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Winter Green Fashion
It's been a while since Invisible Hero Industries hosted a fashion show, and now seems as good a time as any. The runway show features designs from Type-A Clothing, who creates comfortable yet cutting edge clothes, as well as designs from K-Tuff and Joe Curv. Taking care of accessory, jewelry and handbag needs are M.I.A and K-Tuff. After the fashion show, the lovely ladies of Solid Goldiggers Burlesque fuse ballet, theatre and hip-hop dancing with traditional burlesque, for a hot and sensual dance treat. Your DJs for the evening include Pompi, Omar from Popscene, and a live turntablist performance by Phleck and Gordo, as well as a few others. Come satisfy your fashion, music and entertainment cravings all in one place. Date: Wednesday, 12/13, Time: 9pm-2am, Place: Rx Gallery, 132 Eddy St, Cover: $5 b4 11pm, $10 after, linkMore Info (CQ)

Duplex

Follow Your Dreams to the End
Only four days left until polls close for Nitevibe DJDreamteam, and it's a heated race to the finish. Check out the latest top 30. Thr margins are razor thin for the top ten spots, so now's not the time to sit back. Get out there and get your friends voting to make sure the sound that moves your soul is heard. What better holiday gift can you give than recognition for the music masters that make our scene what it is. Remember that our top vote getters will be playing together at the annual DJDreamteam party, so it's up to you to put together your dream lineup! linkVote Now. (SG)

Pink

Keep the Feel
Been thinkin' back to the good times? Lowpro Lounge wants to remind you of the golden days with a proper, old school, two-day DJ party. Day 1 brings the love to Weed, CA; Day 2 migrates to SF for a no-holds-barred blowout. The music varies-- from Abstract Rude's hyper-conscious rap, to sonic dreamscapes by members of STS9, to cutting-n-dicing from Sleepin Dogs, you'll get your fill of the best sounds in progressive underground hip-hop and electronica. Mear One will be on hand (SF only) to capture the evening in a live painting – but as we all know, paintings pale next to beautiful memories. So come out and create a few of your own… Date: Friday 12/15 and Saturday 12/16; Time: 9pm-3am (Fri), 10pm-3am (Sat); Place: The Village Oracle, Weed (Fri), Poleng Lounge, SF (Sat); Cover: $8-12; linkMore Info. (JH) 

Splurge!
It's the holiday season and everyone is ready to SPLURGE on new goodies. So put your money spending cravings to good use and help those less fortunate than you are. Gravity is hosting an event featuring up-and-coming designers showcasing the latest in chic jewelry, clothing and accessories for anyone on your list, with all proceeds going to Camp Sunburst, benefitting children of families born with HIV. Your designers include Deana Fukatsu  from Kayo Designs, Vasken Tanielian from Vasken Designs, Anders Kskin from Kskin Designs, and many more, all while the DJ satisfies your booty-shaking desires! Come early to indulge on hors d'oeuvres and complimentary champagne, while browsing innovative creations. And there's even a chance to win a pair of diamond earrings! Date:  Friday 12/15, Time: 6pm-9pm, Place: Gravity (3251 Scott St), Cover:  no cover, linkMore Info (CQ)

Link Of The Week
Holiday Rube Goldberg - The San Francisco-based Mythbusters create an amazing Rube Goldberg device. linkhere

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Event: Da Showcase
Venue: Club Six
DJs: open decks/ mic
Music: hip-hop
Cover: $5
It's the Bay Area's biggest weekly showcase of new MCs and DJs who are seeking their place in the spotlight on the competitive stage that is San Francisco's music and DJ scene. Spread the word and then come kick back in an atmosphere flush with fresh sound and plenty of enthusiam. (DKD)


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Event: SFStation's 10th Anniversary
Date:
Wednesday, Dec. 13th
Venue:
Mighty
DJs:
Sean Hayes & Band, Felonious, BLVD, Donovan, Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist, Maneesh the Twister, Helicopter, Syd Gris, Mancub, Uncle Larry & Tal M. Klein, the Downlow DJs, Sterling James
Music:
hip-hop, house
More Info: SFStation

Wow, ten years of SF Station. Let's hear it for this indomitable source of Bay Area culture! If you love what SF Station does for you, why don't you come out and celebrate? You'll see some of our city's most beloved DJs, along with films, an outdoor performance area, and all the most wonderful people in SF. Make sure you bring a warm coat to donate! (JH)


Event: Satellite Wednesdays
Venue: Anu
DJs: Jondi, Spesh, Scott Carrelli
Music: tech house
Cover: no cover
Its a triple tag team party with tidal waves of tech house at Satellite this week as Jondi and Spesh will join Scott Carrelli at the decks. They'll pump the dancefloor full of acid synth and distorted kicks so great to shake it real good, or just stand there and be shook. (DKD)

Event: Public Enemy
Venue: Mezzanine
DJs: Flavor Flav, Chuck D, Professor Griff, The S1Ws, Lord, X Clan, The Banned
Music: hip-hop
Cover: $27.50 presale
Yeah boooooy! If you're a true hip-hop fan, you're familiar with this catchphrase, recognizing the cry from Public Enemy's own hype man, Flavor Flav. He, along with original members Chuck D, Professor Griff, Terminator X and DJ Lord, hit the stage at Mezzanine, showing the Bay what makes them one of the most innovative and politically charged hip-hop groups of our time. Get ready for an evening filled with true talent. (CQ)

Event: Respect
Venue: Pink
DJs: Seven, Mike Frugaletti
Music: house
Cover: $5
NK7's weekly dose of Respect at Pink is a Wednesday treat that you shouldn't miss. Seven wil be showing off the skills that made him a DJDreamteamer and DHP's Mike Frugaletti is making an appearance before heading off to Brazil. It's the place to be for lovers of funky house and that always-awesome Pink vibe.



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Event: La Ofrenda
Venue: Madrone Lounge
DJs: Guillermo, Oze', Centipede, Cabal, Sarah Z
Music: Latin, disco, breaks
Cover: no cover b4 10pm, $4 after
With the dirty breakbeat basslines paired with Latin sounds and boogaloo, you can't beat a Thursday night at Madrone Lounge. With DJ Centipede there, you may even catch some turntablism mixed in with eclectic soul-- they'll pull out every card they have to keep the dancefloor hot and rockin' non-stop. (DKD)

Event: L'Originale
Venue: Voda
DJs: Hever, Jeremy Ross
Music: French hip-hop, house
Cover: $5
If you're looking for a dash of European flair in an intimate setting, cozy up to L'Originale at Voda. French hip-hop and urban grooves will be laid down by Hever and Jerry Ross at this boutique bar, the perfect antidote to the insanity of holiday shopping. (SG)


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Event: Desire Friday
Venue: Fluid
DJs: Solomon, Riz
Music: house, hip-hop
Cover: no cover before 11:30pm
Brooklyn native and New York area hip-hop favorite DJ Riz is rockin' Fluid this weekend. Riz is a self-proclaimed master of the DJ battle so you know he won't crack under the immense demands of San Francisco's club connoisseurs. DJ Solomon lands at the other end of the musical spectrum and is known in SF for his soulful, melodic house that is sometimes accompanied by a guitarist. He does just fine going solo though. (RW)

Event: Dimitris Mykonos CD Release
Venue: Ruby Skye
DJs: Dimitris Mykonos, Trevor Simpson
Music: house
Cover: $15 presale
Dimitris Mykonos has built a large and loyal following and has a well-deserved reputation as a crowd-pleaser. To put it simply, the man plays music that makes you want to dance, and that's the heart and soul of what a DJ should be. Now he's celebrating the release of his double CD San Francisco Mixx with one of his signature nights at Ruby Skye, so you know the packed dance floor will be looking and feeling very good. (SG)

Event: Jefrodisiac's Blow Up
Venue: Rickshaw Stop
DJs: Jefrodisiac, Emily Betty, guest DJs tba
Music: indie pop, disco noir, hyphy
Cover: $8 b4 11pm, $10 after
They call this "the hottest hyphy scenester dance party in town"—and that's no exaggeration. Every month, this party packs the Rickshaw Stop's big ol' dance floor with beautiful people freaking wildly to hot new music of all flavors. The past months have featured Low B and Apollo, Jeppe of Junior Senior, and lots more hi-energy hi-fashion hi-awesome artists. Who's on the bill this month? Shh… it's a secret… (JH)

Event: Lee Coombs
Venue: Supperclub
DJs: Lee Coombs, Laird, Seven, Adnan, Michael Anthony, B. Smiley, Majitope
Music: tech funk, house, breaks
Cover: $15 with RSVP
Lee Coombs is back in town and this he's spinning outside his usual Thrust residency. This is a "don't miss" because as Lee says, "I've got a giant bag of tech funk monsters, and I can't wait to play em!". So bring your bootie to the dancefloor and shake it in celebration of his new CD release Land of the Monkey Snake, as it was inspired by his Burning Man experience and is out on local label Sleevin' Records. Come on down and watch Lee set it on fi-yah! (SIN)

Event: Mighty Breaks
Venue: Mighty
DJs: Groove Allegiance, Mancub, Techture, S.I.M.O., Native Intelligence, Mycho Cocoa
Music: breaks, d'n'b
Cover: $5 presale, $10 door
So ya say you like it funky-- a la Parliament, Rick James and other '70s and '80s disco funk? Well then Mighty is the place for you on Friday night as Groove Allegiance is in and they just happen to be signed to Splank!, a UK label who's only mission is to keep it funky via breaks. Give them a warm welcome on their first visit to the U.S. and show them how we mob a dancefloor in classic SF style! DJs on local label Sleevin' Records will also be rippin' it up. (SIN)

Event: Remedy
Venue: DNA Lounge
DJs: David Harness, Patrick Wilson, Cason, Add 1, Kevvy Kev
Music: deep house, hip-hop
Cover: $10 presale
If you're looking to soothe what ails you, head to Remedy to find the cure. This week features David Harness who's a resident at Pink's deep and soulful house weekly, Taboo. Also on deck are Patrick Wilson, the Bay's own from Nulife Records, and Cason Bridges from the Housemen, each of which will add their own beat tricks to the mix. Holding it down in the lounge are DJ Add 1 and Kevvy Kev.  Come dance the night away. (CQ)

Event: Tweekin Records Holidaze Underground
Venue: Underground - (415-820-1664)
DJs: Jeno, Galen, M3, Anthony, Nikola, Sammy D, Supercreep
Music: deep funky dirty house, retro disco
Cover: $10
The fine folks over at Tweekin Records sell some of the best vinyl in town, so you know their crates are filled to the brim with excellent selections of the freshest beats. They are doin' up the holidays in proper fashion, with an epic old-school underground affair. Jeno, Galen, DJDreamteamer M3 and a few friends will be pulling all the stops and sending Santa screaming across the dancefloor with deep and dirty funk and house. (SG)

Event: Ultra-Video Lounge
Venue: 1015 Folsom
DJs: Laird, Rooz, Michael Anthony, Paul Guido
Music: funky house, lounge
Cover: $10
The real and the meta worlds meet at Ultra-Video Lounge tonight, so stop in to relax, socialize, and smooth out the kinks of your busy lifestyle and adventure-packed weekend. You are invited to groove to the funky house and lounge sounds of Laird, Rooz, Michael Anthony, and Paul Guido. Although the atmosphere is low-key, don't underestimate your chance to make it famous, as parts of the evening will end up on D7tv!


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Event: Frugettaboutit
Date:
Saturday, Dec. 16th
Venue:
Underground TBA
DJs:
King Kooba, Hector Moralez, Mike Frugaletti, Deron, Sharon Buck, Ben Davis, Calvin Riley, John Hogg, Rob Crush, Jaz
Music:
funky jackin house
Cover:
$5 b4 1am, $10 after
More Info: DHP

DJ Mike Frugaletti is bound for Brazil, and to see him off in classic SF fashion, Deep House Project has put together a shindig that will bring hours of funky-jackin' house and a plethora of talent to a secret underground location. You'll be up all night shakin' it to the sounds of King Kooba, Hector Moralez, and the funky Italian Mike Frugaletti himself, and all you have to bring is your celebratory spirit! Let's make it a night Mike won't soon forget. (DKD)


Event: Bohemian Carnival
Venue: DNA Lounge
DJs: Soulsalaam, Loop!Station, Zeph and Azeem, The Suicide Kings, Xeno
Music: breaks, d'n'b, hip-hop, slam poetry
Cover: $10 presale, $15 door
It's round 4 of the Bohemian Carnival freakfest and Vau de Vire abd Gooferman have even more tricks up their sleeve to keep you entertained. Om hip-hop artists Zeph and Azeem are bringing the noise and Loop!Station will be there to expose you to the sounds from their new LP Obey Your Signal. With belly dance, burlesque, improvised circus, and plenty of fire, you may just leave more crazed than you were when you arrived. (DKD)

Event: Enter the Dancehall: Holiday Jam Jam
Venue: Club Six
DJs: Jah Warrior Shelter Hi-Fi, I-Vier, Irie Dole Uni-T, Revolution, Pam The Funkstress, Boogie Brown, Batch, Ras Attitude, Mada Nile, The Zioniers, Malika Madremana, The Greensphere Band, Kurious
Music: hip-hop, house, dancehall
Cover: $15
The folks who do up dancehall and hip-hop like none other in the city are gearing up for the holidays with a special edition of Enter the Dancehall. SF favorites Jah Warrior Shelter Hi-Fi will have some added help with reggae superstars Batch, Ras Attitude, Mada Nile, The Zioniers and Malika Madremana. (SG)

Event: Holiday in Hawaii
Venue: Supperclub
DJs: Chuck Love, Miss Audry, Uncle Larry, Tal M. Klein, Chad Mitchell
Music: house
Cover: $15
Break out the Don Ho records and the Hawaii Five-O gear for a Holiday in Hawaii at Supperclub. Headliners Chuck Love and Miss Audry will be accompanied by a host of San Fran talents like Uncle Larry, Tal M. Klein and Chad Mitchell. This is a house beat smorgasbord in a venue with lighting that's sure to compliment your Hawaiian shirts. Get out of the rain and into a house music beach party SF-style. (RW)

Event: Hula-dazed & In-fused
Venue: Anon Gallery
DJs: Just Jay, Evinrude, Laird vs Adnan, Audiovoid, Laura Howett, Seven, Tropic of Love, BootieSF (Adrian and Mysterious D)
Music: breaks, house
Cover: $10 b4 10:30pm, nativitied $15, haolied $20
Anon Salon's Hula-dazed is sure to awaken you from any winter sleepiness you will be experiencing, as this affair has all the makings of a jolly good time. In the Waimea Wonderland you will shake your grass skirt to the diverse breaks and house beats of Space Cowboy Evinrude and Laird vs Adnan among others. With tropical waves video and a Satanic Santa on the loose, the holidays in Hawaii have never been more outrageous. (DKD)

Event: New Wave City
Venue: Mighty
DJs: This Charming Band, Low-Life, Heaven
Music: '80s
Cover: $10-15
Anybody and their mother can throw together an '80s dance party. But there are '80s parties, and then there's New Wave City! Tonight, don your eyeliner and join legions of Smiths fans for the 20th anniversary of their final show, featuring an exact reenactment of that historic event. Really! And if you're not into the Smiths, you'll still find 2 rooms of awesome '80s music to keep you dancing. (JH)

Event: Pink Christmas
Venue: Pink
DJs: Mr. V, Franky Boissy
Music: house
Cover: $10
NYC's Mr. V has been an influential talent at the decks since the 1980s. Flying closely under the wings of Louie Vega, Mr. V has perfected his own pure, no-nonsense sound that sticks to core of what dance music is suppose to be. His sound is very soulful, emotional, and full of happy life. It's what househeadz and aficionados of dance music in its purest form hit the dancefloor for, as you will experience tonight. (KW)

Event: Pure Behrouz
Venue: Ruby Skye
DJs: Behrouz
Music: house, trance
Cover: $15
The holidays are here so why not give yourself the treat of an epic night of music? Behrouz's monthly interludes at the controls of Ruby Skye's award-winning soundsystem defy description. It takes a special talent to take an experienced and jaded SF crowd and single-handedly keep them moving throughout the entire night, and Behrouz has shown time and again that he is up to the task. (SG)

Event: Rock The Bells Tour
Venue: Mezzanine
DJs: Redman, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Smirf'n Wessun, Pharoahe Monch, Supernatural, DJ Kool, Big Von
Music: hip-hop, rap
Cover: $30 presale
The Rock the Bells festival tour makes a stop at Mezzanine. With two members of the Wu-Tang Clan, Redman, Smirf'n Wessun, Pharoahe Monch, Supernatural, DJ Kool and Big Von on the bill, this hip-hop centric tour features many influential forces. Clan member Ghostface Killah is known for his uptempo, indecipherable raps while his frequent partner Raekwon is known for his storytelling abilities. One more chance to catch this incredible tour. (CQ)


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Event: Funk n' Trunk
Venue: Levende Lounge
DJs: Seven
Music: house, breaks
Cover: no cover
It's holiday shopping time and you should treat yourself to this sort of holiday shopping experience. Laden with funky house tunes and breakbeats and complete with a DIY bloody mary bar, Funk n' Trunk is setting up shop to a host of local designers who are peddling their hip, original pieces. Mixerfriendly, Miranda Caroligne, and Silver Lucy are among those present. (DKD)

Event: Indie Circus
Venue: Madrone Lounge
DJs: open decks
Music: all genres
Cover: no cover
So you've always wanted to be a professional DJ, but never had the chance to try? Well, here's that chance. Every third Sunday, the gentlemen of Indie Circus open the Madrone Lounge's PA for those of us who know we would totally bring the funk, if we just had a chance. Bring your mp3 player, your laptop, your CDs, your vinyl & needles… and make your World Premiere, right here. (JH)

Event: Super Soul Sundayz
Venue: The EndUp
DJs: Danny Krivit
Music: house
Cover: tba
As one with roots at the tables as far back as the 1970s, NYC's Danny Krivit, has clearly influenced the direction dance music has taken. Along with his lengthy residency at Body and Soul, the party known as "church" for those deeply devoted to soulful house, Krivit was a major player on the NYC underground house scene, spinning along DJs like Francois K and Larry Levan. Tonight he's ours as he takes to the tables, giving us all a special treat. (KW)

 

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Joy To The Music
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