Asian American Film Festival
After a quarter century of celebrating and promoting Asian filmmaking, the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF) continues to be the nation's largest, internationally acclaimed, showcase for new Asian American and Asian films. The 27th SFIAAFF kicks off this Thursday with a screening of Lee Yoon-ki's "My Dear Enemy" at the Castro Theatre, and an opening night bash at the Asian Art Museum. For the next 10 days, the festival will screen over 100 feature length films and shorts followed by Q & A sessions with filmmakers and cast members, including Academy Award winning director Ang Lee, who will speak after his 2007 film "Lust, Caution" on March 17 at the Wheeler Auditorium in Berkeley. To all the party animals out there: don't miss Friday night's Directions in Sound at 111 Minna, Saturday's official after-party at Poleng Lounge, and Temple's closing night party next Thursday, March 19th. Date: 3/12-3/22, Time: varies, Place: various locations in San Francisco, Berkeley, & San Jose, Cover: varies, check box office, More Info (EB)

DJDreamteam - Last Week to Vote!
With just five days left before we close our 7th Annual DJDreamteam Poll, your Top10 is beginning to take shape thanks to a record amount of votes we received last week. We had a lot of movers and shakers climb and fall throughout the Top 30. If you still haven't voted then now is the time to show your love for the DJs that rocked you over the last year. You can check out current results here! Voting closes on Saturday, March 14th . Vote Here! (FR)

Plastic Camera Show
Contrary to popular belief, you don't need an expensive camera to take a beautiful picture. For RayKo Photo Center's 2nd Annual International Juried Plastic Camera Show the more obsolete, flawed, and lo-tech, the better! While reviewing over 400 submissions, the Juror, Ann Jastrab MFA, painstakingly narrowed down the acceptances to 150 artists (Best in Show wins $250). Highlighted in the exhibition are three California photographers, Roy Berkowitz, Michael Emery, and Aline Smithson, who have been using plastic camera imagery for nearly 30 years. Dig out your old cheap camera and come get inspired! Date: Tues-Sun until 4/1, Time: 10am-8pm, Place: RayKo Photo Center (428 Third St.), Cover: no cover, More Info (EB)
Bay Area Derby Girls Bout 2:
Girls! On Wheels! Kicking each other's asses! Saturday! Saturday! Saturday! It's time for the main event! This all-women flat-track roller derby bout will be featuring the ShEvil Dead team vs. the Richmond Wrecking Belles team. These ladies are going to be tearing each other to smithereens. No wrestling trickery here, just a real deal girl-on-girl action packed event. Get ready for WWIII! This B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls event is going to be friggin' out of control! Get juiced to watch girls get nasty, on wheels! Date: Sat. 3/14, Time: Doors at 6:30 pm/Derby at 8pm, Place: Herbst Pavilion, Fort Mason, Cover: $15 presale, $17 door, More Info (WF)
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World Builder: A strange man builds a world using holographic tools for the woman he loves.This award winning short was created by filmmaker Bruce Branit, widely known as the co-creator of '405'. World Builder was shot in a single day followed by about 2 years of post production. Click Here!
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Event: Pendulum
Venue: Grand Ballroom
DJs: Pendulum, Excision
Music: dance, rock, dnb
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After their 12 month sold-out tour, the hard-rocking dance music band, Pendulum, has been swinging high with sweet success. For 2009, they're shifting into top-gear to continue their meteoric rise in international acclaim. Listen to "Granite," "Propane Nightmares," and "Showdown" and you'll realize why their kick-ass blend of rock and drum & bass has become extremely popular in the U.K. (the birthplace of D'n'B). After a few select US shows, Pendulum will go on to perform at SXSW and Ultra at the WMC. You can also catch them on Jimmy Kimmel Live this Thursday. (EB) |

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Event: Stargate
Date: Wed, March 11th
Venue: Temple
DJs: Welder, Eprom, Lotus Drops, Paul Hemming, Knowa Knowone, Siren, Cumulus
Music: dubstep, psychedelic, glitch-hop
Cover: $10
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You are invited to take a journey into hyperspace in celebration of the full moon and Temple's unveiling of its "Stargate-Portal Room," created by visionary artist XAVI. The Stargate Portal features an enchanting array of glowing alien sculptures, murals, and other electrifying surprises woven together in XAVI's unmistakable style designed to immerse you in a unique fantasy environment. Come celebrate our connection to the universe and to all other star civilizations throughout our galaxy and beyond! Also enjoy live painting by XAVI and live digital creation by Phong & Andrew Jones. (FR)
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Event: Deepchild
Venue: 103 Harriet
DJs: Deepchild, Nikola Baytala, Mr. Projectile, Mozaic, Jared F
Music: glitch, house, techno, IDM, minimal, tech-house
Cover: $10 |
Long-time player in the Australian deep house/minimal tech community, Deepchild is a highly respected DJ, producer, and live performer, whose sounds range from stripped-back techno to deep dub explorations, and have created fans in fellow DJ's and esteemed music journals worldwide. Declared "as sexy and addictive as new-dub electronica gets" by The Wire, there's no question that Deepchild has become a strong presence in the international dance music community. Tonight kicks off his first ever US tour. (JE)
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Event: Francois K
Date: Thur, March 12th
Venue: Vessel
DJs: Francois K, Rooz
Music: NYC house, disco
Cover: $10
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Tonight one of the forefathers of house music is gracing the Bay Area with his presence. French DJ, Francois K started his career DJing at such revered clubs as Paradise Garage, Studio 54 and Better Days. This man has been a ever-present inspiration to the scene since the 70's, into the 90's with his Body & Soul parties, and presently to this day being a globe trotting DJ and running his record label Wave Music. Don't miss the DJ behind the legend tonight at Vessel. (WF)
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Event: RESO
Venue: Paradise Lounge
DJs: Reso, Blackheart, Ripple, Boggle
Music: dubstep, breaks, techno, dnb
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At the age of 25, Reso has already smashed his way through the swathes of middle-of-the-road dubstep producers to take his place as one of the scene's most original and technical artists. Anthems such as his seminal "2 Faced Rasta" remix and more recently "If You Can't Beat 'Em" enjoy regular rotation from the likes of Rusko, Benga, N-Type and even breaks icon Freq Nasty. His phenomenal reputation has led him to work with the enigmatic Burial and Lisbon's Buraka Som Sistema. Reso's productions are characterized by sheer sonic might. His snarling bass, meticulous edits and slamming beats often owe more to D&B, techno and breaks than dubstep. Treat yourself to this wizard at Paradise Lounge. (FR)
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Event: BLVD
Venue: Great American Music Hall
DJs: BLVD, Break Science ft. Adam Deitch & The Flying Skulls
Music: electro-rock, hip-hop
Cover: $15 |
BLVD will be lighting up the Great American Music Hall with special guests Break Science featuring Adam Deitch and the Flying Skulls. BLVD is now in production on a new album with Jeff Saltzman (producer for The Killers, Fischerspooner, Two Gallants, The Sounds, and others). Adam Deitch has earned a stellar reputation producing for artists such as Wyclef Jean, Dr. Dre, Justin Timberlake, and 50 Cent. The show promises to be a spectacle replete with a dazzling light show and cutting edge music that will ring in your ears and minds long after the night is over. (FR)
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Event: Christopher Lawrence
Venue: Ruby Skye
DJs: Christopher Lawrence, Dutch, Drew Drop, Billy Seal
Music: progressive, house
Cover: $15 |
As one the of the best DJs in the world, Christopher Lawrence is possibly the biggest name in American trance. In order to help Opulent Temple get back to the playa in 2009, Lawrence has teamed up with Ruby Skye and Spundae to throw a benefit bash. As one of the premiere soundstages at Burning Man, Opulent Temple works hard all year to raise money so they can play hard all week on the playa. This Friday the 13th is anything but unlucky! (EB)
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Event: Directions In Sound
Venue: 111 Minna
DJs: Nosaj Thing, Trackademicks, Mochipet, Kush Arora, Zita, Tokyo Component, Pickpocket, Citizen Ten
Music: glitch-hop, dubstep, deep disco, future soul, funk, hip-hop, house
Cover: $15 |
The San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival (SFIAAFF) is throwing a genre-blending party with rising stars and top local talent. Hear the future-forward sounds of glitched-out badass breaks, dirty disco decadence, fresh tech-hop fusions, freaked-out funk, and hot 'n' heavy dreaded bass. Modern music seems to change every few years, so come check out the underground sounds of today that may become the next big things of the future! (EB) |
Event: DJ Fame
Venue: Temple
DJs: DJ Fame, Eric Sharp, Goldsweat DJs (Loco & Belly Up), DJ Fortune, Homero Espinosa, Tone, Von
Music: house, electro, techno
Cover: $20 |
DJ Fame is an instrumental artist redefining house music for the 21st century, with releases on Switch & Jesse Rose's Dubsided imprint, Chicago's Potty Mouth Music and many more. His energetic performances showcase serious technical ability combined with intense cuts, crazy loops, and other turntablist tricks to bring a new style and sound to the dance floor. This illuminating stage presence and a rightfully-earned air of confidence sets him apart from so many peers and makes him truly one of the hottest young talents on the dance scene. Don't miss his debut performance at Temple! (CP)
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Event: DJ Taj Presents
Venue: 1015
DJs: Jon O'bir, Taj, John Beaver & Blurr (tag team set), Brian Salazar, Kevin Kind, Lyndsay, Hil, Cuervo
Music: house, trance, breaks, electro
Cover: $20 |
Jon O'bir has spent the last 8 months working purely on his own productions. None other than the legendary Paul van Dyk signed Jon O'bir's first artist album "From Within" to his huge record label Vandit. The album saw a worldwide release in July and is being followed by a world tour that has already visited Love Parade in Germany, Illusions Festival in Belgium, Escape in Swansea, Cream Amnesia in Ibiza, Energy 2008 and many others. Now his tour comes to SF. Watch out for Jon O'Bir this Friday @ 1015 Folsom! (FR) |
Event: Futurecop!
Venue: Paradise Lounge
DJs: Futurecop!, Theophilus London, Loose Shus, Sleazemore, Eli Glad, Tenderlions (DJ Set)
Music: pop, electro, house
Cover: $8 presale |
The 80's are back, and they are Futurecop!. Founded by one man with no knowledge of music production but a desire to create a sound inspired by 80's teen movies, Futurecop! has a classic 80's synth-pop sound updated with modern techniques and technology. The result is ultimately danceable pop that drums up distant memories and leaves a silly nostalgic smile on your face. (JE) |
Event: Habit Forming w/ DJ Rap
Venue: Supperclub
DJs: DJ Rap, DRC & Denise, Gunz & Ace Tatsu, Michael Anthony, M.O.D, Influence, Simple Greene
Music: house, electro, breaks
Cover: $20 |
Back again to feed the craving, Habit Forming has secured the ever-so-talented DJ RAP to headline their latest instalment, this time in the swanky digs of Supperclub. Voted #1 Female DJ in The World by Shejay, Rap is the undisputed queen of the turntables and one of jungle's best producers. Tonight's special electro house set will be like nothing you've heard before, so be prepared to get rocked by one of the best in the business. (JE) |
Event: Wild'N'Krazy Kids
Venue: Mighty
DJs: Shortkut, ShredOne, RI$KY BIZNE$$ Crew, AlexanderSpit, and many more
Music: hip-hop
Cover: $10 |
The Wild'N'Krazy Kids are dedicated to giving you parties that you thirst for! This weekend they've put together a St. Patty's Day celebration that'll make your Irish-loving mouth water. They're turning this Friday the 13th into the luckiest day of the week with a hip-hop extravaganza to start your weekend off with a bang. A stellar lineup of local DJs will spin tunes alongside a live drummer. Welcome to Shamrock! (EB) |

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Event: Salted
Date: Sat, March 14th
Venue: Mighty
DJs: Miguel Migs, Julius Papp
Music: house, deep house, soulful house
Cover: $10 b4 11:30pm
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Tonight two of the Bay Area's most prominent house dons and previous Dreamteamers Miguel Migs and Julius Papp are shaking things up at Mighty. This is a party where the grooves are so infectious that you couldn't stay off the dance floor if you tried. These gentleman, as always, will be bringing their A game and you should too! Don't miss some of the funkiest, deepest and most soulful house the Bay has to offer. (WF)
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Event: FunKonnection
Date: Sat, March 14th
Venue: The Triple Crown
DJs: All Good Funk Alliance, Tal M. Klein, Malarkey
Music: nu-funk, organic breaks, future disco
Cover: $8 b4 11pm, $10 after
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This Saturday, the party that 7x7 Magazine has called the "Best Way to Get Your Funk On" is moving to its new location at The Triple Crown, featuring DC nu-funk collective All Good Funk Alliance and SF's own emerging star Tal M Klein. All Good Funk Alliance has been churning out nu-skool funk with an oldschool sound for years now on some of the most coveted limited-release breaks records on the planet emerging from their Washington DC-based Funk Weapons label. Bringing you the hottest destination for nu-funk, organic breaks, and future disco, FunKonnection is back on the chain. (FR)
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Event: 4 Those Who Know 3 Yr Anniversary
Venue: Oasis (135 12th St, Oakland)
DJs: Tony Hewitt w/ Mark "Blakkat" Bell, DJ Mes, Izzy, C.J. Larsen, Ivan Ruiz, Joel
Music: house, dub, funk, disco
Cover: $5-10 |
Over the past 3 years Delta Funk has brought out some of the best local and international talent to rock the outdoor patio at the beautiful Oasis. Every 2nd Saturday the people, the music and the vibe have been truly something to remember each time. This month should be no different as Tony Hewitt (The Gathering, Tango) is joined with vocalist/DJ/producer Mark "Blakkat" Bell (Shaboom, LA) for what is sure to be an epic night under the stars. DJ Mes, Izzy and C.J. Larsen will be getting things started in the back while Ivan Ruiz & Joel will be supplying some chilled-out funk, reggae, and disco selections in the front room. Come join the celebration early and stay late as this one is going to be rocking from start to finish. (FR)
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Event: DJ4LIFE 2nd Anniversary
Venue: suppperclub
DJs: Tall Sasha, Torpeto, DJK, Freddy, Brian French, Skye, John Asenso, Jet Uy, William, Serena, Candace, Ted, Tsiganka, Deepak, Ina, RobJob, Patrick, Stephane, K-Ling, Lana K, Ray Zuniga, Aedan, Lee Decker, Sean Barsotti, Gnix, Sidharrta, and many more
Music: progressive, hi-nrg, electro, chill
Cover: $5 b4 10pm, discounted b4 11pm |
The DJ4LIFE Academy, a leading international DJ school, has helped many beginners realize their dreams of professionally rocking the wheels of steel. If you love dance music and have the drive and desire to become an expert DJ, then DJ4LIFE can put you on the fast track to becoming an international DJ and music producer. Tonight's 2nd anniversary party will be headlined by the academy's founder, Tall Sasha, and feature over 30 guest DJs, live acts by FatMagic, magicians, go-go dancers, and Remix TV recording interviews by Avant Garde Nightlife. (EB) |
Event: Green House
Venue: info line: 415-756-3388
DJs: Jeno, Andrew Phelan & Origami, Homero Espinosa, Fortune, Dev E, Deron, O'Henry.
Music: house
Cover: $10 b4 1am |
Why wait until St. Patty's day to go green?! Get your green on and take a journey into the green house with some of SF's finest DJs like Jeno & Andrew Phelan, as they cultivate only the freshest organic beats. The best part is, you can bring some of the harvest home with you. Anyone wearing green will get a free mix CD! The event will be held at a very large SOMA loft open from 10pm-6am. (FR) |
Event: Prince Language (NYC)
Venue: Paradise Lounge Loft
DJs: Prince Language, Eug, J. Montag, Kelley B
Music: disco, electro, rock, psych, house
Cover: $5 |
Prince Language is one of NYC's premiere DJs and producers. His acclaimed remix work for MGMT, LCD Soundsystem, The Rapture, Lindstrøm, The Juan Maclean, Joakim, Editors, and Armand Van Helden, as well as numerous left field edits for the mysterious Editions Disco label have contributed to his underground and commercial success. If you're looking for a floor-burning set, then this is your Saturday party. (FR)
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Event: Temple Saturdays: Road to Ultra
Venue: Temple
DJs: Jason Knight, Nikita, Hil Huerta, Samer, Paul Hemming, Jaswho?, A2D
Music: house, techno
Cover: $20 |
Temple Saturdays welcomes the Offical Ultra Pre-Party to get down and dirty in the Destiny Lounge. Four Bay Area DJs, Jason Knight, Nikita, Hil Huerta, and Samer, have been chosen to spin at this year's Ultra Music Festival in Miami. They've been hand-selected to represent the sweet sounds of San Francisco. If you don't know already, this is a HUGE honor! Only the best of the best get to play at the WMC, let alone at Ultra, one of its biggest events. Email info@santrancecisco.com for free guestlist before 11:30pm. (EB) |
Event: Tinyshine presents Splash 01
Venue: Anu
DJs: Bruno Pronsato,[a]pendics shuffle, Nikita
Music: techno, minimal
Cover: $12 |
Minimal techno virtuoso, Bruce Pronsato, has been climbing the experimental techno mountain for the last 4 years, taking one step at a time toward greatness. His schedule has been jam-packed with performances and production releases, including his second full-length album "Why Can't We Be Like Us" which received rave reviews. When he takes his adventurous production style on the road with him, he elevates dance floors to strange new levels. Let this minimal techno master maximize your Friday night! (EB) |
Event: Upgrade w/ Low B
Venue: 330 Ritch
DJs: Low B, Shane King, Swayzee
Music: hip-hop, mashup, techno, club tracks
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This evening Philly-based DJ and co-creator of Hollertronix (along with Diplo), Low B will representing in full effect to show you that white boys know how to crunk too! This slickster brings a mashup of Baltimore club, indie dance, disco, dirty south, hip-hop and everything in-between. Get ready to throw some bows with M.I.A.'s favorite tour DJ and Philly club legend, Low B. (WF) |

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Event: No Pants Party
Venue: The Triple Crown
DJs: Adnan, Solar, Nikola
Music: house
Cover: $5 cover, $5 pants check |
Carla Tutu and Toyko Rome are manifesting their pantsless destiny at The Triple Crown this Sunday, along with Bionic wonders Nikola and Solar. If you haven't checked out this silly fun, sex-positive adventure yet, now is the time: with a cozy new location and a warm welcome home set from our Brazilian loverface Adnan. Now take off your pants and dance! (FR) |
Event: Simian Moble Disco
Venue: Mezzanine
DJs: Simian Mobile Disco, Fixed, JDH, Dave P
Music: electro, house, techno
Cover: $20 presale |
British remix and production/DJ duo Simian Mobile Disco are making the rounds once more to factory direct to you the funkiest, quirkiest, electro house there is to be had.
They quickly gained notoriety after a series of high profile remixes for artists like: Bjork, Peaches and Air, and then again for Justice's remix of their track "Never Be Alone" aka "We Are Your Friends." Tonight get ready to bump and grind to some of nastiest sounds around. (WF)
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Event: Sunday Session pres. CityDeep
Venue: The Endup
DJs: Lars Behrenroth, Halo, Izzy, Ivan Ruiz, C.J. Larsen
Music: house
Cover: $15 |
Very special guest, Lars Behrenroth, will be joining CityDeep Music and their head man, DJ Halo, for an all-night groovin' party that'll have you dancing 'til Monday morning. Germany-born, LA-based DJ/producer/remixer/radio host, Lars Behrenroth, does it all very well playing a diverse musical range of dance and house, always keeping it deep. His 5 year old and still running XM radio show, "Deeper Shades of House," will give you a taste of what's in store for your Sunday night dance session. (EB) |
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