HOUSEGUEST
The Baltic Room is throwing a new weekly event featuring "the most forward-thinking, open-minded house music." I can't complain about a statement like that. Tonight the UK's Funky Lowlives bring their wonderfully produced blend of Latin funk, soul, and nu-jazz; they're joined by DJs A. C. Lewis and J-Justice. Baltic Room, 1207 Pine St, 625-4444, 10 pm-2 am, 21+, $7.
FRIDAY MARCH 7
DEFINITION
BPM and Eva are still holdin' it down once a week at Noc Noc with progressive house. There's even a fancy little lounging area behind the DJ booth where you and your host of hangers-on can kick it like the rock stars you are. Noc Noc, 1516 Second Ave, 223-1333, 9 pm-2 am, 21+, $5.
SATURDAY MARCH 8
NITEBEAT
Roam Recordings/San Francisco resident Nitebeat is in town to kick off this new monthly event, which should mean plenty of new-school house to keep this cozy little spot's dance floor slammin'. Mark E. Quark, Eric Andrew, and Chris Field round out the bill. Lulu's, 421 Second Ave, 342-9457, 9:30 pm-3 am, 21+, $6.
RÖYKSOPP
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STYLUS
Tonight the art and music gallery Oseao is throwing an all-night, 18-and-over house and funk party with Olivier Desmet of Amenti Music and Moulton Studios. If you've never been to the OSEAO gallery, they have beautifully finished wood floors that make dancing a breeze. Oseao, 1402 E Pike St, no phone, 10 pm-6 am, 18+, $12 or 2/$20.
TUESDAY MARCH 11
DRUM AND BASS TUESDAYS: AK1200
AK1200 has been playing since the late '80s, with his roots in hard-core breakbeat. He's become a producer, promoter, and remixer, published a magazine, and owned a record store, while helping pioneer breakbeat, jungle, and drum 'n' bass. Baltic Room, 1207 Pine St, 625-4444, 10 pm-2 am, 21+, $6.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 12
HYBRID
This is a good night to get your electro/nu-wave freak on, or to just sit back and listen to intrepid beats; the upstairs lounge is the hidden gem in the space. Tonight Samuel Kirkland, Tom Butcher, and Boyd Maine DJ. Noiselab, 925 E Pike St, 323-2189, 9 pm-2 am, +18, $5.
