Om Records Winter Ball
As the most recognized SF-based electronic music label in the world, Om sets the bar high for quality entertainment and house music parties. Here in San Francisco we are all so lucky to have the amazing nightlife community that surrounds us. Now it’s our turn to give back! This holiday season, Om is not just throwing an awesome party; they’re raising money to help build the NextAid/Youth With a Vision Community Center and Children’s Residential Village in Dennilton, South Africa. NextAid is a charity organization based in the electronic music community that raises money to create sustainable solutions for African children orphaned by AIDS. So come and party--it’s for the kids! the lineup features: M3, Galen, Solar, Fluid, J. Boogie, King Kooba, Lance De Sardi, Ryan Poulson, and Alland Byallo. Date: Fri 12/19, Time: 10pm-4am, Place: Mighty, Cover: no cover, $10+ donation strongly encouraged, More Info. (EB)


New Year's Eve 2009
As the pinnacle party night of the year quickly approaches, the fabulous array of New Year's Eve options makes it very difficult to decide what to do. All year 'round San Francisco offers some of the best nightlife entertainment in the world. No matter what kind of music or scene you're into, you can pretty much find what you're looking for any night of the week. Here at Nitevibe we work hard to bring you the best weekly party guide, so that you never miss a beat and we're not slowing down as close off 2008. We've collected a diverse collection of top NYE events which we'll be adding to as NYE gets closer, so you can find that perfect event to celebrate the new year. Now you just have to find the perfect kisser for midnight! Thanks to our generous promotional partners you can enter our annual NYE sweepstakes for a chance to win a pair of tickets to SF's hottest NYE events! (EB)
2nd Sunday NYE 09 @ Mission Rock Cafe w/ Derrick Carter, DJ Dan & D:Fuse
Sea of Dreams NYE 09 @ Concourse Center w/ Thievery Corporation (Live), Bassnectar
Harlot Shiny Disco Balls NYE @ Harlot w/ DJ Sam Isaac, Ean Golden
Eclectic Fever: NYE Masquerade @ Gift Center w/ Sila and the Afrofunk Experience
Imagine NYE09 @ Ruby Skye w/ Kaskade, Trevor Simposon & Bali
Midnight SF NYE 09 @ Club Six w/ Ali Shaheed Muhammad
New Years Revolution @ 1015 Folsom w/ Diplo, Jesse Rose, Plastitician
Studio 54 @ Mecca Restaurant & Bar w/ DJ Gray, Kwai, Morrison (Live)
Deep Blue @ Underground w/ Jeno, Rooz, Solar
Reveal Your Inner Light @ supperclub w/ Ellen Ferrato, Late Night Sneaky
Celebration of Sonic Enlightenment @ Temple Nightclub w/ Paul Hemming, Ben Tom, Jaswho?
Opel NYE :: Fire & Light @ Mighty w/ Lee Coombs, Blende
Qoöl NYE 2009 @ 111 Minna w/ Kevin Knapp, Silencefiction, Jondi & Spesh
Green Gorilla Lounge NYE @ The Triple Crown w/ M3 & Ryan Poulsen (LIMOWOLF)
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Storytime Festival
Looking for that unsurpassable and unforgettable holiday extravaganza? This Saturday, experience a grandiose circus show, enchanting theatre and dance performances, and a magical marketplace filled with interactive circus acts, live music, artists, merchants, face painters, balloon makers, food and drinks. Whether you want to take your kids/nieces/nephews or your crazy group of friends, have no fear because there's a show for both! The early show, "Tales of Enchantment," is G-rated, but the late show, "Storytime for the inner child," is R-rated. Both will be headlined by the fabulous Vau De Vire Society, fully equipped with acclaimed acrobats, aerial artists, clowns and a live orchestra. Date: Sat 12/20, Time: G-rated 4pm, R-rated 8pm, Place: Palace of Fine Arts (3301 Lyon St.), Cover: $30-$50, More Info. (EB)


SF Chili Cookoff For Charity
This year and hopefully for many years to come, Mars Bar is throwing the first annual SF Chili Cookoff for Charity. This year's proceeds go to Drawbridge, an arts program for homeless and vulnerable children. Help needy kids get artistic enrichment, while you get yourself some chili enrichment. Whether you like your chili mild or spicy, with beans or without, with meat or meat substitutes, you'll damn sure taste some of the meanest chili this side of the Bay. It's a match made in heaven for all lovers of house music and chili! Date: Sat 12/20, Time: Noon-6pm, Place: Mars Bar, Cover: $10, More Info. (EB)
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Event: Pop Culture Classics
Venue: Double Dutch
DJs: KAP10 Harris, Rebecca Watkins, Morale, 4am, plus special guests
Music: pop classics
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The great thing about going out on a Tuesday is that there usually isn't a cover and the drinks are cheaper. San Francisco parties every night of the week, you just have to know where to go. Every Tuesday at Double Dutch it's Halloween and an 80's costume party. Rotating DJs from ArtNowSF will spin the best of pop all night and blast you to the past. (EB) |

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Event: Love It! Wednesdays Holiday Christmas Carol
Venue: Icon Ultra Lounge
DJs: Lance Desardi, Dead Seal, Tasho, Michael Tello, Jonesy
Music: techno, house
Cover: no cover |
Icon Ultra Lounge is decking their halls with techno and house for a holiday Christmas Carol special event. To spread the good cheer Icon is making this party FREE, as in zero dollars at the door, but they haven't skimped on the talent. Save your cover money for delicious beverages and enjoy some class A entertainment from the members of the band Landshark and Love It! resident DJs. Festive attire is encouraged, so bust out your Santa hats and tacky holiday sweaters. (EB) |
Event: Motherbird
Venue: Temple
DJs: Catz N Dogs, Claude VonStroke, Christian Martin
Music: techno, house
Cover: $5 w/ rsvp, $10 door |
Motherbird, the newest monthly by Mothership's Claude VonStroke and Dirtybird's Christian Martin, kicks off its third edition and continues to drop the mad tech house flava you've come to expect. This time around Motherbird brings Catz N Dogs (aka 3 channels) to school your asses on some sick deep house beats with a techno edge. If dirty techno beats are what your ass craves, then Motherbird is a definitly on your agenda. (JV8) |

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Event: Sharam (Deep Dish)
Date: Thur, Dec 18th
Venue: Harlot
DJs: Sharam (Deep Dish), Rooz , Bo
Music: house, electro, techno
Cover: $20 presale
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Deep Blue and BASE Italy presents an intimate evening with one of dance musics icon's, Sharam, hosted by Martel & Nabiel. Sharam Tayebi mans the turntables as one half of the Grammy award winning DJ/production duo Deep Dish. In 2006 Sharam released GU29 - Dubai, on the infamous Global Underground record label. The compilation was called "a double header CD that kicks the dust outta the dance with its skywards soars, desert storming dirtiness and seductive sensuality.." by DJMAG.
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Event: Fiction
Venue: Vertigo
DJs: Christian Mora, Christian Schmidt, The Worker
Music: techno, house, minimal
Cover: no cover |
Making techno a continuing reality on Polk street, Fiction keeps us going with their mix of synthetic beats and mutated disco feats. Tonight, Fiction features Bang the Box boy wonder Christian Mora to shake things up, while Fiction residents Christian Schmidt and The Worker keep things rolling. Funky techno with mutated disco beats? The party may be called Fiction, but the beats are for real! (JV8) |
Event: Ladytron (DJ Set)
Venue: Mighty
DJs: Ladytron featuring Reuben Wu, Sleazemore, Nisus
Music: electro pop
Cover: $10 advance, $15 door |
As the producer, songwriter, remixer, and DJ of a band who helped establish the electronic rock genre and then redefine it all over again, Ladytron's Reuben Wu has created a distinct class of sonic storytelling. Their latest album, "Velocifero," is their best work yet. Tonight, Reuben brings his skills behind the decks for a special DJ set at Mighty to celebrate the acclaim the album has received. (JE) |
Event: Losoul
Venue: 222 Club
DJs: Losoul, Kevin Knapp, Clovis
Music: house, techno, minimal
Cover: $10 |
Losoul, aka Peter Kremeier, has always been blessed with his own signature sound. Brought up on a mix of house, techno, hip hop and jazz, Losoul synthesized a sound which explored emotive sounds and automatic rhythms. Establishing himself on the legendary Playhouse label, Losoul continues to drop tracks which are deep and funky. Come check out a rare appearance by a dance music innovator. (JV8) |
Event: Tiesto
Venue: Ruby Skye
DJs: Tiesto, Syd Gris
Music: trance, progressive house
Cover: $60 presale |
Tiesto is one of the biggest trance DJs/producers in the world as of late, and it's not just a lot of hype. His mixing skills and psychic track selecting ability can get the masses moving in the crowd like few other DJs. After two decades in the game, he still maintains his youthful energy in the DJ booth as he elevates the crowd into an ecstatic, altered state of consciousness. He's only in town this one night, but you can go to Reno on Friday to catch the trance-master again. (It may be hard to find tickets.) (EB) |

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Event: Turntables on the Hudson LIVE at Funkonnection
Date: Fri, Dec 19th
Venue: Pink
DJs: Nickodemus & Mariano Zeb (on the Aud), Nappy G (percussion), Motion Potion Malarkey
Music: world, breaks, funk
Cover: $10 presale
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Tonight Pink is hosting special guests Turntables on the Hudson. Maximum funk and absolute fun is their personal motto. Fusing a mixture of funk, nu jazz, soul and boogie, these guys bring it live with live percussion accompaniment. Celebrating their 10th anniversary together, T.O.T.H. will be bringing a taste of New York City flavor that can't be experienced anywhere else. Don't miss this special occasion. Go out and experience live dance music at its finest! (WF)
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Event: Remedy Christmas Party
Date: Fri, Dec 19th
Venue: Temple | 540 Howard St.
DJs: David Harness, Brian Salazar, Pilot, Michael Tello, Dawn of Sound, Dj B, Add1
Music: house, funky electro, hip-hop
Cover: $10-20
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Remedy is going to Temple for their Christmas celebration featuring the soul-master David Harness.The energy and the vibes at Remedy parties are always amazingly wonderful. Lose yourself in the music and let the DJs cure any seasonal depression you may have. Music, dancing and laugher are the best medicines, and Remedy's got the perfect dose of all three. (EB)
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Event: Om Records Winter Ball
Date: Fri, Dec 19th
Venue: Mighty
DJs: M3, Galen, Solar, Fluid, J. Boogie, King Kooba, Lance De Sardi, Ryan Poulson, Alland Byallo
Music: deep house, funky house, electro, techno
Cover: donations for Nextaid
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Om Records is inviting out some of their finest label mates and DJ friends for a good cause. Tonight's impressive line up is coming together for the benefit of NextAid World AIDS Day. Although there is no cover tonight, they are excepting donations. This evening, go and enjoy yourself by dancing for a cause with some of San Francisco's finest masters of the wheels of steel. (WF)
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Event: Aural Therapy
Venue: Paradise Lounge
DJs: Touane (live), Mikael Stavostrand, Rift (live), Shaun Reeves, Alland Byallo, Kenneth Scott, Antiserum, Kush Arora (live), Mr. Projectile, Qzen
Music: techno, house, minimal, dubstep
Cover: $10 b4 11pm, $15 after |
If you're into synthetic funk, but can't decide on techno or dubstep, then Aural Therapy is the perfect prescription for what ails ya. Together with Auralism and Blipswitch, tonight's party is a smokin' concoction of heavy-hitting techno artists and alternative beat creators. Expect live PA's by techno artists Touane, Mikael Stavostrand and Rift, in addition to sick beats by Antiserum, Kush Arora and Mr. Projectile. Throw in support by Shaun Reeves, Alland Byallo, Kenneth Scott and Qzen and you've got all shapes of synthetic funk which will scratch you in all the right places. (JV8) |
Event: Felix da Housecat
Venue: Ruby Skye
DJs: Felix da Housecat, Jason Randolph
Music: house
Cover: $20 |
Grammy nominated producer, Felix da Housecat, has had a long and prolific career as a DJ/producer/remixer. His last album, "Global Underground 034: Milan," is a two-disc compilation based on Felix's love for one of Europe's fashion centers. The first disc is more progressive, while the second leans towards electroclash. From his 2007 album "Virgo Blaktro and the Movie Disco," listen to "Radio" and "Like Something 4 Porno" to get a taste of Felix's newest work. Tickets sold here! (EB) |
Event: Freeform v. Dubalicious
Venue: Shine
DJs: Jason Knight, Floorcraft, Jonboy, DJ Cor
Music: electro, techno, progressive, breaks
Cover: no cover b4 10pm, $5 after |
Coming in for this month's Dub v Free, Jason Knight has proved he's got the right talent to rock the dance floor. After to moving to San Francisco in '99, Knight has risen to be one of SF's finest trance DJs and producers. His 2005 album "As Wide As An Open Sky" has an emotional, hard driving, deep dance trance quality that party-goers love, which helped him score gigs like Miami's Winter Music Conference in 2007. (EB)
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Event: Home Spun Winter Solstice Celebration
Venue: Cellspace
DJs: Beats Antique, An-Ten-Nae, Ana Sia, Eprom, Mozaic, Brother, Little John, Majitope, Djunya, Alia, Timonkey, Rastatronics, Dub Pirates
Music: dub, breaks, glitch, hip-hop, fusion
Cover: $15 b4 11pm, $20 after |
Tonight, CELLspace and Raindance bring you a full night of thumping beats and crafty activities to welcome the solstice in style. The deep basslines and dubalicious beats of An-Ten-Nae join the likes of unique fusion stylists Beats Antique for some serious dancefloor action, while a special crafting area for ornaments or repurposing toys and a fully operational cookie baking station will satisfy the winter homemaker in you. 'Tis the season. (JE) |

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Event: Salted Christmas Party
Date: Sat, Dec 20th
Venue: Mighty
DJs: Marques Wyatt, Miguel Migs, Julius Papp, Pink Mammoth
Music: deep house, funky house, downtempo, hip hop
Cover: $10-20 presale
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Famed L.A. DJ/producer/promoter and super special guest Marques Wyatt is appearing at Salted's party tonight. Hosted by Naked Music pioneer Miguel Migs plus Julius Papp, this is a insider's listen to the sounds that made the West Coast famous as a dance music mecca. Seriously, this is a triple threat of audible talent that won't stop till the party drops. Good vibes, lovely music and deep grooves for the masses and especially for you. Enjoy. (WF)
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Event: Dave Dresden
Date: Sat, Dec 20th
Venue: Vessel
DJs: Dave Dresden (Gabriel & Dresden), opening Gordon Waze
Music: house
Cover: $15 presale
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Best known for his work as one half of dj duo "Gabriel & Dresden," Dave Dresden won the WMC Award for best American Dj two years in a row and 16 Billboard Dance Chart #1 hits alongside his collaborative partner Josh Gabriel. Now embarking on a new mission with years of success under his belt, Dresden recently joined forces with Chris Cox on a track called "Hole Wide" and appeared on Tiesto's Search for Sunrise Summer Tour 2008. Look forward to some fresh mixes from one of the business' brightest stars and purchase presale tickets to avoid front door mayhem.
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Event: Basement Sessions
Venue: 1015 Folsom
DJs: Brian Salazar v. Mario Dubbz, Homero Espinosa v. Allen Craig, Cubase Dan v. Roque
Music: house
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Tonight's the night to party because the Yerba Buena Discos boys are taking over 1015! What started back in 2003 as a simple music-making outlet for buddies Homero Espinosa & Allen Craig grew into a flourishing label with successful releases and tour schedules. Watch DJs go head to head to see who can play the sickest beats. (EB) |
Event: Don't Panik
Venue: 222 Hyde
DJs: Swayzee, Morale, Dj4am, Miss Rebecca Watkins
Music: re-edits, soul, funk, electro, mashup
Cover: $5 |
Haven't made plans for tonight? Don't Panik! Come out to the Tenderloin's beloved hidden gem of a club for a tribute night to Daft Punk. DJ Swayzee from Look Out Weekend (L.O.W.) has endless amounts of experience getting the happy hour crowd rockin'. Add in the ArtNow SF DJ's, and you've got a musical lineup no DJ-lover would panic over. They'll be playing the newest, hottest tracks as well as classics, so beat the doom and gloom of winter and get your groove on! (EB) |
Event: Evilbreaks White Xmas
Venue: underground location (signup required)
DJs: Aaron Jae, Bam, Mozaic, Little John, Ben Haus, Bianca vs. Divo, Athena vs. Evinrude, Mr. Projectile, M.O.D, Tamo, Dirt
Music: breaks, chill, hip-hop, techno
Cover: b4 11:30pm $5 w/gift & 10 w/o, after 11:30pm $10 w/gift and $15 w/o |
This is not your average holiday party. The Evil Breaks crew are at it again with their annual White Xmas gift exchange--underground style. Evil Breaks and Space Cowboys staple Aaron Jae brings his versatile breakbeat fixin's along with fellow chief EB resident Bam in the main room, while the lush sounds of Mr. Projectile and a special oldskool hip-hop set from M.O.D lead the chill room. Wear white, bring a small gift, and let the merriment begin. Sign up! (JE) |
Event: Nortec Collective: Bostich + Fussible
Venue: The Independent
DJs: Nortec Collective: Bostich + Fussible, Mexican Dubwiser
Music: electronica, Latin
Cover: $18 advance, $20 door |
Pepe Mogt (Fussible) coined the term "Nortec" music and collaborated with three other like-minded artists to make up the Nortec Collective. Together they broke music genre frontiers with their new refreshing new sound; a hybrid of traditional Mexican music (Norteno) and techno, that has lead these guys to two Latin Grammy nominations and hitting the No 1 album spot on iTunes. Come see two from the collective in action rocking it at The Independent! (JO) |
Event: PacificSound Solstice Underground
Venue: underground location
DJs: Solar, J-Bird, Galen, Sammy D, John Howard, Nikola, Baytala
Music: deep, dirty, house, techno
Cover: $10 b4 midnight, $15 after |
Before people started celebrating Christmas and Hanukah, they celebrated the winter solstice. They may not have partied until morning, but PacificSound can't think of a better way to celebrate! This all-nighter underground blow out will keep you sweating on the dance floor through the cold winter night. It's one of the last big underground bashes before Christmas and the first Sunset all-nighter in many years, so don't miss it! (EB)
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Event: The Show
Venue: The End Up
DJs: Fred Funk, Ernie, Trevino, Motion Potion, Mycho Cocoa, Big$Bill, Tim Dietz, Absurge, Vahid, Russel Vargas, Ben Seagren, Dean Samaras
Music: breaks, house
Cover: $10 |
The Show returns with its monthly underground extravaganza at the End Up, teaming up with Green Gorilla and Pacific Sound to bring us the dirtiest, darkest breaks and most uplifting house; taking us from dark to light in a 24 hour dance marathon. With the worthy likes of eclectic funk-meister Motion Potion and the well-respected Vahid to represent and set the tone, alongside SF’s finest breaks and house DJs. A night and day to remember! (JO) |

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Event: Honey Sundays ft. Jeffery Sfire
Venue: Paradise Lounge (308 11th St.)
DJs: Jeffery Sfire, Honey Soundsystem
Music: disco, Italo, new wave, loft and house classics
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Swangin' through tonight via Berlin, via Detroit is Ghostly International label mate Jeffery Sfire. This smooth operator offers a serious mix frenzy of disco, Italo, loft classics and Detroit 'tech-fluences.' Known for his Menergy mix tapes, this bearded lad is master of his domain. He drops the jams and is a DJ's DJ, so check out the science! (WF) |
Event: No Pants Party!
Venue: Vessel
DJs: Solar, Still Rob G, Robb Green
Music: free tequila at the door at 10pm, $5 cover, $5 pants check (fanny pack included)
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The second coming of this scandalous new monthly promises to bring out the cats who were just a little to scaredy to test the waters on last month’s debut event. The no pants rule was strictly upheld but savvy guests pushed the definition with creative ensembles including biker shorts, robes, and even a tunic! We proponents of pantlessness encourage you to explore your inhibitions and let loose this Sunday. Free tequila shots at the door and a Dj birthday keep the merry making at a holiday high, not to mention provide an juicy story to tell your family this year about your crazy life in the Big City. |
Event: Super 8: Hub Hanukkah Party
Venue: 111 Minna
DJs: DeLeon, Sway Machinery, plus guest DJs
Music: indie rock, afrobeat, dance
Cover: $8 members, $8 presale, $12 door |
Honor all 8 days of Hanukkah in one night! The Hub pack in eight eclectic different ways to celebrate including a Menorah Lighting ceremony, three varieties of music, Cantoral Afro beat from Sway Machinery, electronic beats, Sephardic indie rock from DeLeon, plus yummy food and drink: latkes, candy, He'Brew beer, and if you're lucky you'll even get a free Hanukkah survival kit if you are amongst the first 150 at the door! (JO) |
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