supperclub + NextAid LovEvolution Pre-party

Date: Thur, Oct 1
Venue: supperclub
DJs: David Harness, Garth & Jeno, Anthony Mansfield, Michael Anthony, Fil Latorre, Marissa Guzman (vocals), Chris Lum
Music: house, funk, disco, tech-house
Cover: $10 w/ rsvp, $55 dinner

The LovEvolution board, staff, and sponsors organized an official pre-party extravanganza at supperclub to start the weekend with a bang. Join them for an incredible mouth-watering 4-course dinner on the comfy cozy beds, and then stick around for the live performance and dance party with local heavyweight DJs like Garth, Jeno, and David Harness. They are also raising money for NextAid, which is a non-profit that benefits children in Africa affected by the AIDS pandemic. Come have a killer time while helping to spread the love to those in need! (EB)

LovEvolution Pre-Party w/ The Martinez Brothers

Date: Fri, Oct 2nd
Venue: Mighty
DJs: The Martinez Brothers, Gravity, Derek Hena, Jonathan W Markie B, Moe Moe Live percussion by Alex Rojas, live vocals by Krystle Jones
Music: house
Cover: $10-20 presale

Get ready to amp for LovEvolution tonight with NY house music new skoolers The Martinez Brothers. By the ages of 17 and 20, the New York Times touted them as being the next Masters at Work and saviors of the NY house scene. In addition to being signed to Dennis Ferrer's label Objektivity, they've been getting their tracks thrown down by some of the biggest names in the industry. Get ready to work it out to the new sounds of house by some of the freshest faces in the industry. (WF) 

Red Light Distrcit

Date: Fri, Oct 2nd
Venue: supperclub
DJs: DJ Rap, Frenchy Le Freak, Sen Sei and Jessie Brooks, Funk Star Deluxe, Alvaro, Michael Anthony, Kramer, Zach Moore
Music: house, electro
Cover: $10 w/ rsvp b4 11pm, $20 after

Celebrate the beginning of LovEvolution weekend with the world famous DJ Rap and a gang of local DJs as they take over supperclub. Having been named the #1 female DJ in the world by Shejay due to her mastery of the turntables, DJ Rap knows how to command any dancefloor into euphoric rapture. Aside from being drop dead gorgeous and working as a model and actress, she also produces music and runs two of her own labels, Propa Talent and Impropa Talent. If you're looking for slamming dancefloor action tonight, do it up proper with DJ Rap. (EB)

Tyrant featuring Lee Burrdge & Craig Richards

Date: Fri, Oct 2nd
Venue: Club 525 @ 525 Howard St
DJs: Lee Burridge, Craig Richards, Mike Khoury, Jeffrey Allen, Connie, Kevin Knapp, Adnan, Nick Williams, Jake Patrick
Music: house, techno
Cover: $25

Listed Productions is bringing together the most sought-after duo of Lee Burridge and Craig Richards as Tyrant, to kick-start LovEvolution weekend in their first US appearance in 10 years! Tyrant's revolutionary sound weaves together a tapestry of house, techno, and breakbeat--a unique, addictive musical journey that's brilliant, dangerous, sharp, and smooth. This rare appearance will take place in a fully dressed space with additional sound for a ridiculous atmosphere and one incredible night! (JE)

The Evolution of House

Date: Fri, Oct 2nd
Venue: Siberia (314 11th Street)
DJs: Linden C, Garth and Dj Seven
Music: classic house from 1986 till 2009
Cover: no cover b4 11pm. $10 after

Since house's humble beginnings in a warehouse in Chicago, it has grown into a global phenomenon that has migrated all over the world constantly evolving with new sounds and artists. Adding to the revelry of this giant dance music weekend, Underground Kingdom is throwing a party devoted to nothing but HOUSE. UK exports Linden C and Garth are joined by DJ Seven who will play all the classics from 1986 to 2009--almost a quarter century of house! It doesn't matter when you jumped on the bandwagon and started listening to this irresistable style of music. You will definitely hear some of your favorite tunes from the past and present on this one special night. (EB)

Digital Bliss Vol. 2 Release Party

Date: Fri, Oct 2nd
Venue: 111 Minna
DJs: Divasonic, Return to Mono, Celeste Lear, and Weather Pending
Music: live downtempo, ambient, electro-pop
Cover: $10 donation

To celebrate the release of Digital Bliss Vol. 2, 111 Minna is throwing a party with live performances by underground female electronic acts. The all female compilation CD features downtempo and mid-tempo ambient grooves, eclectic electro pop, subtle trip-hop and psychedelic moods. A portion of proceeds and CD sales will go to NextAid, a non-profit committed to developing sustainable solutions for children in Africa. And if you can't make, check out the CD online! (EB)

[KONTROL]

Date: Sat, Oct 3rd
Venue: The Endup
DJs: Adultnapper, Three, Pezzner, Sutekh, Alland Byallo, Craig Kuna, Nikola Baytala, Sammy D
Music: techno, minimal, avant house
Cover: no cover b4 10pm, $20 after

Right after LovEvolution ends, the real mayhem begins! [KONTROL] is throwing a wicked afterparty with 4 special guests on the bill to bring this major rager to the next level. Headliner Adultnapper (the most recent moniker of Francis Harris) goes against the usual repetitive nature of most dance music and takes a sophisticated, song-based approach with microrhythms, thick musical basslines, haunting melodies, and complex arrangement. It's nice to see a DJ in the scene trying something different! The party starts at 8pm right after the parade, so get there early because this one may very easily reach capacity. (EB)

Gold Play feat LA Riots, DJ Heather, Amp Live & Trackademicks

Date: Sat, Oct 3rd
Venue: Mezzanine
DJs: LA Riots, DJ Heather, Amp Live ft. Trackademicks & K Flay, Fluid & Alvaro Vilella, Eric Sharp, Shane King & Morale, Sleazemore, Swayzee, Nisus
Music: house, electro, hip-hop
Cover: $15 presale

Child's Play (the bastard offspring of Om Records and Om: Hip-Hop) Flavor Group and Solid Gold Jacuzzi have put together an afterparty lineup so sick it gives me goosebumps just thinking about it. Rising electro stars LA Riots have made a name for themselves by remixing tracks by Crystal Castles, NASA, Chromeo, Justice, The Ting Tings, and many others. Joining them are DJ Heather and Amp Live (featuring Trackademicks & K. Flay) to ensure the dancefloor keeps rocking with the tracks that make you sweat. Tonight, don't settle for less. Go for the gold! (EB)

DJ4Life Redlight District Party

Date: Sat, Oct 3rd
Venue: supperclub
DJs: Antares, Tall Sasha, Steel & Godfrey, Brian French, Nick James, Robjob, Camila, Ben Dubro, GNIX, John Rod, Malik, Jeffrey Phantom, Ray Zun, DJK, Ekko, Ina, Siddharta, Jessica Stanell, John Asenso, Jennifer Chang, Torpeto, Patrick Reggie, Anjelika, GOGO
Music: house, electro
Cover: $10 w/ rsvp b4 11pm, $20 after

For the second dose of their Red Light District party, supperclub welcomes the DJ4Life crew to show off their skills behind the decks. Thirty rising talents from the Bay will continue the LovEvolution festivities by sharing their love of music with all of us. While the DJs give us their best on the wheels of steel, we'll give our best moves on the dancefloor. Who knows, you might even find your next favorite DJ! (EB)

Temple of Love

Date: Sat, Oct 3rd
Venue: Temple Nightclub
DJs: Paul Hemming, Jaswho? (live), Ben Tom, Soulspin, Eric Sharp, Gypsy (live), Jayvi Velasco, Trinidadiandeep, A2D, Tone, Von
Music: house, electro, dubstep, hip-hop
Cover: $5 w/ rsvp, $20 general

Just down the street from the lovey dovey action downtown, Temple is throwing an afterparty to keep the love going all night. Paul Hemming from Temple Music will head up the main room along with a live performance from Jaswho? and stunning visualizations by Know Slumber Collective. If you're also looking for a place to grab dinner after the festival, Temple's restaurant Prana will be serving a delicious dining experience, which also comes with re-entry into the party. (EB)

Body and SOUL

Date: Sun, Oct 4th
Venue: Mighty
DJs: Francois K, Danny Krivit, Joe Claussell
Music: soulful NY house, disco
Cover: $15-20 presale

Mighty presents the exclusive San Francisco première of the legendary New York dance party Body & Soul featuring an epic six hour plus set from founding dj's François K, Joaquin "Joe" Claussell and Danny Krivit. This nonstop dance fest begins promptly at 8:00pm, so don't be late, and continues after-hours. This party focuses on deep and soulful grooves with an uplifting message. It's to feel the rhythm. (WF)

Listed's Morning After the Love

Date: Sun, Oct 4th
Venue: The Endup
DJs: Craig Richards, Bill Patrick, Nikola Baytala, Hac Le, Nikita, Hoj, Dory, Special Guests TBA
Music: house, techno
Cover: $20 presale

Following tradition, Listed is closing LovEvolution weekend with their 4th annual  party at The Endup, getting started at 6am and continuing for 15 hours with mind blowing music and ridiculous fun! The talents of Craig Richards and Bill Patrick will be joined by other special surprise guests, as well as the Listed residents to keep the party moving. This party is always one for the record books--expect nothing but good music and a legendary good time! (JE)

Summer Sundays

Date: Sun, Oct 4th
Venue: Mars Bar
DJs: Rick Preston, Ben Doren w/ J Bowman (guitar), Johnny Collective, Rahiem Jihad
Music: downtempo, deep & progressive house
Cover: no cover

Before summer fades away for good, Mars Bar is having one last hurrah to make sure we go out in style. Every Sunday for the past few months they've opened their doors with no cover and brought you A-class talent from around the Bay and beyond. If you haven't swung by this chilled-out Sunday experience, then you don't know what you're missing! They'll keep the good vibes going from 1pm til sundown, so come soak up the sun before it's too late. (EB)

Roam Music presents 6:AM

Date: Sun, Oct 4th
Venue: Mission Rock Cafe
DJs: Damien Lazarus, Audio Soul Project, Crazy Larry, Solar, Nikola, John Wander, Alland Byallo
Music: house, tech
Cover: $10 presale

At 6am, the morning after LovEvolution festival, Roam Music presents one of their most ambitious projects yet. Scarving for Humanity is a scarf-themed morning soiree featuring world class talent and a scarf drive for the underprivileged. While San Francisco is known for its love of house and techno, parties starting at 6am are usually reserved for electronic meccas like New York, Miami, Ibiza, and Berlin. Put yourself on the map by partying with the DJs who make it happen at the brink of sunrise. Catch some zzz's after the parade and set two alarms because this party, featuring Crosstown Rebel Damian Lazarus and Mazi Namvar's Audio Soul Project, is a story to be told to your children's children. (CG)