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THE DRUG ISSUE: Marijuana decriminalization moves forward on several fronts

THE DRUG ISSUE: When it comes to illicit substances, SF's kids are alright.

The agreement also requires Mirant to pay the city $1 million

THE DRUG ISSUE: Are party girls starting to catch up with the boys?

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THE DRUG ISSUE: We at the Guardian recognize the often subtle role narcotics play in a wide variety of human endeavors

When I told my mother about taking LSD, she was quite concerned

Garamendi has an unmatched history of intensive work on the most pernicious problems that Congress is now wrestling with.

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THE DRUG ISSUE: The art of taking drugs to -- and at -- Burning Man


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Reflecting the local "Mission hipster California cuisine" ethos without showing off

Duck soup for one at the Old Siam

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The Walworth Farce - Edna Walsh delivers another unnerving play full of whimsy and deep dysfunction, thanks to Cal Performances. More...
8pm, $72. Zellerbach Hall, UC Berkeley, Berk. (510) 642-9988, www.calperfs.berkeley.edu

Mole to Die For - Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts hosts this mole tasting and contest, with prizes for winners and mole for everyone. More...
7pm, $7. Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts, 2868 Mission, SF. (415) 643-2775, www.missionculturalcenter.org
Erotic Art Exhibition Tour - The second installment of this tour features 120 international artists, body painting, live music, and a fashion show. More...
6pm, $45. California Modern Art Gallery, 1035 Market, SF. (415) 716-8661, www.calmodern.com

Ensiferum - This Helsinki group chruns out martial, aggressive death metal agumented by keyboard flourishes, Ennio Morricone worship, harmonized vocals, and an army of epic melodies. More...
8pm, $22. DNA Lounge 375 11th St, SF. (415) 626-1409, www.dnalounge.com
Down and Dirty Dance Series - Dance Mission Theater hosts a showcase of 11 companies with the focus of allowing artists to perform without having to go through an onerous vetting process. More...
8pm, $15-$18. Dance Mission Theater, 3316 24th St, SF. (415) 273-4633, www.dancemission.com

Tornado Rider - These Bay Area purveyors of cello punk are back from their national tour and ready to shred...er, bow... your socks off. More...
9pm, $10. The Uptown, 1928 Telegraph, Oakl. www.uptownnightclub.com
Bicycle Expo - Bike manufacturers, eco-friendly vendors, bike shops, advocacy groups, and the bicycle dance troop the Derailleurs all come together for this massive event, featuring a BMX stunt show, bike style fashion show, bike swap, and more.
10am-5pm, $8-$10. Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva, Daly City. (415) 404-4111, www.www.sfbikeexpo.com

Thao with The Get Down Stay Down - Thao Nguyen makes lustful, achy music to listen to when you're sleeping with someone you shouldn't be sleeping with. With the Portland Cello Project and David Schultz. More...
9pm, $17. The Independent, 628 Divisadero, SF. (415) 771-1421, www.independentsf.com
Ancestor's Wisdom - Mystic Family Circus presents a community gathering with presentations, rituals, and prophecies from dance icon Anna Halprin, permaculture teacher Penny Livingston, Free Will Astrologer Rob Breszny, and other wisdom keepers.
3:30-9pm, $25-$50. The Womens Building, 3543 18th St, SF. (415) 339-7447, www.visionsofavalon.com/wisdom

Alestorm - The Scottish pirate-metal sensations come to DNA Lounge to terrorize the Bay Area. More...
7:30pm, $22. DNA Lounge, 375 11th St, SF. (415) 626-1409, www.dnalounge.com
EAT - The Phoenix Supper Club and 111 Minna present this weekly crossover between dinner, happy hour, and club night, featuring a tapas menu, drink specials, and art viewing.
5-10:30pm, no cover. 111 Minna Gallery, 111 Minna, SF. (415) 375-2321, www.111minnagallery.com

I Hate Monday! - DJ Imani and Friends spin the best and worst of a different decade of music every week, with this week's focus on music of the new millenium, including rap, electro, pop, and mashups.
10pm-2am, free. Underground SF, 424 Haight, SF.
Bo Dixon in the Flesh - The former COLT Studio model and serious bodybuilder shows offs his bronzed, fleshy, hairy strength at a calendar-signing.
7:30pm, free. A Different Light, 489 Castro, SF. (415) 431-0891, More...

Flobots - The pair of inteliigent, visionary emcees responsible for the catchy, moving "Handlebars" bring their engaging musicianship to Slim's.
7:30pm, $15. Slim's, 333 11th St, SF. (415) 255-0333, www.slims-sf.com
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Music
Giggling skyward with Six Organs of Admittance. Plus: Box Elders, Grass Widow, Jay Reatard, and more

THE DRUG ISSUE: A brief meditation on the recent history of club drugs. Plus some fun parties.

THE DRUG ISSUE: Taking a listen to Coil's music to take drugs to

THE DRUG ISSUE: George Clinton has used, not abused, drugs

THE DRUG ISSUE: Recordings by musicians under the influence

THE DRUG ISSUE: Leanin' on codeine and promethazine with Shady Nate and Livewire

Winsome, bare-bones fingerpickers and wailing Crazy Horse jams

Film
Quentin Tarrantino's chatty war epic Inglourious Basterds

THE DRUG ISSUE: One film critic's top movie freakout scenes

Not all high school seniors only appreciate Fritos and Cheetos

arts & entertainment
THE DRUG ISSUE: Tracy Letts' August: Osage County makes family dysfunction fun again

A play that examines how what we put in our mouths can affect our souls, minds, and the way we interact with one another

Microentrepreneurs, informal food vendors, and renowned chefs, all peddling edibles and drinkables for $8 or less

THE DRUG ISSUE: A&E's Intervention -- do junkies ever watch it?

THE DRUG ISSUE: Under the overpass, Righteous Dopefiend finds a different kind of San Francisco drug story

THE DRUG ISSUE: A new book tracks a drug through America's cracks and faultlines

THE DRUG ISSUE: It's time to start being realistic about magic mushrooms

THE DRUG ISSUE: 12 hallucinogenic novels and 8 inebriated memory pieces

What to do August 19-25, 2009

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