This week in SF a 40-piece super jazz ensemble takes over Yoshi's for the weekend, Philly underground hip-hop duo Jedi Mind Tricks brings down the Indy and DATA brings the dancey to Mezzanine.

Vans Warped Tour @ Shoreline
The Vans Warped Tour is back for another whirlwind punky tour across the US. They've been to just about every corner of the country thus far and the tour is making a stop at Shoreline on Thursday. The lineup includes acts like 3OH!3, All Time Low, and Breathe Carolina. Call in sick and get your fill of Warped for $38 for the day - bands going on at 11:00 a.m. Click here to buy tickets for the Vans Warped Tour at Shoreline.

Brass, Bows and Beats @ Yoshi's
The hip-hop jazz symphony returns to San Francisco after packing the standing-room only Palace of Fine Arts back in April. The brainchild of Adam Theis, The Jazz Mafia and Yonas Media, Brass, Bows and Beats is a 40-piece ensemble featuring some of the best vocalists, MCs and instrumentalists in the Bay. Click here to buy advance tickets to Brass, Bows and Beats for $20.

Club S @ Paradise Lounge
Skills is back for week 3 of their new weekly at Paradise Lounge. Forward thinking trance music for the tweaker by the speaker in all of us. This week features Ross FM, B33SON, and Justin Illusion. As always it's FREE before 10:30 p.m. and $3 after.

DJ AM @ Sutra Lounge
Hollywood's DJ darling, DJ AM is making moves to San Francisco this Thursday night to Sutra Lounge. The man's a resident at Rain Nightclub in Las Vegas but he'll be bringing his mashup beats to San Francisco for a frisky dance night at Sutra.

Steve Bug @ Mezzanine
One of Germany's most beloved DJs, Steve Bug is hitting up Mezzanine this Friday. Known for traversing the lines between house and techno, Steve Bug got his start at clubs in Ibiza and has been booked at major events in Germany like LoveParade.

Blow Up w/ Treasure Fingers @ The Rickshaw Stop
Everyone's favorite Friday party co-hosted by Ava Berlin and Jeffrey Paradise returns this Friday with special guest Treasure Fingers. The Atlanta-born and Brooklyn based DJ/producer is arguably one of the fastest rising stars in the indie/electro scene so come kick it with the Blow Up kids and "Cross the Dancefloor." $10 at the door @ The Rickshaw Stop.

Ronski Speed @ 1015 Folsom
Ronski Speed, one of the top 100 DJs in the WORLD and one of the most in demand producers and DJs is making a stop over at 1015 Folsom this Saturday night. He's been involved in producing remixes for the likes of ATB, Armin Van Buuren and Heather Nova. Buy pre-sale tickets to see Ronski Speed for $15.

Prepare for the Playa @ Sports Basement
Devout burners know all about Prepare for the Playa - a pre-Burning Man gathering that will help you though that little known event in the middle of the desert. Prepare for the Playa is this weekend, August 22nd, and 23rd, located at the artist's Grotto and North parking lot of the Sports Basement at 1590 Bryant Street.

DATA @ Mezzanine
The newest French electro dance import - DATA is coming to Mezzanine this Saturday to throw down on some funky dancey beats for all the hipsters in the house. Get your smoke breaks in early, cause you know the back is going to be packed. Buy limited advance $10 tickets or it's $15 @ the door.

Jedi Mind Tricks @ The Independent
Philly hip-hop underground duo Jedi Mind Tricks arrive to The Independent on Saturday to rep the 215. Don't get these guys confused with other Philly acts like The Roots though, their sound is more on the 'street' tick of Philadelphia. Buy tickets to see Jedi Mind Tricks for $15.

Stacey Pullen @ Mighty
Stacey Pullen, one of the founders of the techno sound is making a stop at Mighty this Saturday. This old school legend of Detroit techno is no stranger to the avant garde and his latest EP puts progressive jazz in the mix. Tickets to see Stacey Pullen at Mighty are $10 limited pre-sale and $15 discount pre-sale.

Prepare for the Playa @ Sports Basement
Devout burners know all about Prepare for the Playa - a pre-Burning Man gathering that will help you though that little known event in the middle of the desert. Prepare for the Playa is this weekend, August 22nd, and 23rd, located at the artist's Grotto and North parking lot of the Sports Basement at 1590 Bryant Street.

Tiburon Art Festival
Need to unwind after all the partying that's coming up this weekend? Hop a ferry to the Tiburon Art Festival in downtown Tiburon. 64 artists, live music, wine, beer and champagne await with a view of the water. There's a $5 suggested donation, which is a little more recession-friendly than the Sausalito Art Festival (coming up on Labor Day weekend) for $20. Click here for more information.

Outside Lands @ Golden Gate Park 8/28 - 8/30
Infusion Lounge Signature Event @ Infusion Lounge 8/28
Burning Man @ Black Rock City 8/31 - 9/7
Yeah Yeah Yeahs @ The Fox Theater 9/9 - 9/10
Killers @ Shoreline 9/12
Power to the Peaceful 9/12 - 9/13 @ Golden Gate Park
Artic Monkeys @ The Fox Theater 9/16
Phoenix @ The Warfield 9/17
LovEvolution @ Civic Center 10/3
LovEvolution AfterParty @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Treasure Island Music Festival 10/17 - 10/18