first I wanna say STAMINA sundays are the best. awesome drum n bass b2b I never knew existed. if…read moreyour all about community and vibes. go her and may i state the security staff and bartenders are so friendly and helpful. and there's free snacks for example there was gouda cheese and crackers i thought I was in Napa valley wine tasting no joke. It's me and my gf favorite place to go any day of the week. keep up the great work guys thank you so much for providing such a great safe space

I love the employees here. They always go above and beyond taking care of patrons. I feel safe when…read moreI'm here. I highly recommend coming here.

Terrible experience, rude staff. Long time SF resident, go to shows all the time at other venues…read moreand never experienced anything like this. Came here for the first time, go through security with empty reusable water bottle per usual, no issues there... go to the water station and a bar tender (who I understand to be a 'manager'), grabs my reusable bottle and THROWS IT IN THE TRASH. Tells me no club in SF allows outside water containers, that I should know, and will NOT get it back. Wtf? I go to shows all the time with a reusable bottle and never experienced this (Midway, 1015, etc. etc.)... even so, wouldn't have been an issue if you just communicate your policies without berating your customers and destroying the planet. I immediately left despite having paid for a show I wanted to see. I'll stick to the many other venues that treat their customers with love. ***Thanks to the kind bartender who saw their 'manager' behaving like a child and gave me my bottle back as I was leaving.

Not my fav? Like I love that it's open really late, but the vibes weren't there. Around 2am it was…read morealmost entirely men Hated that I had to download an app to get my tickets. Didn't try any drinks. Cute foam bubbles

OUTSTANDING EVENT FOR ENJOYABLE DANCING MADNESS!…read more SIT-REP *DIVE! DIVE! DIVE!* [NO. That is not a command with the KLAXON HORN alert indicating that a SUB is SUBMERGING, but rather the heads-up that we have entered the "DIVE BAR" ZONE! - Translation: "A GREAT TIME is AHEAD!"] CLUB GOSSIP resides on 2nd Saturdays inside THE CAT CLUB, one of the most awesome dive bars that I patronize and love. CLUB GOSSIP is one of the best "WOW!" I mean "WOW!" experiences. This is truly one of the few EVENT-VENUE combos I really enjoy, which is why it is extremely nice for me to take my FIRST "YELP"-opportunity to write about it. THE SET-UP First came to CAT CLUB back in 1994 (that I actually remember - it may have been as early as 1990 when I first clubbed in SF, but as a passenger I was usually a bit discombobulated to actually know "where" I was since i trusted to my friends to get us around in those early days of my clubbing). The CAT CLUB is a DELICIOUSLY DIVY bar with wooden floors and walls in the SOMA (South Of Market Area) district of San Francisco. It is basically two separate rooms that permits two separate DJ-dance parties to go on simultaneously. It has vaulted ceilings (which are more pronounced in the front room) and has an air of spaciousness. So though DIVY, it is NOT claustrophobic. THIS adds to the place's charm. CURRENT CLUB GOSSIP DJ-FUN CLUB GOSSIP plays Synthpop, Goth and Electro in the front room & 80's Video Classics in the back. CLUB GOSSIP (2nd Saturdays) is propelled by the awesome DJ MELTING GIRL and DJ DAMON BOYLE, playing the best Dark Wave 80s, EBM and Industrial-lite that you will enjoy! If you want get the latest updates on their TRIBUTE-THEMED nights, then send an email to: clubgossip-subscribe@topica.com and DJ Damon will keep you in the loop! BAR & SECURITY STAFF In sum: BEST in the business! RANDY MAUPIN is an outstanding Bar Manager and makes us all feel like we at an incredibly fun house party. With him in the front and ALTHEA in the back, great coverage. LIESL remains my favorite bartender in SF, possibly WORLD - I love this gal like nobody's business! MICHAEL CHESTNEY, STEVE WASHINGTON and their team are best security guys you'lll ever meet. [I have to take a moment for my friend STEPHAN WILSON who passed away from medical complications at a young 40 this past year. I first met him here at the Cat Club, though I've had the privilege of meeting him at other venues he also worked at. He was a fun presence wherever he was and we, his friends, will miss him terribly...] THE LOWDOWN You are bound to have an incredibly fun time at CLUB GOSSIP and THE CAT CLUB!

Situated inside the beloved Cat Club (see my other Yelp review for the venue) is Club Gossip, a…read moredance night centered around New Wave/synthpop/80's music that's held once a month, every second Saturday. I particularly like Club Gossip because they tend to host a lot of tribute nights for a particular artist (ie: Madonna) or artists (Joan Jett vs. Pat Benetar). The last night we attended was the David Bowie & Prince tribute night, which they apparently plucked from my dreams of best dance club themes. The front room spun the biggest danciest hits of Bowie, glam rock and synthpop, while the back room bounced with Prince, funk and 80's music. Both rooms played accompanying music videos or movie clips featuring both artists. There was a vendor booth selling amazing jewelry and gifts, and around midnight there was a dance troupe performance in the back room headed by an amazing Prince lookalike. I seriously can't remember the last time I danced so much- we were completely sweaty by the time we left! Club Gossip is well worth the drive to SF, every time!

My husband and I visited Power House on Saturday and, as always, had a fantastic experience. From…read morethe moment we arrive, everyone is incredibly friendly and welcoming, creating an amazing atmosphere that makes us feel right at home. One of the highlights is the backroom, which is always a lot of fun and adds to the unique energy of the venue. We consistently have a great time whenever we visit, and the service is excellent every time. Power House is a place where we always enjoy ourselves, and we look forward to coming back again and again. Highly recommended!

I actually give this a 4.5 STARS. I did not know such a lovely place exists. Staff is amazing. The…read morepatrons are mostly good. However, some patrons can be very condescending, which caused half a star to be removed. Nonetheless, I love how we can meet new friends here and enjoy each other's company for the most part. Please keep up the good work. Also, please don't be like other stupid places that have drug addicts and drug dealers in it. Thank you!

Aunt Charlie's is AMAZING! If you're looking for a night full of laughs, excitement, and…read moreunforgettable entertainment, look no further. Drinks: Cheap, strong, and delicious ($6 cocktails?! Yes please!) Atmosphere: Small, unapologetically gay, and full of personality. Drag queens: Incredible, stunning, hilarious, and unforgettable. This was my very first drag show, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. They took the time to explain how drag shows work, welcomed all the newcomers into the family, and immediately made us feel like we belonged. I was a little nervous going in, but within minutes I felt completely at home. Special shoutout to Olivia Heart--my favorite drag queen and our waitress. She'll make sure you're very well taken care of and might whisper a few sweet nothings that leave you questioning everything. An absolute icon. If you're in San Francisco, you HAVE to go. And if you can, catch the Friday or Saturday drag show--just be sure to call ahead for a reservation because it gets busy. And bring cash, because it's Cash Only! They have an ATM. Thank you, Aunt Charlie's, for an unforgettable night. I'll definitely be back!

This was my first visit to San Francisco with my partner and we had such a fun time at this little…read morespot. Oliva was the Hostess with the Mostess. She went around taking drink orders as well as making the experience very memorable. The place is very intimate and when I say intimate it is nuts to butts but we like both lol. The wall has side by side seating and there are stools in front of the bar. The performers werk up and down the main aisle entertaining. It is a cash only place which was perfectly cool with us. We happened to catch their drag show. They do offer small little snacks like chips and peanuts. Drink prices were very reasonable and with good pours thanks to bartender Pete. Thank you everyone for such a great show.

Did my stand up comedy debut there pre-COVID. Literally last night prior to shut down! Yeah it was…read morea mess and I was a mess. The stage way too tight, and the DJ set would be right behind you as a performer! It's a lovely space, Britney the bartender was so nice and very knowledgeable about her drinks! She can think on her feet! Like they don't have all the ingredients for my mixed drink but she made me a better one with a great sub! And the Security thought his name frank came out to be that it's Mike I've had the wrong name in my head though out COVID! Mike was willing to work with one of my supporting audience and eventually let him in!

I recommend trying out the Diva Royale drag show at Luv nightclub in San Francisco. The…read moreneighborhood is good, and it's possible to get street parking. There are VIP seats and general admission is standing only. I stood by the bar, which was a good vantage point to watch the show as well as to dance along to the music. The bartender and other staff were friendly and the atmosphere was welcoming. The check-in process was awkward and late, but I believe the performers were a little late in being ready. Understandable, at it looks like it takes a lot of time and work to transform into beautiful queens. I had fun, as this everyone in the audience.

Morrissey & Smiths Tribute Is One Of The Best New Wave Nights…read more SITREP New Wave City (NWC) is the longest-running club event in San Francisco. I've been a regular to NWC) since it's first year in 1994. Every month is a treat, and often is a special "tribute night". In fact, this most recent past Saturday was the monthly club night for December and it was a tribute night for Morrissey & The Smiths. The energy of this crowd was kinetic and made for a great dance night! BLACK CARD The longevity of loyal followers has it's benefits and on the 5th anniversary of my coming to New Wave City (1999), I was presented with the rare NWC BLACK V.I.P. CARD which I've kept in my wallet for 15 years, proving the adage, "Membership Has It's Privileges" - my guest & I are treated to free entry into all NWC events. SET-UP New Wave City is now sited at The Cat Club (1190 Folsom Street, SF), but was once much more of a revolving-venue club, enjoying being sited different months at different places, including: the KING STREET GARAGE, the TOWNSEND, 550 BARNEVELD, BIG HEART CITY, THE CHERRY BAR, the GLASS KAT, and most recently, the DNA Lounge. SPECIAL EVENTS NWC always promoted special galas and incredible "80s Prom Nights". With the Cat Club, NWC still is able to maintain two (2) separate rooms of music, each specializing in a different format, and with revolving door of talented DJs. NEW WAVE DANCING Dancing is what we come for and a stellar dance-environment is what we are provided. You can't ask for any better, and with the Go-Go Boxes in the back room, there is always ladies & gents who enjoy being a bit - how shall we say? - a bit EXPRESSIVE & OUTGOING in their dancing on the box, in front of the mirrors, and losing themselves in the music! THE LOWDOWN NWC remains the best ongoing club night and truly keeps keeps the momentum of the New Wave movement going strong!

I've been dancing like Molly Ringwald at NWC since I was in my 20's...and that was more than 20…read moreyears ago now...So, yes we've aged together! The music is fun. The two rooms at the Cat Club let you bounce between scenes (I have always hated Depeche Mode, so this is important as DM is on heavy rotation sometimes). I always have a great time and the crowd is friendly and always weird just like New Wave was and still is. Recently I went after a long hiatus and danced my a off like my a hasn't seen in a while. My favorite moment was Shriekback "Nemesis" followed by Echo and the Bunnymen "Never Stop" Yes, I was the superfan dancing like a maniac, maniac, on the floor, Dancing like I've never danced before.

Dope after hours spot if you are into house music! Or maybe it was because it was right after the…read moreNYE events let out, and everyone ended up here. I don't know, but the dj had the house jumping. Got here around 3a, and was a little skeptical when we walked inside. The interior looked like the inside of the Flintstones's house on the cartoon, and the bar had minimal drink choices. They did not offer your basic club experience alcohol like Hennessy, Ciroc, beer, etc. The best part was the dj, and the cool crowd of people that started to trickle in. The later it got, the more people seemed to want to come out and party. By 430a the dance floor was packed, and before we knew it, it was already 6a and time to go!