!!! (Chk Chk Chk) at the Independent

Catch the dance-punk band at the Independent. MORE

August 27, 2008

8 p.m.

628 Divisadero St.
415-771-1422

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Lucinda Williams at the Mountain Winery

Check this show out if you're in the mood for a blend of country, rock and bluesy folk. MORE

August 27, 2008

7:30 p.m.

14831 Pierce Rd., Saratoga
408-741-2822

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Miss Pearl's Jam House Opening in Oakland

Miss Pearl is back and she’s better than ever. MORE

August 27, 2008

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1 Broadway, Oakland
510-444-7171

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Bay Rising Battle of the Bands Finals

★ [Editor's Pick]
Eleven bands have played their hearts out, but only five have advanced to the finals. MORE

August 27, 2008

8 p.m.

859 O'Farrell St.
415-885-0750

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Fine Art Group Exhibition at 625 Gallery

Help the scholarship fund by viewing student works at 625 Gallery. MORE

August 1, 2008 - August 28, 2008

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625 Sutter St.
415-618-3700

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Group Show Opening Reception at FIFTY24SF Gallery

Ring in this summer group show at FIFTY24SF Gallery. MORE

August 7, 2008 - August 28, 2008

7 - 9:30 p.m.

252 Fillmore St.
415-252-9144

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Albert Straus Gives the Scoop on Organic Dairy

Learn about the Straus holistic and sustainable approach to dairy farming. MORE

August 28, 2008

6 p.m.

595 Market St., 2nd fl.
415-597-6700

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James Blunt Plays the Bay Area

★ [Editor's Pick]
James Blunt is here to woo audiences two nights in a row. MORE

August 27, 2008 - August 28, 2008

Wednesday, 9 p.m.; Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

1805 Geary Blvd.
415-346-6000

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Melissa Etheridge: The Revival Tour 2008

★ [Editor's Pick]
Don't miss this special appearance by the famed performer. MORE

August 28, 2008

8 p.m.

2025 Broadway, Oakland
510-465-6400

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KFOG Local Scene Night

Check out local talent at KFOG's Local Scene show. MORE

August 28, 2008

8 p.m.

333 11th St.
415-255-0333

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Burgers and Saké at Azul Lounge

Play a game of trivia while you munch and throw a few back. MORE

August 28, 2008

7 - 10 p.m.

1 Tillman Pl.
415-362-9777

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Mangarosa Anniversary Party

Join Mangarosa in celebrating their fourth anniversary MORE

August 28, 2008

5 p.m.

1548 Stockton St.
415-956-3211

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Jason Reeves at Café Du Nord

Catch the young new star at Café Du Nord. MORE

August 28, 2008

7:30 p.m.

2170 Market St.
415-861-7374

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Big City Improv

Shout your funniest suggestions and Big City Improv will act them out. MORE

July 25, 2008 - August 29, 2008

10 p.m.

533 Sutter St.
415-433-1226

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Winston Smith Unveils "Disaster Piece" at Varnish Fine Art

Smith uses a full-scale representation of da Vinci's Last Supper as the basis for what he calls his Disaster Piece. MORE

August 21, 2008 - August 29, 2008

Ongoing

77 Natoma St.
415-222-6131

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Sea Trek Starlight Paddle

★ [Editor's Pick]
Spend the evening getting back to nature with a starlight paddle along the Sausalito coastline. MORE

August 2, 2008 - August 30, 2008

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85 Liberty Ship Way, #205, Sausalito
415-488-1000

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14th Annual Summer Improv Festival

Bay Area Theatresports features ten "one-night-only" performances from its professional improv ensemble. MORE

August 1, 2008 - August 30, 2008

8 p.m.

Buchanan St. and Marina Blvd.
415-474-8935

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"Current State of Affairs" at Market Street Gallery

Two artists offer a glimpse into the grim state of affairs in our world today. MORE

August 15, 2008 - August 30, 2008

6 - 9 p.m.

1554 Market St.
415-290-1441

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I Dream America: A Contemporary Urban Opera

★ [Editor's Pick]
Don't miss CONTRA-TIEMPO's contemporary urban opera. MORE

August 29, 2008 - August 30, 2008

8 p.m.

1310 Mission St.
415-626-2060

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"Birth of the Cool" at the Oakland Museum of California

★ [Editor's Pick]
Cool: Still trendy after all these years. MORE

May 17, 2008 - August 31, 2008

10 a.m. - 5 p.m., closed Mondays and Tuesdays

1000 Oak St.
510-238-2200

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Millbrae Art and Wine Festival

Join the 38th annual Millbrae Labor Day Weekend Festival for music, art and food. MORE

August 30, 2008 - August 31, 2008

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Broadway between Victoria Ave. and Meadow Glen, Millbrae
650-697-7324

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Alysanne McGaffey at Lost Art Salon

See 50 paintings on display by Alysanne McGaffey MORE

June 26, 2008 - August 31, 2008

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245 South Van Ness Ave., Ste. 303
415-861-1530

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Built by Wendy Summer Sale

★ [Editor's Pick]
Now's the time to shop for that original Built by Wendy look you've been wanting. MORE

June 28, 2008 - August 31, 2008

12 - 7 p.m., Sunday, 12 - 6 p.m.

3520 20th St.
415-824-1582

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Tea 'N Crisp, a One-man Celebration of Quentin Crisp

Don't miss this one-man show about the "Stately Homo of England." MORE

July 27, 2008 - August 31, 2008

2:30 p.m.

533 Sutter St.
415-677-9596

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Slow Food Rocks! with Gnarls Barkley and More

★ [Editor's Pick]
Don't miss the two-day music festival that's part of Slow Food Nation. MORE

August 30, 2008 - August 31, 2008

11 a.m.

Buchanan St. and Marina Blvd.
415-369-9950

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