It is done. 12 Galaxies, the Mission club named after mentally unfit local color Frank Chu and that sign he carries, came to end this past weekend. Local indie rock outfits StitchCraft and Big Light were the last bands to stomp the floorboards there. And even Mr. Chu himself beamed in for the final show. Read more about it here. (Mission Mission)......

What in heaven's name is going on? Oy, this heat, eh? A little before 1:30 p.m. today, Weather Underground announced this harrowing statement of excessive heat. Of steam heat, if you will. Check it: Very warm weather is forecast to effect San Francisco the middle part of this week. By Tuesday afternoon... temperatures in the city will warm well into the 80s and may reach into the lower 90s in some of the warmest......

CLUB: This evening's club night over at Pink (oh, by the way, do hit Bar Bambino before going over! It's just next-door and the area's best new restaurant, in our opinion) called "Buffet" should be re-titled "Buffet of Vagina." Why? Because they're serving up a night of all-female DJs. Kate Kelly hosts DJs Chelsea Starr, Pony P, and Mama Hen as they spin electro and rock sounds. And this is one of the venue's......

(image courtesy of Dan Berkes and SFGTV2) Sexual outlaws and neighborhood invaders, beware! We're back with the story of Hole in the Wall Saloon and its proposed 1.5-block relocation in the lovely SOMA neighborhood. You thought this was over? You thought wrong! Jakkee Bryson, neighborhood activist, is back in action and scheduled to appear before the Board of Appeals this evening (Wednesday, April 7) at 5PM. Location is the same as before: City Hall,......

We would go, but we're located in Eastern SOMA. And one day, by the will of God, we shall destroy Western SOMA. Mwah hah hah. But for those of you who live in Western SOMA, wherever that border begins/ends, there will be a meeting tonight at 7 p.m. at the Bessie Carmichael Elementary School at 55 Sherman. Some of you might be interested since a certain SOMA resident, Jakkee Bryson, is trying to have......

Gay mafia don, Marke B., has word that the Powerblouse (TM 71Miles) is hosting a prom night for all of you homosexuals who weren't able to attend your senior prom. The theme is "Leather & Lace." Steamy. The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, we should mention, are hosting this night under to remember. Proceeds from the night go to raise funds to fight the proposed butterfly-killing spray that will soon blanket San Francisco, or whatever......

Want to help save Hole in the Wall Saloon from the spindly claws of old Mrs. Crabtree? Of course you do. It takes place soon, so head over to City Hall now, folks. ...

South of Market is home to one of the largest networks (with the fewest dropped calls?) of queer-friendly businesses in San Francisco. It has been this way for decades and doesn't appear to be changing. Or is it?...

*CLUB: San Francisco's 6th annual DJ Dreamteam lineup -- which consists of local legends Miguel Migs, Mark Farina, David Harness, Julius Papp, Taj, Rooz, Icon, Dirtyhertz, a-tn-nae, Smoove, Mancub, Kapt'n Kirk, M3, Aaron Jae, Shooy, and Motion Potion -- will have you up off your ass and busting out your choicest vogue moves on the dance floor. 10 p.m. // 1015 [1015 Folsom] // $15-$25 FILM: Cringe-worthy cult film heralded as "one of the......

SF Late Night Coalition chairperson Terrance Alan (far left), Police Chief Heather Fong, and Newsom at yesterday's announcement With nightclubs like Jelly's, Whisper, and 715 Harrison playing host to fatal mischief over the past few months, yesterday Mayor Newsom and Police Chief Heather Fong went on the offense against SF nightlife. Four bits of legislation, co-sponsored by Supervisor Sophie Maxwell, will be put before the board of supes: - The first ordinance would require......

Violence at SF nightclubs has been all the rage this year - all nine days, that is - and now a summit is being held this month in order to curb the violent tomfoolery. A few choice incidences to refresh your memory: Marcus Pepper, 26, was killed on New Year's Day outside a Ninth Street warehouse SOMA party; Clarence Corbin 34, was shot outside Jelly's Dance Cafe in Mission Bay; Club Vessel was, well,......

Q.) What are theees "Queens Of The Stone Age?" A.) That'd be a band that makes hip-shakin' heavy rock 'n roll for adults....

We love Gridskipper's edge as of late. Take, for example, today's revealing top 8 San Francisco bars with the "crappiest crowds." Rankings 8, 7, 6, and 5 are Beauty Bar, Medjool, Swig, and R Bar, respectively. In all fairness, you need to visit good ol' Gridie to find out just who made the top four. (Also, regarding the number-one spot, we've never visited the sorta chic spot but have heard mixed reviews. Is it......

The legendary Cafe Flore might find its way to the obit page of the B.A.R. soon. Why? Because if it doesn't "get permission to have the option to serve food 24 hrs a day, to have the option to have amplified entertainment to allow a background DJ," or to get the chance to serve booze until 2 am, the place might zip up and never call again according to SaveCafeFlore. Noes! Look, Cafe Flore......

Update: We just asked Heklina if it's true. "Yes, honey!" she replied. "Sometime in spring or early summer [of '08]." So...there you have it. Similar to the club night in question here, this is shocking. On Heklina's MySpace page, she tells us that she plans on shutting down Trannyshack -- San Francisco's longest-running (alternative-y) drag show, etcetera -- soon. Very soon. Heklina says, "I need to feel challenged and no longer feel I have......

Owner of the now-closed hungry i -- which booked such talent as Woody Allen, Barbra Streisand, Mort Sahl, Bill Cosby, and the Kingston Trio, to name a few -- and the beloved Enrico's, Enrico Banducci, died in his sleep this morning at 85. We love Enrico's. One of the first places we visited when we started venturing into North Beach terrain while reporting on SF nightlife, we recommend you head over there tonight or......

Marina Cougar brought to light this group today, the Mrs. Robinson Society (its overwrought site is a must!) whose are a "movable social club and think tank for sophisticated, vibrant, fully evolved ladies of a certain ilk who enjoy openly sharing progressive ideas about art, culture, and personal relationships." And "although extramarital flings with young men...are not necessarily on the agenda," said 7x7, such behavior seems to be the group's main inspiration. Wikipedia goes......

Hey, all you singles in San Francisco/Oakland, looks like you live in the right place. Our fair city was tops in Forbes 7th Annual Best Cities for Singles Report....

Photo of a new fire pit at Ocean Beach...

The spectrum of coke rage runs wide. It can go from harmless rolling of the eyes and a sigh to unnecessary shouting to Lindsay Lohan. For some, it goes much further. Take, for example, tenacious Juanita Marie Jones, 53, of Rochelle, GA. After receiving fake cocaine -- and, oh Jesus, the frenzy of mixed emotions one feels after buying bunk junk -- she went to the police in an effort to get her money back.......

Every tale about the band Slint begins with retrospect. A couple guys who’d known each other a long time got together in Louisville, KY, to make a band named after a goldfish. On their second album they created one of the greatest LPs in rock music, Spiderland. They came through Bimbo’s in North Beach last Monday....

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Anyways, die to recent troubles at two clubs, the Entertainment Commission is looking at possible solutions to the problems. One of them is to have better and more educated owners. The other? Later closing times! ...

We missed SXSW last week, but some of our friends were down there covering the mayhem and brought back some great photos. You can see local photographer and friend of SFist Julie Schuchard get up close and personal with Iggy Pop and The Stooges in this slideshow and see tons of SXSW photos taken by DJ Ted of BAGeL Radio. Also check out a bunch of coverage from our friends at Austinist. Since all......

Last month's winner, San Francisco Magazine: Cover: Spring '07 Style Forecast. Is it just us, or does the model on the cover look a whole lot like Carmen Electra? Sadly, it's not, but we love the orange Prada dress she's sporting. Short Stories: spring's super-short dresses are fabulous, and inspire us to do more squats. (But we think we'll stick to knee-length, because the world has seen enough hoo ha lately to last a lifetime.) href="http://sanfranmag.com/home/view_story/1534">Deconstructing Eco-chic: Tips on how to dress green, and still look good. Style Counsel: An interview with Mellisa Ceria, the founder of ShareYourLook.com, a personal style website for anybody too shy to ask a stranger, "Cute bag. Where did you get it?" Not that anybody ever asks us that every day. ...

We're guessing most of you are hungover from St. Patrick's Day. We are too. But still, we're going to muddle on through our green haze and give you (drum roll please...) this Week In -ists....

Ah yes, the weekend. Finally! It's been a hectic week-- earthquakes, landslides, the whole Kenneth Eng fiasco, those purple latex gloves-- where will it all end? We don't know but we could sure use a drink and a good old fashioned shindig-- too bad that most of the Noise Pop shows have sold out. We've put together a list of runner-ups for the weekend in the city. Sure, its not Ted Leo, Cake or The Donnas, but you can get just as drunk for half the price. Here's a rundown of the haps:...

If there’s one thing we love, it’s the nightlife. There’s nothing better than slathering on some silver eyeliner, donning your black spiky boots and strolling out on a ripe Friday night a long week to get down with other eager, boozy people. If you aren’t up for Ruby Skye but want a little more than your average dive has to offer, shake your moneymaker at one of our top picks for the weekend. ...

It's been a few months since we raved about Ratatat and gave away their CD, so we figure it's time again to extol their greatness. Like we said last time, RATATAT's music is so melodic, varied and compelling that it makes vocals and lyrics seem superfluous. The Brooklyn duo expertly mixes snakey synth lines with sneering guitar, cello, sleigh bells and samples like the appropriately primal roar in "Wildcat". File under: Things That Make......

This week we give thanks for the amazing music coming out of the bay area, and the best venues in the nation to see it in. Listen up to the local music you can hear this week, and let's show our appreciation to these hardworking musicians by heading out to catch some shows. On Friday, Love X Nowhere are at Hemlock with Rondo Brothers. On Saturday night, one of our favorite local labels Birdman......