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Radiohead Artist's 1st Stateside Show - Fifty24SF Gallery

From September 2 - October 27th, the Fifty24SF Gallery will host "Over Normal," a solo exhibition of English artist and longtime Radiohead collaborator Stanley Donwood's new work, and his first ever Stateside show.

Ratatat @ the Warfield - September 17

Ratatat is MGMT's wise older brother, a dirtier and grittier Hot Chip, and they know how to do it without saying a word.

Polk Street Blues Festival

Looking to give the "family-friendly" thing a try for a weekend? Head on over to the Polk Street Blues Festival September 25 & 26 for free music, great food, and shopping on the streets of Russian Hill and Nob Hill.

12th Annual Power to the Peaceful - September 10-12

If ever there was a festival built just for our earth-loving, brother-hugging town - Power to the Peaceful would be it. A quick skim of the festival's Yelp page confirms that, yes, there will be stoners, hippies, activists, people who are still high off Burning Man, people who are high in general, and lots of quality people-watching.

Outside Lands 2010 Recap

Notably smaller than past years, the easy access to stages, relaxed vibe and eclectically awesome mix of musicians – not to mention the gourmet munchies and free valet bike parking - made this festival experience top-notch (even if the chilly August weather wasn't).

Sketch Tuesdays at 111 Minna Gallery

Mingle with the Bay Area art crowd every month at Sketch Tuesdays as 20 established and emerging artists make and sell live art on the spot for affordable prices. The full bar, DJ sets, film projections and lazer light show don't hurt either.

Total Trash Fest - August 18-22

If you're in the mood for some gritty garage and punk music, Total Trash Fest is offering it up at Thee Parkside August 18th with 5 fully-stocked nights of music and art that will rock your ears off.

Outside Lands Festival 2010 - Aug 14-15

With acts like Phoenix, Pretty Lights, and Bassnectar and night shows across the city nabbing the likes of Chromeo and Jimmy Cliff - it's a weekend that's hard to resist.

3-6-9 Happy Hour at Beach/Park Chalet

In an awesome act of copycat-ism that benefits us all, The Beach Chalet and Park Chalet have rolled out a new 3-6-9 Happy Hour in the style of their Oakland-based sister restaurant, the Lake Chalet. It's simple enough to remember once you're hammered and happy.

Hog & Rocks

The only place to get your ham and oyster fix, Hogs & Rocks opens up shop in the Mission fully equipped with comfy cocktails, an outdoor patio, and a menu to match.