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    4.2 (98 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    "Larry, the Musical" runs through April 14. Go see it, if you can! It's fabulous!
    Maria E.

    It's a solid theater in the area focusing on putting on small productions that often highlight women-led projects. It has a neighborhood feel in that it's smack dap in the middle of other businesses and doesn't stand out as a theater filled with talented people (LOL). But on the inside, it's a bona fide stage. It's actually beautiful. We sat towards the front and it's stadium seating so even if someone is tall, it wouldn't obstruct your view (I'm short so I appreciate this feature immensely). The stage isn't large, but it's functional especially for a creative production. The sound was nice, the vibe, just right. **We saw Larry, the Musical which will run through April 14, 2024. If you have the chance & opportunity, go see this amazing production. The actors are extremely talented & all involved should be proud! As a Filipino American I was in complete & total awe.**

    Careey H.

    We just watched another wonderful show at the Brava Theater Center. The old charms of the theater create a familiar and charming atmosphere. I loved having the option of picking up tickets at Will Call. I am a big fan of having a classic ticket to commemorate my experiences and the shows I see. The local partnership with the James Lick School in the Production of Sponge Bob was a heartwarming sight, and the theater's charms were a delightful choice to host the School's incredible production. It's a testament to our community's talent and dedication. Kudos to the cast, the producer, the director, parent volunteers, and professional paybills that made this experience top-notch.

    Larry the Musical program
    Edwina D.

    Great local theater in the Mission! I watched Larry the Musical (the first Filipino American historical musical--playing through April 14!) and the venue, production, and staff were fantastic. The theater is much larger inside than I expected and there were clear viewing angles from our seats at the back rows. The location was also a nice change of scenery from the theaters downtown with lots of dining options nearby. Parking can be tough but I managed to find a spot across the street on a Saturday night. I look forward to watching another show at Brava and hope people grab tickets for Larry the Musical during its premiere run!

    Larry the Musical
    John P.

    We watched Larry the Musical at the Brava theater and enjoyed it! Our seats were in the Mezzanine area in the top back but we were still able to see the actors clearly since it's a very intimate theater. The bathrooms are all gender neutral and there are two of them next to each other. They have a small bar in the lobby. Larry the Musical was one of the best musicals I've ever watched! I was educated and emotional over Larry and Dawn's story. The actors can sanggggg! This show needs to be on broadway or even made into a movie because people need to learn that Cesar Chavez was not alone and that Filipinos need to be recognized for their efforts as well. 10/10 highly recommend!

    Outside of theatre where street was decorated with colorful flags
    Yvonne F.

    Getting there & Parking: I'm not a big fan of driving in San Francisco but this was very easy to get to. Once I exited the freeway, it was just a few more minutes drive and easy to find. There is street parking rather than search for a spot, I opted for the parking garage of Zuckerberg SF General Hospital. Garage was clean, felt safe, had ample spots (keeping in mind this was a Sunday evening), and it cost $8.50 for the less than 2-hours we were parked there. Once you exit garage, turn right, walk a few short minutes up the block and you have arrived. The Area: It's a cool little area. There are restaurants, pubs, stores and some really cool murals painted of the buildings. This particular night there were lots of colorful flag banners strung through the streets, reminiscent of small villages in Mexico. Not sure what the occasion was or if these flag banners are always there, but it was very festive and fun looking. The Theatre: I don't know much about this place but I imagine maybe it was once an old movie theatre? It's a really nice historic looking venue, beautiful architecture, small and intimate. There is not a bad seat in the place. If you are going to a performance here, no need to splurge on the expensive seats because all the seats are good. The whole theatre is like stadium style seating without feeling packed in and squished. We had the "cheap" seats on the first row of the upper level and it was perfect.

    Shadow Dance
    Michelangelo S.

    Absolutely Gorgeous Venue For Even The "Darker Arts" SITREP I attended the Annual "Shadow Dance" (2022) at year's end and was extremely impressed at the theater metrics of this older venue. THE SETUP There were many different kinds of artist-presentations taking place all over the theater: in the lobby, on the stage, in the hallway corridors, even on the sidewalk in front of the theater itself! MULTI-PURPOSE The entire theater-campus was utilized to its fullest for each and every one of these special performances. It was an added bonus that the large lobby was able to be converted into a "Dark Bazaar" where vendors were able to sell their wares of jewelry, "magical potions" and fantastic costumery & ware for those coming to buy. SEATING Every seat in the house gives a great view of the stage with the gentle-slope format as rows lead to the front. UNISEX BATHROOM The bathroom facilities are quite ample with lots of stalls, especially given the fact that it is a unisex bathroom and you're just as likely to a member of the opposite gender come out of the stall you are about to go into. THE LOWDOWN Great venue. Definitely make time to see a performance of your choice the next time you see it scheduled at this venue!

    View from G5/G7
    Clarizza A.

    Great venue for a musical! You could be sitting anywhere and you will still have a nice view of the stage.

    the exterior of the building
    Aubany G.

    What an incredible, historic venue in the Mission! How have I never been before?! I'll definitely be coming back again and again. The space is beautifully simplistic in keeping the historic touches of the past, while being a modern performing arts haven. Their line up of shows speaks volumes to the diversity and cultures of this city, especially the Mission. The slope of the theater was pure perfection, as anyone can easily see over the rows in front of them. No seat in the house is a bad one. The seats were nice and comfy, with plenty of leg room. They had a very nice set up at entry for photos, as well as a bar for wine and cocktails. When looking for a cultural show, look here first and get your tickets!

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    Brave cutting edge impactful theatre. I encountered Brava two decades ago and it is so inspiring how they continue to do such strong work

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    Nice theater, air-conditioned, comfy seats. Beautifully refurbished interior, keeping a lot of tg

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    Excellent venue. Flamenco show was out of this world amazing! Would love to come back to see what else Brava has to offer.

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    This is a quaint and awesome stylized theater not far from BART. I came here for a fun event and was very pleased with how beautiful it was.

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    Music City San Francisco - Main level

    Music City San Francisco

    4.7(24 reviews)
    2.6 miLower Nob Hill

    Such an underrated spot! Came here for the 2025 Halloween Bar Crawl (Crawloween). With the tickets…read morefor the bar crawl, drinks were dirt cheap! $7 cocktails and $1 beers!! wasn't too big of a fan of their halloween themed cocktails (the witch brew and the pumpkin spice cocktail were a miss) but the prices were too good to pass up. I'm not sure what the prices were usually but it's definitely worth it on halloween. The inside is cute - it's basically a music recording studio that doubles as a bar. the people inside are nice and respectful and there are live performances too!! It can get pretty loud though - if you enjoy your hearing, please bring your own earplugs!!

    This lounge is a multi-venue event space, containing a bar, main stage, tables with seating, and…read moremusic studio rooms (available to rent by the hour) on the main level, as well as space upstairs offering views of the main level from above, and an underground level leading to multiple rooms with stages, music equipment, and sound treated walls, the entire place designed for ideal acoustics for musical performance. We rang in the new year here on Tuesday night, and had a wonderful time. The New Year's Eve event included a Frank & Dean Show, Open Jam, and access to more music in each of the individual rooms, along with the opportunity to explore the music studios and alluring decor throughout the venue. The Frank & Dean Show was cool, with the vocalists performing tunes like Fly Me To The Moon and That's Amore, but I don't think it lived up to the capabilities of this venue, musically. It was like watching karaoke on the big stage (they already had a karaoke room downstairs, which could do the same), but it was fine, they had us smiling and vibing to the great crooner musical acts during our first hour there. The music city underground offerings had actual live music more to our liking, the various bands in each room performing a range of tunes including folk, rock, blues, and reggae. The Open Jam was even funner, creating awesome music with sounds of the saxophone, bass, keyboard, vocals, and more. I especially enjoyed getting to watch and hear my bf play the guitar, drums, and melodica (musicians can bring their own instruments, or use the house instruments). The environment was simply welcoming and laid back, with lots of talented artists simply having a good time. The service and food/drink offerings were not the best and are the biggest reason I'm not giving 5 stars. They seemed a bit disorganized in the beginning, and guests who had tickets were confused about how to find their reserved seats (not just my party, but other attendees too) and it took a while for anyone to help us. The 7:00pm show didn't start till 7:20pm, and the second show started late as well. For dinner, we had the chicken caesar wrap and fish n chips, and though they were both delicious and good sized portions, they weren't our first choices. They were out of the steak frite and salads, and possibly more. How could you be out of multiple menu items on a special event day, before the event even starts?!? They already have a limited menu to begin with, so this was definitely a turnoff. Nonetheless, can't deny, Music City SF is still a pretty amazing music venue with a lot of potential. And we certainly had a memorable experience.

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    Music City San Francisco - Open Jam (New Year's Eve 2024-2025)

    Open Jam (New Year's Eve 2024-2025)

    Music City San Francisco - Our Karaoke Room is great for festive gatherings and available for private room Karaoke

    Our Karaoke Room is great for festive gatherings and available for private room Karaoke

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    The Fillmore - VIP for Feid! The black square is a Bluetooth speaker.

    The Fillmore

    4.2(1.2k reviews)
    2.6 miWestern Addition
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    It's within walking distance to J-town which is really nice in terms of getting food before a show…read more(most things are not late night in SF, so this is the play since after a show, most things will already be closed) and it is possible to find free parking if you have eyes that search and see. My boyfriend and I came here to see TK from Ling Tosite Sigure (real anime heads know - Tokyo Ghoul, Psycho Pass, etc. or if you're a fan of math rock). We got the GA tickets and waited in the line for the venue around 40 minutes before the show. We were still in the first 100 or so people in, we were in the line when it curved the corner near the other shopping plaza near the bus stop, so it wasn't too fisted when we went. This was absolutely not the case for the LA show, so the vibes in NorCal versus SoCal are completely different. Staff was welcoming (as best they could) and efficient in checking us in and security was friendly in what they had to do. Much better than some of the other venues I've been to. You have to go upstairs to get to the live house concert stage area. It looks very high end with the lighting, curtains, balcony area, and chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. It's not as grandiose as say the Mayan (RIP), but nice nonetheless. We were probably 3-4 layers of people from the front, but was able to see all of the band members quite well and I was accidentally in the band's Instagram post (with my very funny and cooked back posture). Sound quality was great and really highlighted not only TK's vocals, but the technicality and skill he has on guitar (dude had to swap guitars between each song), as well as all of the support members (their support drummer from Crossfaith has such good stage presence). Nothing sounded too drowned out or overpowering. Good acoustics. The merch table was at the side and I didn't pay too much mind to where the bar was. When walking up stairs I was wondering where to go and loudly asked that question and a kind staff working the coat check in the opposite direction pointed to where to go. I think my only qualm though is the stairs that everyone has to take up, and more importantly down since it gets super crowded. However, they do have an accessible elevator for those who may require it or are ADA. What I love about this venue is the apples they give attendees. Great post concert snack. Sweet and crispy apple. I really love that they do this. And apparently this was the only tour stop that had a free poster with the artist playing too. Love that extra goodie for concert goers since I didn't purchase any merchandise. If there's a band or musician that I know is going to go to the Fillmore, I'm going to try to make the show since I really enjoyed it here!

    1 Star - Awful Manager and Staff Experience…read more We attended the Alex Isley concert at The Fillmore and brought our 8-year-old daughter. It was her very first concert, and she absolutely loves Alex Isley. The venue was standing room only, but we found a small corner near the front where we weren't blocking anyone's view. Early in the evening, one female staff member seemed to have an issue with us, although every other staff member we encountered was friendly and accommodating. At one point, I asked a staff member if it would be okay to put my daughter on my shoulders so she could see the stage. He told me it was absolutely fine, and several other staff members nearby clearly had no issue with it. Later, the same female employee returned and began harassing my wife about our daughter being on my shoulders or standing on a bench that was not obstructing anyone's view. She made a scene unnecessarily and then escalated the situation to a manager. The manager arrived and was just as rude. Although I complied immediately because I didn't want to create a scene in front of my daughter, we felt singled out and bullied throughout the interaction. Ironically, other concertgoers immediately tried to help by offering our daughter space in front of them so she could see the performance. Even more telling, a member of Alex Isley's security team witnessed what happened, approached us afterward, and kindly arranged for my wife, daughter, and me to meet Alex after the show. That completely made our daughter's night and turned what could have been a very disappointing experience into a special memory. The kindness shown by Alex Isley's team and fellow concertgoers stood in stark contrast to the behavior of The Fillmore's manager and this particular staff member. Because of this experience, I will not return to The Fillmore and cannot recommend the venue to others. 1/5 stars.

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    The Fillmore - Social Distortion Friday the 13th

    Social Distortion Friday the 13th

    The Fillmore - Downstairs picture wall

    Downstairs picture wall

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    Club Fugazi - NYE Special Show "Dear San Francisco"
5:00 PM and 10:00 PM
Surprise guests, amazing acrobatics, and a countdown with a glass of Champagne.

    Club Fugazi

    4.8(459 reviews)
    3.2 miRussian Hill, North Beach/Telegraph Hill
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    Locally owned & operated
    Romantic vibe

    Wonderful experience delivered by a group of extremely talented and tasteful people…read more Dear San Francisco will make you smitten with the city on the off chance you are not already

    Ryan & Nicole gifted me a ticket for his 37th June birthday day that same night for the Dear San…read moreFrancisco Vaudiville Circus Act. We warmed up with a Hong Kong Hot Pot meal on Grant St capped off with Chinese Mai Tai's at LI PO The show was an amazing exhibition of male & female youth, eye popping physical beauty, great feet, balance, strength, perfect timing, ariel silk acrobatics, pole climbing & gymnastics, trapeze work, giant hula hoops, feet archery, contortion, energy, music, singing, poetry; as well as spoken SF history.... the 1906 'quake.... and tributes to the beats, writers, poets, lovers from Ginsburg to Kerouac Be advised! no breaks for over a 1 1/2hours....pee before the show! There was even a added act.... a gifted solo singer (sorry can't recall his name etc). His voice was superb... the song itself, done in a "musical" ie West Side Story...style , didn't really move me but his vitality was compelling! All in all, a fabulous night's entertainment & as Ryan, who was glowing, said: "I"m exhausted!" I get it.... watching all these pumped up glistening muscles sweat while their pores poured it out! my only regret.....I feel so stupid not to have seen Beach Blanket Babylon before it closed after a 40+ year stand at the club in 2019

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    Club Fugazi - "Dear San Francisco" the high flying show at Club Fugazi

    "Dear San Francisco" the high flying show at Club Fugazi

    Club Fugazi - "Dear San Francisco" the high flying show at Club Fugazi.

    "Dear San Francisco" the high flying show at Club Fugazi.

    Club Fugazi - "Dear San Francisco" the high flying show at Club Fugazi

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    "Dear San Francisco" the high flying show at Club Fugazi

    The Independent - Front of the venue, in line

    The Independent

    4.2(862 reviews)
    2.3 miAlamo Square
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    I'm so glad we have the Independent for live music. It's a great smaller venue. We've seen Julia…read moreJacklin, Dr. Dog, Destroy Boys, and other artists here and it's always been great. When we saw Dr. Dog here, the band surprised the whole audience with pizzas and they were all passed around and we ate pizza while watching Dr. Dog. The sight lines are great everywhere and I have always been pleased with the sound. There's also a cool arcade down the street and the BBQ place across the street is excellent. I also want to say the staff here is like the best venue staff I have ever encountered. We had an issue a few months ago and each of the door staff were so patient and kind as they tried to help us figure out the situation and in the end it all did work out. They really weren't obligated to do that for us, but they saved our night. Thank you to the Independent staff!

    Came here for Junny's Null tour and was pleasantly surprised with the venue and their staff. Staff…read morewas friendly, informative and very organized! Instructions were clear and the staff pre-checked everyone's ticket and bags before they started letting everyone into the venue. Staff also checked IDs if you were planning to drink and you get a bracelet as proof to show the bar. The venue/theater was decently clean and had a intimate and cozy atmosphere. Majority of the venue is standing only, with a few benches on the left and right. Near the bar is a counter table for drinks. The drinks at the bar were reasonable priced and they don't force you to buy water if you don't want to as they offer tap water on the side for free with cups! They also offered coat check near the restrooms and you can also pick up complimentary ear plugs as well! Restrooms were clean and well kept! The sound setup was a good experience. Parking can be a bit of a tough with the bars and restaurants in the area. So either come earlier to try and get a spot or Uber/Public transportation. Overall a great experience at this concert venue and hopefully they host more concerts of artists that I like in the future!

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    The Independent - From roof

    From roof

    The Independent - The stage (instagram: wooneats)

    The stage (instagram: wooneats)

    The Independent - Dj opener for the main show

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    Dj opener for the main show

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