Went back to Pier 80 for the Calvin Harris show, and boy what a difference compared to the Swedish…read moreHouse Mafia show. Aside from it being way busier, the crowd was absolutely electric and was an amazing time all around. I'm guessing production value has a lot to do with it because the stage setup and sound quality was much better this time around. We were lucky enough to make it into VIP again, and while it was a great time and had plenty of space and a good view of the stage, the lack of bars and amenities is where there's room from improvement. In terms of getting there, finding a rideshare was easy, but leaving was a different story. We stayed the entire show and it took us almost 1.5 hours and walking over a mile from the venue to get a ride back home. Definitely bring a jacket for after the show because it gets real cold in the area. Overall, another great night at Pier 80 and love seeing the Bay Area get some amazing shows so early in 2026!

Love this venue - easily one of my fav EDM spots in SF. I came here for SHM on NYE with GA tickets…read moreand everything went surprisingly smoothly. Entry was fast, there was plenty of space, even inside the warehouse, and it never felt overly crowded. I was shocked by how short the lines were. Drinks and food only took a couple of minutes, which is rare for a NYE event. Drinks were pricey at $20, but I usually just pre-game and not drink at the venue but a friend got me the drink. I didn't use the bathrooms so I can't comment on that, but I loved that they had food trucks and the food was actually good. We hung out toward the back and still had decent views. I usually like being closer to the front, so I'm curious what that's like. I have VIP tickets for my next event and will update my review after. It was rainy and cold but the girls wanted to dress cute so we wore big jackets to keep warm but it was warm inside the warehouse (def needed it outside so I'm glad I brought it). I'm not sure if there's coat check. The biggest downside is the cell service. Reception is really bad and I lost my friends and couldn't find them again. Overall though, great venue and a solid experience.

"THE COW PALACE!" read that in your best old school radio announcer voice…read more This place is such a classic Bay Area venue. Opened in 1941, the Cow Palace has hosted everything from livestock shows and rodeos to political conventions, legendary concerts, and major sporting events. The Beatles played here. The Warriors once called it home. It is one of those venues that just feels historic the moment you walk in. Came here recently for the Guy Fieri Super Bowl Tailgate and it was awesome. The event staff were very organized and things ran smoothly, which is impressive given the size of the crowd. Plenty of space, easy flow, and great energy throughout. Such a classic big Bay Area venue. Old school in the best way. Always a fun experience coming back here.

We had heard that Cow Palace was not a great venue, and from social media posts, it seems that a…read morelot of it has to do with the staff and with the crowds. Purchasing merch wasn't too bad, there was a trailer towards the back of the line and it was super quick. The staff were really nice in letting me hold the merch to see how sizing was. We got here at around door opening time, and it took us probably about an hour to actually snake around and make it to the front. Along the way, there were a lot of people breaking down the gates to cut people AND us. Other people also took the opportunity to just push through when someone even opened the gates a bit to adjust it...it was actually really aggressive and rude behavior from ravers. At the front, other ravers were also just bolting from the snaking line to the entrance. The whole time we were in line, I was seriously concerned for fights breaking out or a crowd crush because of course everyone was drunk or on drugs, and just pushing and cutting. Seems like the experience I had might have been more tame than ISOxo that just happened a few months before. Once we got in, if you wanted to be on the floor level, you had to get a wristband. Messaging was confusing because I thought floor level wristbands were running low. Even here, ravers were trying to cut. It was so obnoxious. Staff seemed to not care or had no way of controlling them. Lines to the bathroom were long, but moved fairly fast. We were trying to be strategic about the time we went to the bathroom during the early acts versus the main act (Gryffin). Because it was so crowded, we didn't really have an opportunity to get food. Once you're in the floor level, there's opportunities to buy alcohol. When we tried to get to the floor level, there were maybe 4-5 security people checking wristbands, but people were hopping over walls and such, so they couldn't really enforce people having wristbands. If you leave the floor to go to the bathroom, you can't easily walk back inside, so you had to endure going through the security screening for wristbands again. Despite security not being able to enforce wristbands, thankfully the floor was not completely full. Something that I noticed on the floor was that all the people who were tall or had large fans obscuring the view for people behind them, were located towards the center line, so it was way better to be left or right of center. If you go towards the back, there's also way more space to stand and breathe, as well as get a better view. The lights were amazing, sound was very good and loud, and the production was fantastic by Gryffin. Leaving for us was fairly easy, since we booked it once the set was over. They had clear markings for exiting the parking lot. Unfortunately parking was ~$30-40. There wasn't really anyone to organize people when we entered, people just kinda zoomed in/cutting as well. Overall, Gryffin had a great set but this venue is pretty bad as social media portrays it. To be honest, it's probably more of the crowds. Not sure if I'd really want to see any acts here in the future.

Matt and Jake were amazing bartenders!!! Brenden did an…read moreawesome job at security on the patio, ensuring everyone was safe. Overall it was an amazing night in the company of highly competent and entertaining staff! 10 out of 10, this staff is amazing! Great venue, attentive, and striving for excellence!

First time at the Masonic SF. Saw Lamb Of God into oblivion tour 2026 4/3/26 with Kublai Khan Tx,…read moreFit for an autopsy. All The staff we encountered were really cool. The sound system and HVAC was great even up in the balcony. Only negatives: The parking situation in the neighborhood was really tough. And just going to be honest, the balcony seats were excessively SMALL. Like really uncomfortable. Whenever someone on your row wants to pee or get beer / snacks EVERYONE HAS TO STAND UP and let them squeeze by. We weren't the only ones struggling with the seats. The staff were accommodating. And we were able to get in and out quickly of the venue. Elevator was pretty slow.

Was at Thrive City for the Warriors Watch Live Party Saw the Warriors beat LA with a bunch of…read morehardcore Warrior Fans at Chase Center!! We RSVP'd in Eventbrite, got our tickets- it's free, and it was probably for the headcount and Rally Towels!!!! They sectioned off the entrances and every restaurant is available so you can walk around and of course alcohol is only permitted in the area you bought it from. But I love that you can sit out and watch on the big screen with Warrior Fans! You can feel the energy, the camaraderie! Go Warriors! It was great, praying we get into the playoffs, but I believe! Always will be a Warrior Fan!! Plus my son dances for them!

Love the fact that Thrive City is a space for the community! Today we're enjoying a Lunar New Year…read moreCelebration 2026 in the front plaza! A great family event.

Great spot to explore a variety of food trucks and enjoy drinks…read more Plenty of outdoor seating and a lively, welcoming vibe.

Back when this place was still the SoMa Streat Food Park this place was great. Not sure if it died…read moreout during Covid or what. Maybe it was sold and became DistrictSix? In any case they are open just for popups. Unfortunately their event today was kind of dead compared to what I've seen it in the past. Came to find out on their IG story that their primary vendor for their event was a no show. It's "great" that they notified the customers via IG story... near the END of the event and then still proceeded to charge people the entry fee. Great business tactic to make it seem like that actually cared about informing the customers.

This is the venue for the legendary Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society. Sunday afternoon concerts…read morehave been happening here since 1964. What's great is that it doesn't change much -- same Beat generation owner, same 70's era decor, and same Pacific Ocean across the street. It's all kinds of jazz with occasional classical in a small room set up concert style. The sound is great and no seat is far from the stage. Headliner musicians come from New York, LA and the best of SF Bay Area. They're hanging with the audience, eating from the buffet. Really laid-back -- a "everybody knows your name" kind of place for the regulars who joined as members. The name is deceiving however: seldom do they play Bach, Dancing only happens twice a year when the chairs are cleared, Dynamite only went off once at the beach in the 50's, and it's not a private Society. It only holds 180, so hopefully this review won't cause a human tsunami.

We had our 50th wedding anniversary party at the Douglas Beach House. The venue is perfect for a…read morebeach front event. They have a great stage that we were able to use for the two bands that played at our event. All of the people we came in contact with were very easy to work with, and were able to make changes as needed. The fact that we were able to bring in our own beer and wine was a huge money saver, and the staff could not have been better. If you are looking for a place with water views, and just a little eclectic, this is the place.

Went to great show at Legion with 3 bands to raise money for veterans including a new band of…read moretalented young musicians doing their very first show ever. Had a great lunch served by vets. Unfortunately the next door business called Old Princeton Landing ruined the fundraiser by blasting music even after people from the Legion asked them to turn it down and then had their house band called Expendables practicing poorly and loud for a show starting 7 hours later to drown out all three far better Legion bands for the entire fundraiser.

Amazingly friendly patrons and staff great venue and very active auxiliary events that are so so…read moremuch fun!!!HUGE SHOUT OUT TO THE AUXILIARY AT THIS LEGION!

I attended an event here, and it took awhile to absorb all the awesome components of this space. It…read morewas hard to tell that this even existed from the outside, especially where they were checking in guests at the side of the building. The inside of Venue 550 looks like an entirely different country... something you would find in the movie Aladdin. This is an excellent venue for any event that requires high production like art or music shows. They have their own sound system, projection, and lighting. Lots of niches and caves for guests to sit, stand, and have their own conversations within small groups. The event I attended had several stations for food, alcohol, and video recording. There was no trouble with parts of the event getting too crowded and congested, which is why the unique floorplan of Venue 550 is great. The staff is top-notch too. I approached one of the staff members standing by the restrooms to ask about the venue. He was kind and helped me find the event manager Andrew. He could have easily had the "I'm just working here, leave me alone" attitude, but his service-oriented nature really contributed to the venue quality. The event manager Andrew was also walking around the event, so I approached him to ask for more information, which he emailed to me. I'm definitely considering having an event here in the near future! Or I'll just find another event happening here and attend that.

I highly recommend Venue 550 for corporate events. My company hosted a gaming press event here, and…read moreit was a great success. My team had gone around visiting and comparing venues, and this is definitely one of the more unique ones around with a great value. The owner and event manager know what they're doing, and although we hit a few bumps in the road getting a contract signed, the event itself came together phenomenally! There was the main floor where we had plenty of space to set up game kiosks and upstairs were a lot of cavernous alcoves that were perfect for media interviews. There are multiple projectors to show videos on the walls, which is great for presentations. They also have a holographic display set up, which is pretty unique, but unfortunately we did not utilize it so I can't speak to how well it works or looks. The event manager, Andrew, was extremely enthusiastic and attentive to our needs (it probably helped that he was also a gamer!). Even though we hadn't given any instructions in regards to lighting or music, he went ahead and put on some lights and music that really elevated the mood of the event. He also handled various last minute requests with patience and willingness. We booked Me So Hungry, a food truck that was Venue 550 recommended. The truck parked right outside the venue and food was brought in and set up on the bar, and it worked out wonderfully. I will say parking is kind of a pain, but that's San Francisco for you... The bathroom area is also co-ed, but each "stall" is walled off and quite private.