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Ever since lasts week's Muni bus brawl went "viral" -- a term MSM adores using repeatedly; speaking of which, a few news anchors have been using the term "cat fight" to describe the female fight, which, really? -- the clip has scored, as of Monday morning, well over a half million views. The video is disgusting yet enthralling.

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One of the most intriguing musical events of the new season is coming up this Saturday and Sunday: the American premiere of A House In Bali, a new opera by composer Evan Ziporyn at Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley with Cal Performances. Ziporyn, one of the founders of the Bang on a Can ensemble (a recurring visitor to the Bay Area) has been fascinated by Balinese music for almost thirty years, and he set up a book by Colin McPhee to his mix of Western and gamelan music. The book recalls the adventures of an American composer fascinated by Balinese music, in a mise-en-abyme on par with the Quaker holding the box of cereals and the Vache-qui-rit earring.

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Bernal Heights native, artist and film director Abo Greenwald interviewed a lady who makes homes for Homies. You know, those collectible figures based on Chicano characters? That you can buy from a vending machine? Those.

No one can sell out the War Memorial Opera House faster than Anna Netrebko. Just try and get a ticket for Saturday night's La Traviata, if you want to see why for yourself. The Russian soprano is the biggest draw in opera nowadays: she's the rare bird with the transcendental voice, and, well, she has the physique you'd actually want to see in a satin negligee, as in this Roaring 20s Marta Domingo production of the Verdi masterpiece. Plus, she has an inspiring story, working her way up from scrubbing the floors of the Maryinksy Theater in St Peterbourg, to photo spreads in Vanity Fair, and receiving honors from Vladimir Putin.

by Tiffany Maleshefski

Current TV has asked us to plug an interview their doing with Newsom right this very second. For better or for worse, the chat will be about not trashing your coffee grounds (which we did this morning, then laughed) or tossing your SF Examiner in a garbage can on the sidewalk (which we might or might not do every afternoon after lunch). Green stuff, you know. They're going to ask Gav "some of the most popular questions asked by the Current Green community" -- e.g., "What's the thing you can really transform?," "What's your take on the proposal to close 220 state parks?," and "Which areas of California are most suitable for wind farms?" Watch it if you have a free minute or two. (But what SFist wants is a filmed Nathan Ballard interview. It's high time for Newsom's spokesperson to shine. Because he's funny and charming as all heck. Seriously, we're a breath away from getting all Gypsy-end-of-Act-I on him. He's got star quality, that one.)

The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess opens tonight at SF Opera. It used to be dismissed, if you will, as a musical, but has now moved up to be considered one of the best American operas ever. Not that it's too crowded a category yet. In the role of Porgy, we have Eric Owens, a bass-baritone who is carving a name for himself with compelling performances in exciting productions, new and old. Also, a charmer.

In an effort to expose the fructose- and sodium-laced underbelly of the Bay Area foodie scene, SFist asked famous gastronomic types to reveal their junk food habits of choice.

Epic Records' epic, eight-member, chamber, folk-pop band Margot and the Nuclear So & So's will be headlining the Great American Music Hall on Saturday night, with Telekinesis and Everything Now opening. Margot has sold out most of their past SF shows, and the Great American is always such a great treat.

"If you are flipping through the channels. I will be on Rachel Maddow at 615 PST," read Mayor Gavin Newsom's prefered form of communication. And so he was, doing a decent job too. (Say what you will about Gavin, but he is as camera-ready as they come.) Newsom chatted with MSNBC's sharpest media darling about LGBT rights, same-sex marriage in Iowa, his run for governor, and more.

         

Beginning tomorrow night through May 10 at Oakland's Swarm Gallery, Bay Area artist John Casey's latest series Distant Cousins will be on exhibit. There will be an opening reception tomorrow night, which will coincide with Swarm Gallery's third year anniversary celebration.

San Francisco-based band McCabe & Mrs. Miller, which features Camper Van Beethoven co-founder and bassist Victor Krummenacher and the Sippy Cups' Alison Faith Levy, will perform at Hotel Utah this Saturday night as part of the Fencepost Sessions. They will be playing songs from their debut album Time for Leaving, which will be released this spring.

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SFist interviews Sarah Dash of LaBelle

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We saw “Quality of Life” at ACT the other night and can’t recommend it highly enough. The star-studded cast members each give exceptionally compelling performances. The play’s approach to contemporary themes involving belief, love, and death manages to make each perspective valid--- our head was reeling when we left the theater. Jane Anderson, a Bay Area native, wrote and directed the play. We caught up with her the other day, and the results are below. We love her take on what makes the Bay Area so innovative and unique. Buy tickets now and read on.

Rainy days call for pretty music. Solution = Leona Naess and Ray LaMontagne at the Paramount tonight. Leona’s new album, Thirteens, just came out on Verve Forecast . She was nice enough to answer a few questions for us—seriously who is that “Free Bird” guy anyway? If you’re that guy, please defend yourself (if you can).

Oh man, the Swedes are so on fire these days. Seriously, we’re not sure what they’re putting in the water tonight, but it’s turning them all into incredible musicians. We know that you’ve been to a billion concerts in the last week, but you’re at the home stretch. Hey, if Jose Gonzalez can play four shows in the next two days at Yoshi's, we think that the very least you can do is show up. Luckily he provides ample reasons below to come check him out, and even guidance on which shows to come too. Not convinced? Just give a little listen here. We’ll see you there.

It’s an age old adage that the band which interviews together sticks together. Given the interview below we predict a long and prosperous future for local band The Heavenly States. Think of it as a 4fer to start your Monday. 4x the local knowledge, wit, and tips. Starting tonight The Heavenly States will be at the Fillmore opening for Spoon.

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Free EP’s? Being a friend, not a fan? Oh, and really pretty cello filled music? All that and more are to be had Thursday night when local band Built for the Sea has their cd release party at Slim’s. They describe their music as a mix of Radiohead and Mazzy Star. We’d add there’s a strong dose of Coldplay as well. You can listen to them here. Basically it’s very chill and very pretty music— our money is on them being very big, very soon. Lia Rose, who fronts the band sat down for an SFist interview. Read on for some tales of daring rescues at art collectives and more.

You gotta love home-grown awesomeness. SFist interviews a lot of people who are just passing through this city—in fact most everyone here comes from some where else. Not today. Today we’ve got two SF natives, who are making a name for themselves both here and afar. As Two Gallants Tyson Vogel and Adam Stephens have gained a little notoriety of late, but we think you’ll agree they should be known for their music.

We are thrilled that the Outside Lands Festival has so many local acts. We've interviewed many of these local favorites in the past, and will be re-running this interviews in the next few days. Below is an interview with Matt Nathanson from 2006-- he's been very, very busy since then. You can get an update on his site, or check him out on Saturday night.