Strawberries & Bacon
Some (insane) people might not like bacon, and some (frighteningly bizarre) people might not like strawberries, but I refuse to believe that anyone could ever dislike both, and if you do then, well, I'm sorry, I'm going to have to ask you to leave the planet. Adding either of these two magical ingredients to anything automatically makes it roughly a zillion times better, so it's about damn time we had an event that paid tribute to these incomparable delicacies with the Strawberry & Bacon Festival. And what an event it is, with a tasty mash-up fashion show to satisfy your sweet side as Domini, Miss Velvet Cream and Estar deck out some lovely models with their utterly unique and beautiful creations. The salty need for beats is in good hands as well, with Mochipet, Mike Boo and several other Daly City Records DJs, The Shotgun Wedding Quintet, 20 Minute Loop, circus performers, plus the ever popular bacon and strawberry art. Enter the world of bacon and strawberries, you know you won't regret it! Date: Sat. 1/20, Time: 8pm, fashion show at 10pm, Place: 111 Minna, Cover: $8, More Info. (SG)

Beyond Beats and Rhymes
Popular hip-hop and rap music videos tend to overshadow lyrical talent with scantily clad women and the glorification of violence. They've become increasingly stereotypical, sending a mixed message to audiences. In an effort to shift focus from over-priced eye candy to lyrics, beats and talent, Byron Hurt created Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes, a documentary that examines sexism, violence, manhood and homophobia within the hip-hop culture. He interviews heavy hitters such as Mos Def, mogul Russell Simmons, Jadakiss, and includes commentary from Kevin Powell and Sarah Jones as well as interviews of women at Spelman College. Featuring performances by Youth Movement Records and Youth Speaks, as well as discussions with a post screening panel, this event hopes to shed light on the softer, more talented side to the hip-hop culture. Date: Mon, 1/17, Time: doors open at 6pm, screening at 6:30pm, Place: Oakland Museum of California (10th and Oak Street), Cover: no cover, More Info. (CQ)

Killing My Lobster Faces The Music
If you haven't yet been exposed to Killing My Lobster, don't miss this chance. The sketch comedy troupe, which has been winning awards right and left since its inception, has pulled out all the stops for their latest production. KML Faces The Music is an all-musical tribute to our fair city, including a hip-hop tribute to the Mission-vs-Marina feud, songs about burritos, and so, so much more. In fact, the show is so popular that they've extended its run… but time is running out, so catch it this week or regret it forever. Date: Wed 1/17 - Sun 1/21, Time: 8pm Wed-Fri, 7&10pm Sat, 7pm Sun, Place: ODC Theater, Cover: $20, $15 w/student I.D. (pay-what-you-can show Sat 10pm), More Info. (JH) 

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