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Trumpeter in a Blue Suit by Mark Ulriksen (detail). Courtesy of SFJAZZ

San Francisco Jazz Festival

10 Oct - 21 Nov 2009 (annual)

A crowning glory of the jazz calendar, the San Francisco Jazz Festival brings international artists to the city's great venues. New commissions, the unique "Jazz on Film" presentations, family…

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San Francisco Hip Hop DanceFest. Logo courtesy San Francisco Hip Hop DanceFest

San Francisco Hip Hop Dance Festival

20 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

From coin drops to flares, the annual San Francisco Hip Hop Dance Festival showcases the most innovative hip-hop dance companies based in and outside the States. The festival is held over…

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Word

Nov 2009 (monthly)

Brought to you by Massive Selector, this club night features some of the finest hip-hop, original breaks, reggae dancehall and funky house from resident DJs the Unsung Heroes (PantyROBber…

D-I-S-C-O! Photo courtesy of the World's Largest Disco

The World's Largest Disco

28 Nov 2009 (annual)

It's not unusual to see a range of celebrities strutting their stuff at Buffalo Convention Center during the annual World's Largest Disco, which raises money for cancer charities.

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Traditional Christmas stocking Photo by Barbara Realini © Whatsonwhen

Christmas Tubas

Nov 2009 (annual)

Boston's Faneuil Hall Marketplace gets into the holiday spirit with this noisy annual concert. Over 200 tubas perform popular seasonal songs in a bizarre attempt to convince visitors to spend…

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White Party Week

25 - 30 Nov 2009 (annual)

Around 15,000 men and women descend on decadent Miami during White Party Week for six days of pleasure with a conscience - raising money for South Florida's HIV/AIDS services. The extravaganza…

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Charlie Hunter. Courtesy of AirMTM

Charlie Hunter

2 Dec 2009

Multi-string guitar maestro Charlie Hunter plays at Winstons Beach Club in San Diego. Expect material from his most recent album, Baboon Strength, released last year.

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Re-Cycle

Dec 2009 (monthly)

Don't expect to remain stationary for long when you visit Re-cycle - this is high-energy clubbing to what's billed as "great dance music spun by the professionals."

First Fridays

4 Dec 2009 (monthly)

On every first Friday of the month, the art galleries, restaurants, bars and merchants in Honolulu's Chinatown open their doors for free entertainment and late-night exhibitions. It's a great…

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Charlie Hunter. Courtesy of AirMTM

Charlie Hunter

4 - 5 Dec 2009

Multi-string guitar maestro Charlie Hunter plays at the Mint in Los Angeles. Expect material from his most recent album, Baboon Strength, released last year.

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St Paul Lutheran Church Bell Choir Performs outside the Detroit Historical Museum during Annual Noel Night. Image courtesy of University Cultural Center Association

Annual Noel Night

5 Dec 2009 (annual)

More than 20 cultural institutions in downtown Detroit open their doors to the public for free at the Annual Noel Night. The event includes everything from horse-drawn carriage rides to…

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MAM Ball

5 Dec 2009 (annual)

Miami Art Museum's annual fundraiser, the MAM Ball welcomes civic leaders, art patrons and international guests to dine, dance the night away and raise money in support of the museum's public…

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Sunday Jazz Brunch

6 Dec 2009 (monthly)

On the first Sunday of every month, Fort Lauderdale hosts the Sunday Jazz Brunch, free jazz concerts in the Riverwalk area of town. Numerous acts take to the stage as visitors wander the food…

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Charlie Hunter. Courtesy of AirMTM

Charlie Hunter

8 - 9 Dec 2009

Multi-string guitar maestro Charlie Hunter plays at Seattle's Jazz Alley. Expect material from his most recent album, Baboon Strength, released last year.

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Red Melon

Dec 2009 (monthly)

Famed for their Water Melon boat parties in San Francisco Bay, the Melon crew have now set up a monthly house night at the DNA Lounge.

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Folklorico Dancers. Photo by David Jewell, © Metropolitan Tucson Convention Center

4th Avenue Winter Street Festival

11 - 13 Dec 2009 (annual)

Tucson hosts the massive 4th Avenue Winter Street Festival held between Ninth Street and University Boulevard. There are four stages of entertainment and around 400 arts and crafts stalls…

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Charlie Hunter. Courtesy of AirMTM

Charlie Hunter

14 Dec 2009

Multi-string guitar maestro Charlie Hunter plays at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz. Expect material from his most recent album, Baboon Strength, released last year.

Charlie Hunter. Courtesy of AirMTM

Charlie Hunter

15 - 17 Dec 2009

Multi-string guitar maestro Charlie Hunter plays at Yoshi's in San Francisco. Expect material from his most recent album, Baboon Strength, released last year.

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Next Wave Festival

7 Oct - 18 Dec 2009 (annual)

The twelve-week Next Wave Festival at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) showcases the foremost creators of contemporary theatre, music, dance, film, literature and new media.

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Charlie Hunter. Courtesy of AirMTM

Charlie Hunter

18 - 20 Dec 2009

Multi-string guitar maestro Charlie Hunter plays at Yoshi's in Oakland. Expect material from his most recent album, Baboon Strength, released last year.


Highlights

San Francisco Jazz Festival

San Francisco

10 Oct - 21 Nov 2009 (annual)

San Francisco Hip Hop Dance Festival

Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco

20 - 22 Nov 2009 (annual)

The World's Largest Disco

Buffalo Convention Center, Buffalo

28 Nov 2009 (annual)