Once again, we would like to take a brief moment to thank this week's advertisers on SFist. Sarah Silverman Program, who has new episodes starting in October. Cazadores, because after a long week, we need a drink. Stylized Sculpture, starting October 12th at the Asian Art Museum. Walk for Hope, in San Francisco on October 14th. The Darjeeling Limited, a "spiritual quest" starting tomorrow. AMEX SF Dish, which can help you save at your favorite......

Drum roll please...here's a list of advertisers this week on SFist. Sarah Silverman Program, who has new episodes starting in October. Cazadores, because we want some right now. AMEX San Francisco Dish, a site that caters to people that love to dine. Look Me In the Eye, in bookstores on September 25th. Busted Tees, which is still having a sale with free shipping if you buy three shirts. If you, or anyone you might know......

Our next big SFist contest is for "An Evening of a Thousand Scowls" a comedy show put on by everyone's favorite writers workshop, 826 Valencia. The night features such comedians as Janeane Garofalo, Patton Oswalt, Al Madrigal, Jasper Redd, Brent Weinbach and others, and will be hosted by non-comedian Daniel Handler (aka “Lemony Snicket”). The performance will raise money for 826 Valencia's student writing and tutoring programs. ...

Austinist gets arty with an interactive guide to SXSW, loved some local art galleries and a new art exhibit and lamented the possible loss of "Friday Night Lights" production to New Mexico. Bostonist was happy they finally found an Anna Nicole Smith connection to their fair city and that an Apple Store was opening up. They were less happy that new rules have been established limiting underage shows and that their Governor is spending......

Friend of the 'ists Todd Barry is back for another stand up stint here in SF as part of a west coast tour. Last time we saw the show, we fell in love with his free form style, audience-participation antics and snotty mien (it's a schtick, people, he's actually quite nice). He'll be performing with Mississippi native and southland resident Tig Notaro, who's officially endorsed by SFist comedy crush Sarah Silverman, so we're going to go out on a limb and see she's funny (judge for yourself and watch a clip [Windows Media]). The shows are at the Punchline starting tonight at 8pm and running through Saturday. You can buy tickets online for $10 (plus evil TicketMaster handling fees), and the club has a two drink minimum. You may well catch this SFist laughing so hard they lose control of their bladder....

EssEffist is always looking for an excuse to laugh....