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PAST EVENTS:

WED 10 NOV 2010
VITAMIN G
with DJs NIK RED + SAN FRAN
HOSTED BY KALEB ROBERTSON + SHANE MACKINNON
GLADSTONE HOTEL - MELODY BAR
1214 QUEEN STREET WEST
NO COVER


FACEBOOK INVITE




WED 13 OCT 2010
VITAMIN G
with DJs KALMPLEX, SAN FRAN + SYRUS MARCUS WARE
HOSTED BY KALEB ROBERTSON + SHANE MACKINNON
GLADSTONE HOTEL - MELODY BAR
1214 QUEEN STREET WEST
NO COVER



FRI 10 SEP 2010
VIRGINS AGAIN! VIRGO CELEBRATION 
90's Hits! 90's Videos! 
DJs NIK RED, SAN FRAN + CRAIG DOMINIC
PERFORMANCES By Ryan G. Hinds, Ill Na Na, Jade Elektra + Axel Blows
Virgo Birthday Surprises!!
GOODHANDY'S
120 CHURCH ST. AT RICHMOND
$5 COVER


FACEBOOK INVITE




FRI 30 JUL 2010
BLOCKOBANA JUMP-OFF 

DJs NIK RED, SAN FRAN, TNT + CRAIG DOMINIC
GOODHANDY'S
120 CHURCH ST. at RICHMOND
10pm - late
$10 COVER
HOUSE/DISCO/R&B/HIP HOP/

SOCA/REGGAE/CALYPSO/OLD SCHOOL + MORE!!!

SUN 23 MAY 2010 //
TRANSPLANETARIUM AFTERPARTY

INSIDE OUT FILM FESTIVAL
DJs NIK RED + SAN FRAN
HOUSE+ELECTRO+DISCO+MORE
+ SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY CHROMATICALLY CORRECT
THE BEAVER
1192 QUEEN ST. WEST at DUFFERIN
10PM - LATE - NO COVER


THU 20 MAY 2010 //
CKLN 88.1 FM AFROTRANSIT
DJ SAN FRAN Guest Host
5pm - 7pm


SAT 10 APR 2010 //
White Tiger West presents
PERSUASIAN
at CYCLO LOUNGE
459 CHURCH STREET
DJs SUMATIAN + SAN FRAN
spinning J-POP, K-POP, J-HOUSE, J-URBAN

SAT 27 MAR 2010 //
IHSP @ GOODHANDY'S
120 CHURCH STREET
DJ SAN FRAN HOUSE SET


SAT 27 FEB 2010 //
IHSP @ GOODHANDY'S
120 CHURCH STREET
DJ SAN FRAN HOUSE SET


SAT 13 FEB 10//
DESTINASIAN
at XYCLO LOUNGE
459 CHURCH STREET
Resident DJ QUINCES
with guest DJ SAN FRAN
spinning a J-POP SET


FRI 12 FEB 10 //
FRUITS x SHOICHI AOKI
CLOSING PARTY
STUDIO GALLERY
294 COLLEGE STREET @ SPADINA
2nd FLOOR
DJ SAN FRAN J-POP/J-URBAN/J-HOUSE SET


SAT 30 JAN 10 //
IHSP @ GOODHANDY'S
120 CHURCH STREET
DJ SAN FRAN HOUSE SET


SAT 23 JAN 10 //
WHERE'S THE LOVE FUNDRAISER
GOODHANDY'S
120 CHURCH STREET
DJ SAN FRAN HOUSE SET


WED 18 NOV 09 //
SPARKLE 2 @ GRANNY BOOTS
THE GLADSTONE HOTEL
DJ SAN FRAN LOUNGE SET
SAT 03 OCT 09 //
NUIT BLANCHE @ THE GLADSTONE
"PIMP YOUR ART" PRESENTED BY
NIGHT AT THE INDIES
1AM - 3AM - CHERRY BOMB w/ DENISE BENSON + COZMIC CAT
3AM - 5AM - DJ SAN FRAN
5AM - 7AM - DJ FAWN BIG CANOE


SAT 26 SEP 09 //
IHSP @ GOODHANDY'S
120 CHURCH STREET


SAT 12 SEP 2009//
TABERNAC @ GOODHANDY'S
w/ GUEST DJ PIERRE FITCH
120 CHURCH STREET


SAT 29 AUG 2009//
IHSP @ GOODHANDY'S
120 CHURCH STREET


WED 12 AUG 2009 //
SPARKLE @ GRANNY BOOTS
THE GLADSTONE HOTEL
W/ CHRIS ABLETT + JON PRESSICK


SUN 28 JUN 09 //
HOT MESS @ BLOCKORAMA
PRIDE TORONTO 2009
DJs NIK RED + SAN FRAN


SAT 27 JUN 09 //
IHSP @ GOODHANDY'S
PRIDE EDITION
120 CHURCH STREET


WED 27 MAY 09 //
COLOUR ME DRAGG FUNDRAISER
DJs NIK RED + SAN FRAN + CARMA
PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS
THE GLADSTONE HOTEL - MELODY BAR
1214 QUEEN STREET WEST @ DUFFERIN


SAT 23 MAY 09 //
IHSP @ GOODHANDY'S
120 CHURCH STREET


SUN 17 MAY 09 //
TRANSPLANETARIUM PARTY
INSIDE OUT FILM FESTIVAL
DJ NIK RED W/ GUEST DJ SAN FRAN
+ SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY DAKUS OF DISCO DUNIYA
GOODHANDY'S - 120 CHURCH STREET



SAT 25 APR 09 //
IHSP @ GOODHANDY'S
120 CHURCH STREET


FRI 23 JAN 09 //
WHERE'S THE LOVE - ACT FUNDRAISER
DJS NIK RED, CARMA, SAN FRAN, WATT NOTT, SHANE MCKINNON, SPYDA BROWN + PERFORMANCES BY SUZIE MCNEIL, MELLEEFRESH, CINNAMON HEARTS, SAUCY TARTS, SOFONDA COX, MADGESTY, GLAMOURPUSS BURLESQUE + MANY MORE!
GOODHANDY'S - 120 CHURCH STREET


FRI 12 DEC 08 //
THE CINNAMON HEARTS THROUGH TIME
AFTER PARTY - MUSIC BY DJ SAN FRAN
GOODHANDYS - 120 CHURCH STREET
WWW.CINNAMONHEARTS.CA


FRI 24 OCT 08 //
THE CINNAMON HEARTS + THE  SAUCY TARTS
HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR
GOODHANDYS - 120 CHURCH STREET


FRI 18 SEP 08 //
DECADANCE w/ DJ NIK RED + SAN FRAN
NIK RED'S BIRTHDAY BASH!!!
GOODHANDYS - 120 CHURCH STREET


THU 28 AUG 08 //
EID LAUNCH PARTY w/ LAL, d'bi young, NIK RED + MORE
BUDDIES IN BAD TIMES THEATRE - 12 ALEXANDER ST.


SAT 23 AUG 08 //
ADULT BEACH PARTY
GOODHANDYS - 120 CHURCH STREET


FRI  22 AUG 08 //
THE CINNAMON HEARTS TRIBUTE TO THE SILVER SCREEN GOODHANDYS - 120 CHURCH STREET


THU 07 AUG 08 //
GUEST DJ - AFROTRANSIT
CKLN 88.1 FM - 5PM - 7PM





DECADANCE : HOTTER THAN JULY!

FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2008

All your red-hot summertime hits
from the 70's, 80's & 90's to the 00's

w/ DJs NIK RED & SAN FRAN

plus special guests
ILL NA NA

and Surprises all night long!

Be prepared to sweat and feel the heat!!

Style of Dress : Summer Fresh to Campiness Best!

Prizes for : Best Runway, Best dress, Hottest summer Dance!

At
Goodhandy's
120 Church st.
$7 Cover
www.goodhandys.com

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Hey party people!!

It's time for the next edition of DECADANCE :
"HOTTER THAN JULY"!!!

On Friday, July 18, 2008, we're mixing it up, spinning all your hot hits for the summertime from the 70's, 80's and 90's. We have so much great music that we couldn't limit things to just one decade this time!!

We're encouraging everyone to dress up in their favourite summertime outfits: get out those short shorts and tube tops!

Music will be provided by resident DECADANCE DJs Nik Red & San Fran. Plus, the fabulous Ill Na Na will be making a return to the stage for a hot performance. Here's a video of their performance of Vogue from 90's DECADANCE:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IchKVr20V0I

Here's another video from our last party to get you in the mood:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u59T4u6gmy8

Check the official Facebook invite page:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=32086924136

See you on the dancefloor!!

xo,

San Fran

*****




SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2008 //
DJ SAN FRAN @ PRIDE TORONTO
DJ CENTRAL STAGE - CHURCH & MAITLAND - 2PM - 3PM


 

SUNDAY, JUNE 29th
CiRCA & PRIDE TORONTO PRESENT:

LAST
DANCE

The Official
PRIDE TORONTO
Closing Party

Sunday, June 29th
126 John St (Just South of Richmond)
View Google map + get directions
MAIN ROOM:

RuPaul

Trans-X - "Living on Video"
Adam Joseph
DJ Billy Carroll (NYC)
DJ Jamal
Performance by Christabel

BALLROOM:
Dance Yourself to Death (live)
Denise Benson
Cozmic Cat
DJ Fierce Helder
DJ Katey

SKYY CINEMA LOUNGE:
Ignite! - Blockorama after party
DJ Nik Red
DJ Carma
DJ Sanfran
DJ Kani
DEADLEE (live)

WASHROOM BAR:
Alterna-Queer Stage After Party
Gangbang DJ's Countess Christsmasher
and Andrew Awesome
DJ Triple-X
Miss Guy (NYC)
Leif

For table reservation and bottle service:
bottleservice@circatoronto.com
Extended service to 4:00 AM
19+ event

Tickets:
First 500 - $20
Advanced - $25
More at the door
Ticketweb: www.ticketweb.ca





SAT 15 MAR 2008 //
90's DECADANCE
GOODHANDYS - 120 CHURCH ST.

DJ NIK RED +
DJ SAN FRAN

++ Milo de Milo
++ IL NA NA
++ Ryan G Hinds
++ Special Guests
 




FRI 08 FEB 2008 //
EROTIC BLENDER

Erotic Blender


A Provocative Mix of Artistic Intimacies in our Communities



Opening Reception: Friday, February 8: 6-9pm
Gladstone Hotel: 2nd Floor
Enjoy the 4th Annual exhibition of community-based erotic art. We are proud to be showcasing this multimedia event at The Gladstone Hotel this year, along with the fabulous music of DJ San Fran at the reception. Pieces from the show will be displayed at Come As You Are from February 11 until March 31, 2008.
Mixing art and politics in the name of our libidos continues to be our desire! The question is: What do these pieces stir up in you?






SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2007

DECADANCE - THE 80's PARTY!

Where's the Beef?
Right here It is! - A full on 80's Blast!

Music By:
DJ NIK RED
DJ SAN FRAN

from Duran Duran to Bow Wow Wow,
Cure to Culture Club to Bronski Beat
Prince to Michael to Janet
fishbone to Depeche Mode to The Cure
kool moe dee to LL Cool J to Salt-n-Pepa

along with performances by
ill na na , Bearlesque and Enjoy Troy



FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2007
Nik Red presents DECADANCE


Celebrate Studio 54 Style
DIRTY DISCO & FREAKY FUNK
ALL NIGHT LONG

"sex ,drugs, music - that was what it all was about"
 ~ Donna Summer

Prizes for
Best 70's costume
Best pick up line
Best hustle

Hosted by DIRTY BARRY

Featuring star studded performances by:
DADDY K
HANDSOME HOLDEN
COCO LA CREME


And Music By:
DJ SAN FRAN
DJ NIK RED


Check out the DecaDance VIP Room & The Diamond Room

Cover $5
Doors open: 9:30

Goodhandy's - 120 Church Street (South of Richmond)

Come on out for a fun and sexy tribute to all that is disco!
disco balls! rollerskates! the hustle! tubetops! decadance!

For more info, check out the official DECADANCE Facebook Event Page



DJ SAN FRAN AT TORONTO PRIDE 2007

Hi friends!

For those of you in the Toronto area, I've been invited to spin a few sets at this years Pride Toronto fest! Come check it out!

First up, I'll be spinning a Funky Soulful House set at the new Pride Patio stage on Saturday, June 23, 2007 from 8 - 9pm. There's lots of great local DJ talent as well on the bill. Make sure you arrive early to avoid the lineup to enter the space.

Pride Patio
On the west side of Church St. between Isabella and Charles
fully licensed - drinks and food will be served


2:00 pm Live Broadcast of Dyke March
3:00 pm DJ Carlos
4:00 pm Doctor G
5:00 pm DJ Sumation
6:00 pm Sarah Mixington
7:00 pm Dwayne Minard
8:00 pm DJ San Fran
9:00 pm Geoff Kelleway
10:00 pm DJ Jamal

What’s better than summer on the patio with a beer? How about summer on the patio with a beer while watching the Dyke March live on Pride Video? Bring your friends, your appetite, and your tan, while you relax and enjoy cold beer, hot food, and even hotter DJ’s.

For more info on the Pride Patio stage, check out:
http://www.pridetoronto.com/entertainment/saturday

*****

Next up, on Sunday June 24, 2007 from 3:30 - 4:00pm I'll be spinning a short set at this year's Blockorama, one of the highlights of the weekend!

BlacknessYes Presents: Blockorama 9 – We goin’ to Church!
Sunday, June 24
Blockorama Stage, across from the 519 Community Centre


1:00 pm Blessing by Community Members
1:10 pm Sharron Mcleod Trio
2:00 pm DJ Memphis Sugar
2:30 pm DJ Uncle Funke
3:00 pm Groove Institute
3:30 pm DJ San Fran
4:00 pm DJ X-Taci
4:30 pm DJ Carma
5:00 pm DJ Kani
5:30 pm DJ Nik Red
6:00 pm DJ Blackcat
6:30 pm Stage Show with MC Virma Benjamin
7:30 pm DJ TNT
8:15 pm DJ Verlia
8:45 pm DJ Kicks
9:30 pm Cozmic Cat
10:15 pm jojoflores

For more info, check out:
http://www.pridetoronto.com/entertainment/blockorama

A map for the stages can be downloaded here:
http://www.pridetoronto.com/system/files/PG2007_map_hi%5B1%5D_15.pdf

The Pride Patio is location "7" and Blockorama is location "8" on the map.

See you there!!

Francis // DJ San Fran






THE BODY ELECTRIC - DJ San Fran's Dirty 30 Birthday Bash
FRI.08.JUNE.2007
DJ SAN FRAN IN THE MIX //
HOUSE/UNDERGROUND DISCO/ELECTRO/
OLD SCHOOL/FUNK CARIOCA/JPOP/++++

THE SPARROW
92 OSSINGTON AVE. (north of Queen)
9:30PM - CLOSE

Hi friends!

Many of you have asked me when my next party will be, and I thought it was about high time that I started throwing my own little parties for everyone who loves the music I play. So I thought what better time to kick things off than with my Dirty 30 Birthday!

Join me on Friday, June 8th at The Sparrow for a night of dancing and debauchery. I'll be spinning all of my (and your) favourite tunes, from soulful House to underground Disco to dirty Electro to Baile Funk, cheesy Pop and more! Everything to keep your butt shaking till dawn (or whenever they throw us out)

We'll be Rockin' the Party from 9:30pm until 3am, so get there early as space in the backroom dancefloor is limited. Get ready to sweat up close and personal!

See you on the dancefloor,
DJ San Fran



WED NOV 16, 2006:
DJ SAN FRAN AT THE REEL ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL
OPENING NIGHT GALA PARTY
Wednesday, November 15, 2006 10pm
REVIVAL, 783 College Street W at Shaw
Featuring Video Installation The Contortionist by Lai Chung Poon
music by DJ SAN FRAN
********
CLOSING NIGHT GALA PARTY
Sunday, November 19, 2006
THE DRAKE UNDERGROUND
1150 Queen St. West at Beaconsfield
music by DJ SAN FRAN
Live Visual Environment by mixMotion
Free with Closing Night Gala Ticket Stub or $5 for party only, pay at the door
For more info check out the REEL ASIAN FILM FEST WEBSITE
http://www.reelasian.com



SAT 21 OCT 2006:
LIBRAPALOOZA PART DEUX

A little bit smarter, a little bit wiser- a whole lot more party
AKA- one more time before the big hibernation

Saturday October 21st
@10pm till the early or later morn- breakfast will be served sometime
between 5am and 7am.
27 Primrose Ave.
(north of dupont between landsdowne and dufferin)
(by ttc go to dufferin station, take the northbound dufferin bus
get out one stop north of dupont and walk west along brandon,
turn left onto primrose (about 5 minutes))
you can get clearer directions at
www.maps.google.ca

FEATURING DJs:
Sweet Memphis Sugar
Big M
Liem
Nikki Red
San Fran
Ridefree

and VJ's spinning all through the night

Cheap cash bar
Gorgeous space
Lots of friends, and even people your friends have never slept with
Come on out and enjoy fall while it's still here.

Hope to see you there!



come on out and party, it's one of the things we do best.




DJ SAN FRAN @ BLOCKORAMA in the Marketplace - Sunday, June 25, 2006 - 1pm

Come check out DJ San Fran this Pride Weekend as he spins a set of Deep House and Underground Disco alongside DJs Nikki Red, Verlia, Carma, jojo flores and more! This is all happening at the BLOCKORAMA stage across from Wellesley station. DJ San Fran's set time starts at 1pm.
Blockorama Stage
across from Wellesley subway station

12:15 pm: DJ Memphis Sugar
1:00 pm: DJ San Fran
1:45 pm: DJ K
2:30 pm: DJ Carma
3:15 pm: DJ X-Taci
4:00 pm: DJ Kani
4:45 pm: DJ Verlia
5:30 pm: DJ Black Cat
6:15 pm: Stage Show
with MCs Trey Anthony & Michelle Ross, featuring Deep Dickollective, Raquell Lord - Ms. Renaissance, Amaila Black - Ms. Global Diva, vocalist Ashley Veronica and drag kings roKETT.
7:45 pm: DJ TNT
8:45 pm: Nikki Red & Cozmic Cat
9:30 pm: Mr. Kicks
10:15 pm: jojoflores.

Carribbean Food will also be on sale!!
Have a great weekend!!






Come join myself and my fellow DJs as we help raise funds for our friend Syrus' operation.
This is gonna be a hot party in an intimate warehouse loft space. Space is limited, so plan to get there early!

Saturday, April 1, 2006
SEX-Y CHANGE
a fun-raiser for top surgery
featuring performances by Ananda, Keira Grant, LAL, Lamia, Shameless and the Von Trappe Family Singers
Plus DJs:
Carma, Cozmic Cat, Nikki Red and San Fran

27 Primrose Avenue (north of Dupont, west of Dufferin)
Doors open 9pm
PWYC (Pay what you can) suggested donation: $10-$15
with raffles, prizes, games and more!