Guidebook for San Francisco

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Guidebook for San Francisco

Arts & Culture

Every Thursday, the museum stays open late for NightLife, which is an awesome way to see the place without swarms of kids running around. Sip on cocktails while gazing at jellyfish, an albino alligator, and other creatures in the aquarium. Arrive early to score planetarium tickets, and don’t miss the rainforest housed inside a 90-foot glass dome. Don’t be afraid to wear fancy threads to this. Check the website for that week’s theme, because the museum goes all out with decor and drinks to match.
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Ακαδημία Επιστημών της Καλιφόρνια
55 Music Concourse Dr
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Every Thursday, the museum stays open late for NightLife, which is an awesome way to see the place without swarms of kids running around. Sip on cocktails while gazing at jellyfish, an albino alligator, and other creatures in the aquarium. Arrive early to score planetarium tickets, and don’t miss the rainforest housed inside a 90-foot glass dome. Don’t be afraid to wear fancy threads to this. Check the website for that week’s theme, because the museum goes all out with decor and drinks to match.
The Oakland Metro Operahouse plays host to Tourettes Without Regrets, a variety show that’s been running for almost two decades. Expect amazing acrobatic and comedic acts from some of the Bay Area’s most talented performers. It’s a new and wild experience every time, but be warned: It can get vulgar! Stick around for the ridiculous rap battle at the end—anyone can sign up before the event to participate.
Oakland Metro Operahouse
303 3rd St
The Oakland Metro Operahouse plays host to Tourettes Without Regrets, a variety show that’s been running for almost two decades. Expect amazing acrobatic and comedic acts from some of the Bay Area’s most talented performers. It’s a new and wild experience every time, but be warned: It can get vulgar! Stick around for the ridiculous rap battle at the end—anyone can sign up before the event to participate.
Among many other things, the Castro Theatre is known for its sing-alongs, when it screens popular musicals with captions so that the audience can belt those lyrics together. Expect a very energetic crowd—the staff often hands out goodie bags with various props for everyone to use throughout the movie. They’ve shown movies like Sound of Music, The Little Mermaid, and Grease. Definitely wear something fun if you can—there’s often a costume contest. And if you get there early, you’ll get a chance to hear the in-house organist perform.
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Castro Theatre
429 Castro St
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Among many other things, the Castro Theatre is known for its sing-alongs, when it screens popular musicals with captions so that the audience can belt those lyrics together. Expect a very energetic crowd—the staff often hands out goodie bags with various props for everyone to use throughout the movie. They’ve shown movies like Sound of Music, The Little Mermaid, and Grease. Definitely wear something fun if you can—there’s often a costume contest. And if you get there early, you’ll get a chance to hear the in-house organist perform.
An immersive theater experience unlike any other in SF. You’ll need a ticket to enter, then throw on your best 1920s outfit to blend into the setting: an old-timey, secret gin joint. It features over 40 actors who mix and mingle through a series of connected storylines, and you get to explore the venue’s secret rooms, casino, and cabaret. Reserve a spot in the cabaret for a fun spectacle, the bar for drama and drinks, or the casino for comedy and fake gambling.
644 Broadway
644 Broadway
An immersive theater experience unlike any other in SF. You’ll need a ticket to enter, then throw on your best 1920s outfit to blend into the setting: an old-timey, secret gin joint. It features over 40 actors who mix and mingle through a series of connected storylines, and you get to explore the venue’s secret rooms, casino, and cabaret. Reserve a spot in the cabaret for a fun spectacle, the bar for drama and drinks, or the casino for comedy and fake gambling.

Entertainment & Activities

A defunct church that’s had all its seating removed, this is a big, beautiful space that becomes a roller-skating rink Friday and Saturday nights. Make sure to look up and admire the ceiling. Party lights and upbeat music make for a mighty fine time. Skilled skaters get into formation for group dancing. You can rent skates on the spot.
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Church Of 8 Wheels
554 Fillmore St
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A defunct church that’s had all its seating removed, this is a big, beautiful space that becomes a roller-skating rink Friday and Saturday nights. Make sure to look up and admire the ceiling. Party lights and upbeat music make for a mighty fine time. Skilled skaters get into formation for group dancing. You can rent skates on the spot.

Drinks & Nightlife

If you want to bust a move to pop jams, the DNA Lounge’s Bootie SF party every Saturday night is your answer. Groove to mash-ups of songs from all decades. You may need to crowd-surf your way to a good spot on the dance floor. To grab a discounted ticket, show up before 10 pm. Then spend a few hours at a nearby bar, like Bergerac or Butter, before heading back to the party after midnight.
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DNA Lounge
375 11th St
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If you want to bust a move to pop jams, the DNA Lounge’s Bootie SF party every Saturday night is your answer. Groove to mash-ups of songs from all decades. You may need to crowd-surf your way to a good spot on the dance floor. To grab a discounted ticket, show up before 10 pm. Then spend a few hours at a nearby bar, like Bergerac or Butter, before heading back to the party after midnight.
Ever wanted to dance to electronic house music in a room full of people in tutus? Harlot’s Tutu Tuesday, the second Tuesday of each month, is your dream come true! They book great DJs from around the world, and the space has a dark, artsy vibe to it. Look out for the fun projections above the DJ, and pay a visit to the face painter. Bring your own tutu if you’ve got one, but if you don’t, you can buy a tutu for $2 if you get there early. Sounds crazy, but you don’t want to be that guy or girl who’s not properly costumed for the party.
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Harlot
46 Minna St
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Ever wanted to dance to electronic house music in a room full of people in tutus? Harlot’s Tutu Tuesday, the second Tuesday of each month, is your dream come true! They book great DJs from around the world, and the space has a dark, artsy vibe to it. Look out for the fun projections above the DJ, and pay a visit to the face painter. Bring your own tutu if you’ve got one, but if you don’t, you can buy a tutu for $2 if you get there early. Sounds crazy, but you don’t want to be that guy or girl who’s not properly costumed for the party.
On the first Friday of any month, head to Oakland’s Telegraph Avenue for First Fridays, a street festival that spans five blocks. You’ll encounter awesome art galleries, food vendors, and street performers. Once you’ve wandered the streets enough, join the fun at a nearby bar, like Telegraph Beer Garden. Oakland Art Murmur is also held during First Fridays—local galleries stay open till 9 pm, and some host special events. Oakland’s art scene is thriving, and there’s no better way to experience it!
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Telegraph Avenue
Telegraph Avenue
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On the first Friday of any month, head to Oakland’s Telegraph Avenue for First Fridays, a street festival that spans five blocks. You’ll encounter awesome art galleries, food vendors, and street performers. Once you’ve wandered the streets enough, join the fun at a nearby bar, like Telegraph Beer Garden. Oakland Art Murmur is also held during First Fridays—local galleries stay open till 9 pm, and some host special events. Oakland’s art scene is thriving, and there’s no better way to experience it!
If you’re looking for a party with music you may not normally dance to, hit up Non Stop Bhangra, held one Saturday a month at Public Works. Early in the evening they teach everyone some Indian dance moves, then you’ll spend the night gettin’ down to Bollywood tunes. If you need a breather, head to the mezzanine to the watch the action from above. You’ll blend in better if you throw on Indian clothes, but if you can’t find any, just go for a bold, colorful outfit.
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Public Works
161 Erie St
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If you’re looking for a party with music you may not normally dance to, hit up Non Stop Bhangra, held one Saturday a month at Public Works. Early in the evening they teach everyone some Indian dance moves, then you’ll spend the night gettin’ down to Bollywood tunes. If you need a breather, head to the mezzanine to the watch the action from above. You’ll blend in better if you throw on Indian clothes, but if you can’t find any, just go for a bold, colorful outfit.

Food Scene

Kick off your Sunday with a ton of food trucks that assemble on a grand lawn in the Presidio, with a view of the bay. Then take a nice post-brunch walk around what used to be a military fort that dates back to 1776. The Walt Disney Family Museum is right there, and you can catch a view of the Golden Gate Bridge nearby. This food truck round-up saves you from the stress of needing to reserve a table—just bring a blanket to secure yourself a spot on the lawn.
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Off the Grid: Catering
2 Marina Blvd
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Kick off your Sunday with a ton of food trucks that assemble on a grand lawn in the Presidio, with a view of the bay. Then take a nice post-brunch walk around what used to be a military fort that dates back to 1776. The Walt Disney Family Museum is right there, and you can catch a view of the Golden Gate Bridge nearby. This food truck round-up saves you from the stress of needing to reserve a table—just bring a blanket to secure yourself a spot on the lawn.