In need of cheap booze, free bands and a whole bunch of art this Friday night? The Lower Haight Art Walk is back and seriously better than ever. Celebrating their one year anniversary, the neighborhood’s added food carts, a scavenger hunt and an afterparty at Nickies to the mix. This may be the best one yet.
So what exactly can you expect for August 6th? Here’s our picks:Underground SF – $5 Art PartyD-Structure – Art, booze, music, giveaways and a PhotoboothP-KOK – Burning Man fashion show, Fire and …

The summer street fairs may be dying down in San Francisco, but that doesn’t mean the party’s left the streets. Mark your calendars for this Sunday, July 25th, when the All Shook Down Music Festival invades North Beach.
At the pretty price of $14 a wristband, you’ll gain access to a line up of national headliners and local favorites that will keep you and your wallet smiling for weeks. Electro-popper Neon Indian, Big Boi protegee Janelle Monae, indie synth-heads Birds & Batteries and SF sweethearts The Ferocious Few will join …

YES! Yes. Yes. Yes.
That’s all we have to say about the Outside Lands night shows this year. Spattering across varied genres, audiences and venues – there really is something for everyone.
Setting the tone for the weekend, up-and-comers Dawes kick things off with their soulful rock ballads and Southern croon at Thursday night’s Nightlife at the Academy of Sciences.
The Independent sets up shop with the highly diverse bookings of ex-The Band member and country connoisseur, Levon Helm, Friday night and Colorado electro-party-beat-maker, Pretty Lights (grab his full album …

Want to be a witness to street art history? Make sure you’re at 161 Erie Street this Sunday, August 1st from 11am to 7pm for a Block Party Benefit filled with art, music, food, and even score a free haircut.
Local artists, DJs and ororganizations are coming together in a combined effort to not only support art, music, and green living, but to finish a mural started by the elusive international street artist, Banksy. The live mural painting will be backed with some music, and you can even get a free …

On the hunt for the next DIY extravaganza? Head on over to Fort Mason July 31st for a smorgasbord of great handmade art, jewelry, clothing, and – get ready for it – some attachable beards made of yarn. Welcome to the 3rd Annual Renegade Craft Fair, featuring 225 independent artists.
Along with the myriad of goodies to be had, there will be live entertainment and workshops. You can learn about Craftivism with the Scarving Artists Knit-In, and enjoy some live music by the Troglodyte jug-band Thee Hobo Gobbelins. One of the …

Global Sol Festival, a self-proclaimed “Royal Mashup of Tech Nomadic Culture”, will be taking over the Craneway Pavilion in Richmond August 6 and 7 with two nights of dance, DJ and world music to benefit the Women’s Earth Alliance – all 100% solar-powered.
Designed to promote unity across the many different communities in the Bay Area, Global Sol offers up the opportunity to enjoy breathtaking views across the Bay, relax in the large tea and chill-out tent by the water and take part in interactive light and art installations (including a …

Join nonprofit NextAid and the San Francisco House Music Community at Café Cocomo in San Francisco for their sixth annual benefit for children affected by AIDS in Africa. “For the Future” draws talent from the major DJ crews in the Bay Area, including: Om Records, PacificSound, Green Gorilla, thePeople Oakland, Stap[e, Forward and [Kontrol].
This 13-hour event will spread the word, garner hope, and raise funds for the construction of a “green” workshop and multipurpose facility for a youth-run business providing positive opportunities in impoverished Kenyan neighborhoods. For over 6 years …

Delve back into the roots of early hip hop and prepare yourself. Now is your chance to experience one of the most revered hip hop groups of the 90’s. Black Star is back.
Formed in 1998 by Mos Def and Talib Kweli, Black Star specialized in a new breed of alternative hip-hop, giving rise to an underground movement ripe with profound and refreshingly deep lyrics.
Catching media attention with their controversial album, Mos Def & Talib Kweli are Black Star, their music helped ease alternative hip hop into the mainstream. Inspiring …

Here it is kids! The highly anticipated 2010 lineup of the Treasure Island Music Festival was released about… five minutes ago. On Saturday, October 16th the Festival offers up an electronic and dance-centric lineup including LCD Soundsystem, Deadmau5, Kruder & Dorfmeister {Live}, Mike Snow and more. Sunday, October 17th indie-rock rules the stage with Belle & Sebastian, The National, Broken Social Scene, She & Him and more. Yes, dance children and hipsters – we wouldn’t be surprised if you just drooled a little bit. In its forth year, the two-day …

It’s 5pm, it was a beautiful day but you were stuck in meetings and have been staring at a computer screen for the past eight hours. Needless to say, it’s time for a drink. Lucky for you we’ve compiled a list of San Francisco’s best happy hours. So grab your coworkers and get ready for some amazing deals on drinks (and food) that won’t break the bank.
Sushi Happy Hours
Blue Fin SushiLocation: 1814 Clement St (at 19th Ave)Time: 4-7 p.m. DailyDetails: One of the Richmond Districts best kept secrets. Head …