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Onion Events Newsletter - San Francisco (April29-May5)
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| SAN FRANCISCO | Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - Monday, May 5, 2008 | |
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Box Office |
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| Thursday, May 1 at 7:30pm | Win Tickets to See Peter Moren (of Peter Bjorn and John) | |
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The Last Tycoon may be Peter Moren's first solo album, but it has been several years in the making. Throughout the hectic years of songwriting, recording and touring with Peter Bjorn and John in support of their
infectious breakout album Writer?s Block, Peter never rested. What emerged from that period is an intimate 10-track collection of delicate and introspective songs from one of the most promising young storytellers of the decade. Recorded and mixed over two years in tiny apartments and rehearsal studios in Sweden and the U.S., The Last Tycoon is built around the basic foundation of Peter and his guitar. The album has a distinctly homemade feel that feeds from the folk singer-songwriter tradition but still incorporates strings, synthesizers, vibraphones, percussion, a musical saw, and even a drum machine or two. www.myspace.com/petermorn $15 All Ages To enter to win a pair of tickets, e-mail sfpromo@theonion.com with "Peter Moren" in the subject field. In the e-mail, include your name, date of birth, and full mailing address. The Swedish American Hall | |
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| Saturday, May 3 at 9pm | Win Tickets to see Rogue Wave | |
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Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Rogue Wave at the Fillmore in San Francisco. Lucky winner ALSO receives a SIGNED limited edition 7?? vinyl by Rogue Wave! They?re newest release ?Asleep At Heaven?s Gate? is available everywhere (in stores and online) ?Asleep At Heaven?s Gate" is an album about hopes and fears, triumphs and tragedies, sadness and joy. Filled with darkness and light swirled together, "Asleep At Heaven?s Gate" is a stirring sonic reminder of the dualities that make life such an unforgettable and incomparable ride. www.myspace.com/roguewave To enter to win a pair of tickets, e-mail sfpromo@theonion.com with "Rogue Wave" in the subject field. In the e-mail, include your name, date of birth, and full mailing address. The Fillmore | |
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| Thursday, May 1, 8pm | Win Tickets To See Greg Proops | |
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To enter to win a pair of tickets, e-mail sfpromo@theonion.com with "Greg Proops" in the subject field. In the e-mail, include your name, date of birth, and full mailing address. Punch Line Comedy Club |
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| Thursday & Friday, May 8-9, 10pm | Win Tickets To See Afrolicious | |
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Elbo Room Presents Thursday, May 8 Afrolicious celebrates its one-year anniversary with DJs/hosts Pleasuremaker, Senor Oz, and Miami's Spam Allstars, plus guests J. Elrod and B. Lee Friday, May 9 Afrolicious with The Spam Allstars plus the Pleasuremaker live band and DJ Senor Oz To enter to win a pair of tickets, e-mail sfpromo@theonion.com with "Afrolicious" in the subject field. In the e-mail, include your name, date of birth, and full mailing address. Elbo Room |
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Upcoming Events |
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Saturday & Sunday, May 3-4, 10am-10pm (Sun. 11am-6pm) |
Maker Faire--A DIY Festival | |
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Maker Faire returns! Come celebrate being a Maker by seeing some of these great exhibits: - Saturday Evening Fire Spectacular (extended hours, 6-10pm): Power Tool Drag Races, Steampunk Spectacular, musical performances, The Flaming Lotus Girls, and more - Swap-O-Rama-Rama's giant used-clothing swap, DIY workshops, and fashion show - Bazaar Bizarre's crafts fair - The Life-Sized Mousetrap, a giant re-creation of the popular board game - Cyclecide Pedal Powered Bicycle Rodeo - The Electric Giraffe--a huge, 17-foot-tall, one-ton walking robot giraffe will once again patrol the grounds of Maker Faire - A live Prius plug-in car conversion from the Bay Area's Calcars.org, and much, much more! Put together by Make and Craft magazines, Maker Faire celebrates things people create themselves--from electronic gizmos that would make James Bond jealous to "slow made" foods and homemade clothes that would make Martha Stewart swoon. Buy tickets now and save! Discount ticket sales end on April 25. San Mateo County Event Center & Fairgrounds | |
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| Through Thursday, May 8 | San Francisco International Film Festival | |
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The 51st San Francisco International Film Festival is bringing the world to San Francisco. More than 100 unique programs will be screened, showcasing the finest in international cinema. The annual State Of Cinema Address will be given by Wired Senior Maverick Kevin Kelly on Sun., May 4, at 1 p.m. at Landmark's Clay Theatre. http://fest08.sffs.org/awards/kevin_kelly.php SFIFF comes to a close on Thursday, May 8, with the Vanity Fair Reel Relief screening of Gonzo: The Life And Work Of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson. All proceeds benefit the Natural Resources Defense Council. The event begins at 7 p.m. at the Castro Theatre, with a post-party at 9:30 p.m. http://fest08.sffs.org/films/film_details.php?id=37 For tickets and information, visit fest08.sffs.org or call (925) 866-9559. | |
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A.V. Club Picks |
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| Friday, May 2, 7:30pm | Duran Duran | |
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Duran Duran has as much of a legacy to draft behind as any musical act could hope for. The group?s litany of hits?so many, many of them good?still work to punch the nostalgia buttons of those who were babysitters in the ?80s
as well as those who were babysat. Sure, Duran Duran?s last few comebacks haven?t been too creatively stimulating, but that won?t slow the group down: It plays here behind the recent Red Carpet Massacre, an album that features appearances by Timbaland and Justin Timberlake. Opening: Your
Vegas.
Sleep Train Pavilion At Concord |
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| Monday, May 5, 6:30pm | Let?s Talk About Sex: The Story Of Modern Sexuality | |
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In 2008, it?s difficult to go anywhere without hearing someone talk about sex, and on Monday the normally stuffy confines of the Commonwealth Club will find itself taken over by sex columnists and sex educators. Porn star
Nina Hartley?who got her nursing degree from SF State?is one of the latter, and will surely help lubricate the proceedings as she drops her knowledge on the audience, while The Daily Californian writer Julia Ingle will presumably make sure that the story stays modern. Topics include sex and
the city, 21st-century taboos, and modern love.
Commonwealth Club |
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Events At Caf? Royale |
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| Thursday, May 1 Through Wednesday, May 7 | Join Cafe Royale This Week | |
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Thursday, May 1 First Thursday Artist's Reception: Give Me A Sign, By Klea McKenna 8pm, free Sunday, May 4 Live jazz from Beep! 6pm, free Monday, May 5 DJ Bob Harp plays music the old-fashioned way, on vinyl from decades past. 6pm, free Wednesday, May 7 Fundraiser for the Lymphoma/Leukemia Society Cafe Royale | |
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Happy Hour With The Onion At Overtime |
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| Wednesday, May 14, 6-8pm | Happy Hour With The Onion At Overtime | |
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Please join The Onion and Newcastle Brown Ale on Wed., May 14, at Overtime Sports Bar & Grill for the Smoothest Happy Hour. From 6-8 p.m., The Onion will be providing Newcastle while supplies last. Please RSVP to sfpromo@theonion.com with "Newcastle" in the subject field. Overtime Sports Bar & Grill | |
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Onion Society For Beer Enjoyment |
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| May 14, 6pm | OSFBE At Elixir | |
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So we missed Cinco de Mayo--sue us. But here at The Onion, we are all about Catorce de Mayo! Yes, we are gathering at Elixir to bring you the finest in beer on tap. Don't miss this celebration opportunity--Viva de
Onion! Please RSVP to sfpromo@theonion.com with "Elixir" in the subject field. Elixir | |
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