Vive
la France!
When it comes to celebrating their national
holiday, the strong French ex-pat commuunity
in SF does it in style. You can expect to see
the wine flow and the music to play, enlivening
spirits that are still a little bruised from
the World Cup. The daytime festivities kick
off at noon on Friday along the french alleys
of Belden Place and Claude Lane. As night comes
on you can count on the good times going on
as Ruby Skye, Pink, Anon Salon and Duplex all
host what are sure to packed houses with some
of SF's finest DJs spinning late into the night. Start
inventing your excuses now, there's a strong
chance you may have to call in sick on Friday
and spend the day partying it up the French
way. Date: Fri. 7/14, More
Info. (SG)

Fire
Arts Festival
Are you fascinated with flames? Captivated by
kerosene? Does the sight of a match make you
drool a little? Or are you simply in awe of
the fire arts, one of the most challenging,
powerful, and ancient art forms known to humanity?
For four days this week, The
Crucible will be holding its one-of-a-kind
Fire Arts Festival in Oakland. Here, you can
get your fill of incredible fire
and light sculptures and live
performances from some of the Bay's most
groundbreaking artists. Learn how these amazing
artworks are created, pick up a fire safety
tip or two, and watch live demonstrations –
all within a safe, educational, and absolutely
entertaining atmosphere. Thanks, Crucible! Date:
Wed-Sat, 7/12-7/15, Time: 7-11pm
Wed & Thu, 8pm-12:30am Fri & Sat, Place:
The Crucible (1260 7th Street, Oakland), Cover:
Varies (information here),
More
Info. (JH)

Fanatical
Attics
ONSix Gallery and Jest present the opening of
Fanatical Attics, an art show featuring various
artists, illustrators and musicians on July
14th. Some featured work includes illustrations
from Scott
Laumann, artwork from Joel Elrod and
Stephen
Thompkins, and paintings from Joe
Sorren. And that's only a taste of those
appearing. Immediately following the opening,
there'll be an afterparty featuing the
musical stylings from Laird of
Get Yer Freak On!, throwing down the hottest
breakbeat and funk tunes while Bayonics,
a live nine person ensemble, plays their hip-hop,
funk, and salsa beats for you to groove to.
They'll be joined by many of their friends onstage
to make sure this opening after party is the
hottest party ONSix has ever seen! Date:
Fri. 7/14, Time: art
opening: 7pm-9pm, afterparty: 9pm-2am, Place:
ONSix Gallery (60 6th St), Cover:
no cover b4 9pm, $5 after, More
Info. (CQ)

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Event:
DJ
Akoma Venue:
Hush
Hush DJs:
Akoma
Music:
house,
percussion, hip-hop Cover:
$5 |
DJ
Akoma, a recent transplant from the Seattle scene, brings his
one-of a kind sound to the Hush
Hush tonight. Mixing turntablism with his own live percussion,
Akoma blends modern and traditional dance music to create a sound
that will keep you grooving 'til the wee hours… (JH) |

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Event:
Reggae
Mission Venue:
Duplex
DJs:
Rocker
T, I-Vier, I-Lexis, Trueverse Music:
reggae,
dancehall Cover:
$8 |
Midweek
nights are a time to relax, and kicking back with a cool drink and
smooth reggae beats is just the way to do it. Duplex has you covered
as they welcome Rocker T from Jah Warrior Shelter Hi-Fi and a few
friends who are known for their impeccable selections and infectious
sets of reggae and dancehall. (SG) |

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Event:
Avant
Garde Venue:
Ruby
Skye DJs:
Dimitris
Mykonos, Trevor Simpson Music:
house
Cover:
$10 |
Dimitris
Mykonos and Trevor Simpson continue to entrance discerning dancers
once a month at Avant Garde. With tremendous stage presence and a
flair for reading the crowd with high energy, these two use this monthly
as an opportunity to explore the cutting edge of their repetoire and
introduce new sounds to their many avid followers. (SG) |
Event:
Reverb
Night @ Minx Venue:
The
EndUp DJs:
Icon,
Mystre, Taj, Lexxx Music:
trance,
breaks Cover:
$10 |
Icon
has always been one of the foxier DJ Minxes
in the SF scene, and with her stellar skill at selecting just the
right tracks to keep the energy high, her talents more than match
her looks. She'll be joined by the boys from Reverb Records in the
form of long-time SF standouts Mystre
and Taj along
with Lexxx, one of the scene's best-kept secrets. Get your weekend
grooving a little early. (SG) |

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Event: SF All-Stars
Date: Friday, July 14th
Venue: Bambuddha
Lounge
DJs: M3,
Galen, Charlotte the Baroness, Rouzbeh
Music: funky,
classic house
Cover: $10
More Info: Back2Basics |

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Event: Desire Friday
Date: Friday, July 14th
Venue: Fluid
DJs: OB-One
Music: hip-hop,
mash-ups, rock, '80s
Cover: no
cover b4
10:30pm, $10 off until midnite w/RSVP
More Info: Fluid |
Event:
Bastille
Day Venue:
Le
Duplex DJs:
Arnaud
(Paris), Javier Music:
house
Cover:
$5
b4 11 then $10 |
Try
not to lose your head tonight as San Francisco celebrates the French
Revolution in saucy style. You'll want to shout "Vive le France" when
Parisian DJ Arnaud pays the gallic proprieters of Duplex a visit and
delivers up mind blowing beats straight from the city of lights. Javier
will be joining him to keep the funky european house vibe rolling
all night long. (SG) |
Event:
Bootie
Venue:
DNA
Lounge DJs:
Smash
Hitley, Smash-Up Derby, Earworm, Party Ben, Adrian & Mysterious D,
Dada Music:
mash-ups
Cover:
$6
b4 10pm, $10 after |
Don't
miss Bootie this Friday, as Toronto's Smash Hitley will be performing
a live audio visual VJ mix! SF's Earworm
is making his triumphant return to the lounge and house band Smash-Up
Derby's performance is known to be as bootie-liscious as they come.
Get there early as you'll enjoy a free mash-up CD if you are one of
the first 50 people through the door! (DKD) |
Event:
Fete
La Boum! Venue:
Anon
Salon Gallery DJs:
Ursula
1000, Laird, Delachaux, C3PLos, Neel N. Kizmiaz Music:
electro-mod,
breakbeat Cover:
$15
presale, $20 door |
Get
ready for a glorious freak-friendly French fete, as Anon Salon's Bastille
Day bash is sure to put the hammer to glamour. Ursula
1000 will be there performing the funky, '60s-sounding breaks
tracks he produces, and if he doesn't embody the perfect amount of
psychedelica with the perfect touch of saucy cheek, well you are on
your own. Don those go-go boots and up the French flair for this one,
kids. (DKD) |
Event:
Fork
Venue:
The
Transfer (198 Church @ Market) DJs:
Jeffrey
Allen, Hoj, Jackson Music:
tech,
electro, minimal house Cover:
$5 |
Jeffrey
Allen lays his sets down super filthy, and as SF clubbers like their
dancefloors dirty and twisted, many have become devoted fans of his.
Tonight he'll be playing at Fork alongside additional househead heroes
Hoj and Jackson, so get ready for some fresh, funky tech. Robert Guzman
will be presenting a photography slideshow as well! (DKD) |
Event:
Melt
Venue:
Levende
Lounge DJs:
BaLi,
Mike Giannini, John Doe Music:
house,
progressive, electro, breaks Cover:
$10 |
Watch
out, San Francisco! No fewer than six of the famous (infamous?) FlirtyFlirty
girls are celebrating their birthdays, so you know this version of
Melt will be one to remember. You can be sure that the always
fun vibe at this Levende hallmark event will have a little debauchery
thrown in, so stop by and be a part of the celebration! (SG) |
Event:
Pandemic
Venue:
Underground
TBA
DJs:
Mancub,
Dov, Aaron Jae, Donna Matrix, Kapt'n Kirk, Ernie Trevino, M-Rock,
Kitty-D, Ooah, Kraddy, Alxndr, Benchun, Piotr, pUrEvil,
Music:
breaks,
hip-hop Cover:
$10 |
It
originated at the Panda
parties, but who knows whether it's the dirty bass, the greasy bacon,
or the animal-like antics that has the infectious Panda
mentality spreading through SF with pandemic-like proportions? Clarity
on this subject lies in the next installment, where Mancub, birthday
boy Dov, and many more will get naughty on the decks playing the nasty
breaks they're known for. Don't miss out. (DKD) |
Event:
Revolution
Venue:
Pink
DJs:
Neil
Aline, Lady Lastar, Kwamey Drevon Music:
house
Cover:
$10 |
The
French are known for fine food, fine wine, and a love of life. It's
those last two elements that really stand out, however, when their
beloved Fęte nationale arrives. Instead of storming the Bastille
as they did in 1789, at Pink that energy is put towards
what they do best: spin fantastic house beats from open to close.
Chez Music's Neil Aline will join the lovely Lady Lastar and Pink rezzie
Kwamey Drevon for a revolutionary night of european house
grooves. (SG) |
Event:
Ruby
Skye Bastille Day Celebration Venue:
Ruby
Skye DJs:
Frenchy
le Freak, Pheeko Dubfunk Music:
house
Cover:
$15
presale |
Allons
enfants de San Francisco, it's the anniversary of the French
Revolution! Come celebrate 217 years of liberte, égalité
and futbol with Frenchy
le Freak, Pheeko
Dubfunk, and the best house music from Paris to SF. Look out for
a special appearance by Hubert
Keller, who will doff his chef's hat tonight – and don a pair
of headphones to play an extremely rare DJ set. (JH) |
Event:
Soul
Slam Venue:
Mighty
DJs:
Spinna,
Kento, Proof, Sake1, Hakobo Music:
hip-hop,
soul Cover:
tba |
New
York's legendary Soul Slam Party: Michael Jackson vs. Prince has finally
made it out to San Francisco, and this is one fight to the finish
you may want to witness. DJ Spinna will put Michael and the Jackson
clan up againts Prince and his crew of disciples, which includes Sheila
E. and The Time. The music will be solid, but the dancefloor may get
ugly, so come ready to bust an old school move or two. (DKD) |
Event:
SweatBox
Venue:
Milk
Bar DJs:
Rob
Swift, White Castle Music:
hip-hop,
reggae, R&B, soul Cover:
$5 b4 11pm, $10 after |
DJ
Rob Swift of the X-Ecutioners is on his War Games Tour and
arrives at Milk Bar's door this Friday. The hypnotic rhythm of his
famous juggle is sure to strike a chord, so come ready to see and
hear something that can aptly be described as blow-your-mind bad-ass.
One of the most positive forces in turntablism, Swift is credited
for turning the scratch deck into a musical instrument, and for
dropping jaws nonstop worldwide. (DKD) |

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Event: Breakaholics
Date: Saturday, July 15th
Venue: Whisper
DJs: Myagi,
Mancub, Simo, Laird, Goldilox, Seven, Sol, B. Smiley, Techture
Music: house,
breaks, electro, techno
Cover: $10
b4 midnite, $15 after
More Info: Whisper |

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Event: Infrared
Date: Saturday, July 15th
Venue: Underground TBA
DJs: M3, Antonio, Rooz, Linden C, Monty Luke, Bo
Music: house, tech house, electro
Cover: $10 b4 1am |

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Event: Drop
Date: Saturday, July 15th
Venue: Gingerbread
Warehouse
DJs: Joey
Youngman, Andy London, TeeJay Walton, Mark Campbell, Mario Dubbz,
Trendwhore, The Art Affect, Matt Mcneill
Music: deep,
funky, techy, soulful house
Cover: $10-$20 |
Event:
Antenna
Venue:
Anu
DJs:
Little
Mike, Grumptronix Music:
minimal,
techfunk, electro, sleaze Cover:
$5 |
Nice
and sleazy, that's how we like it, and Anu is down to provide the
dirty beats and heavy drinks to make that possible. Antenna is bringing
in Little Mike and his all-star skills behind the deck to provide
a minimalist soundtrack that'll get you in the mood for a long night
of getting twisted. (SG) |
Event:
Baby
Loves Disco Venue:
Ruby
Skye DJs:
tba
Music:
'70s
and '80s Disco Cover:
$10 |
Imagine
a 'kids' event that doesn't make you want to climb the walls or eviscerate
the Disney corporation. Don't worry about finding a babysitter for
this one, it's a kid-friendly, pre-dinner soiree as Ruby Skye helps
you get the next generation of groovers' feet movin. Elmo and Barney
beware, because this event features real DJs spinning disco and other
classics to go with tents, toys, bubbles and more to keep the little
ones truly entertained while parents get to relax and enjoy the grooves
with them. Event starts 2-5pm. (SG) |
Event:
D:Fuse
Venue:
Supperclub
DJs:
D:Fuse,
Dirty Hertz, Mike Knutson, B. Smiley Music:
house,
trance Cover:
tba |
The
suave chill of Supperclub
will be enhanced this Saturday night as D:Fuse
comes through town to hit up one of his many tour stops this
year. D:Fuse has collaborated with artists and producers in L.A, Chichester,
U.K., and Chicago as well as played gigs throughout the world. Originally
from Texas, D:Fuse can also be heard on his own XM satellite radio
show called The Peoples Mix. A hip DJ for a damn hip venue. (RW) |
Event:
Enter
the Dancehall 2Yr Anniversary Venue:
Club
6 DJs:
Jah
Yzer, I-Vier, Irie dole, Uni-T, Mendoja, Daddy Rolo, Mr. E, Henroc,
De'. Music:
hip-hop,
dancehall, reggae Cover:
$5
b4 10:30pm, $10 after |
DeeCee's
Soul Shakedown is back at the surface of SF's hip-hop/ dancehall scene,
so get ready for a night busting at the seams with all your favorite
hip-hop, dancehall, and reggae performers. Jah
Yzer holds the SF dancehall scene's heart, which is no surprise
considering his title "Wickedest selecta" and the fresh 45s he's always
packing. Come celebrate this SF staple event, Enter the Dancehall's,
2 year anniversary! (DKD) |
Event:
Kontrol
Venue:
Rx
Gallery DJs:
Someone
Else, Alland Byallo, Craig Kuna, Sammy D Music:
minimal
techno, avant-house Cover:
$10 |
Fill your
prescription for minimal techno right here, as Kontrol
at Rx Gallery is always a good time. Featuring Someone Else who is
Philadelphia's Sean O'Neal, co-founder of the Tuning Spork and Fuzzy
Box record labels. He'll be playing a live set and his infectious
groove will keep your bodies moving on the dancefloor. Local favorites
Alland Byallo, Craig Kuna, and Sammy D will get yer groove warmed
up. (SIN) |
Event:
Love
Fest Benefit Party Venue:
Il
Pirata DJs:
Echo,
Ivry vs. Aye~n, Kuze vs. Ric, Kinetik, MC Duh Music:
d'n'b
Cover:
$5 |
BADNB
and the Silent crew join forces to bring you another benefit to support
d'n'b representation at Love Fest, and this time it's at Il Pirata.
Echo
of Violence Recordings drops his gritty yet melodic grooves, Compression
residents Ivry and Aye~n add their own funk and soul flavors, and
their friends give you even more reasons to support their cause! Show
your love for these crews and the Bay Area d'n'b scene! (CQ) |
Event:
Salted
Venue:
Mighty
DJs:
Miguel
Migs & Julius Papp, Kento, Proof, Sake1, Hakobo Music:
hip-hop,
soul, house Cover:
tba |
Salted's
monthly groove is going strong as SF house royalty Miguel Migs and
Julius Papp keep the mix fresh and beats bumping. They'll be joined
by some of the city's favs as Sake1 and Hakobo share the decks
with Kento and Proof. This is house as it's meant to be heard, chock
full of sexy energy in an awesome space with a killer crowd. (SG) |
Event:
The
Scumfrog Venue:
Ruby
Skye DJs:
The
Scumfrog, Alain Octavo, RasCue Music:
funky,
progressive house Cover:
$15 |
Grab
your dancing shoes, ladies and gentlemen, when The
Scumfrog comes to Ruby Skye this Saturday. Whether it's his undeniable
talent as a producer and remixer or his impressive vocals on his own
tracks, it's clear he's a fan favorite. He's innovative and during
the WMC 2006, he launched the first ever all-star-DJ live band "DJs
Are Alive" and the performances were very well received. Definitely
not a show you want to miss! (CQ) |
Event:
Ursula
1000 Venue:
boca
DJs:
Ursula
1000 Music:
nu-jazz,
electro Cover:
$8
presale, $10 door |
From
Thievery Corporation's Eighteenth
Street Lounge label comes Ursula
1000, master of all things jazz, breaks, bossa, and up-tempo electro.
His is a blend of dance music from around the globe, mixed with care
by a true music lover. If, like me, you've been an Ursula 1000 fan
for years, you'll be happy to hear that he's promoting a new release!
Come out and hear the new sound. (JH) |

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Event: A Family Affair at the Pool
Date: Sunday, July 16th
Venue: Bambuddha
Lounge
DJs: Seven
vs Brad Robinson, Mike Giannini vs BaLi, Alain Octavio vs Serg Rockwell,
Smoove vs Sol, Syd Gris vs Melyss, Rooz vs Rouzbeh
Music: house,
breaks
Cover: $10
More Info: FlirtyFlirty |
Event:
Eco
Funk n' Trunk Venue:
Levende
Lounge DJs:
Seven
Music:
funk,
house, soul Cover:
no
cover |
The
Eco edition of the much-loved Funk n' Trunk events is here, and
as you may have guessed, this fashion bash focuses on the local designers
known for their prevalent use of eco-friendly and recycled fabrics
and fair labor practices. DJ Seven will provide the funky beats
as you groove from trunk to trunk of cool clothing and accessories
for guys and girls. Featured designers this week include Alternative
Undies, Dawn Roth Designs, and Deity Aton. (DKD) |
Event:
The
Lost Party
Venue:
Smoke
Tiki Lounge (152 Post St., San Jose) DJs:
Jeno,
M3, Mike Davis, Rick Preston, Harry Who, Paul Leath, Les Carter
Music:
house
Cover:
$10 |
Smoke
Tiki Lounge is the newest hotspot in San Jose, as proven by the
DJ lineup at this party, not to mention the lush island atmosphere
complete with private cabanas and an indoor palm tree. This Sunday
the place comes alive, so make the trek to paradise. Once there, relax
and enjoy island drinks and entrees, to the uplifiting and funky house
beats of SF faves Jeno, M3, Rick Preston, and many more. (DKD) |
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La Ghriba: La Kahena Remixed
From
the energy of bhangra, to Moroccan street rap, to trance,
to dub, these new collaborations cover the many facets
of the outernational dancefloor.
Click below to hear three new cuts from La Ghriba: La
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