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More FREE Weekend Music — Rogue Wave and They Might Be Giants at Stern Grove
I remember seeing Rogue Wave as a college freshman in my school’s tiny multipurpose room, the then four members barely fitting on the makeshift “stage” and me wondering the whole time if any of them would consider banging a just-turned-legal fan. Back then, Out of the Shadow was the album

Win Tickets to the Social Studies Record Release Party
I’ve got a pair of tickets to see Social Studies play music and stuff in celebration of the release of their new record Wind Up Wooden Heart. Also playing is Maus Haus, 60 Watt Kid, and Montra. Four bands for $10 is a good price, but getting a pair of

Celebrate the Best of the Bay for FREE at Mezzanine on Thursday
Hey kids — time for another party from the folks at the SF Bay Guardian! To celebrate their Best of the Bay 2010 guide, the Guardian is hosting a FREE party at Mezzanine on Thursday night. Not only will there be a photo booth, Burgermeister truck, and mingling with the

Win a Pair of VIP Tix to SF Weekly's All Shook Down Festival
Did you know that the SF Weekly, Sunset Promotions, and a bunch of other sponsors I’m too lazy to type out are doing a huge show in North Beach on Sunday? Me neither. Seems like someone needs to be doing a lot more promoting in the next four days. Yadadamean? Regardless, All

This Week’s Events for the 5 Senses
Wondering what to do for fun this week? Feeling a little dead inside? Wake yourself up with an event for each of the 5 senses! HEAR: The 14th annual Mission Creek Music & Arts Festival kicks off with a FREE show at featuring the Bitter Honeys, which is a super

Music Picks of the Week: From Jew Harps to a Pas de Deux
Here are some very varied music picks for the week. Wednesday, July 7th: The Rumble SF. Future Sounds presents the Rumble SF, a FREE concert at Du Nord featuring AB & the Sea, So Many Wizards, and What Laura Says. The event is sponsored by Noise Pop, the Bay Bridged,

Jazz Isn't Just For Old, Boring People at the Fillmore Jazz Festival
Of course, this being the 4th of July holiday weekend, you know you’re about to go get pretty fucked up at least one of the days, whether you’re in the city, slutting it up in Vegas or houseboating like Gramps used to do in Shasta. That’s why it’s pretty awesome