Ignite!
Gen Art San Francisco presents Ignite! This is the 7th Annual Newfangle Art Exhibition, focusing on technology driven photography and video art. It will feature The Gen Art Screening Room, showing independent short films from the Bay Area and beyond, and The Performance lounge with some of the hottest and most talented performers in the Bay Area including artists Audio Angel, David Boyce, Javier Cordoba, Tracy Ginsberg, Theodore Lillie, Calliope Kalombrastos and Serena. You'll see aerialists, contortionists, and acroyoga experts in a display of creativity that will ignite your imagination. Date: Sat. 7/22, Time: 8-11:30pm, Cover: $35, More Info. (SG)

Burning Man: A Decade of Photos
If you've ever wondered why 30,000 of us lunatics wander out into a stark dry lake bed in the middle of summer, this is your chance to get a glimpse of what Burning Man is all about. Larry Harvey and photographer Barbara Traub will host a special showing of ten years of Burning Man photos, chronicling the evolution of the event from a small performance art exhibition into a massive pop/counter-culture phenomenon. Everything from the man himself to the playa-scale art, costumes, art-cars and other explosions of human creativity that are the hallmark of an ever-expanding generation's signature gathering. Date: Thu. 7/20, Time: 6:30pm, Place: The Commonwealth Club (595 Market, 2nd Floor), Cover: $12-$20, More Info. (SG)

Bay Area Styles
Reppin the true urban fashion sense of the Bay, this live fashion showcase at Club Six will show off the latest and greatest from our scene here at home. Honest Bob will be hosting this showcase, and will feature artists J.Gibb, R.O.D., L7, Nate', Ray Ryda, Munip, turf Mob, T-Mazz, and J.Y.G (Junk Yard Goons). You can also peep the latest designs from Mob Designs, Top Natch, Nicky Devine, E&J Couture, Miranda Fae, Rain Flower Designs, Lth Appparel (Lifetime Hustler), Rockrio, and Elaines Wearable Art. The soundtrack will be all hip-hop and R&B, so dress your best or just be ready to get some tips on what's looking good. Date:Sat. 7/22, Time: 4pm-9:30pm, Place: Club Six, Cover: $10, More Info. (SG)

SF Symphony in Dolores Park
An annual tradition is back as teh San Francisco Symphony gives its free summer performance in Dolores Park. The musicians will be demonstrating their instruments prior to the concert, and there will be plenty to see and do as food vendors, jugglers, face painters and much much more for kids and adults to enjoy. The program will feature Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor and the 1812 Overture, and works by Bernstein and Falla. Enjoy the rousing sounds and share the moment with someone special. Date: Sun 7/23, Time: 2pm, Place: Dolores Park, Cover: no cover, More Info. (SG)

Summer Music Conference San Francisco is the city with the most DJs per capita in the world, and some of this city's best and brightest decided it's high time the music world came and saw what we are all about. Thus, the first ever San Francisco Music Conference was born, a chance for the world's best to come here and enjoy everything we have to offer. The potential for this event is huge! If you are an up and coming artist, a seasoned pro, or just love good music, there will be plenty to see and hear, and we here at Nitevibe are proud to provide the Official SMC Event Guide. Starting now and growing each day as the event nears, you'll find everything you're looking for here on the offiical outlet for promoter and party info. There are also plenty of opportunities to volunteer and get involved so we encourage you to also check out the SMC Main Site. The success of this event could spell huge things for the music scene in San Francisco, just as the WMC has done for Miami. So check out The List early and often as it grows in the months to come. You can also subscribe for weekly updates. (SG) Official SMC Event Guide | Date: Wed 9/27 - Sat 10/01 | Summer Music Conference Site