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Rock stars must envy art stars at YBCA openings, which draw overflow crowds of hip art
groupies to see live hip-hop by Mos Def, '60s smut film festivals, and Vik Muniz docu-
mentaries on subjects such as making art from trash. Touring dance companies perform at
YBCA's theater across the sidewalk.
(YBCA;
415-978-2787;
www.ybca.org
;
700 Howard St; tickets
free-$35;
Powell,
Powell)
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Slim's
LIVE MUSIC
Guaranteed good times by Gogol Bordello, Tenacious D and AC/DShe (the hard-rocking
female tribute band) fit the bill at this midsized club, where Prince and Elvis Costello
have shown up to play sets unannounced. Shows are all-ages, though shorties may have a
hard time seeing once the floor starts bouncing. Reserve dinner for an additional $25 to
score balcony seating.
(
415-255-0333;
www.slims-sf.com
; 333 11th St; tickets $12-30;
5pm-2am;
9, 12, 27, 47)
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Mezzanine
Big nights come with bragging rights at the Mezzanine, where the best sound system in
SF bounces off brick walls at breakthrough hip-hop shows by Quest Love, Wyclef Jean,
Method Man, Nas and Snoop Lion (aka Dogg), plus throwback alt-classics like the Dandy
Warhols and Psychedelic Furs.
(
LIVE MUSIC
415-625-8880;
www.mezzaninesf.com
;
444 Jessie St; admission $10-40;
Powell,
Powell)
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Stud
GAY
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The Stud has rocked the gay scene since 1966. Anything goes at Meow Mix Tuesday drag
variety shows; Wednesdays bring raunchy comedy and karaoke; Friday's 'Some-thing'
brings bizarre midnight drag, pool-table crafts and dance-ready beats. Saturdays, various
DJs spin - kick-ass GoBang is among the best. Check the online calendar.
(
415-252-7883;
www.studsf.com
; 399 9th St; admission $5-8;
12, 19, 27, 47)
