We had a feeling that all this "love" business would get people in trouble. Late afternoon on Saturday, two people were shot around Love Fest action on Market Street (at Sixth and Seventh Streets) near Red Ink Studios. One victim, a bystander reportedly attending the Love Fest, was hit while trying to shield himself from a speedy bullet. The other victim -- arguing with the shooter, it seems -- got hit in the hand......

One of our favorite independent bookstores, Modern Times, (888 Valencia St. at 20th) presents author, Nick Mamatas reading from his hilarious new novel Under My Roof, the story of telepathic tween Herbert Weinberg, whose father Daniel decides to strike a blow for freedom by building a nuclear device, planting it in the lawn jockey in his front yard, and declaring independence from the United States. Plus special guest, local firecracker and Audre Lorde Award-winning performance......

All the shows we told you about last time are stil running, so if you haven't hit them yet, get on it! In addition, we have a one-time-only event for you for this Friday: Red Ink Studios (52 9th Street between Market and Mission) Picture Progress: a silent art auction benefit Friday March 31, 2006 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Don't miss the The League of Young Voters second annual silent art auction, Picture Progress, on......