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Did you know that both Ronald Reagan and John McCain both opposed the creation of a federal holiday for Martin Luther King? It's something of an inconsequential fact, but we thought you might like to think about that while you're busy celebrating the good reverend's legacy this Monday. To get you in ... More >>

Beer of the Week: Lagunitas Fillmore Fusion Ale

Lagunitas Brewing is known for many things, some of which include making great beer, embracing all visitors as friends, and knowing how to party. On any given day at Lagunitas's 'Taproom and Beer Sanctuary', you can see the elements of a great party coming together before your eyes -- outgoing peopl ... More >>

R.I.P. Donna Summer, the Queen of Disco, 1948-2012

While previous diagnoses of the death of disco have come off as somewhat premature in the wake of countless rivals, it now seems we're a step closer to a definite end. Donna Summer, the vocalist known as the "queen of disco," has died of cancer at the age of 63. A five-time Grammy award winner, her ... More >>

Weekend Parties: 222 Hyde Reopens, DJ Hell at Public Works, Martin Buttrich at Mighty, and Haçeteria at Deco

We hope you had a refreshing time working all week, because this weekend's going to be hectic. It almost doesn't seem fair, does it? Just when you thought you had time to relax, the city's summerish winter nights begin calling you with their siren-like promises of good times, good tunes, and other g ... More >>

Weekend Party Preview: Benoit & Sergio at Public Works, Danny Krivit at BeatBox, Cosmin TRG at the Endup, and More

Hope you enjoyed the Thanksgiving break, because this weekend, things are dropping right back into gear. The guiding principle seems to be a strong showing from the new school of house music, with major headliners playing over the course of the entire weekend. But if four-on-the-floor isn't your thi ... More >>

Oktoberfest Rings In the New Beer -- Now in September!

Werner Heiber / ShutterstockIt's that time of year again​If you're anything like us, you suffer through the 11 months of the year when it's inappropriate to wear a dirndl. It's finally time to dust off those frilly garments and drink beer from an assortment of over-sized glassware. Since you ... More >>

Protesting in the Streets -- Top 10 Political Street Art

John Boehner makes a cameo at 18th and Valencia.​We spotted this John Boehner street art gem Tuesday night in the Mission, and it got us thinking -- political street art is pretty rad, and sometimes pretty radical. San Francisco definitely has its fair share, but, of course, we're not the onl ... More >>

OctoberFeast's Old-Style Rye

Jonathan KauffmanOctoberFeast's old-style rye.​ A weekly survey of bread in San Francisco ― the baked and the fried, the artisan and the novelty.Old-Style Rye Source: OctoberFeast Bakery, 1954 University (at Milvia), Berkeley Toast-appropriateness: 1/10

Bay Area Beatsmith Jel Opens For Tricky Tonight, Defends Name From Interlopers

​We haven't heard enough from Jel, born Jeffrey Logan, of late. An early mainstay of Oakland's Anticon collective, he released an excellent solo record, Soft Money, in 2006, then returned to the shadows -- or so it seemed. Upon closer inspection, he's been plenty active in projects like Themselves ... More >>

Trio of Events Keeps Oktoberfest Alive

OaktoberfestThree oompah-pah fests keep Oktoberfest alive for another week.​Oktoberfest is over. Long live Oktoberfest! The original Oktoberfest in Munich ends today, but that doesn't mean you can't still get your polka on. For three days in a row this week, starting in the city, moving up to ... More >>

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Hey DJ! Friday Q&A w/ Adrian & Mysterious D of Bootie

​Adrian & Mysterious D have an interesting take on mashups. As they explain it, the "genre" transcends all other styles, as producers working in this arena pull tracks from a wide variety of artists, making the artform both classic enough to build a large fanbase, and cutting edge enough to in ... More >>

A Murder Most Foul: Alfonso Rodriguez, Possibly Beaten to Death, Is City's 41st Homicide

View Larger Map Police discovered Alfonso Rodriguez near death behind the wheel of a car late Friday night at Cordova and Munich streets. The 39-year-old expired not long thereafter at General Hospital. He was covered in wounds,  and area residents had seen at least two men beating him. Witnes ... More >>

With S.F. Critical Mass Mojo in Tow, Tesla Motors To Open Store in Biketown USA

Tesla's next endeavor? ​Fresh off the revelation that the company's top publicist is an avid fan and participant in San Francisco's Critical Mass monthly bicycle parade, Tesla Motors announced  it will be opening an electric car store in America's top bicycling city, Boulder, Colorado.Last mo ... More >>

Tesla Motors Munich Store Opening Features Organic Beer, Customer Joyrides

Gentlemen, start your engines...​ Airfare from SFO to Munich to attend the Tesla Motors store grand opening there: $914 round-trip. Reported base price for the Bay Area company's 2010 model Roadster: $109,000. Filling up on organic German Beer purportedly served at the grand opening, then driving ... More >>

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