Tag Archives: Festival

FYI: Closing Out Chanukkah With Kick-Ass Music!

Tonight is not only the final night of the Festival of Lights (Chanukkah), but also the the final night of the pop-up Tikva Records store. For those of you who have never heard of Tikva Records, they were a Jewish … Continue reading

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FYI: Popfest and Carnaval 2011

This holiday weekend brings to the City two fantastic opportunities to get out and hear some truly great music! First up: San Francisco popfest 2011, a celebration of international indie-pop music, featuring such bands as The Aberdeens, 14 Iced Bears, … Continue reading

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Not Quite Free: San Francisco Bluegrass & Old-Time Festival 2011

Well, folks, it’s the closing weekend for this annual fete, and despite the prohibitive weather, The Scene is officially encouraging you to get your dancin’, foot-stompin’ rain boots on and partake in the jubilation! Alas, in the closing weekend, there … Continue reading

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FYI: Festivals Galore!

O.K., all you crazy cats and kittens! This weekend is…well, “overwhelming” seems like an appropriate word to use. “Amazing” could also work. “Life-changing,” while being two words, still applies. And “Gitcher butt out here!” is probably the most specific and … Continue reading

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FYI: Nihonmachi Street Fair

OHMYGODOHMYGODOHMYGOD!!!! This weekend is the awesome-rrific-est festival (in my humble opinion) that this city has to offer — the 37th Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair in Japantown! This festival, if you’re at all interested in the Japanese culture, is a bevy … Continue reading

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FYI: Superheroes and SF Symphony

This weekend brings together two of my favorite things: superheroes and the Stern Grove Music Festival! So, time to get suited up and headin’ out. Start off on Saturday with the 2nd Annual Superhero Street Fair. Festivities begin at the … Continue reading

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FYI: Alice’s Summerthing

Hey, gang! This Sunday is Radio Alice’s Summerthing! For those of you who either are not from or are new to the Bay Area, Radio Alice is a local radio station that plays largely Top 40 pop-style music, and every … Continue reading

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FYI: North Beach Festival This Weekend!

Guess what? You got it — it’s Festival Season. Yippee! Know what that means, dontcha? Loads and loads of grubbin’ food, thrivin’ throngs, and — most importantly — FREE LIVE MUSIC! This weekend, it’s all about San Francisco’s own Little … Continue reading

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FYI: Haight Ashbury Street Fair Today!

I know this is unforgivably last-minute, but today until 5:30 p.m. is the 33rd annual Haight Ashbury Street Fair, chock full o’ peace, love, happiness, and awesome free live music, including sets by Brothers Horse and Pan Demon. Get out … Continue reading

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FYI: Friday, February 26, 2010

  Friday night’s all right for…deep house! Infusion Lounge has a weekly dance party with resident DJs who bring in a regular rotation of freestyle artists — so, in a way, it’s like getting a DJ-driven show along with a … Continue reading

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