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Green Festival
Interested in preserving the environment? Want to see the latest and greatest ideas for creating a more equitable and sustainable world economy? Then the the Green Festival is right up your alley. It's a chance for you to interact with like-minded individuals, companies, and social and environmental groups to network, share information, and have fun. Workshops, talks, presentations and lectures will be on tap, along with 300 exhibitors who practice the principles of sustainability, ecology, and social equity. Friday night features a special DJ dance party, complete with organic food, beer, and wine, and hosted by Amy Goodman and Ben Cohen. If green is your favorite color, and peace your favorite product, then this is the place to be. Date: Fri 11/10 - Sun 11/12, Place: Concourse Exhibition Center (8th & Brannan), linkMore Info. (SG)

Velvet Shop

The Mutaytor
We all knew it would happen one of these days—and sure enough, The Mutaytor is about to go supersonic. Haven't had a chance to see their live show yet? Catch them this weekend as they return home to SF for two live sets packed with music, acrobatics, fire dancing, aerial maneuvers, and some of the most incredible showmanship you've ever seen. The Mutaytor takes Cirque du Soleil and gives it a much-needed injection of underground culture, along with music that belongs firmly in the new millennium. It's the next wave of circus performance, and you can catch it at the Fillmore before it sweeps the world. Date: Saturday 11/11, Time: 8pm-1am, Place: The Fillmore, Cover: $20, linkMore Info. (JH)

Pink

Be The RIOTTT!
This expo brings a diverse set of musical artists together to scream a cultural statement at anyone and everyone within earshot. Celebrating the fearless, forward-thinking, urban, and creative aspects of Northern California folk, RIOTTT! brings us the sounds of a multitude of premier musical groups and DJs, representing a wide spectrum of genres, across three stages, including, and definitely not limited to, Breakestra, the unofficial granddaddies of modern funk, performance artist Saul Williams, electro and disco loving SF DJs Richie Panic and Jeffrodisiac, and post-punk NYC quartet The Rapture. With urban art galleries galore and a street fashion collective on site, there will be enough ear and eye candy at this event to pull you into this movement full-throttle. Date: Sat. 11/11, Time: 2pm-12am, Place: Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (99 Grove St), Cover: $32.50 presale, linkMore Info. (DKD)

NextAid

Link Of The Week
Christianity vs. Islam - Steve Carell, representing Islam, and Stephen Colbert, representing Christianity, attempt to find middle ground. linkhere

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Event: TrannyShack presents Mercury Rising
Venue: The Stud
DJs: Glamamore, Fauxnique, Heklina, Metal Patricia, Kiddie, Coco Canal, Euphoria, Steven Satyricon, Visa DeKlein
Music: glam rock
Cover: $7
If you didn't get a chance to check out the Castro costumed action, have no fear, as TrannyShack is a year-round resource of amazingly talented 'ladies'. This week features a special surprise as the Freddie Mercury tribute rock opera Mercury Rising feeds hostess Heklina's obsession for all things Freddie, as well as a few CD and DVD giveaways. (SG)


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Event: SatelliteSF
Venue: Anu
DJs: Holosound, Scott Carrelli
Music: house, tech house
Cover: no cover
I'm not sure how Scott Carrelli does it, but he does it very, very well. SF is home to some of the most knowledgeable and discerning dance music enthusiasts in the world, and every weel Scott's SatelliteSF brings in world-class names that impress even the most jaded local ears. Holosound is a NYC duo that has worked with the likes of Desyn Masielo, The Low End Specialists and Slacker for some killer collaberations. They host the popular Citric at New York's Vault, and this is a rare westward visit so don't miss it! (SG)

Event: The Brand New Heavies
Venue: Mezzanine
DJs: The Brand New Heavies, Sutro, J-Boogie
Music: funk, electro, soul, downtempo, hip-hop, acid jazz
Cover: $30 presale
Driven by their love of '70s funk and soul music, a trio of childhood friends, Jan Kinkaid, Simon Bartholomew, and Andrew Love Levy, formed The Brand New Heavies. Starting out as an instrumental groove band, they added a brass section and soon developed a cult following. Joined by singer N'Dea Davenport, they released many hits, solidifying their place in music history. Also on the bill are Sutro and J-Boogie, so don't miss out. (CQ)



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Event: Kid Koala
Venue: Mezzanine
DJs: Kid Koala, Fog, The Gray Kid
Music: hip-hop, turntablism
Cover: $12 presale
Kid Koala is undeniably one of the best turntablists alive. For more than a decade, he's been putting out top-notch work with a jazz-influenced style and skills that set him far apart from the crowd. His last performance in SF brought down the house; you won't want to miss this one as he plays songs from his brand-new release, Your Mom's Favorite DJ… (JH)

Event: Rewind Thursdays
Venue: Icon
DJs: Select, B Bravo
Music: '70s, '80s, '90s, pop, soul, old school hip-hop, r&b
Cover: $6
Dancing at a swank SoMa club while the DJs are hard at work bringing it back to the basics is exactly the way Thursday nights should be spent. Icon Lounge gives everyone the chance by presenting Rewind Thursdays. DJs Select and B Bravo give everyone a heaping helping of the tunes you can sing along to, the classics that really bring out the kid in ya' from the days gone by. (RW)

Event: Uber Free
Venue: Mighty
DJs: Macguyver, Make. A. Virus, Aier Sauft, Conspicuous, Playdoughboy
Music: breaks
Cover: no cover
As we approach the holidays, we're always on the lookout for something cheap, or better yet, free! Head to Mighty for Uber Free, an evening of luscious breakbeats so good, you'll feel guilty for not paying!  Make.A.Virus performs live, warming up the crowd for Aier Sauft, a duo who showcases their DJing skills playing their own music. Then Macguyver, Conspicuous, and Playdoughboy round out the evening. If you've been craving some breakbeats, then this is your place! (CQ)


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Event: Get Freaky
Venue: 1015
DJs: Adam Freeland, Modeselektor, Dov, Mozaic, an-ten-nae, The Glitch Mob, The Fringe, Anna Sia, Chris Sia, El Papa Chango, Solar, Little John, Meikee Magnetic, Jocelyn, Jeffrodisiac, Laura, BLVD, Motion Potion, Mycho Cocoa, Big Dolla Bill, VJ Dr. FX
Music: breaks, house, techno, eurocrunk
Cover: tba
Head to 1015 for a blend of breaks, house and eurocrunk guaranteed to bring the freak out of you! First up is Adam Freeland, breakbeat DJ extraordinaire ready to bring you the new tracks he's been busy working on. Then it's Modeselektor, a duo famous for taking conventional beats and molding them into something truly their own. Of course there are more freaks ready to rock out, so come bust a move! (CQ)

Event: Get YER Freak on! Presents Daniel Pearl - World Music Days
Venue: Mighty
DJs: Michele Bass, Laird, Donna Matrix, Smoove, Adnan, Majitope, Rafael
Music: funky house, breaks
Cover: $10-$20 donation
Daniel Pearl World Music Days was created in response to the 2002 killing of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl at the hands of extremists in Karachi, Pakistan. Laying down the love (in the form of thick bass and electro and tech-inspired breaks) to encourage a more humane and harmonious world, will be Michele Bass of L.A., with a flood of local faves behind her. Nitevibe Dreamteam DJs Laird and Smoove will ferociously fondle the decks, alongside Donna Matrix and many more. (DKD)

Event: Mesh Magazine Presents Gucci Time
Venue: Rickshaw Stop
DJs: Lemonade, Trackademicks, Matthew Africa, Disco Shawn, Ryan Poulsen, Cims
Music: electro, new wave, hip-hop
Cover: $8
Mesh Magazine is bringing us the jams that make the booty rock, in the form of outrageous beats in many a flavor. Lemonade's performing the rap-infused Brazilian percussion grooves live, and Trackademicks has got those hyphy-ensuing licks mixed with new wave and dance punk that always keep the club fired up. Didn't you hear his remix of E-40's Tell Me When To Go this summer? (DKD)

Event: Pink Presents Jazznova
Venue: Pink
DJs: Jazznova, The Culprits
Music: funky, jazzy house
Cover: $15 b4 11pm, $20 after
Over the past decade German DJ collective, Jazznova, has made it's presence known on the international club scene. After listening to their unique blend of funk, jazz, and ethnic beats you will understand exactly why. You may want to dance or you may want to chill, whatever mood Jazznova brings to you, at the end of the night you'll be happy you were there. Get there early to avoid the very long line. (KW)

Event: Remedy
Venue: DNA Lounge
DJs: Land Shark CD Release Party w/ Lance De Sardi, JT Donaldson & Jayvi Velasco
Music: house, hip hop
Cover: $10-20
Remedy rocks it again as they welcome Lance De Sardi to the decks. Lance is celebrating his fantastic new release on Om Records, Land Shark, and he wants you there with him. You'll also hear JT Donaldson, who has created quite a bit of magic with Lance in the past, and Jayvi Velasco. (SG)

Event: Retro Drum
Venue: Anu
DJs: Rooz, Tall-Sasha, DjBo, Brandon Wade, Nick Williams
Music: electro house
Cover: no cover
At Retro Drum it is Rooz who makes the rules, and this month he will command you to the dancefloor to shake it like crazy in honor of Tall-Sasha's birthday. Lucky for you, he'll command you to the bar as well, were many a stiff drink will contribute to your overall sloshiness. Enjoy the cool, inviting vibe that's passed out at this party's door like goody bags, and feel free to move as you choose to the fresh electro house grooves. (DKD)

Event: Richard Fearless
Venue: Mezzanine
DJs: Richard Fearless, Gil Mantera's Party Dream, Grand Buffet, 120 Days
Music: electro rock
Cover: $10
The lineups and headliners Mezzanine puts together are some of the most respected in town, and that reputation grows as Death In Vegas' Richard Fearless. Fearless has always shown an eclectic ear, and while his collaborations with partner Steve Hellier draw on house and techno, his own personal creations focus more on reggae, electrofunk, jazz and amped-up rock. Don't miss Norwegian sensations 120 days, Gil Mantera's Party Dream... well, hell, they are all good so get there early. (SG)

Event: Rock the Casbah
Venue: Ruby Skye
DJs: Solomon, Chris Clouse, Sol, Frenchy Le Freak
Music: funky house, progressive, rock
Cover: $25
Don your fancy cocktail attire and head to the exotic oasis created at Ruby Skye. Solomon and Chris Clouse will perform a live mashup and you'll dance among belly dancers and palm trees, completing the illusion of a tropical vacation. Sol and Frenchy Le Freak help ease you into the late night. This event benefits Hands on Bay Area, an organization geared towards the betterment of the Bay and its inhabitants-- why not come and Rock the Casbah? (CQ)

Event: Shadow Dance
Venue: Oakland Metro, 201 Broadway @ 2nd
DJs: Zoe Jakes, Ariellah, Tempest, Unmata, Shawna Rai, Frederique, Clandestine, Mavi, Tanja Odzak, Kush Arora, SooozhyQ, Amar, Layla, Mara Ann & DJ Traffic
Music: gothic, tribal
Cover: $10 presale, $15 door
Achin' for a dark, dark night of mysterious bellydancers, gypsy beats, and a very tribal feel? Well, wrap yourself in black, dust your face bright white, and head across the bridge to find your destiny amidst this fat musical lineup that promises an amazing journey into the night. Brought to you by Electric Vardo, Med'devi Ink, and Darker Still, you know your will is broken once you enter this realm. (DKD)


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Event: Shakedown
Date:
Saturday, Nov. 11th
Venue:
Mars Bar
DJs:
Raoul Kahn, Galen
Music:
house, electro
Cover: $5
More Info: Shakedown

It's a Shakedown, I tells ya! Raoul Kahn is back at it over at Mars Bar, and this time he's got a special guest that's no stranger to great parties. Galen has been part and parcel to the SF udnerground for years, and he brings that experience and vibe to the tables every time he spins. It's a chance to see two master at work on the cheap, so don't miss it. (SG)


Event: Hard Eight
Date:
Saturday, Nov. 11th
Venue:
Club Crash
DJs:
Dimitris Mykonos, Trevor Simpson, Mei-Lwun, Protection
Music:
hip-hop, rock, mash up's, funky house, '80s nu wave
Cover: $15
More Info: Crash

Tommy Lee's favorite party is back, as Hard Eight comes to life at Club Crash. Spinning those club tunes that keep you goin' all night will be Dimitris, Trevor Simpson and Mei-Lwun with a special live performance by Protection. The Surreal Devil Girls will be on hand as well, showcasing some hot latex creations from Madame S, one of SF's finest purveyors of fetish fashion. (SG)


Event: DJ Dan
Venue: Ruby Skye
DJs: DJ Dan, Antimatik, Kyle Chase, David Savior, Brandon Ray
Music: funky house
Cover: $15
From learning all the tricks from Donald Glaude, to becoming the Funky Tekno Tribe's main DJ, Dan has solidified his place in music, making him a crowd favorite. Celebrating his newest double CD Lift 2, he brings the bumping beats, catchy hooks and thumping basslines that you love so much! Joining him are Antimatik, Kyle Chase, David Savior and Brandon Ray, each on hand to help bring the funk and keep your booty shaking! (CQ)

Event: Dr. Octagon
Venue: Mezzanine
DJs: Dr. Octagon, The Destruments, Elemnop, Substance Abuse
Music: hip-hop
Cover: $15 presale
Did you miss Dr. Octagon last time he made an SF appearance? Or do you need another dose of madness from the surreal-est, absurd-est, nuttiest MC in the history of hip-hop? Dr. Octagon, alias Kool Keith, has made his name on his stream-of-consciousness lyrics, along with a complexity of lyric and rhyme that earns him a spot on the list of great rap artists. (JH)

Event: Progressions in Future Music
Venue: Shine
DJs: Syd Gris, Alain Octavo, Scott Carrelli, Dirtyhertz
Music: progressive house, breaks
Cover: $5
Get a taste of what you can expect in the future of music. Syd Gris, head of Opel Productions and Opulent Temple, along with Scott Carrelli of SatelliteSF, will throw down some of the hottest cutting edge music for your listening pleasure. Rounding out the lineup are Alain Octavo from Spundae and Dirtyhertz of Dirtyhertz Productions, a music and sound design facility, each adding their own flavor to this progressive evening!  (CQ)

Event: Scorpio Ball
Venue: Porn Palace
DJs: Eskmo, Dave Seled, Ripple, Syd Gris, Alxndr, Shissla, The Seedling Escape, Danny Corn, Mozaic, Neptune, Breakbeat Buddha, Eprom, Whistler
Music: breaks, trance
Cover: Emerald Pass $20 advance, $25 door, Gold Pass $40 advance, $45 door
Been diggin' for booty but coming up empty handed lately? Well, try your skills at the Scorpio Ball, where a South American Jungle Wonderland awaits you complete with Amazonian Dance performance by Verbena Apacrpha feathuring Nanna. Favorite local DJs Neptune, Mozaic, Ripple, Syd Gris, and many more will be going all-out tonight at this much-loved annual soiree, playing beats the likes of which you've never heard, and the effects of which you've never felt.  (DKD)

Event: Sloppy
Venue: Anu
DJs: Myagi, [e], Gabriel Alexander
Music: breaks, tech funk, electro glitch
Cover: $7
Myagi aka Soleclaw of Toronto is back in town, and if there's another Ableton Live maestro that has the power to draw a raging crowd to intimate Anu like he does, they've yet to rear their ugly head. Yes, the breaks freaks will be out in full force for this one, as they can't resist his dirty bass and laptop tricks, so get their early or you might be left in the cold. (DKD)

Event: Tribal Soul
Venue: 1015
DJs: Taj, Kramer, Rooz, Dimitris Mykonos, Adam Cova, Illtracks, guests
Music: d'n'b, trance, house
Cover: $20
With the drums, congos, and complex rhythms you'll indulge in here, your mind and body won't be bugging you for another tribal progressive house fix for some time after. DJs Taj, Kramer, Rooz, and Dimitris Mykonos are well-respected in the city, and if they can't take you to your happy place, no one can. So take a deep breath and dive into what is surely the experience you've been waiting for. (DKD).

Event: Ursula 1000 and Thunderball
Venue: Supperclub
DJs: Steve Raskin, La Salle Prive, Uncle Larry, Tal M Klein, Chad Mitchell
Music: house, lounge, electro, jazz, hip-hop
Cover: $15 presale, $20 door
Sf-Vibe rolls out a host of talent to join Ursula 1000 at Supperclub. Bringing house and lounge tunes to the tables are locals Uncle Larry, who's jazzy house is well known around town, and Tal M. Klein, who's vibrant but mellow lounge will wash that weekday stress right off. Special guest for the night, Ursula 1000, will be bringing a unique sound influenced by everything from hip-hop to electro and jazz. Check it out. (RW)


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Event: Sonic Circus
Venue: 21 Grand (416 25th St, Oakland)
DJs: Compomicro-Dexall, Damon Smith, Axolotl, Oth, Kwisp, Monichi Fumi, Jorge Boehringer, Gino Robair, George Cremaschi, Barn Owl, Radius, Juba Kalmka, Jen Tait
Music: experimental, avant jazz, electronic, acoustic, hip-hop
Cover: $6
Ready for a different sort of Sunday night, that features a good helping of sounds spanning the spectrum, and promises an evening of short "leave 'em wanting more!" sets?  Well, if you venture out to Oakland you will be rewarded handsomely with plenty of psychedelic noise, cracked d'n'b, a' capella, and so much more. Its new and experimental so check your expectations at the door, and enter the plae with your ears wide open. (DKD)

Event: Sunday Service 808 : New Adventures in Hip Hop pt. 2
Venue: 12 Galaxies
DJs: Telephone Jim Jesus, Macromantics, Mochipet vs. Mike Boo vs. Mike Reed Yoko Solo vs. Dopestyle, The Kyoto Beat Orchestra plus Circuit73 spinning the digitz
Music: hip hop, breaks, electronic
Cover: $8
Take a step above the norm this Sunday and make your confessions to Sunday Servuce 808. The beats are elite, but even the uninitiated are welcome to learn the ways of bleeding edge hip hop with Telephone Jim Jesus and Australian mc mistress Macromantics and garbage can breaks from Yoko Solo and Dopestyle. There's also a three course DJ treat and ambient hip-hop explorations from Kyoto Beat Orchestra. (SG)

 

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