Outside Lands
Only in its 2nd year, Outside Lands is already a major music festival of the Bay Area, hosting over 60 distinct alternative rock, indie, and hip-hop bands on multiple stages, as well as a fine collection of art installations. This year's lineup includes a fine roster of artists, such as Dave Matthews Band, Tenacious D, Black Eyed Peas, M.I.A., and Modest Mouse, all of whom will be headlining. Other acts include legendary tropicalis outfit Os Mutantes, Bat For Lashes, Dengue Fever, Matt & Kim, Band of Horses, TV on the Radio, and many more! In keeping with their environmentally friendly ethos, there will also be a plethora of greening stations within their interactive "Eco Lands." Date: Fri 8/28--Sun 8/30, Time: 12pm-10pm, Place: The Polo Field, Speedway Meadow & Lindly Meadow, Golden Gate Park, Cover: 1 day $89.50, 3 day $225.50, More Info (JE)

Burning Man: Evolution
The Man is built, the Temple is coming along, and an entire city is being constructed out of nothing as tens of thousands of burners eagerly prepare to make their yearly pilgrimage next week. For many, Burning Man is at the pinnacle of cultural evolution. It is a place like no other with a level of artistic freedom and radical self-expression hard to find anywhere else in the world. Despite the recession, we are still so lucky to have more than enough to survive, so much in fact that we can take off for one week and experience the blissful gift economy of Black Rock City. Whether or not Burning Man will have a lasting impact on the evolution of human culture remains unknown, but it is certain that those who make the journey to the playa are changed forever. San Francisco crews like Opulent Temple, Green Gorilla, and Pink Mammoth are gearing up to throw some rockin' parties that'll keep your dusty feet dancing through the hot days and cold nights. Sharam of Deep Dish, who is making his first ever trip to the playa, will headline OT's Wednesday White Party, with Armin Van Buuren playing Thursday and Carl Cox on Friday. Date: Mon 8/31--Mon 9/7, Time: gate opens 12:01am on 8/31, Place: Black Rock City, Nevada, Cover: $300+, More Info (EB)

Bayonics in Union Square
Winners of SF Weekly's Music Award for Best International Band, Bayonics represent the multicultural musical styles of the Bay Area, incorporating salsa, hip-hop, funk, jazz, rock and soul into a 9-piece ensemble built on the foundation of a traditional salsa orchestra and funk big band. Described as the "hip-hop generation's answer to the Latin fusion of the 70's," their unique edgy sound comes from the combination of funky beats with intricate horn lines, stylish guitar riffs, thumping bass lines, and melodic rap vocals. And lucky us, they're performing free under in the sunshine as part of the Jewels in the Square performance series! Date: Sun 8/30, Time: 2-4pm, Place: Union Square Park, Cover: no cover, More Info (JE)

Sketch Tuesdays
Each month 111 Minna gallery hosts an evening of live art making featuring both established and emerging Bay Area artists. This event offers patrons the opportunity to see local artists at work and get acquainted with them. It is also a way for artists to meet each other and to be inspired by each other's creative processes. Sketch Tuesdays is a place to congregate, to talk, to create and to be seen. There is usually room for artists to just drop in and start drawing, but the good seats are reserved for the invited artists. Date: Tue 8/25, Time: 6-10pm, Place: 111 Minna Gallery, Cover: no cover, More Info (WF)

Flyer Of The Week
Our flyer of the week is for TUTU Tuesday this Tue @ 111 Minna

Event: Tutu Tuesday ft. Berkson & What
Date: Tue, Aug 25th
Venue: 111 Minna Gallery
DJs: Dan Berkson, James What, Guada
Music: house, techno
Cover: $10 presale, $12 door, $10 handmade tutus

Upon discovering the celebration of Tutu Tuesday at Burning Man 2 years ago, Carla Tutu made a New Year's resolution to wear a tutu every Tuesday for the entire year of 2008. Loving the concept so much, she brought the playa holiday back to San Francisco so that all could share in the whimsical joy of partying in a tutu on a Tuesday. Tonight, London-based production and live performance duo Berkson & What lend their hands to the excitement with an exclusive San Francisco appearance. Dance to their recent releases on Steve Bug's Pokerflat label and traipse about in your colorful handmade tutu just in time for Burning Man! Presale tickets here. (CG)

Event: Gala Electronica Fundraiser
Date: Thur, Aug 27th
Venue: Mighty
DJs: David Harness, M3, Mancub
Music: house, electro, breaks, tech house
Cover: $10

Gala Electronica combines contemporary electronic music with classic partner dance forms to create an exciting artistic revision of 'club music'. Tonight's party at Mighty will help raise funds for their LA premiere at the end of September. They will perform select previews from the show at 11pm, so you can experience styles like Latin, ballroom, samba, ballet and waltz like you never have before. To get a taste, watch their trailer. (EB)

Event: DJ Rap
Date: Fri, Aug 28th
Venue: supperclub
DJs: DJ Rap, Rooz, Bo, Gordon Waze, Gunz
Music: house, prog house, tech house, electro house
Cover: $10 b4 11pm w/ rsvp, $20 after

Before emerging from the underground for a major label recording contract in 1997, DJ Rap had already established herself as one of the best mixers and electro-house producers in the business. This is one night you don't want to miss as you'll also be treated to our own local heros Rooz, Bo, Gordon Waze and Gunz. (FR)

Event: DJ Sneak
Date: Fri, Aug 28th
Venue: Mighty
DJs: DJ Sneak, Mes, Deron, Hector Moralez, Dan Issac, Dawn of Sound, Roque, Arturo Garces
Music: Chicago house
Cover: $10 b4 12am

Puerto Rican house music don DJ Sneak will be rockin' the ones and twos and bringing you the finest house music selection this side of the fault line. This gentleman is part of Chicago's second wave of house producers, along with names like Derrick Carter, Green Velvet and Paul Johnson. After creating hundreds of hit singles, he now owns and runs his own label, Magnetic Recordings. When it comes to rockin' the dance floor this guy isn't joking around, so don't be fooled by imitators! Come hear the real deal tonight at Mighty. (WF)

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