The bingo event is a nice event. Like the name suggest it is a bingo event that JCCCNC offers…read more JCCCNC: Japanese Cultural and Community Center North Cal

Ah...the days when Fr. O'Malley and Fr. O'Neill were there were definitely the best days at St…read more Kevin's! We were a big family - the picnics up at Aqua Caliente, the three-day festivals, the Summer of Love - that's what made this gem of a parish such a wonderful place! I will always cherish my time at St. Kev's!

This church may not be that big or the most beautiful, but it makes up for it in personality and…read morecommunity. Even though there can be some improvements made, there is a lot of community here. We are a close nit parish. Many of the people that go here have been going for years and some have been going since they were kids, or babies like I have. So, you may actually find people here that you have known in grade school if you live around here. You will also find people that you will greet you, especially the priest that will greet you at the end of mass. We have a choir usually on Sundays since mostly everyone goes then. However, we have the children sing on Christmas for the Children's Christmas mass after they put on their play. We make improvements every day with many active volunteers from the parish that cleans, puts up flowers, and sets up. They donate their time and money to help out the church, which doesn't go unnoticed or rewarded by the church. We also have many different groups in the parish that volunteers their time to help with events that is put on such as: bingo, crab feed, dinner auction, and the casino trip.

One of the very few live music bars out by the beach. The bartenders are friendly , easy going and…read moredrinks are well-made. I've seen some great new bands out there too. There is a local Crew and usually people from out of the area. Just curious to see what's going on out by Ocean Beach. It's got a chill SF beach vibe.

On Friday 2/20/26 I stop by it had very time since I've been near sunset. I met the most fun big…read morepersonality bar tender (Danny)we have a musician friend that we both know that was nice friend! Danny is amazing really nice smile. Spectacular bar tender. I had awesome time Danny makes you feel very welcome!

I came for the Take A Dance On Me event on Feb. 20th, 2026. I can't lie, the DJ didn't disappoint…read morewith the ABBA music. I even heard songs such as The Winner Takes It All, Under Attack, When All Is Said and Done, Slipping Through My Fingers, Don't Shut Me Down (new album 2021). However, the last 1.5 was dedicated to EDM and House music which ruined the mood for me. I left earlier than I had expected. The staff was very friendly and it got super-crowded in the room where the event was taking place. If they ever do another one, I plan to return.

I'm not sure why I've been so lackadaisical about writing my personal appraisal of El Rio. I've…read morebeen just a handful of times in the past year, and honestly not been disappointed with my experiences here. The only times that dishearten me was when they decided to close the bar for private events, often leaving me disgruntled to find another place to wet my whistle. I can think of worse things in life like JD Vance becoming VP. Now that would be a tragedy. I usually find myself here when they open at 5PM during the week. Jasmine has been my bartender of choice, and she makes a mean cocktail whether it be a rollicking $8 Tequila Sunrise (photo: https://yelp.to/zp4Bw0t2Cx) or one of the house specialties, the smoothly spiky $12 Margarita Silencio Mezcal (photo: https://yelp.to/NJiZldM8EI). More often than not, I find myself sauntering over to the expansive back patio where one part was usually being decorated for an imminent group event, while the remainder was free for solitary drinkers looking for a moment of reflection while imbibing a libation or three. I've yet to have a problem of overstaying my welcome, but then again, that's part of the inclusive nature of El Rio. Indeed I belong here. DRINKS - 4 stars...not lethal but potent enough to make me think the Carmen Miranda cutout actually moved AMBIANCE - 4.5 stars...it may have the only vibe in SF close in spirit to WeHo spots like The Abbey SERVICE - 4 stars...usually greeted with genuine enthusiasm...Jasmine is a gem of a bartender TOTAL - 4 stars...if you need space for your cavorting, this be it RELATED - Exploring Bernal Heights? Here's my collection of places I've tried and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2CaaWFe

Nice small/ medium venue. Get there early so you can get a…read moreseat along the walls Otherwise you will have to stand. .

Attended a friend's wedding at the Swedish American Hall recently and it was a pleasant experience…read more I will say the venue has a lot of charm and character, and the history of the space is interesting. For access, the stairs up to the main hall are a bit steep, but there is a small elevator that you can use. Honestly, it was a bit challenging with high heels, but manageable. The bar area upstairs is cozy and is right outside the main hall. The main hall is spacious and is a fairly good size for small/medium-sized events. The main hall was used for both the wedding ceremony and reception, which worked out well. The restroom facilities on the first floor were good but the ones upstairs were not the best. The bathroom layout was awkward and it was a narrow space, so shimmying past people & trying to get inside was a bit tricky. Otherwise, the venue was good, and we enjoyed celebrating with friends and had a great time reuniting.

We went there for a banquet and staff was friendly, service was amazing, and food was high quality!read more

Went inside once. Sold. Got married. If you are of right mind. Get married here. If you aren't…read moregetting married do whatever you can to attend this club. As an Italian citizen I recommend you get married here. The food is great. The space is exactly what an Italian athletic club should be. Get a good wife. Get a good husband. Seal the deal with the right atmosphere. I could be the most particular person in the world when it comes to a lot of things and still the pasta came out very right. The people that help arrange all the preparations are perfect at what they do.

In the interest of full disclosure, I'm friends with the folks who put on this event, which you can…read morefind out particulars about more on their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/blackmarketsf) than their actual website. Now, anyone who's ever been to a night market in Taiwan, or anywhere else, will likely understand when I say that Black Market is meant to be a fancier, more upscale, boutique night market. For those who can't relate, or can't picture that, it's essentially an (indoor) space for local arts, crafts, and fashion vendors to sell their merchandise; local music talent to showcase their skills; and local food vendors to sate palates. Adding to the likes of the Urban Air Market and Renegade Crafts Fair, Black Market, in its newborn phase is the smaller, more intimate, and, dare I say, more hip sibling of them all, not having a singular focus like Urban Air Market with fashion and jewelry, or Renegade, with crafts. Instead, expect a variety of vendors that purvey anything from handmade soaps, candles, scented oils, to local fashion designers with their custom apparel, all the while having live music pumping in the background, and food vendors lining the sides. In fact, there's another Halloween-themed one going on right now (10/26), at their current Folsom Street Foundry home. If you're not busy, make sure to RSVP, and go check it out!

Found this event from funcheapsf.com. I had a couple of my friends visiting from out of town and…read morethought this would be a perfect place to take them. Maybe it was my lack of research or what seemed like would be a big/grand event, I left disappointed and felt that I needed to apologize for taking my friends here since we were done with it in literally 15 minutes or less. First off, it was advertised that this was free depending on when you got there OR $5 (which I expected to pay since we arrived an hour and a half after it started). We ended up paying $24 for the 3 of us... How did it go up to $8??? We walked in and there's a photobooth area and coat check, then you walk into a room full of vendors. It was smaller than I expected but at least the vibe was cool (music playing and projectors displaying videos on the wall). There's a mix of jewelry, art, food and clothing but maybe 1-2 of each max. As mentioned earlier, we were done walking through pretty fast and at least we took advantage of the photobooth.

Simply the best barcade - casual & fun & good food & good drinks. Great neighborhood spot…read more Don't sleep on their cheese pizza or lumpia!! Andddd shout out to TC, he's the best

Came here after dinner at a sushi spot. The barcade was packed--people were watching **RuPaul's…read moreDrag Race**, playing games, eating, and drinking. It took a while to get drinks since there were only about 2-3 bartenders. We didn't try the food because we'd already eaten. The lighting was kind of dark, and it got noisy with people cheering and commenting on the show. The decor was cute--neon drawings on the walls, a small rainbow bridge above the pinball machines, and other fun touches. The games were fun but cost around $1 each. Glad they had drink holders at some of the machines. They also had some board games you could play at the high tables. Most people cleared out once the show on TV ended. I'd probably go again when the show isn't playing. Hehe.

One of the absolute gems of Oakland and East Bay. Coming here is not just for the movie but for the…read morecommunity experience. - They show unique films: mainstream, old classics, camp, documentaries that you won't be able to find elsewhere. - seats that are couches, recliners, love seats, bean bags, etc. - Lots of free community events: karaoke, board games, crafts, trivia/bingo, etc. Or unique events like Saturday morning cartoons, World Cup games, Oscars, etc. - full kitchen on site. Not just popcorn with a huge self-seasoning counter, but also full course meals and many drinks, all delivered right to your seat. - tax and tip are included in all prices. What you see is what you pay. - they don't accept Tap to Pay, so bring a physical card or cash. - parking is hard to find but you have options within a 4 block radius. Busses stop right near it. - friendly staff and management!

One of the coolest theaters I've ever seen!!! My friend rented out one of their rooms for her…read morebday-- such an awesome experience! So grateful she introduced us to this community gem. Grungy, unique vibe-- from the reels of film tape festooning the lobby, to the eclectic assortment of couches and artwork in the open auditorium. Pays homage to Oakland quirkiness all throughout the space. Variety of snacks and drinks available for purchase at the cashier. Staff can be a bit aloof and the dishes were not super clean, but great atmosphere overall~~~