So it's Labor Day weekend and you aren't going to Burning Man. Don't fret, you aren't alone. While it may seem like the whole world has packed up their coolers and bikes to head out to Black Rock this weekend, MetroWize is here to let you know that there are some big things brewing here in SF this 3 day weekend as well. From hip hop in the park to big name dj's in the club, old school legends to the brightest up and comers, check out what SF has in store for this weekend.

Friday
Lee Scratch Perry @ The Independent
Perry is credited as one of the original pioneers of reggae and dub music. Whether you know him as Scratch, Pipecock Jaxxon, The Upsetter or any of his other numerous pseudonymes, don't miss this opportunity to see a true legend at The Independent.
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Gold Sweat @ Club 6
For a different vibe, get over to Sixth Street south of Market to check out Just Loco and Belly Up. They’re spinning Bass, Wobble, Edits & Remixes, Thug-Glitch, Bmore, Haus (House), Jackin', Baile, Juke, Digs, Electro, and Booty to keep you dancing.
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Saturday
Carnival @ Regency Center
Skills DJ Workshop and Spundae bring you a magical carnival world where sounds are played out in vivid color right before your eyes. If the colors don't lure in, maybe Gareth Emery, Menno De Jong (rare US appearance) and Matt Darey along with Deep Voices feat. Dyloot and home town hero Alain Octavo will. This one is gonna be wild.
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Electric Circus @ Temple
Doc Martin and Mark Farina at Temple... 'Nuf said. Three floors, different rooms with unique atmospheres, elephants, Buddhas – a proper nightclub, if there is such a thing in SF.
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Sunday
Markus Schulz @ Mighty
Over the past three years, Markus has crossed the globe on an almost constant basis. From Australia to Russia and as far away as China and Trinidad. Along with playing his hometown of Miami. Markus was also found in Ibiza at his summer residency at Amnesia; The Two Tribes Tour in Australia and New Zealand; Tomorrowland in Belgium; Mysterland and Trance Energy in The Netherlands; Nature One in Germany; Distant Heat in Jordan as well as clubs and in Kuala Lumpur, Romania, Czech Republic, Mexico, Sweden, Finland, Hungary, Slovakia, UK, Boston, Los Angeles, New York and the list goes on. He'll dropping musical science at Mighty this Sunday courtesy of Spundae.
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Doin it in the Park 08’ @ Golden Gate Park
No work or school on Monday! This free celebration on Sunday is the perfect non-ending to your weekend. Hip-hop, soul, reggae, and rare grooves from the likes of Apollo, Shortkut, Toks, Chuey Gomez, Sake One, Mr. E and a bunch more. Golden Gate Park at Elk Grove
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All Weekend
Slow Food Nation @ Fort Mason
The largest celebration of American food in history brings together tens of thousands of visitors to SF to experience an extraordinary range of activities highlighting the connection between your plate & the planet. Oh yeah, did we mention Gnarls Barkley, Ozomatli, MMW, Phil Lesh, G Love and the John Butler Trio will be playing... Get out to this!
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