Fascinating and important. A physical space and representation of the digital archiving they do,…read moreincluding Internet webpages but also all media and publications imaginable. Think of it more like a digitized library, and the importance of libraries in our society, what they ultimately convey and symbolize. Knowledge and access to knowledge. Like I said, the scale and scope here is important and fascinating. I highly suggest one of their Friday 1pm tours. If you or someone you know has interest in knowledge, or in other words, interest in literally anything, it's a neat time.

It's absolutely amazing to be in the same city as THE Internet Archive. If you don't know what it…read moreis, it's a non-profit organization that has been archiving pretty much EVERY SINGLE piece of both digital and print media -- whether it's a webpage, games that work only on MS-DOS, music, even cultural artifacts -- since the Internet was born. If you've ever used the Way Back machine to play the Oregon trail online or to look up what a website looked like in 1998, then you've used the Internet Archive. It's probably one of the most impressive and incredible FREE public service we have in the world that is *literally* run on good will, donations, and on the principle that access to information should always be free. We took a tour here on Friday when they do free tours (usually around 1PM) and you get to see the behind the scenes of how they archive works and some of the original servers that host ALL the data the year 1997 (yes, ALL 2-TB of it!!). The building alone is beautiful architecturally -- it used to be a Christian Scientist church -- and they still kept the pews in the main room, so it's a cool piece of history to step into. If you're free in a Friday afternoon in the Inner Richmond, highly HIGHLY recommend doing the tour and supporting (or donating) this wonderful institution. This is definitely one of the most underrated places in SF!

I have bought and commissioned a number of works at this historic collective, where I've been a…read morepatron for almost 30 years. I especially like their stable and creative leadership and staff (Janice and Nathalie) who are helpful guides. The Board Chair, Pam Borelli, is an artist herself, whose lovely work I've commissioned. So glad San Francisco has this gem, now more than a century in operation. Beautiful!

I love checking out the artists on display when I'm in the area. It's a great place to walk through…read moreand discover new artists and admire the creativity of others. The staff are always friendly, and there's a great space in the back for larger collections. They also have a great gift selection if you're looking to both support local female artists and give a thoughtful gift to someone special. Definitely check it out if you're in the area!

Argh matey! This be the place to find good fake tattoos, your very own treasure map, or a mighty…read morefine poetry book written by your not so average grade schooler. It be a fine and unique place to visit on the 800 block of Valencia. It supports a great cause. Visit or ye may be forced to walk the plank! Ignore the kids in the back room, they be conducting secret pirate business. Recommended.

This review is for the tenderloin location 180 Golden Gate and Leavenworth I just from the bottom…read moreof my heart. I want to thank all the tutors and volunteers and support staff that work here. my son is in third grade and just had a field trip to record their own spooky podcast Everyone was so kind and courteous and so patient with all the children. It was really beautiful and such a fun experience and thank you for all the work you do in the community. It's very important and it's also very much appreciated. Thank you very much for all the amazing work that you guys do!!

My garden here is the current love of my life. It's what keeps me going in the city…read more sweet peas, kale, strawberries, leeks, oh my!

With around 40 plots and some of the neighborhood's characters tending, I couldn't ask for a better…read morespot to attempt growing some peas, lettuce, and basil. While I did find one gardener walking his cat on a leash through the tiny greenhouse onsite, everyone's been full of humor and kindness. The garden's open for anyone to go visit and the plots are only $35 for a the whole year. And unlike a bunch of other community gardens that I looked into, I was able to get a space immediatley. An added bonus is it's a quick walk from Sloat garden store on Clement.

Amazing independent library. They have such a great span of material in such a small space. Great…read moreimage resource where you can copy and use anything in the whole space without worry of laws and other issues. I think what made this library so special to me was browsing through a section on maps and urban planning and suddenly turning around to find a whole area of books on Detroit. *heart* What a surprise. It's nice to see someone on the west coast care about poor old Detroit. :) Definitely coming here again.

I spent maybe 2 hours exploring, and a large part of that was digging through a box with hundreds…read moreof old punk flyers and zines from the late 70s/early 80s. They also have most issues of Punk Planet, which started in 1994, in their music/punk section. I could spend hours just reading those. I also found a book that spent almost 200 pages exploring why people eat dirt. Get lost in this place and just have fun exploring!

Amazing design museum, special collections library, type design school, and small gallery that…read morepacks a punch! The exhibits are very typography oriented (hence the name "Letterform Archive"), with events online and in person. They offer special rebates and NARM* for members depending of membership level. You can sign up for tours, research visits, , or connect with the speakers in the In-Person Salons and lectures that happen every now and then. If you are a vaguely visual person or are a super type nerd, this place will spark joy. If you are a deeper set introvert, you can also browse their so far digitized collection on their Online Archive, and/or watch their incredible lectures/salons online. There is something for everyone. Anyone! The gallery has changing exhibits that go from the works from specific designers (currently: Piet Zwart; Jack Stauffacher before) to the designers of famous design schools (the school of Bauhaus), or a very niche exhibit like Graffiti Zines of the 90ies, and more intense topics: Typographic Messages of Protest (my favorite exhibit so far). I think it's good to go on a Free Admission Thursday, if you are not sure if you'll be that into the current exhibit, or pay 10 bucks if you appreciate the effort of the setup and org as a donation. It's a non-profit, they can use it. (*= that's the North American Reciprocal Museums Program, not the North American Registry of Midwives.)

Wish the experience at the Bauhaus Typography exhibit was better today, but unfortunately, it…read morewasn't worth the $10 admission + Eventbrite fees. It's a very small room on the 4th floor, with a nice collection, but not much there. I was hoping for there to be a 2nd or larger room, nope. No public restroom, and unfortunately, the woman working the front desk could not offer a suggestion as to where to go in the entire building (none we could find), nor could she suggest an actual business that might be an alternate location to go. On the sidewalk? Where do other people go? Would have been nice to have some customer service in that area or have some info on the website or Eventbrite page.

Wow! This cafe made my day. Amazing and kind service, super cheap drinks and eats, plenty of tables…read moreand fantastic outdoor patio!

The Castro is a great place for the LGBTQ+ community and allies, however, there aren't many options…read morefor people who are in recovery. The Castro Country club is a great place for those who dont' drink or use drugs to hang out, attend various meetings, etc.

Precita Eyes Mural Tour.... A must see if you want to experience…read more The Real San Francisco. Experience works of art, the stories of the artists, the history, culture, and people of "The Mission" community... Loved every minute of the tour. Extra special was that the tour was actually lead by one of the local artists, Patricia Rose, whose work is in a number of the murals. A wealth of information and insights. Don't forget to see the artwork exhibited and for sale in the center too. I've got my eye on a painting I plan on putting on my wall. BEN M. attorney and art lover.

I was lucky enough to attend their one of their 40th anniversary tours led by Susan Cervantes, the…read morefounder of the organization. What a pleasure to learn about Precita Eyes organization-how it came to be organically, and learn from Susan. She was a great guide and full of enriching information! I would go on another of their guided tours!!