American Conservatory Theater
A Tony Award-winning nonprofit theater company in San Francisco, ACT presents a mix of classical and contemporary produ…
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Union Square
San Francisco · Jul 31–Aug 2
31 bars, clubs, and late rooms in San Francisco next weekend: Jul 31–Aug 2
A forward look at San Francisco for Jul 31–Aug 2: events and places that are useful to plan around early.
Updated Saturday, July 25 · event dates verified when shown
Great Star Theater
A historic 1925 proscenium theater in Chinatown, the Great Star Theater is the last remaining Chinese theater of its ki…
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Chinatown
Presidio Theatre
A stunning Art Deco gem restored to its 1939 glory, this 600-seat nonprofit performing arts center hosts a diverse arra…
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Presidio
Elixir
One of SF’s oldest surviving saloons, still serving serious cocktails in the Mission.
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Castro
Madrone Art Bar
Divey cocktail bar with live entertainment by day and a packed dance floor by night, hard to define and totally unique.
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Alamo Square
Cavaňa
Enjoy Mission Bay’s sleekest rooftop with unobstructed skyline views and modern craft cocktails.
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South of Market
Zeitgeist
Mission's sunny-yard beer bar with a lively patio, great for daytime drinks and watching the neighborhood roll by.
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Castro
Left Door
Find the hidden entrance, then settle into a dim speakeasy for a polished nightcap.
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Marina District
The Saloon
Blues, jazz, and roots music every day in a no-frills North Beach time capsule.
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North Beach
El Rio
Outdoor patio hangs turn into high-energy dance nights with a famously welcoming crowd.
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Mission District
Vesuvio Cafe
North Beach's legendary literary dive bar with a back patio, historic roots, and a relaxed neighborhood vibe.
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Chinatown
Starlite
Drink skyline cocktails above Union Square in one of downtown’s best rooftop rooms.
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Union Square
Toronado
Wall-to-wall beer nerd energy, with dive-bar grit that has been earned for decades.
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Alamo Square
Cliff’s Variety
A historic family-run landmark in the Castro, Cliff’s Variety blends a traditional hardware store with a legacy as a ga…
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Castro
Twin Peaks Tavern
A historic LGBT landmark known as the 'Gateway to the Castro,' famous for being the first gay bar in the U.S. to featur…
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Castro
Bottom of the Hill
Rough-edged rock room where locals catch punk, indie, and up-and-comers nightly.
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South of Market
The New Conservatory Theatre Center
A prominent not-for-profit theatre company in San Francisco's Civic Center, dedicated to LGBTQ+ stories and theatre edu…
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South of Market
Great American Music Hall
See shows in one of the city’s most ornate old-school rooms, where the setting is as memorable as the set.
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South of Market
Cobb's Comedy Club
North Beach’s powerhouse room for road comics, packed crowds, and strong sets.
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Russian Hill
The Fillmore
The city’s most legendary rock room, where the walls still feel like concert history.
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Alamo Square
New Mission Theater
A restored 1916 movie palace and San Francisco Landmark #245, now home to the Alamo Drafthouse, blending historic cinem…
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Mission District
Orpheum Theatre
A designated San Francisco landmark, the Orpheum Theatre is a historic 2,300-seat Broadway house featuring an ornate Mo…
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South of Market
War Memorial Opera House
A Beaux-Arts landmark built in 1932, this grand venue serves as the prestigious home for the San Francisco Opera and th…
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Alamo Square
San Francisco Dungeon
A former immersive theater experience at Fisherman's Wharf that blended historical events with 360° sets, special effec…
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Fisherman's Wharf
Brava Theater Center
A historic 1926 movie palace in the Mission District, this venue serves as a professional arts hub dedicated to underre…
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Mission District
El Capitan Theatre
A stunning remnant of 1920s cinematic grandeur, the El Capitan Theatre's ornate Mexican Baroque façade stands as a San…
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South of Market
Golden Gate Theatre
A historic 1920s Broadway-style venue known for its ornate architecture, this former vaudeville house now hosts premier…
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Union Square
Gray Area Grand Theater
A cutting-edge cultural incubator housed in a restored 1940s movie palace, where San Francisco's art and technology int…
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Mission District
Roxie Theater
A historic pillar of the Mission District, the Roxie Theater is a nonprofit community arthouse cinema that has screened…
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Castro
The Masonic
Perched atop Nob Hill, The Masonic is a historic mid-century auditorium and versatile concert venue that blends fratern…
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Nob Hill
Theatre of Yugen
A nonprofit cultural hub dedicated to the oldest continuous theatrical traditions of Japan, featuring intercultural per…
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South of Market
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