There aren’t many nightclubs in San Francisco where aerial acrobatics and fire breathers are the norm, but Ruby Skye is one of them. From the biggest DJ's to over the top holiday bashes, see why we think they are one of the best.

It's Friday night and you find that all your shirts are old, your jeans are worn, and all your hats are ratty. It's apparent you need a new round of clothes that will make a statement. Your solution? Metropark.

Since the late 60's, the Fillmore has been a historic music venue that played host to bands like Grateful Dead and Pink Floyd. This summer, their lineup includes an eclectic group of artists, and we've picked five of them that you can't miss.

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Mashup artist Girl Talk just released his third CD entitled "Feed The Animals," which has a pick-your-price download scheme. MetroWize fed him a few questions about his newest album and where he and his musical landscape is headed in the future.

Partying in San Francisco is always an easy thing to do but partying in San Francisco in the summer is about as easy as it gets. Big events and big name headliners come in by the dozens. Check out who's are on their way here this summer!

Over a half million people will descend onto the streets of San Francisco on the last weekend of June to celebrate the SF Pride Parade. But before you attend this raucous event, here are a few tips to ensure you have a great time.

Memorial Day Weekend in San Francisco is going to be huge. With so many things to do onthis three-day weekend, you would be cheating yourself if you decided to stay in on any of these days. Check out what we'll be up to.

There's always something going on in San Francisco, but when summer rolls around things get kicked up a notch. Here are Metrowize's five best events going on this summer you cannot miss.

The Monterey Music Summit, a 3-day camping festival at the Laguna Seca Recreation Area, is two weeks away, and will feature diverse artists like Snoop Dogg, Taking Back Sunday, Slightly Stoopid, STS9, and more.

This is the 14th installment of this huge event and has featured bands the likes of Green Day, Third Eye Blind, and the Foo Fighters, but this year's lineup will be far more diverse than its predecessors.

The world's biggest DJs are coming to the Bay Area in 10 days. How big, you say? Try Tiesto, and Ferry Corsten big. ETD Pop at the Cow Palace is where it's all going down, and if you haven't bought your tickets yet, do so quick.

2nd Sunday, the huge, 10-hour long showcase of House music at its finest, is back this summer to celebrate its 10 year anniversary at Mission Rock Cafe. And with some of the world's best DJs spinning you can bank on a good time.

Sound Tribe Sector 9 who will be releasing their new album "Peaceblaster," announces the last leg of their travels which includes stops in San Francisco and Berkeley. Check out all the info you need after the jump.

The Stern Grove Festival, a festival dedicating itself to providing Bay Areans with admission-free access to diverse performing arts, will be holding their 71st festival this year, and is a great place to spend an idle summer weekend.

Looking to celebrate Carnaval, but don't want to go to Brazil? Not a problem. Since 1979 San Francisco has been holding its own version of the marking of lent, and tens of thousands of people line the streets for a parade and party.

Many artists are performing in San Francisco this May, including a couple of the world's top-rated DJs at the Cow Palace. But don't worry--if Tiesto doesn't appeal, here are events that might be worth the price of admission.

DJs like Kode 9, Carl Craig, and Modeselektor will be performing as part of the 50+ performance lineup Mutek has to offer. Check it out and book your tickets now.

The world's largest celebration of Mexican heritage and pride, Cinco de Mayo, is fast approaching and the Mission district is making all the preparations for this celebration, And you can bet there will be thousands more dancing, eating, and drinking

Ever dream of rocking out to a huge audience but never quite had the guitar skills to do it? Dream no more. It's time to go into that closet of yours and dust off your air guitar, because two of the U.S Air Guitar qualifying rounds will be happening

The 38th Annual San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration 2008, complete with the famous Gay Pride Parade, is back for another year of celebration of the LGBT community. The event draws between 500,000 to 1,000,000 people each year and will be complete wi

The 9th annual How Weird Street Faire is back and bigger than ever. The Street faire, which organizers call "an experiment in creating peace and a benefit for the non-profit World Peace Through Technology Organization," has attracted over 10,000 peop

Fans of techno and trance should consider getting another set of underpants before they read this article. This spring, after just getting done with a celebration that marked 15 years on the scene, Spundae appears to be at the top of their game.

One of San Francisco's biggest events of the summer is returning for another year of raucous revelry. LoveFest, billed at a "dance music parade and festival," brought in over 60,000 people last year.

What do lavish costumes, naked people, 12 kilometers, and 80,000 people have in common? They're all a part of the longest-running footrace in the world, the Bay to Breakers. If you live in the Bay Area and don't know about this event, you need to bru

The inaugural Outside Lands Festival in Golden Gate Park on August 22-24 looks to make one hell of a splash in the festival circuit with Radiohead, Tom Petty, and Jack Johnson confirmed to headline the event.

Those who are going to the Winter Music Conference in Miami should make sure to rest up beforehand because the parties will literally not stop between March 24th and the 28th. This year, many artists and promoters from the Bay Area will be throwing s

The inaugural Pemberton Music Festival released their lineup, and it looks as though festival promoters are making sure that there is something for everyone. Whether you're a fan of hip hop, rock, indie, or electronic, you will not be disappointed wi

Fans of hip hop, R&B and comedy should consider ditching the traditional fireworks on 4th of july and head down to New Orleans for the Essence Music Festival instead. This event has become an annual summer celebration in the Big Easy, and with this y

Whether it's local or global, we have sifted through countless events to give you the best festivals the world has to offer: Presenting the Metrowize Guide to Music Festivals, 2008 edition.

The Lightning in a Bottle Festival released their lineup today and it looks to be another great one! If you liked last year's artists, you'll certainly like this year's.

Yet another summer music festival has released their lineup, and for those who don't want to travel cross-country to Bonnaroo can enjoy big-name artists on the west coast at Sasquatch Music Festival in Washington.

After an immensely successful inaugural year, the Treasure Island Music Festival will return for another year of great music and festivities. Located in the middle of the San Francisco Bay on historic Treasure Island.

If you frequently quote The Big Lebowski, sing "Man of Constant Sorrow," or reference "Fargo," the Castro Theatre will be your Mecca this weekend as they host "Sorry, Dude: The Abridged Coen Brothers," a Coen Brothers movie marathon, from February 28

It's been six years since Sasha and Digweed toured together, and since then they have honed and developed their style and skills and are now ready for another run around the country.

If you're in to comic books, San Francisco will be the only place you will want to be this weekend. Presenting: Wondercon, the annual comic book convention, held at the Moscone Center. Whether it's catching a sneak preview of the newest comic-relate

One of the biggest electronic events in the Bay Area, Electro Techno Disco Pop is back again for yet another year of driving beats and palpable energy. This Memorial Day weekend, however, will prove to be the biggest ETD Pop event to date, which will

On July 4th weekend, the inaugural Rothbury Festival will be happening, with over 70 bands on 8 stages and most certainly features one of the most eclectic music festivals of this season.

News Flash: Valentine's Day is in less than a week. If that caught you off guard at all, and you don't have any plans for you and your sweetheart, never fear: Presenting the San Francisco Guide to Valentine's day, complete with our picks of sights to

Quick question: When was the last time you had a pillow fight? If the answer to that question is over 365 days, you obviously have been missing out on one of the most prominent "only in San Francisco" events that happens every Valentine's Day--the Fl

If you've been looking for an excuse to go to the U.K, Gatecrasher Summer Sound System is it. This two-day event, complete with 20 stages, 20 live artists, and 60,000 people, has released their lineup and it will not disappoint.

The seventh annual Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, set for June 12-15, released their lineup today with something for every genre lover out there.

15 years ago, the San Francisco nightlife scene was just becoming known, and most of the parties that were thrown were underground parties in sketchy warehouses in Soma. Now, many parties have moved to upscale clubs, where world-famous DJs grace the

With Chinese New Year less than 30 days away, San Francisco has started to prepare for their annual Chinese New Year Festival & Parade, rated one of the top ten parades in the world. Located in historic Chinatown, this is an event you won't want to m

Fans of jazz, bluegrass, and jam band should clear their schedule during the weekend of July 4, because the High Sierra Music Festival just announced their lineup for the 2008 installment of this classic music festival.

Jazz fans, get ready. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival released their lineup today, featuring myriad artists that run the genre gamut. Whether you're a fan of classic rock, jazz, r&b, world, pop, or country, this year's Jazz fest will not dis

Let the preparations begin! the Coachella Music Festival, one of the biggest arts and music festivals on the west coast this year, just released their lineup for 2008, and hoo boy is it going to be a doozy.

San Francisco has frequently been called a “melting pot” for years now, and on February 1, Mezzanine, the San Francisco venue known for its innovative and diverse productions, will further prove why the term “melting pot” applies to the music and art

San Franciscans should prepare for a French Invasion as French electro-house duo Justice descends upon the SF Design Center. Paired with DJ/Producer Diplo, the two groups are headlining the Spring Myspace Music Tour.

The 2008 Noise Pop Festival takes over San Francisco yet again from February 26 to March 2. Over six nights, Noise Pop 16 will come to life, transforming the city into an almost week-long celebration of the finest independent music, art, and film tha

Sure, there are plenty of New Year's Eve events happening on December 31, but those who are looking to get an early jump on the madness should look no further than Zero Ground, San Francisco's premiere New Year's Eve dance and electronic party.

Nearly every other major hotel in San Francisco is located in SOMA, Union Square, or Embarcadero, but the Fairmont, a hotel in a league all its own, calls Nob Hill its home.

New Year's Eve in SF is undoubtedly one of the biggest party nights of the year. When else can you choose from literally hundreds of events with all varieties of music and entertainment? This year for New Years, Mezzanine has put together what just

The Clift Hotel in San Francisco scores a trifecta when it comes to hip. The unique rooms of the hotel, the happening place for drinks, and the opulent Asia De Cuba Restaurant make this a hot place to be seen at.

t’s the last day of your San Francisco sightseeing trip, you’re tired of roaming the concrete jungle, and are looking for an escape to clear your head. If this sounds like a problem you might get yourself into, the solution is obvious: pack a daypack

The Palace of Fine Arts is culturally fulfilling and visually appealing, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find many tourists visiting this landmark.

Temple nightclub is one of the newest additions to the San Francisco nightlife scene. This 4 room mega club has a capacity of 1000+ and as a major venue, the headliners are usually national acts, if not international. Temple is the first part of Pa

Despite the parking situation outside and the bathroom situation inside, these guys have a knack for booking good acts, especially in the Jam Band scene.

San Francisco is known for its fog, so going to a beach would seem like risky business. But whether you’re a surfer, swimmer, or suntanner, Ocean beach is the place to be if you’re looking for some San Francisco sand beneath your toes.

San Francisco is known for its incredible landmarks, one might not consider ATT Park as a place to "sightsee", but those who haven’t attended a Giants’ game are missing out on an incredible experience.

Officially the highest point in San Francisco at 922 feet above sea level, Twin Peaks is a can't miss Bay Area locale. And what’s best: You don’t have to escape the city to go there—it’s right in the heart of the Mission district.

San Francisco is known for its diverse culture, and there is no better example of this than the dozens of murals in the Mission district. Off the beaten tourist path, this hidden gem of past and present Hispanic, Latino, and Chicano culture in San Fr

Established in the 1850’s during the Gold Rush, it's safe to say that Chinatown has seen the whole growth of San Francisco, from a small mining town to a bustling city. Now, this neighborhood is full of culture and events you can't miss.

Overshadowed by the Golden Gate Bridge, it’s no surprise people pass up the Ferry Building. But if you look a little deeper into the life of this building, you can see why the Ferry Building is one of the best SF Landmarks.

Together as One, L.A's premiere event to dance in the new year, is what you get when you take one of the west coast's hottest cities for clubbing, add some of the most popular DJs in the world like Sasha and John Digweed and Ferry Corsten, put it in

Come this new years, Kaskade embarks on a 3 club, 1 night tour. Don't miss the opportunity to catch this electric DJ as he rings in the new year in three different cities.