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Sat Sep 6 - Sun Sep 7

The 13th Annual

Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival

at Ghirardelli Square (noon - 5pm) City Events

Be decadent in your own sweet way at the 13th Annual Ghirardelli Square Chocolate Festival, a benefit for Project Open Hand. Indulge in chocolate treats, sip at the Wine & Chocolate Bar, and enjoy Chef Demonstrations...
Sat Sep 6

10th Annual

Power to the Peaceful Festival

at Golden Gate Park (11am - 5pm) Music

Growing to an estimated 60,000+ crowd for this year’s event, PTTP is one of the nation’s largest free annual music, art and action festivals with a variety of international musicians and artists, renowned keynote speakers...
Sat Sep 6

2008 California State

Yo-Yo Championships

at Exploratorium (10am - 4pm) City Events

All wound up with nothing to do? Swing by the Exploratorium for the 2008 California State Yo-Yo Championships. Watch daredevil tricks, and learn basic...
Sat Sep 6

Still Doin' It

at Anu (9pm) Clubs

September is debut month here at Still Doin It, with first-time sets from two of San Francisco’s hardest-working drum & bass DJs. DJ SIK will be bringing in his amazing skills honed by years behind the desk of Santa Cruz’s “Metallic Blurp” radio show...
Through Sun Sep 14

17th Annual

SF Fringe Festival

at EXIT Theatreplex (see listing for times) Theater

For its 17th season, the San Francisco Fringe Festival hosts 12 days’-worth of performers and performances from the Bay Area and the world. This year, it’s 48 different shows at the EXIT Theatreplex and 10 additional nearby venues...
Sat Sep 6

An All Black Affair

at Bambuddha Lounge (10pm - 2am) Clubs

An all-black affair, all-black attire recommended. With DJ John B, DJ Marlo and DJ Chino. Hip-Hop/R&B/Top 40/Mash-Ups/Old School/Club Hits...
Sun Sep 7

Grillin 'N' Chillin

at Pier 23 Cafe (3pm) Restaurants

A daytime chillout sure to cure any hangover, Grillin 'N' Chillin. Serving up beats & bbq all day long. Rock with us till the sun goes down with special giveaways and drink specials. Dont forget to come hungry. BBQ will be served all day.
Sun Sep 7

Brazilian Independence Day Celebration

at SF County Fair Building (noon - 7pm) City Events

This is the party the entire Bay Area waits for. A full day of Brazilian music, dancers, capoeira, arts & crafts, and typical food from different parts of Brazil. Join in with thousands of Brazilians, people who know how to party, and love to share a bit of their uniquely warm and enthralling...
Sun Sep 7

Sarah Silverman

at Nob Hill Masonic Auditorium (7:30pm) Comedy

"Sarah Silverman is a comedian, writer, singer, guitarist, and actress. Her satirical comedy addresses social taboos and controversial topics such as racism, sex, and religion. She often performs her act as a caricature of a Jewish-American princess, mocking bigotry and stereotypes of ethnic groups and religious denominations..."
Mon Sep 8

Mogwai

with Fuck Buttons

at The Grand (8pm) Music

Mogwai are a British rock group from Glasgow, Scotland. Formed by Stuart Braithwaite and Dominic Aitchison in 1995, Mogwai has since become one of the most influential and best known names in post-rock.
Mon Sep 8 - Tue Sep 9

Built to Spill

Performing "Perfect From Now On" in its entirety

at Slim's (8pm) Music

When Built To Spill wanted to find out what their music sounded like they locked themselves in Doug Martschs garage. Without a tentative conclusion or even a hypothesis the four members began to experiment. Their collaborative efforts lasted seasons and yielded dozens of hours...
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