» Saturday May 17 John Acquaviva supperclub 657 Harrison Street SAN FRANCISCO / 9pm - 3am / 21+ up As the architect of electro-house and one of the earliest champions of Final Scratch software, Acquaviva is one of the world's most dexterous and celebrated DJs. From his 1989 start and the founding (along with Richie Hawtin) of esteemed techno label Plus 8 to his recent kudos helping launch beatport.com, the world's biggest dance-music download site, he's one of electronic music's true avant-garde. Acquaviva brings his energetic vibe and awe-inspiring DJ skills to Supperclub for this full-blown afterhours session. With full-on DJ support from local troublemakers Tall Sasha, Rooz & Michael Anthony ACQUAVIVA'S NEW PODCAST: LISTEN HERE $10 limited advance tickets onsale now ($2.50 service charge applies) / $15-20 door / 9:00pm - 4:00am / 21+ up » Friday May 23 TURBO RECORDS 10-Year Anniversary OMNIDANCE TOUR Mighty 119 Utah Street SAN FRANCISCO / 10pm - after / 21+ up Based in Montreal, Canada, Turbo (established by e-music superstar Tiga) has quickly become one of the most exciting labels in dance-music releasing top-notch records by the likes of Boys Noize, Chromeo, Proxy, among others. Turbo marks it's 10 year anniversary in 2008, celebrating a decade of pioneering techno with a global tour which starts in North America. We're thrilled to host the SF party featuring two of Turbo's celebrated phenomenons D.I.M. (LIVE! - Hamburg) and Thomas von Party (DJ - Montreal) along with Kid Hack, Sleazemore and Nisus (theMovement). The mysterious d.i.m. has worked closely with Boys Noize and together they form Puzique. His releases on Turbo have seen him rise out of obscurity and his punishing live set has already blown away huge audiences in Barcelona, Amsterdam, Montpellier on last year's Turbo Europa tour. A slew of new remixes for artists like Midnight Juggernauts and Franz & Shape solidified d.i.m.'s reputation as a stalwart electro banging dance-Panzer capable of shredding out weapons-grade acid and bruising beats. LISTEN HERE to d.i.m. As A&R at Turbo Recordings, Thomas von Party keeps the Turbo family connected and ensures that the steady flow of hits keep coming. He has been a resident DJ at 'Neon' in Montreal since it's beginning in 1998. At 27, he has spent over a decade of his life as a DJ. He's also directed two music videos for Tiga, performed his live marionette dance act on Top of the Pops, for Cirque du Soleil, and has most recently designed and performed the visual show for the Turbo world tour. He hosts and curates the Turbo podcast and has a bag full of all the best Turbo has to offer, and beyond! LISTEN HERE to Thomas von Party $5 supersaver advance tickets onsale now ($2.00 service charge applies) / 10:00pm - after / Open bar from 10:00pm until 11:30pm / 21+ up » Friday May 30 Richie Hawtin 103 Harriet Street (formerly 1015's alley side-entrance off Folsom near 6th) SAN FRANCISCO / 9pm - afterhours / 21+ up Get ready people for this full-throttle M_NUS TOUR featuring the mastermind of techno, Richie Hawtin (aka Plastikman) along with label artists Magda and Heartthrob (LIVE PA). There is hardly anything more invigorating for anyone interested in contemporary electronic music as well as technological culture in general than to bear witness to Hawtin's mesmerizing performance. The influence of Hawtin's tracks are nothing short of cataclysmic, and surely Techno would sound very different without his quixotic vision. We're also thrilled to have Magda back and very much looking forward to the live set by Paris' Heartthrob. It's obviously going to be another rager, so get your ticket right away! RICHIE'S NEW PODCAST: LISTEN HERE $22.50 limited advance tickets online here ($2.50 service charge applies) while they last / $23 tickets also at Tweekin' Records, 593 Haight St. / 9:00pm - afterhours / 21+ up » Friday June 20 Thievery Corporation The Greek Theatre BERKELEY / 8pm / 21+ up A live performance by Thievery Corporation (with Seu George), Bebel Gilberto, Los Amigos Invisibles & Federico Aubele. This is going to be insane. Thievery has just recently completed work on a brand new album, so get ready people! LISTEN HERE $35.00 advance tickets onsale now (and selling fast) / 8:00pm show / 21+ up