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sunday, august 11

8/11/2019

Maryann Price (formerly of Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, and Asleep at the Wheel)
w/ Joshua Raoul Brody + Mark Holzinger Group (CD release) ~ $15 ~ 7:30pm - 11:00pm

Maryann Price (Dan Hicks, Asleep at the Wheel, the Kinks)will come in from Austin Texas and along with Joshua Raoul Brody will headline the show,and locals the Mark Holzinger Group with Simon Planting on upright bass, Jim Hurley on violin,John Waller on drums, Billy Wilson on steel guitar/baritone ukulele andMark Holzinger on electrical guitar will open the show!

saturday, august 10

8/10/2019

WRITERS WITH DRINKS
w/ host Charlie Jane Anders ~
Namwali Serpell, Vanessa Hua, Lynn Breedlove, Sarah Rose Etter,
Seth Katz, Brandon Melendez ~
$5-20 sliding
(all proceeds benefit
Kehilla Immmigration Committee) ~
Doors at 6:30pm ~ 7:30pm - 9:45pm

August's Writers With Drinks is bursting with visionary talent---including breathtaking stories, brilliant poetry, queer spoken word, and strange revelations. You'd better hold onto your brain!

About the readers/performers:

Namwali Serpell is a Zambian writer and author of the debut novel The Old Drift. Her story “The Sack” won the 2015 Caine Prize for African writing. In 2014, she was chosen as one of the most promising African writers in the Africa39 anthology, a project of the Hay festival. She received a Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers Award in 2011. Her first published story, “Muzungu,” was selected for the Best American Short Stories 2009 and shortlisted for the 2010 Caine Prize for African Writing. She teaches at UC Berkeley and lives in San Francisco.

Vanessa Hua is a columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle and the author of A River of Stars and Deceit and Other Possibilities. She received a Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers’ Award, the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, and a Steinbeck Fellowship in Creative Writing, as well as honors from the Society of Professional Journalists and the Asian American Journalists Association. She has written for the New York Times and Washington Post, among other publications. A Bay Area native, she works and teaches at the San Francisco Writers’ Grotto.

Lynn Breedlove, author of the novel Godspeed, singer for the band Tribe 8, COMMANDO and The Homobiles, creator of Lynnee Breedlove's One Freak Show, a comic solo show on gender and the ensuing book, which won the 2010 Lambda Literary Award in the transgender category. He is the founder of Homobiles, the indie non-profit ride service for the LGBTIQ community and its allies, which, along with his creative work, won him the 2012 Harvey Milk LGBT Club Award for Activism. His new poetry book "45 Thought Crimes," out on Manic D Press, is spirituality for skeptics, church at a punk show, a letter to bees, love in a riot, compassionate table flipping.

Brandon Melendez is a Mexican-American poet from California. He is the author of 'Gold That Frames The Mirror' (Write Bloody 2019). He is a National Poetry Slam finalist and two-time Berkeley Grand Slam Champion. A recipient of the 2018 Djanikian Scholarship from the Adroit Journal, the 2018 and 2019 Academy of American Poets Award, his poems are in or forthcoming in Black Warrior Review, Muzzle Magazine, Ninth Letter, The Journal, Shenandoah, PANK, and elsewhere. He currently lives in Boston where he received his MFA from Emerson College.

Seth Katz is a trans and queer artist, designer, and writer based in San Francisco. His style and interest in the creative world includes interconnecting design, art, and the power of written word. Experimentalism, intersectionality, and integration of fine art and design are all critical concepts to his work. He writes mainly about gender identity, feminism, politics, and the many places they overlap. He has been published by the Fog City Rose, Awkward Mermaid, Supermaker, + Oatmeal Magazine by Wolfman. His zine Satanic Feminism and the Witchcraft of Fem Resistance was recently published into a chapbook by Silver Sprocket Bicycle Club. You can see more of his work at www.sethkatz.art.

Sarah Rose Etter is the author of The Book of X and Tongue Party (Caketrain Press). Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in The Cut, Electric Literature, VICE, Guernica, Philadelphia Weekly, and more. She is the recipient of writing residencies at the Disquiet International Program in Portugal, and the Gullkistan Creative Program in Iceland. She earned her MFA from Rosemont College. She lives in San Francisco.

About Writers With Drinks:

Writers With Drinks has won numerous "Best ofs" from local newspapers, and has been mentioned in 7x7, Spin Magazine and one of Armistead Maupin's Tales of the City novels. The spoken word "variety show" mixes genres to raise money for local causes. The award-winning show includes poetry, stand-up comedy, science fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery, literary fiction, erotica, memoir, zines and blogs in a freewheeling format.

El SUPERRITMO! ~
DJ El Kool Kyle y DJ Roger Más ~
Cumbia, Dancehall, Hip-Hop,
Reggaeton, Salsa Buena y mas! ~
$5 before 11pm, $10 after ~
10:00pm - 2:00am

Friday, august 9

8/9/2019

MUSHROOM + Victor Krummenacher & David Immerglück ~ $10 ~ 7:00pm - 9:30pm

CLUB COLLISION ~
'80s Boogie - Disco Funk - New Wave -
Italo Disco - Laser Music ~
DJ Primo (Club Lonely, Slow Jams) & friends -
$5 before 11, $10 after ~
10:00pm - 2:00am

thursday, august 8

8/8/2019

Charlie Hunter and Lucy Woodward with drummer Doug Belote ~ $25 ~ 7:00pm - 9:30pm

The remarkable CHARLIE HUNTER with LUCY WOODWARD return to the Make Out Room,
Wednesday August 8th with Drummer, Doug Belote.
Don’t miss two of the most exciting musicians in Jazz/popular music today.
Charlie Hunter & Lucy Woodward are pure magic & not to be missed.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/charlie-hunter-and-lucy-woodward-with-drummer-doug-belote-tickets-66306359105

*** ALCATRAZ SOUL CLUB ***

Alcatraz Soul Club comes early this month,
but as always -- we're ready to party!
What can you expect?
Only the finest 45 selections in:

+ RAZOR-SHARP SOUL + RAW FUNK + GRITTY R&B + CROSSOVER + MODERN SOUL + LATIN GROOVES

On the decks:

+ KIRK HARPER
(ASC Resident/Sweater Funk, SF)
+ MARIA VICTORIA
(ASC Resident/Black Rhythm Happening, SF)

WHEN: Thursday, August 8th.
Needle drops at 10:00, stayin' rowdy til' 2:00.

WHAT: Alcatraz Soul Club is a collective of the Bay Area's rare soul and funk DJs focused on quality, sophistication and thinking outside the box. The tunes will be killer - feet will move - booties will shake. Your satisfaction is guaranteed!

SEE YOU ON THE DANCEFLOOR!

* ALCATRAZ SOUL CLUB *
Soul, Funk & R&B at 45 rpm ~ a rotating cast of Bay Area soul & funk DJs
* Third Thursdays * NO COVER * Dancing Satisfaction Guaranteed! * 10:00pm

wednesday, august 7

8/7/2019

DJ LACY LUST! Heavy metal, glam, crotch rock! ~ FREE! ~ 6:00pm - 9:30pm

CHUB-E-FREEZ! ~
DJs BIG NATE, SWIFTUMZ & Special Guests! ~
Old School Hip-Hop, all vinyl! ~
Free! 9:30pm - 2:00am

tuesday, august 6

8/6/2019

ARCHIVE FEVER -
Indie Pop, C86, Punk, New Wave,
Powerpop, Rock n Roll
w/ DJs Andy & Jessica and Guests ~
FREE ~ 6:00pm - 10:00pm

SLOW JAMS ~
Deep & Sweet 60s Soul & Stuff ~
DJ Primo & friends ~
FREE! ~ 10:00pm - 2:00am

monday, august 5

8/5/2019

The MONDAY MAKE-OUT ~ Cutting edge Bay Area jazz & improv ~
The Holly Martins (modern jazz/improvisation),
Jason Levis Septet (modern jazz) &
Feral Luggage (null wave free improvisation) ~
FREE! ~ 7:30pm - 11:00pm

Set #1: The Holly Martins (modern jazz/improvisation)
http://www.edgetonerecords.com/martins.html
Kasey Kndusen-sax
Lorin Benedict-voice
Eric Vogler-guitar

Set #2: Jason Levis Septet (modern jazz)
http://jasonlevismusic.com/
Jason Levis - drums and compositions
Rob Ewing - trombone
Max Miller-Loran - trumpet
Beth Schenck - alto sax
Cory Wright - tenor sax, clarinet
Safa Shokrai - bass
Mark Clifford - vibraphone

Set #3: Feral Luggage (null wave free improvisation)
http://mikapontecorvo.edgebuzz.tv
Kersti Abrams - Alto Sax, Mbira
Mika Pontecorvo - Guitar, Electronics
Colleen Kelly T - Cello
Mark Pino - Drums
Elijah Pontecorvo - Bass
Lorenzo Arreguin - Drums

sunday, august 4

8/4/2019

CLUTCH the PEARLS ~ Drag Show w/ host Mira ~ $10 ~ 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Leo season, rising signs, retrogrades...
Clutch the Pearls is back this weekend with a little zodiac tribute. Come find out if you’re compatible with any of us... 😉

Your host:
Mira

Music by:
DJ La Femme Papi

Performances by:
Mira
Vanity
Shane Thomas
Rihanna Wintour
Buka Kay
Cochina Rude
Daisy Nukes
Major Hammy

Doors @7:30pm
Show @ 8:00pm
$10 door cover

DIMENSIONS
w/ DJs Justin & Kurt ~
Technicolor Sounds: Soft Vinyl Soul
~ FREE! ~ 10:00pm - 2:00am

saturday, august 3

8/3/2019

CONTROL FREAKS Record Release + UNKO ATAMA + NOBODY'S BABY ~ $8 ~ 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Depth Charge presents:
CONTROL FREAKS + UNKO ATAMA
www.slovenly.bandcamp.com/…/control-freaks-mindless-enterta…
www.unkoatama.bandcamp.com
6:00pm door / 6:30pm show / music finished at 9:30pm sharp!

El SUPERRITMO! ~
DJ El Kool Kyle y DJ Roger Más ~
Cumbia, Dancehall, Hip-Hop, Reggaeton,
Salsa Buena y mas! ~
$5 before 11pm, $10 after ~
10:00pm - 2:00am

Friday, August 2

8/2/2019

"ABOUT LAST NIGHT:
A One Night Stand Story Telling Series" ~
real people sharing real stories
about horrifying one night stands,
awkward hookups, & regrettable romps ~
$15 adv. / $20 door ~
7:00pm doors / 8:00pm showtime! ~
7:00pm - 9:30pm

About Last Night - Join us for an evening of laughter, sex positivity and of course hilariously true one night stand stories. 7 brave souls will once again climb on our stage to share true tales of their most intimate and embarrassing one night stands.

About Last Night is a monthly San Francisco one night stand / poor life choice storytelling series. This event features real people sharing hilarious (way too personal) stories about horrifying one night stands, awkward hookups, and embarrassing sexual adventures. Come join us for a night of complete and utter hysteria, and unlike most of your one night stands, we can promise you that you won't regret it!

Have a story you'd like to tell? Visit our website: www.aboutlastnightstorytelling.com

BOOM! Shak-a Lak-a ~
DJ 2shy-shy, DJ melt w/U ~
funk/soul/hip-hop/synth-pop/int'l ~
$5 before 11pm, $10 after ~
10:00pm - 2:00am

thirstday, august 1

8/1/2019

DJ KC ~ rock n' roll, all vinyl happy hours!! ~ FREE ~ 6:00pm - 10:00pm

DJ Shrimp Ripper ~ Rock, Punk, New Wave, '80s ~ FREE! ~ 10:00pm - 1:00am

wednesday, july 31

7/31/2019

Being Lara Maykovich's
SF video premier party
w/ Fogdub and DJ Izzy Wise ~
$8 ~ 7:00pm - 9:30pm

Come and get groovy and kiss July
goodbye with live sounds by
Fogdub and Being Lara Maykovich.
With special guest DJ Izzy Wise.
Get up and go, don't be slow,
its a happy hour show!

Int'l FREAKOUT a-GO-GO!

60s 70s Soul-Funk-Disco-Pop-Psych
from around the world!
International tunes that take you there!
DJs Special Lord B.,
Ben Bracken +
Bobby Ganush!
Come hear what's blowing our minds

10:00pm - 2:00am ~ Free!

Come listen to some of the most far out psychedelic groovy spaced out acid drenched fuzz flavored tunes from around the globe and celebrate the birthdays of reseident Djs:

BOBBY GANUSH & BEN BRACKEN!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FREAKS!~!!

Resident DJ Paul Costuros will light the candles.

Don't miss it!!! FREEEEEE!!!!!

tuesday, july 30

7/30/2019

DJ Paisley Happy Hours! -
rock n roll, 60s psych, surf, 70s funk and punk, new wave, disco... ~
FREE ~ 6:00pm - 9:30pm

SLOW JAMS ~
Deep & Sweet 60s Soul & Stuff ~
DJ Primo & friends ~
FREE! ~ 9:30pm - 2:00am

monday, july 29

7/29/2019

In the Land of Hi-Fi ~
Happy Hour with
DJ dX the funky grandpa ~
Soul, Jazz, Funk
6 - 9pm ~ FREE ~

LOCALS ONLY - (Out-of-Towners Welcome)
DJ Still or Sparkling aka Bob N. of KXSF +
DJ melt w/U (BOOM shak-a lak-a / SOUL! powered)
spin a night of Bay Area favorites from the '60s to the present
ALL on VINYL ~ FREE! ~
9:00pm - 2:00am

Some of the artists you're likely to hear:
A Subtle Plague, The Aerosols,
Aislers Set, Aerosol Species,
American Music Club,/Mark Eitzel,
The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Anna Hillburg, Barbara Manning, Bart Davenport,
the Buckets, The Beau Brummels,
Blues Lawyer, Candy Now, The Bohemians
The Chocolate Watchband, Chris von Sneidern,
Chuck Prophet, Cool Ghouls, Crime, Deerhoof, Dieselhed, Donner Party, Earth Girl Helen Brown, Greg Scott Reeves, Fairways,
The Flamin' Groovies, Flying Color, FRONDS, The Band Fuck, Grace Sings Sludge, Granfaloon Bus, Graham Central Station, Harm Farm, Latitude, Lulu Miss, Larry Yes,
Jonathan Richman, Landline, Legs, Little Wings, Lunchbox, Magic Trick, Male Gaze, Marbled Eye, Mark Matos, Mikal Cronin, The Mosswoods, The Mummies, Negativland, Neil Young, Not Yetis, Ogres, Blue William, Charles Atlas, Alan Sparhawk, Never Bored,
Thee Oh Sees, Old Joe Clarks,
Once and Future Band, The Orange Peels, Ovarian Trolley, Papercuts, The Paul & John, Rays, The Saucy Jacks, Six Foot Sloth
Richard Buckner & the Doubters,
The Rubinoos, Sandwitches,
Sarah Bethe Nelson, Slovenly,
Fake Your Own Death,
Shannon and the Clams, Sonny & the Sunsets,
Kelley Stoltz, Supercharger,
Paula Frazer and Tarnation,
Thinking Fellers Union Local 282,
Thomas & Richard Frost, Tipsy,
Toiling Midgets, Tony Molina, Translator, Tuxedomoon, Ty Segall, Virginia Dare,
Wire Train, World Of Pooh.

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