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Derrick May Proves Detroit Techno Is Still Alive at Public Works

By Derek Opperman Mon., May 13 2013 at 5:00 AM
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Public Works
May 11, 2013

The evening began at Terroir, a wine bar in SOMA, drinking expensive bottles of wine for a French friend's birthday (because honestly, you can't get more Gallic than wine, cheese, and "rillettes"). There was a group of about eight of his countrymen, most of whom had never before been to San Francisco, and we were trying to figure out where to go next. At first, Monroe was floated; the prospect of seeing Tornado Wallace play to a crowd of North Beachers seemed entertaining enough (but it was deemed too small). Then I tried to convince everyone to hop on the BART so we could go to Oakland for a hardboiled techno underground (too far, probably no girls). Before anyone could propose anything else, another friend tore into the bar with tickets for Public Works in hand. The night was decided: We'd check out Detroit techno elder Derrick May. It was the right decision.


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The Top Five Parties in San Francisco This Weekend

By Derek Opperman Thu., May 9 2013 at 9:39 AM
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Soul Clap plays Mezzanine on Saturday.
Let's just get right down to it and face facts: this coming weekend doesn't offer too many reasons to hit the pavement and start partying--there's no Cinco De Mayo, outdoor street festival, or other miscellaneous excuse. Instead, this time around you're just going to have to rely on the music and good old fashioned club culture to get you motivated. Considering the spread of parties lined up, though, you shouldn't need much help. Read on -- your weekend awaits.


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The Top Five Parties in San Francisco This Weekend

By Derek Opperman Thu., May 2 2013 at 9:17 AM
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Daniel Maloso plays at Monarch on Friday.
Prep the tequila, Coronas, and kitschy Mexican apparel -- this Sunday is Cinco De Mayo! Unfortunately, it's a little awkwardly placed this year, so we imagine a lot of you will be "enjoying your beverages responsibly" during the middle of the day. Should that be the case, we recommend you keep this guy's number handy, you may need it. Not all of this week's parties are Cinco De Mayo-themed (in fact, none of our picks are, as far as we know), but that's okay considering how good this week's parties are shaping up to be. Whether you like it wild or moody, we've got you covered. Read on -- your weekend awaits.

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The Top Five Parties in San Francisco This Weekend

By Derek Opperman Thu., Apr. 25 2013 at 9:46 AM
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With 4/20 behind us and Cinco De Mayo in rapid approach, this coming weekend exists as a kind of placid middle ground. Normally that might be considered a bad thing when it comes to partying, but pros know that now is the right time to get out and enjoy the city at its best. And, to help you come to that realization, we've provided this handy list of events you really ought to check out. So read on -- your weekend awaits.


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The Top Five Parties in San Francisco This Weekend

By Derek Opperman Thu., Apr. 18 2013 at 4:00 AM
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Jamie Jones plays at Public Works on Friday.
"No Coachella, no problem!" seems to be the guiding theme for San Francisco in the coming week. In fact, given the stature of the DJs in town you might even consider laughing at some of your friends who are headed to Indio (that is, if you haven't already). As usual we've got you covered, but we also have one last-minute addition for this evening: Tubesteak Connection, DJ Bus Station John's cruisy old-school disco party, is celebrating its 9th Anniversary at Aunt Charlie's. If you've never been, this is a good opportunity to hear one of the city's best and perhaps most underground DJs in a one-of-a-kind environment -- just don't forget to turn your cell phone off. Read on -- your weekend awaits.

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The Top Five Parties in San Francisco This Weekend

By Derek Opperman Thu., Apr. 11 2013 at 9:56 AM
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Brooke Candy plays at F8 on Saturday.
Have you ever dreamed of a 4 a.m. last call in California? Allow us to remind you that Sen. Mark Leno has proposed a bill to make that into a reality. It's called SB 635 and, if passed, it would do a lot to improve the city's club culture by allowing for the possibility of an extended-hours liquor license. If this is something that appeals to you, then we recommend you hook up with the people at "Options CA" and contact your representative via this handy web app. However, even without a 4 a.m. last call, there's no denying that a lot is going on in the city these days. And, to get you up to speed, we've got this handy cheat sheet all prepped and ready to go. So read on -- your weekend awaits.


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Detroit's Andrés Will Blur the Line Between House and Hip-Hop in S.F. Tonight

By Derek Opperman Wed., Apr. 10 2013 at 9:30 AM
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Andrés plays at F8 tonight.
Dancing? On a weeknight? Who would have thought? Well, as it turns out, one of the best places in San Francisco to catch house music is weekly Wednesday night affair Housepitality at F8. For more than two years, the crew behind it has provided a wild environment regularly featuring some of the biggest acts in underground dance music, and, along the way, they've created a worthy foil to the larger weekend scene. Tonight the party welcomes Detroit hip-hop/house producer Andrés, the man behind "New for U," the sample-heavy cut widely considered by dancefloors and critics to be the defining house track of 2012.


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The Top Five Parties in San Francisco This Weekend

By Derek Opperman Thu., Apr. 4 2013 at 9:22 AM
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Tensnake plays at Monarch on Saturday.
Here's some good news for fans of dance music and high quality sound systems. Though 222 Hyde recently closed, its Turbosound rig will find a new home at Potrero Hill art-oriented nightclub Project One. Owner Brooke Waterhouse posted the news on her Facebook page yesterday, and the system is now fully installed and ready for an introductory party sometime this weekend (we imagine details will be posted on the venue's website). That's good news, of course, but it's not the only news. And as usual, we've got you covered with a cheat sheet of what to look out for nightlife wise. So, read on -- your weekend awaits.


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The Top Five Parties in San Francisco This Weekend

By Derek Opperman Thu., Mar. 28 2013 at 9:30 AM
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Crooner/DJ Mano Le Tough plays Monarch on Friday.
Listen, can you hear that rustling sound? That's the noise of time slipping by as April rapidly approaches. We're firmly into the idea of always having something to celebrate, so what better thing than the end of Lent this Saturday? Congrats, now you can treat yourself to something nice. As usual, we have just the list to help you decide how to mark the passage of this important occasion. Read on -- your weekend awaits.


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The Top Five Parties in San Francisco this Weekend

By Derek Opperman Thu., Mar. 21 2013 at 9:05 AM
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European disco re-edit duo Tiger & Woods play at Monarch on Friday.
It's still a tough call, but this week sure feels like the end of a significant chapter in San Francisco nightlife history. The catalyst is, of course, the decommissioning of Mighty's epic RLA soundsystem. But while it might be a sad note for some, remember that these kinds of ends usually signal new beginnings. That said, it's not too late to pay last respects, and to help you get oriented we've gathered together a few of your best opportunities for saying farewell. And for those of you who aren't into goodbyes, we've also included a fair showing of killer events at other venues as well. Read on -- your weekend awaits.


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