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[Photo via] Everyone already loves San Francisco, but throw a summer music fest into the mix, like this weekend's Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival at Golden Gate Park and there's never been a better reason for a weekend road trip up north. The two-day festival celebrates music, art, food and wine, and with artists like Al Green, Empire of the Sun, Dawes and Phoenix on the lineup, is not to be missed. More»

All Points West Music & Arts Festival starts today over at Liberty Square Park. I am so bummed that I'm missing out on this concert and jealous of Ben Kaufman, who will be there front and center enjoying bands like:

Friday: Radiohead, Underworld, The New Pornographers, Michael Franti & Spearhead, The Go! Team, Girl Talk, CSS, Duffy, Forro in the Dark, Little Brother, Andrew Bird Grizzly Bear, Mates of State , The Duke Spirit, Lowry

Saturday:Radiohead, Kings of Leon, Animal Collective, Metric, Chromeo, The Roots, The Black Angels, The Virgins, The Felice Brothers, Alberta Cross, Sia, K'NAAN, Nicole Atkins, Your Vegas

Because it's in Alphabet City, right near Tompkins Square. Because the upstairs is all rustic Italian trattoria, with exposed beams and brick ovens, while the downstairs is a halloween-themed lounge. Because the brick ovens are taken advantage of (try the Bianca pizza with spinach, or the conch crostini). Because the sangria, both red and white, is chock full of fruit, and stored in huge glass jars so the flavors can meld. Because the playlist is heavy on high-quality indie (Spoon, The Shins), and hipster party (Marc Ronson, Cat Power). Because the service is gracious, if less than efficient. Because it's cheap, but doesn't look it. More»