The Big Quiz Thing

Wednesday, April 13 & 27 (and ongoing alternate Wednesdays), 7 p.m. Codeword (917 Folsom St.) As seen on TV, enjoy an evening of multimedia team-quiz fun: unique video and au... Read More

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Astronauts, etc.

Tuesday, Feb. 23, 8 p.m. The Independent (628 Divisadero St.) Music by Astronauts, etc., plus Hunny, Naytronix, and Kid Trails. $13–$15, 415-771-1421, theindependentsf.com ... Read More

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Graves Drop, The Ogres, The Teutonics

Thursday, Feb. 11, 8:30–11:30 p.m. Hemlock Tavern (1131 Polk St.) Graves Drop pulls in influences from The Beach Boys, the Flamin’ Groovies, the Everly Brothers, and other ... Read More

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Strangelove

Friday, Nov. 6, 9:30 p.m.–3 a.m. Cat Club (1190 Folsom St.) A loud night of dark electro, industrial, new wave, and Goth. 415-703-8965, strangelovesf.com ... Read More

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The Prince & Michael Experience

Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 p.m.–2 a.m. Madrone Art Bar (500 Divisadero St.) Fans of Prince and Michael Jackson go toes-to-toes on the dance floor, enjoying album cuts, remixes, rare pie... Read More

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Boo Boys Talent Show and Contest 2!

Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7–10 p.m. Make-Out Room (3225 22nd St.) Watch contestants try to earn $200 by showing off their talents in less than four minutes, whether it’s tap dancin... Read More

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Hardwell and Kill the Buzz

Friday, Nov. 13, 8 p.m. Bill Graham Civic Auditorium Dutch-born DJ Hardwell, a.k.a. Robbert van de Corput, was named the No. 1 DJ in the world by DJ Mag. Find out why. Also appeari... Read More

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Sweater Beats, Louis the Child, Daktyl, Awe

Friday, Nov. 27, 10 p.m. 1015 Folsom Sweater Beats, a.k.a. Antonio Cuna, provides “dream-soaked pop and lushed-out R&B,” in a night that will take your mind off Bla... Read More

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Porchlight Open Door

Monday, Oct. 26, 7–10 p.m. Hemlock Tavern (1131 Polk St.) In this small-stage open-mic event, storytellers add their names to a sign-up sheet, receive a free drink, and then have... Read More

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Psychic TV and Cold Showers

Saturday, Sept. 19, 9 p.m. The Independent (628 Divisadero St.) Psychic TV knows what you want: lively and provocative music. Also appearing is Highland Park’s Cold Showers, ... Read More

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CD Release Party: COPUS

Friday, Sept. 11, 7:30–9 p.m. The Beat Museum (540 Broadway St.) Creation for Peace Under the Stars (COPUS), a spoken word/world beat ensemble that weaves together dynamic lyrica... Read More

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Pier Pressure S.F. Cruise Labor Day Yacht Party

Sunday, Sept. 6, 4 p.m. Cabernet Sauvignon (Pier 40 South Beach Harbor) Four decks, six D.J.s and a three-hour cruise in the bay to celebrate Labor Day. Ages 21 & up, $55–$1,... Read More

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Teenage Chain, Ancient Wing, Nu Normal

Saturday, Aug. 22, 9–11:55 p.m. Hemlock Tavern (1131 Polk St.) Experience a night of lively — or, as Hemlock promises, “dreamy and jangly CADIY/shoegazer” — music... Read More

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Novalima

Saturday, Aug. 15, 9 p.m. The Independent (628 Divisadero St.) Take four friends from Lima who share a love for Afro-Peruvian music, add a mix of tradition and innovation, and you ... Read More

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Katdelic — Outside Lands After Party

Saturday, Aug. 8, 9:20 p.m.–3:30 a.m. Boom Boom Room (1601 Fillmore St.) “P Funk Allstar” Ronkat Spearman’s band, Katdelic, draws bits of hip hop, touches of go... Read More

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