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Rad Upcoming SF Events

Vintage Trouble
THU. 09/24 | 6:00PM @ AMOEBA MUSIC SF
Since the release of their debut album, The Bomb Shelter Sessions, Vintage Trouble has gone from playing intimate hometown clubs to opening for The Rolling Stones in London’s Hyde Park, touring North America and Europe with The Who and playing sold-out headline shows worldwide.
ADMISSION: FREE

Ae Fall Open Studios
FRI. 09/25 | 7:00PM @ ART EXPLOSION STUDIOS
Over 100 painters, sculptors, photographers, fashion designers and jewelers open their studios to exhibit their work. Reception gala will be from 7-11pm.
ADMISSION: FREE

Oakland Music Festival
SAT. 09/26 | 12:00PM – 9:00PM @ DOWNTOWN OAKLAND
An indoor/outdoor music, art and food event aimed to foster and support both the local music community and the diverse food & spirit craftsmen that give Oakland its distinct flavor.
ADMISSION: $25

Folsom Street Fair
SUN. 09/27 | 11AM – 6pm @ Folsom Street (8th to 13th Streets), SoMa, SF
The 32nd Annual Folsom Street Fair, a true only in San Francisco original, covers over 13 city blocksfilled with 400,000 people in their most outrageous leather, rubber, and fetish attire enjoying the world’s largest leather fair
ADMISSION: FREE (donations encouraged!)

Mission Rock Farmers Market Pop-Up
SUN. 09/27 | 11AM – 6pm @ Folsom Street (8th to 13th Streets), SoMa, SF
CUESA, the nonprofit that operates the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market, is hosting a series of pop-up farmers markets at The Yard at Mission Rock. The markets will feature a fresh lineup of food vendors, plus demos, DIY activities, tastings, and more!
ADMISSION: FREE

Bonnie Prince Billy
MON. 09/28 | 8:00PM @ Sweetwater Music Hall
With his highly individualistic approach to music making and the music industry, Will Oldham’s music exposes intimacy, community, mystery, and spontaneity; his brilliance has captivated fans and made Bonny one of our most influential and beloved songsmiths.
ADMISSION: $35

DJ Sikk Laffter
TUE. 09/29 | 9:00pm @ Hemlock
Forest spins all your favorite garage rock, punk and R&B and soul along with deep cuts to keep you guessing.
ADMISSION: FREE

Tijuana Panthers, Cellar Doors, Brissey
WED. 09/30 | 6:00PM @ The Depot SFSU
All ages are welcomed, food and drinks are available for purchase and there is booze for the 21+ This actually sounds kick ass.
ADMISSION: FREE

Check out even MORE kick-ass events on our SF calendar here!

Rad Upcoming NY Events

Jerome Chrome, Big Wimp, Pumpkin Gutz
THU. 09/24 | 5:00PM @ OUTPUT
This show also featues DJ Artisanal Jams
JOEYCLUBBINLUV and other special guests!
ADMISSION: FREE

Late Night Basement
FRI. 09/25 | 8:30PM @ LIVESTREAM PUBLIC
Late Night Basement takes the traditional “late night” TV format and transfers it into a dynamic live setting in Brooklyn. Hosted by Chris Rose and featuring:
David Cross
ADMISSON: FREE | 21+.

BROOKLYN POUR CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL
SAT. 09/26 | 3:00PM @ BROOKLYN EXPO CENTER
This one-day event in Brooklyn will feature over 100+ craft brews from New York and beyond.
ADMISSION: $55+

Time Out Live @ Rockaway Beach
SAT. 09/26 | 1:00PM @ RIIS PARK BEACH BAZAAR
Perfect Pussy, Guerilla Toss and Pawns play at this all ages event presented by Time Out and curated by Ipsum.
ADMISSION: FREE

Sunday Night Live W/ Sea Of Bees
SUN. 09/27 | 8:00PM @ ACE HOTEL
Sacramento’s Sea of Bees is the musical project of singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Julie Ann Bee, partnered in vocal harmony with band member Amber Padgett. Their strangely unique, often haunting, sound walks the line of indie folk and electronic psychedelia.
ADMISSION: FREE

Mo’ Beat Mondays
MON. 09/28 | 6:00PM @ BROOKLYN BOWL
Featuring Slavic Soul Party; fiery Balkan brass, throbbing funk grooves, Gypsy accordion wizardry, and virtuoso jazz chops.
ADMISSION: FREE before 7PM

David Fernandez Latin American Music + Pop-Swing
TUES. 09/29 | 12:30PM @ BRYANT PARK
Brought to you by Bryant Park Corporation,
Sam Ash Music Stores and the Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians.
ADMISSION: FREE

Pursuit: Flood Magazine #2 Official NYC Release
WED. 09/30 | 6:30PM @ SIXTY LES
emerging music monthly on the terrace of the SIXTY Lower East Side Hotel features a live performance by Topshelf Records dream-popsters FIELD MOUSE and a DJ set by synthpop producer COMPUTER MAGIC. SIOLM’s FRANCIS GARCIA kicks off the evening with his usual mix of late 80s party jamz, shameless pop hits + future indie classics.
ADMISSION: FREE W/ RSVP

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