of breakbeat music. AK1200 started playing out 1989 and in 1990, he opened record store The Hottie Shoppe in Orlando. And if AK1200 isn't enough then you're in luck, because Gridlok, the man behind Technorganic Recordings in Tampa, will also be showcasing his prowess. That isn't even close to everyone scheduled to play, but you gotta attend if you wanna find out who else'll be there! (CQ)

Event: Fuck Shack
Venue: The Beauty Bar
DJs: Jeffrodesiac, Richie Panic, Birdy
Music: '80s hits
Cover: No Cover
Paul Devitt opened this SF establishment after his two other Beauty Bars in New York and LA caused a splash. This version is much more low key, but the elements of a '60s mod squad movie are still intact, right down to the vintage blow dryers and hot pink walls. Jeffrodesiac, Richie Panic, and Birdy play all those records that take you back to your favorite '80s movies and they're open for suggestions. Better yet, manicures are offered at low prices and the joint is full of locals. (FM)

Event: Om Ten Year Anniversary Celebration
Venue: Mezzanine
DJs: Mark Farina, Andy Caldwell, Marques Wyatt, Afro Mystik (live PA), Johnny Fiasco, Rithma, Chuck Love, DJ Fluid & Omega, John Howard, J. Boogie's Dubtronic Science (live), Colossus (live)
Music: deep house, funky house, hip-hop
Cover: $15 presale, $20 door
This is what its all about, folks. Join the Om Records family as they celebrate their anniversary and kick off what is sure to be another decade of pioneering the music of San Francisco. Few underground labels have done as much to promote the future of our house music scene, as well as contributed to downtempo, hip-hop and breaks artists, as well. While this is already the third stop on the label's momentous tour, no other city's lineup is anywhere near as stacked as ours, which includes such heavy hitters as Mark Farina and Andy Caldwell. With all of this talent under one roof, you'd be foolish not to come with at least three of your friends. A decade of future music, I'll toast to that. (AC)

Event: Playground People Live!: SF CD Release Party
Venue: The Elbo Room
DJs: Playground, Sep, Soulsalaam
Music: live electronica, broken beat, hip-hop, dub
Cover: $10
Playground is a San Francisco original that over the course of its existance has incorporated over 100 musicians of every flavor into their wide-ranging, world-beat influenced creations. Their new album included 16 different singers, MCs and musicians covering a range of styles from broken beat to nu-jazz, hip-hop, and dub, most of whom will be joining the core Playground five live on stage at the Elbo Room. Soulsalaam and DUBmission's Sep will be adding to the fun, making for a full night of mind expanding beats. (SG) 

Event: Remedy
Venue: Ruby Skye
DJs: Ron Carroll, Dimitris Mykonos, Rascue & Rymeskeme
Music: house
Cover: $15
Straight out of Chicago's South Side is Ron Carroll, DJ, vocalist, and house music legend. Starting in the early '80s and working with Little Louie Vega, Mike Dunn, and Ron Hardy, his credentials and collaborations are rock solid. With credits on the hits Sounds, Stronger, and Lucky Star, his skills are unquestioned. Performing his smash hit Back Together live on stage, his vibe will come alive with true Chicago house filling the dancefoor at another Remedy. (SG)

Event: The Culprits present Kenny 'Dope' Gonzales
Venue: Pink
DJs: Kenny 'Dope' Gonzales, The Culprits: Hakobo, Tokyo Component, Eug
Music: jazzy, funky house
Cover: $20 presale, $25 door
New York's finest pays a long overdue visit to SF, as Kenny 'Dope' Gonzales is welcomed by the Culprits to Pink this Friday. Along with Lil' Louie Vega, Kenny forms the other half of NY-based Masters at Work, whose combined music careers total up to decades of success, worldwide tours, their own label, and countless dance floor hits and remixes. Dope's own remix work has spanned the gamut, pumping jazzy, funky house beat works for everyone from Jamiroquai to Ursula Rucker and Aaliyah. With the Culprits on local support, you've got the night pretty much covered. (AC)

Event: The Mix Up
Venue: 111 Minna Gallery
DJs: Dinner at the Thompsons, Gray, Ed Mazur, Benmaybe, Sufi Inmate
Music: house
Cover: $5 b410, $10 after
Dinner at the Thompsons infuse hip-hop, funk, jazz, and soul into a delectable treat. Lucille Tepperman's voice has a soothing quality that will melt off any after-work stress. Grey and Ed Mazur will also be there spinning house and hip-hop the only way they know how, with their ear for music and own individual personalities showing through. While you're there check out the art work, because this space gets so many local artists if the music doesn't inspire you the art certainly will. (FM)


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Event: Salted
Date: Saturday, Feb. 4th
Venue:
Mighty
DJs: Miguel Migs, DJ MFR, Vincent Kwok
Music: house
Cover:
$10 b4 11pm
More Info :
Mighty

Salted sets sail for Aquarians as they bring down the house yet again. Perennial DJDreamteamer Miguel Migs is the main man on the decks, but don't doubt the abilities of MFR nor Vincent Kwok for even a second. With experienced talent like this on hand, you know you can count on another electric evening at Mighty. (SG)


Event: Mission at Mars
Date:
Saturday, Feb. 4th
Venue:
Mars Bar (7th & Brannan)
DJs: Rooz, Jeffrey Allen, Rouzbeh, the Art Affect, DJ Bo
Music: house, tech, '80s, funk
Cover:
$5, Free b4 11 w/RSVP
More Info: DJRooz.com

You ready for somethin different? Mission at Mars is a monthly event at a low key spot well known to the true electronic music heads. Featuring a different experimental style of funky house, tech, and electro, Mars Bar is a cool SF spot. with an awesome heated outdoor area, chill out bar area, dance area, pool table, and a low key vibe that's big with the regulars. Dont expect the big club thing, its more like an intimate underground feeling.



Event: BudoNkaDonK!
Venue: Milk
DJs: Rock, Centipede, Tom Thump, Rascue
Music: hip-hop, funk, rnb, dancehall
Cover: $12
Budonkadonk is known for sending the dancefloor of Milk into a frenzy every month, and this time around it's going to be an extra special treat for all us Aquarians. Marcella, Lady T and Tom Thump were all born beneath the sign of the water bearer, so they're bringing in New York's Black Moon original, Rock, of Heltah Skeltah fame, to celebrate. SF favorite Centipede lends a hand as well, ensuring a night that will leave you breathless and smiling come closing time. (SG) 

Event: Club Gossip/ Tainted Love Pre-Valentine's Day Party
Venue: Cat Club
DJs: John, Low Life, Melting Girl, Damon, Shon
Music: new wave, '80s
Cover: No Cover b4 10pm, $6 after
Are you tired of waiting to see the best '80s music videos on MTV and VH1's erratic countdowns? If so, this party is for you. The roster includes not only DJs but VJs primed to bring you the best new wave along with your favorite soft cell music videos all night long. So if you can't remember the last time you publicly danced beside Madonna, Robert Smith, or Blondie, or you are too young to have ever had the opportunity, then channel your inner material girl, or karma chameleon, and step out to Cat Club on Saturday. (CC)

Event: Destroy All Genres
Venue: Beauty Bar
DJs: DAG
Music: eclectic
Cover: no cover

It's a night of mash-ups and mixed messages at Beauty Bar. Playing everything from James Brown to the Basement Jaxx – with a little Belle & Sebastian and Velvet Underground thrown in for good measure – the organizers of this night of "crazy as balls dance jams" want to remind you that good music doesn't need to be categorized. I fully agree. (JH)


Event: DJ Dan & Christopher Lawrence
Venue: Ruby Skye
DJs: DJ Dan, Christopher Lawrence
Music: progressive, house
Cover: $15-$20
Everybody loves DJ Dan. I have never heard any one say otherwise. I wouldn't strive to be the first either, mind you, as that's probably the quickest way to turn happy, clubby SF people into an abrasive mob, because as DJ Dan makes it known that he doesn't care for bullshit, neither do his fans. Dan's style has evolved along the way from techno to breaks to tremendously funky house and he still loves it all and still mixes it up. Combine this talent with Christopher Lawrence, the first American DJ to earn equal billing with Europe's superstar heavy hitters, and you've got an explosive all-night combination. (DD)

Event: Future Soul
Venue: Amnesia
DJs: Beatropolis, Space Heater, Megatron
Music: downtempo, dnb, UK grime, dubstep
Cover: $5

Future Soul is becoming known as one of the best monthlies in SF. Their mix of electronica and live music offers even jaded hipsters something new to groove to, and they never fail to entertain the crowd. This month is no different, with some of the Bay's most interesting artists showing up to rock Amnesia. Let your feet go wild for Beatropolis' downtempo/dnb mix, Space Heater's high-energy jams, and Megatron's signature UK grime/dubstep. (JH)


Event: POP
Venue: Rx Gallery
DJs: Barfly (Antonio+Ben Cook), Broker/Dealer
Music: disco, house, electro
Cover: $7
It's another evening of eclectic education if the musical variety as Pop goes off at the Rx Gallery. Green Gorilla's Antonio and Ben Cook are teaming together to form Barfly, an electro/house voltron that's sure to deliver the beats that keep you moving. Rezzies Broker/Dealer will be there as well, guaranteeing some serious bang for your buck. (SG)

Event: Still Doin' It
Venue: Anu
DJs: Kuze, DJ M, and Retox
Music: dnb
Cover: No Cover
Doin' it and doin' it, and doin' it well! And you know that DJ Kuze is Still Doin' It every first Saturday of the month at Anu, where he hosts his own dnb party. Kuze, who first was trained in classical piano, has been featured on Future Breaks FM, a dance music radio show and was Frisky Radio's Artist of the Week in 2005. Kuze, along with other residents M and Retox, has made this monthly a "must attend" event and the place to go for your own fix of dnb. Grab your dancing shoes and see if these guys are still doin' it! (CQ)

Event: White Hot Party
Venue: One Taste Urban Retreat Center (1074 Folsom Street)
DJs: Domino, Psykick Girl, Noel Chandler, Rueben
Music: trance, trip-hop, tech house, progressive house
Cover: $15 presale
It's white and it's hot and you are hot in white! Born and raised in the sacred region of the origin of trance music, Domino, the first female trance artist to be known world wide, is an expert in unlocking the mysterious, mellifluous qualities of trance music. Accomplishing such a feat is tantamount to unlocking Pandora's box, only this time it's filled with love and good vibes. Psykick Girl and Noel Chandler really prefer that you wear white at this party, but won't make a big deal if you don't. So prepare yourself for a journey into the unknown and a good time grooving on the dance floor. (MJ)


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Event: Bionic Sundays
Venue: Pink
DJs: Solar, Joshua, Nikola
Music: house
Cover: $5

Bionic Sundays was actually born and came of age at The Top in lower Haight. At a mature six years old the event was moved to Pink, and at the ripe old age of eight, now stands among the longest running house weeklies in the city. Residents Solar, Joshua (Iz of Iz and Diz), and Nikola Baytala deliver spacey house with uber-electronic components. Their sounds are meticulously manufactured and the effects are nothing short of superhuman. Come and be a part of house history at Bionic Sundays. (CC)


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The week as it was...


URB Next 100 Live
@ Pink


Melt @ Levende


Remedy @ Ruby Skye


Saturday @ Roe/Prive


Giving Back the Love
@ SOMArts


Kevin Saunderson
@ CELL Space


Armin van Buuren
@ Ruby Skye


Sunday @ The EndUp


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