This Week’s Events | San Francisco + New York
Rad Upcoming SF Events
Fermented Nightlife
THU. 09/03 | 6:00PM @ CALIFORNIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
NightLife breaks down the science of fermentation—from beer to cheese and everything in between! Cicerone Rich Higgins (one of just ten certified beer gurus in the world!) as he delivers a short and sweet talk about sour beer in partnership with Almanac Beer.
ADMISSION: $12
Family of the Year
FRI. 09/04 | 5:30PM @ AMOEBA MUSIC SF
Family of the Year (featuring James Buckley) celebrates their new self-titled album on Nettwerk Records with a special live acoustic set and signing on release day.
ADMISSION: FREE
HARD FRENCH: Hard Dancing. Hard Cruising
SAT. 09/05 | 2:00PM @ EL RIO
A 1st Saturday monthly afternoon soul music dance party feat: DJ Carnita & DJ Brown Amy playing the 60s girl groups, early ’70s soul, funk, boogaloo, garage & Northern Soul stompers. 3pm – 5pm FREE BBQ
ADMISSION: $10
Marcella Kriebel, Mi Comida Latina
SAT. 09/05 | 3:00PM @ OMNIVORE BOOKS
Mi Comida Latina captures the warmth and depth of culinary traditions in Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Puerto Rico.
ADMISSION: FREE
The 14th annual San Francisco Zine Fest
SUN. 09/06 | 11:00AM – 5:00PM @ GG PARK
Over 200 creators featuring writers, artists, and zinesters, ranging from individual DIY creators to nationally recognized small-press publishers. International, national and local creators based throughout the Bay Area will be exhibiting their work.
ADMISSION: FREE
Hiero Day 2015
MON. 09/07 | 11:00AM – 7:00PM @ W.OAKLAND
HIERO DAY is an outdoor festival, concert and block party where thousands come to celebrate all that is good about Oakland. The event hosts a childrens area, 3 stages to host local and internationally renowned artists and DJs providing continuous entertainment from Hip-Hop, Jazz, Electronic, Alternative and R&B.
ADMISSION: $20
Poetic Tuesday with Litquake!
TUE. 09/08 | 12:30PM @ YERBA BUENA GARDENS
Lines and lyrics from Litquake Nation! Enjoy line breaks during your lunch break, as some of the Bay Area’s best poets and musicians share their work in the great outdoors.
ADMISSION: FREE
Dream Queens Revue drag show
WED. 09/09 | 9:30PM – 11:30PM @ AUNT CHARLIE’S
Winner of the 2015 SF Weekly’s Reader Choice Award for “Best Weeknight Drag Show.” So much outrageousness glitz, and fabulicious-ness that you’ll be leaving a trail of sequins all the way home.
ADMISSION: FREE
Check out even MORE kick-ass events on our SF calendar here!
Rad Upcoming NY Events
Mess Kid, veryADVANCED
THU. 09/03 | 5:00PM @ OUTPUT
Born in Riga, Latvia, Mess Kid moved to Detroit in 1993 and now is a Brooklyn resident consistently turning out dancefloors.
ADMISSION: FREE
El Caribefunk, Underground System
FRI. 09/04 | 9:00PM @ THE WICK
A loud pop that tastes like the Caribbean Sea and a natural glow that reflects hybridization between elements of funk and Caribbean music.
ADMISSION: $12
MOTHXR, French Horn Rebellion, and Julian Cavin (DJ Sets)
SAT. 09/05 | 2:00PM – 7:00PM @ HOTEL HUGO
Summer is coming to a close with cooler weather slowly creeping in, but Electric Beach is just heating up.
ADMISSION: FREE
Aphotic & Dirty Epic Labor Day
SUN. 09/06 | 12:00PM @ PRIVATE BROOKLYN LOFT
Spend Labor Day weekend on a beautiful rooftop featuring some of the best techno, house, acid the underground has to offer. As the night approaches we will continue down to a dark and twisted bunker providing an aural onslaught throughout the late hours.
ADMISSION: $25
Beats & BBQ: The Labor Day Wind Down 2015
MON. 09/07 | 3:00PM @ LP & HARMONY
Beats & BBQ is a grassroots event that promotes community and togetherness through good food, good dance music, and good cheer from our patrons.
ADMISSION: BBQ PLATES COST $5
Chelsea Wolfe, Wovenhand
TUE. 09/08 | 8:00PM @ SAINT VITUS BAR
Chelsea Wolfe is a Los Angeles singer-songwriter who makes dark, haunting music often described as folk-goth.
ADMISSION: $20
Jett Adore’s Diamond Studs – Male Burlesque Theatre
WED. 09/09 | 8:00PM @ HIGHLINE BALLROOM
Nearly nude but never lewd, this fun fantasy of flesh will enchant and titillate even the most pure-minded thrill-seekers.
ADMISSION: $25
Check out even MORE kick-ass events on our NYC calendar here!