Orchestral percussionists performing on go-go dancer platforms? DJs spinning electronica between symphonic sets? Sipping cocktails between the string quartet and the woodwind quintet? What alternate reality has taken hold?

That reality is MERCURY SOUL, a groundbreaking event combining a 20-piece orchestra, DJs, lighting, and art installations in San Francisco‚s hottest club: Mezzanine. In between groovy sets of trip-hop, old skool, and house performed by DJ Masonic, Maestro Benjamin Shwartz of the San Francisco Symphony conducts gripping performances of contemporary classical music. The program ranges from classic 20th Century heavyweights (Ligeti and Webern) to up-and-coming composers of today (including UC Berkeley graduate student composer Mason Bates, also known as Masonic). Threading together the entire evening is the beautiful visual touch of innovative stage designer Anne Patterson. Don’t miss this unique event!

WHO: DJ Masonic (Mason Bates), Maestro Benjamin Shwartz, artist Anne Patterson WHEN: Friday, February 1st, 9pm-2am WHERE: Mezzanine (Jessie & Mint Streets)