San Francisco events this week
Wed Aug 27
The eight members of !!! had grown up playing various breeds of punk and experimental music and increasingly found themselves wanting to play music in the vein of the stuff they were dancing to. Which is not to say !!! are a punk band, nor a funk band...
Wed Aug 27
"What the hell is Yacht Rock? It's an online TV series devoted to the soft-rock hitmakers of the '70s and '80s. It's hilarious, it's educational, it's the reason that people walk around in sailing outfits at parties now. Come see John Oates rule over Daryl Hall with an iron fist; see the Eagles rumble with Steely Dan..."
Thu Aug 28
Opening Reception
The Flora and Fauna of a Vibrant Cosmos
BellJar is having a wonderful new opening, this month featuring the lovely Kristine Reano. Her watercolor & pen drawings were first seen when she was asked to create a window for Little Otsu. Since then she has been working on her first solo show, now opening...
Thu Aug 28
at Azul (7pm) Restaurants
In a typical izakaya (sake pub) the food is served in small plates and are much more savory dishes that are enjoyed before and after the main evening events. So in the tradition of the izakaya with a U.S. twist, we will have mini-burgers, crab cakes, and comfort foods...
Thu Aug 28
"Hailed as 'almost impossibly majestic and beautiful' (NPR), Shearwater's Palo Santo (2007, Matador), a suite of ethereal but oddly disquieting art-rock songs loosely centered around the life and death of singer Christa Paffgen (aka Nico), marked the Texan quartet's debut on the national stage..."
Fri Aug 29
It's a Fashion show you don't wanna miss out on with Makeup by Dior, Hair by Alcheme, and Designers Anya, Angel James, and Podoll. Music to groove to will be by DJ's Franky Boss, Julius Papp, and DJ MFR.
Fri Aug 29
Len Jenkin’s adaptation of Voltaire's sardonically satiric masterpiece skewering the metaphysical philosophy of optimism, religion, politics, and romance. Using humor to expose some difficult truths about human nature, this production of Candide will explore the current moment in history...
Fri Aug 29
Featuring Dolorata: "Hard hitting rock and roll with original style, high energy, and raw power." and Audrey Howard and the Misters: "Edgy all-girl rock band ruled by fierce guitar licks and driving beats" and Dyspecific: "Musical oddities on a hard-rockin' ride". with special guests Diamond Daggers Burlesque...
Sat Aug 30
Parker Day presents
at Lime (10pm - 2am) Music
You're invited to Vanity Affair, a new monthly fashion event at Lime. Enjoy expertly crafted cocktails and small plates in this lounge environment and take in a runway show featuring up and coming local fashion designers and boutiques. This month features the designs of Coco LeBri and premium vintage from Sui Generis...
Sat Aug 30 - Sun Aug 31
Slow Food Rocks is a two-day music celebration taking place at the spectacular Great Meadow at Fort Mason, with the back drop of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Featuring an eclectic line-up of artists...
Sat Aug 30
Pirate Cat Radio presents
The instruments are drums, upright bass, pedal steel, banjos, piano, guitar, vocals and stories. They have recorded critically acclaimed albums (Village Voice, Denver Post, San Francisco Chronicle) on Jello Biafra's Alternative Tentacles label. Spin Magazine and No Depression have described them as the best live band in America... | SF Events This Week |
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Now - Sat Sep 6
New works by Mike Maxwell
Born in 1979, art has been a part of Mike's life for as long as he can remember. Although self taught he gained much of his inspiration from his mother and grandfather...
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Thu Aug 28
San Francisco Celebrates Barack Obama’s Nomination. Watch the Acceptance Speech on Live Video Feed while enjoying light refreshments and entertainment.
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Thu Aug 28 - Sat Aug 30
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Fri Aug 29
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Sat Aug 30 - Mon Sept 1
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Destiny Shopping in Mill Valley
by Tracie Broom
For ladies who love their labels (and their bargains), Diamonds in the Rough has become a must-visit stop on the Bay Area upscale consignment circuit.
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San Francisco Business Directory
- San Francisco Clubs: Club Six, Fluid Ultra Lounge, The Cellar, Icon Lounge, Milk, Mission Rock Café, Temple Nightclub, Dirty Martini
- San Francisco Arts: Asian Art Museum, Cal Performances, SFMOMA, ACT, Club Fugazi, ODC Theater
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