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San Francisco · Sat, Jul 25

67 rain-friendly ideas in San Francisco tonight: Sat, Jul 25

Dinner ideas, live events, bars, and nearby fallbacks for San Francisco tonight, Sat, Jul 25. Use the signals to decide what is worth leaving for.

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Randall Museum
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Randall Museum

A free, hands-on museum of science, nature, and the arts located in Corona Heights Park, offering interactive exhibits…

Local pickMuseums Castro
Asian Art Museum
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Asian Art Museum

18,000-year span of Asian art from ancient ceramics to video installations in Civic Center.

Local pickMuseums South of Market
Counterculture Museum
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Counterculture Museum

Located at the iconic intersection of Haight and Ashbury, this museum celebrates the transformative movements of the 19…

Local pickMuseums Haight-Ashbury
American Conservatory Theater
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American Conservatory Theater

A Tony Award-winning nonprofit theater company in San Francisco, ACT presents a mix of classical and contemporary produ…

Local pickTheaters and music Union Square
Great Star Theater
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Great Star Theater

A historic 1925 proscenium theater in Chinatown, the Great Star Theater is the last remaining Chinese theater of its ki…

Local pickTheaters and music Chinatown
International Art Museum of America
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International Art Museum of America

A hidden jewel in SoMa, this nonprofit museum offers free admission to 25,000 square feet of global art, featuring an i…

Local pickMuseums Nob Hill
Presidio Theatre
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Presidio Theatre

A stunning Art Deco gem restored to its 1939 glory, this 600-seat nonprofit performing arts center hosts a diverse arra…

Local pickTheaters and music Presidio
Kabuki Springs & Spa
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Kabuki Springs & Spa

Soak, steam, and reset in a Japantown bathhouse that locals still treat like a ritual.

Local pickSpa Wellness Alamo Square
The Coffee Movement
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The Coffee Movement

Mission District powerhouse where baristas execute flawless pour-overs and craft intense, nuanced espresso drinks.

Local pickFood and drink Mission District
Andytown Coffee Roasters
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Andytown Coffee Roasters

Sunset neighborhood gem famous for its buttery Snowy Plover and consistently excellent, locally-roasted coffee.

Local pickFood and drink Golden Gate Park
El Farolito
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El Farolito

Late-night Mission staple for huge, greasy tacos and the post-BART line everyone knows.

Local pickFood and drink Mission District
Bottom of the Hill
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Bottom of the Hill

Rough-edged rock room where locals catch punk, indie, and up-and-comers nightly.

Local pickTheaters and music South of Market
Arsicault Bakery
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Arsicault Bakery

Flaky, buttery croissants that routinely make locals line up before dawn.

Local pickFood and drink Golden Gate Park
Bison Paddock
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Bison Paddock

Watch a tiny herd of bison graze in the middle of the city’s biggest park.

Local pickParks and outdoors Golden Gate Park
Golden Gate Park
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Golden Gate Park

Massive 1,000-acre green heart with bison pastures, redwood groves, museums, lakes, and endless trails for every vibe.

Local pickParks and outdoors Haight-Ashbury
The Wave Organ
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The Wave Organ

Hear the bay play the sculpture itself at one of SF’s weirdest and least-busy waterfront stops.

Local pickPublic art Golden Gate Park
Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco
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Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco

The oldest Asian American arts organization in the United States, this community-based nonprofit provides a bridge betw…

Local pickMuseums Chinatown
The New Conservatory Theatre Center
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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…

Local pickTheaters and music South of Market
Haight Street Art Center
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Haight Street Art Center

A nonprofit art space in Lower Haight dedicated to the advancement of poster and graphic art, featuring galleries, a pr…

Local pickMuseums Alamo Square
Great American Music Hall
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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.

Local pickTheaters and music South of Market
California Academy of Sciences
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California Academy of Sciences

Aquarium, planetarium, and rainforest under one roof make this a full-family anchor.

Local pickMuseums Golden Gate Park
Coit Tower
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Coit Tower

Climb for sweeping bay views and the mural-filled lobby locals still rate as worth the trip.

Local pickLandmarks North Beach
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
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San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

Explore 7 immersive floors of cutting-edge art spanning photography, sculpture, and digital media in a stunning downtown landmark.

Local pickMuseums South of Market
Cable Car Museum
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Cable Car Museum

Watch massive giallo engines power the city’s historic cable cars from a free, high-ceilinged indoor gallery with live mechanical views.

Local pickMuseums South of Market
Cobb's Comedy Club
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Cobb's Comedy Club

North Beach’s powerhouse room for road comics, packed crowds, and strong sets.

Local pickTheaters and music Russian Hill
Spark Social SF
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Spark Social SF

Rotating food trucks, beer garden, and fire pits make this the easiest casual-eats crawl in town.

Local pickFood and drink South of Market
Museum of Russian Culture
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Museum of Russian Culture

The largest Russian museum in the West, this hidden gem preserves the legacy of post-revolutionary emigrants through ra…

Local pickMuseums Alamo Square
Palace of Fine Arts
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Palace of Fine Arts

A grand classical rotunda and lagoon that feel like SF’s most elegant movie set.

Local pickLandmarks Presidio
Legion of Honor
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Legion of Honor

Neoclassic museum overlooking Lincoln Park with European masterpieces and Golden Gate Bridge views.

Local pickMuseums Golden Gate Park
State Bird Provisions
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State Bird Provisions

Inventive small plates and the city’s signature fried quail, served dim-sum style.

Local pickFood and drink Alamo Square
Swan Oyster Depot
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Swan Oyster Depot

A tiny seafood counter where the counterman rhythm is part of the magic.

Local pickFood and drink Nob Hill
The Fillmore
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The Fillmore

The city’s most legendary rock room, where the walls still feel like concert history.

Local pickTheaters and music Alamo Square
The Buena Vista
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The Buena Vista

Start with the drink that made San Francisco famous: the original Irish coffee.

Local pickFood and drink Russian Hill
Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture
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Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture

A vibrant waterfront cultural hub in a former military post, featuring galleries, theaters, and sweeping views of the G…

Local pickMuseums Marina District
Contemporary Jewish Museum
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Contemporary Jewish Museum

A striking architectural landmark in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood, blending a 19th-century power plant with a glow…

Local pickMuseums Union Square
Minnesota Street Project
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Minnesota Street Project

A contemporary art hub in the Dogpatch district, featuring 14 independently owned galleries, a restaurant, and vast war…

Local pickMuseums Mission District
Museum of the African Diaspora
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Museum of the African Diaspora

A contemporary art museum dedicated to the African Diaspora, located in the Yerba Buena Arts District, featuring rotati…

Local pickMuseums Union Square
San Francisco LGBT Community Center
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San Francisco LGBT Community Center

A vital nonprofit hub for the LGBTQ+ community, housed in the historic Fallon Building, providing resources, programs,…

Local pickMuseums Alamo Square
826 Valencia
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826 Valencia

A creative nonprofit hub in the Mission District, 826 Valencia supports youth writing through free tutoring and its whi…

Local pickMuseums Mission District
African-American Art & Culture Complex
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African-American Art & Culture Complex

A premier Black arts institution in the historic Fillmore District, featuring galleries, a theater, and community progr…

Local pickMuseums Alamo Square
Sushi Boat restaurant
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Sushi Boat restaurant

A unique Japanese dining experience in San Francisco's Chinatown where sushi rolls are delivered on traditional Japanes…

Local pickFood and drink Chinatown
New Mission Theater
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New Mission Theater

A restored 1916 movie palace and San Francisco Landmark #245, now home to the Alamo Drafthouse, blending historic cinem…

Local pickTheaters and music Mission District
Conservatory of Flowers
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Conservatory of Flowers

A stunning Victorian wood-and-glass greenhouse in Golden Gate Park, housing 1,700 species of rare aquatic and tropical…

Local pickMuseums Golden Gate Park
Balclutha
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Balclutha

A majestic 1886 three-masted square-rigged cargo vessel and National Historic Landmark, serving as a floating museum of…

Local pickMuseums Fisherman's Wharf
Orpheum Theatre
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Orpheum Theatre

A designated San Francisco landmark, the Orpheum Theatre is a historic 2,300-seat Broadway house featuring an ornate Mo…

Local pickTheaters and music South of Market
Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts
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Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts

A cornerstone of San Francisco's Latino cultural life, this historic center promotes visual arts, music, theater, and d…

Local pickMuseums Mission District
Aquarium of the Bay
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Aquarium of the Bay

Pier 39 aquarium focused on San Francisco Bay marine life.

Local pickMuseums Fisherman's Wharf
Walt Disney Family Museum
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Walt Disney Family Museum

Located in the historic Presidio, this nonprofit museum explores the life and legacy of Walt Disney through personal ar…

Local pickMuseums Presidio
War Memorial Opera House
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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…

Local pickTheaters and music Alamo Square
GLBT Historical Society Museum
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GLBT Historical Society Museum

The first stand-alone museum of LGBTQ history and culture in the United States, this essential Castro District institut…

Local pickMuseums Castro
Hang Ah Tea Room
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Hang Ah Tea Room

Step into history at the Hang Ah Tea Room, the oldest dim sum restaurant in the United States, serving traditional Cant…

Local pickFood and drink Chinatown
San Francisco Dungeon
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San Francisco Dungeon

A former immersive theater experience at Fisherman's Wharf that blended historical events with 360° sets, special effec…

Local pickTheaters and music Fisherman's Wharf
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
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Yerba Buena Center for the Arts

A premier multidisciplinary hub for contemporary art, live performance, and social discourse, located within the scenic…

Local pickMuseums Union Square
Brava Theater Center
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Brava Theater Center

A historic 1926 movie palace in the Mission District, this venue serves as a professional arts hub dedicated to underre…

Local pickTheaters and music Mission District
El Capitan Theatre
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El Capitan Theatre

A stunning remnant of 1920s cinematic grandeur, the El Capitan Theatre's ornate Mexican Baroque façade stands as a San…

Local pickTheaters and music South of Market
Golden Gate Theatre
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Golden Gate Theatre

A historic 1920s Broadway-style venue known for its ornate architecture, this former vaudeville house now hosts premier…

Local pickTheaters and music Union Square
Gray Area Grand Theater
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Gray Area Grand Theater

A cutting-edge cultural incubator housed in a restored 1940s movie palace, where San Francisco's art and technology int…

Local pickTheaters and music Mission District
Pier 24 Photography
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Pier 24 Photography

Located on the Embarcadero, Pier 24 Photography was a world-renowned non-profit museum and the largest exhibition space…

Local pickMuseums South of Market
Roxie Theater
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Roxie Theater

A historic pillar of the Mission District, the Roxie Theater is a nonprofit community arthouse cinema that has screened…

Local pickTheaters and music Castro
The Masonic
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The Masonic

Perched atop Nob Hill, The Masonic is a historic mid-century auditorium and versatile concert venue that blends fratern…

Local pickTheaters and music Nob Hill
Arion Press
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Arion Press

A masterclass in traditional bookmaking, Arion Press is the only U.S. printer crafting limited-edition books entirely b…

Local pickMuseums Golden Gate Park
Theatre of Yugen
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Theatre of Yugen

A nonprofit cultural hub dedicated to the oldest continuous theatrical traditions of Japan, featuring intercultural per…

Local pickTheaters and music South of Market

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