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The 18th SF Independent Film Festival (Feb 11-25 at the Roxie, Brava and Alamo Theaters) features a Music in Film Showcase, a sidebar series of Fantastic and Far Out Flicks, new indie features from around the world (and around The Bay), and some really excellent parties, like our annual Super Bowl: Men In Tights comedy show, Anti-Valentine’s Day Power Ballad Sing Along, Big Lebowski Party (performed live on stage this year!) and more! Go to sfindie.com for all the info!!

Marke B.
Marke B.
Marke Bieschke is the publisher and arts and culture editor of 48 Hills. He co-owns the Stud bar in SoMa. Reach him at marke (at) 48hills.org, follow @supermarke on Twitter.

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