Great small, intimate venue that is very classy and clean…read more What else do you expect when in Presidio. This old Army officer's base has changed alot since I've been here. Many restaurants and businesses now occupy many spaces. if you want access to some cool perks like access to meet & greets, the Members Lounge, and presale; then sign up to become a Member with the Presidio Theater. It was worth every penny and I'm also helping out a small non-profit venue brings great entertainment to the Presidio area. The lounge offers great wines at a discount from their sponsored local bay area wineries. Whites, Reds, Chardonnays. I took the Train, the Ferry, and a Lyft to get here. Seeing Lisa Fischer live on a chill SF afternoon was cool. She took time to meet her fans, thank them, and take some selfies. My seat was first row in AA1. I took some great pics and videos that I have to post on YT because they are beyond the 30 second limit. Her band was the Grand Baton. I left a picture of the setlist she performed. Some great covers and a couple of songs from her album from 1991. If you're not a Lisa Fischer fan, interest fact is that she was tour background singer for Luther Vandross and The Rolling Stones in the 1990s. She was also featured on the documentary "20 feet from Stardom" Such a great film. I actually like her House mix song Into My Life by the Elements of Life (Louie Vega remix) Become a member, check out their schedule, buy the tickets, and come hang out at the Presidio. See you some more on Yelp. 2026

Wonderful peaceful quiet theater hidden inside Presidio National park. Most people I doubt has…read moreever been here for a show unless you are looking for an event or performance here. I have heard of this theater, but never actually went inside of it until now. it's a nice cozy theater with a stage and two level seating the orchestra and the section behind it. Any seat you can have a pretty good view point. I came here for an artist talk called "Art at the Presidio Theatre: Andrew Pick & Ursula Xanthe Young". Andrew Pick, a pastel and oil painter based in San Francisco, trained at both the City College of San Francisco and The Art Students League of New York. His plein air paintings capture the city's streets, skies, and hidden corners with immediacy and intimacy. Ursula Xanthe Young brings her signature blend of intricate architectural motifs, feminine iconography, and dreamlike cityscapes to the space. Her work--well known throughout the Bay and beyond--draws inspiration from the urban world around her, reimagining San Francisco as both myth and Memories. This show was moderated by returning artist Rhonel Roberts, whose own work opened this series. This is a chance to hear the artists discuss their process, their paths, and the shared landscapes that inspire them. Yes, there is much going in this area with one Presidio Go Shuttle bus and one muni bus 43 Masonic that actually comes into this park. The 30 Stockton bus stops by the Sports Basement and it is also a 4 minute walk up the stairs to the Presidio tops park. I happened to follow Ursula Xanthe Young work and found she did a skateboard exhibit at the Minnna art gallery too, so obviously I am going to check it out and that is why both these reviews are now posted back to back

Wow! I visit San Francisco 2-3 times a year for over 3 decades and just finally got the chance…read moreexplore...parking is always horrible, but I stayed at a nearby hotel in walking distance. The architecture is absolutely amazing and breathtaking...it's straight out of Italy, Greece, Star Wars, Star Trek or Lord of the Rings movie. Words can't describe it...see the photos or really just go see it for yourself in person!

Now let me be clear, this review was for the Palace of Fine Arts Theater NOT the event we attended…read more Last night we visited the PoFAT and had a mixed reaction. The venue seemed a bit disorganized, opening a few minutes after the stated time, both for VIPs and regular patrons. The refreshments bar was not fully set up, and one could see that they were rushing to get it done, making their patrons wait (suggestion, start your prep earlier). Delays by staff during a VIP experience, takes away from the time there, which costs a premium. You show your appreciation for your audience by how you treat their time. Later the meet and greet we attended but got started late, then the entry into the seating ran about 20 mins late, one staffer saying they were still setting up the lighting. Seriously? How long does it take to set six lights shining on curtains for two people in chairs? Having just finished a week on stage crew at a venue in Sacramento, there is no need to "run late" (suggestion, start your prep earlier). The times listed for the event did not have a reliable seating/entry into the actual theater but they made sure we all knew when to pick up the items we had already picked up in our VIP experience. Finally, I thought that having the ladies' restroom door set so you could see them going in and out of the stalls, including some feet/legs while doing their business was tacky. On the upside, the seats were very nice and we found parking nearby. The setting outside was amazing as when I volunteered there when it was the Exploratorium.

Bayfront has 200 seats, the largest theatre in the US dedicated to improv…read more Here's the place to go for major laughs, pay what you can for tickets. The theatre hosts BATS Improv's performances & classes. Since funding has been a major issue, it wouldn't be fair to ding them for the shabby lobby. I do have an issue with the lack of signage & the lighting. I arrived late & nearly wiped out on the stairs. No light guides on the stairs except step one. Pretty scary. Bayfront is an essential part of San Francisco's art's community. It would be tragic if they folded. If you haven't been here- what are you waiting for? Bonus is parking along the bay, surrounded by natural beauty. There's a great view from the third floor windows.

Beautiful intimate venue. Affordable shows…read more Been coming here since the Mission location. They speakers aren't on blast unlike other venues where you need ear plugs.

If the Lost Church was running out of his house(Brett) on Capp St in the Mission...isn't that the…read moreChapel? Chapel and Lost Church..haha..creative space for music and presentation..did you really connect to somebody that presented a show? It's a big city..is that your excuse all the time..well at least I could be entertained and then at Vesuvio there was not much for me.. List of events every night..in Santa Rosa too? First time visit...

Large venue and event space for special events. Can host a lot of people! This is a big space!…read more Always great to see people come together. People from everywhere and here together for a good time or shared interest The Chronicle Wine competition/tasting was held at the Gateway pavilion pier 2, which was two floors of booths and vendors. People going to each table to try wine samples and some amazing chocolates Parking can be hard on busy days, even though it's a huge parking lot. Just take the bus if you're willing and able

An underrated part of the city, there is a world class vegetarian restaurant, a world class view of…read morethe Golden Gate Bridge, a handful of free mini galleries with very good exhibitions that change often, cafes, a beer garden, a great art store, and--for some reason--plenty of very clean bathrooms. They also have lots of events with live performances, so check out their calendar. Slow down and plan a few hours to chill out here.

We had a fantastic time at our Son's 7 year old birthday last weekend. From beginning to end, YPT…read morejust handled everything in a really great fashion. To be specific: 1) Planning - YPT was incredibly helpful and responsive in helping us think through our options for the day, including picking a theme, talking about timing / dates, and thinking about how many people to plan for. 2) Logistics: As luck would have it, our date was exactly the same date and time as A) Farmers Market, and B) a huge auto show. So there was no way that anyone was going to be able to park at all. Neverthelesss, we were able to get everyone into the space, and it was no problem starting a few minutes late. Not only that, the pizza somehow arrived exactly at the right time, with no lunch delay at all! Also, the space was exactly the right size for a party, and the lunch area off to the side was perfectly laid out. And even the goodie bags for kids at the end of the day were well thought through, with age-approriate toys for all. 3) Finally, the event itself was fantastic. Our Director (Kim) was a perfect combination of high energy + great listening to the kids. our Group was not an easy one (the Pirate theme kept threatening to devolve into a plot of a Boy Ship Sinking the Girl Ship), but Kim kept everyone on track throughout, with a fantastic attitude, and had all the kids smiling to the very end. We were just so pleased with how the day went, despite lots of opportunities for some real challenges, and will absolutely recommend this site for anyone looking for a creative birthday idea kids of any age.

A wonderful children's theatre in Fort Mason. It's a great place to take kids 3-10 when you want…read moreto get them away from electronic entertainment. Watching other kids perform (almost all the actors are kids) is exciting for them. My daughter took acting lessons here and then was asked to be in performances. Also a good place for a birthday party, the kids get to watch the play, the birthday child is acknowledged onstage, and then you can have a private party with cake etc.

One if many small theater groups in Fort Mason. Comfy seats, reasonable legroom. The company is…read morevery talented. Parking was easy to find even with Off The Grid there.

The Magic Theater is located at Fort Mason on the 3rd floor of Building D. Intimate space with a…read moresmall number of seats; there's definitely a sense of being personally connected to the interactions on stage. In February, I caught the premier of "Cuckoo Edible Magic," a show that playwright Reed Flores calls "a love letter to being a brown kid in the Bay Area." To me, a brown kid who grew up in SF, the story of family bonds & trauma feels familiar, heartbreaking, even. Love the shout-out to BART & specific neighborhoods. Appreciated the handful of Asian & Pacific Island languages & accents spoken on stage. And while I didn't grow up with a love for Sailor Moon or video games, I know those references resonated with so many in the audience. An obvious & loud five stars for the production. Wonderful staff. Ticket prices are so reasonable, you'll have a few extra dollars to donate to the theater. Unique programming. And the picturesque location (with parking & eateries at your fingertips) is pretty hard to beat. Can't wait to see my next show here.

The performance of Macbeth was extraordinary, as is every production of the Magic Theatre in recent…read moreyears. I have only missed one or two. This theater company continues to evolve creatively and meet high standards that should impress any theater audience in New York or London! It's an asset to the Bay Area and deserves support.

Have you ever heard someone squeal in the middle of a fundraising gala? If so, have you ever been…read morethat person? Because I was. And it was loud. I love magic so much, and Dennis is just absolutely amazing to watch. I was literally speechless when my card appeared in a sealed envelope. My thoughts were "WHAT? HOW? AWESOME!" and a series of expletives, since I was a couple cocktails in... We hired Dennis to be a "professional guest," as he put it, for our 250-person event. He is charming, magnetic, and amazing at his craft. He helped our guests mingle, and left a standing impression on all he met that night. So fantastic. Just so, so fantastic.

Excellent performance! Our guests are so impressed by his talents!…read more It was a very easy process to communicate with Dennis. He arrived early at our party, integrated smoothly with our guests. Everyone was blown away by his performances! We can't be happier with the results!