There is no such thing as a bad seat in SF Jazz. Small, intimate, romantic, well lit...so perfect. My Husband and I experienced the joy of seeing Concha Buika here. We were seated 3rd row on the floor front and center. Here are the deets: We arrived a little early to park and pick up tickets at will call. There are plenty of convenient options nearby to park, just check the website and see which works for you. Staff is really nice & organized. The bathrooms were very clean and not smelly! They have a great restaurant available onsite. A separate bar upstairs to order from. Loved the Bourbon Cocktail, soo good! A sound system and video throughout the venue so you don't miss any of the performances. SF Jazz is worth your time, it's worth taking that's special someone. It's better than Yoshi's. read more

Great venue--so glad we have this opportunity in SF! We had the chance last night to hear the Freddie Cole quartet--wow--as smooth and mellow as it gets. The Miner Auditorium feels good as soon as you walk in--it's got that intimate vibe yet also has a professional look. You know that you're going to enjoy the evening with whatever act has been booked. Great sound! And, there is an incredible variety of performers to choose from. I couldn't believe the performers that have been booked just for the June 9-August 23 Summer at SFJazz series! There really is something for everyone. I took the time the read the names of the donors on the wall outside of the auditorium. I wonder what inspired them to give so much to help put this Jazz Center together? Such vision for our city--special thanks to them! read more

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Another great show at this intimate venue! Lots of eateries nearby so you can walk to the show. Bart and Muni are also nearby. Two bars are upstairs. Very clean bathrooms, yay! read more

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I love this place! I've seen Robert Glasper and Terrace Martin here, and most recently, I attended a class on Tom Jobim in the Henderson Lab. Each time I visit, I always leave wondering the same question: 'when can I come back?!' Close to the Hayes Valley neighborhood, SFJAZZ is an absolute gem in San Francisco. It's easy to reach via BART and the plethora of eateries nearby make this venue a great after work and pre/post-dinner destination. Step inside and you get to hang out with some of the best musicians this century has to offer, right here in our city. Check out, and if you can afford it, donate to SFJAZZ to ensure it remains a lively destination for years to come. read more

We are members here and have seen various shows - the sound is amazing, and my husband is very picky about sound and acoustics!!

My group of friends invited me to go see a band performing here at the sfjazz and were very excited and happy until we got there everything changed. The staff was extremely rude not just at the front but everywhere especially at the ticket booth and the lady who sat us. Once seated and the show started I took out my phone and started to record because I wanted to save this moment but a random guy appeared very rude and started yelling at me that I CANT record and that SHOULD PUT MY PHONE AWAY IMMEDIATELY, this is absolutely disgusting and ridiculous I later talked to the supervisor and this person tried to explain that back then people didn't have the technology that we have today like phones, the internet, recording devices etc and that they are trying to keep the tradition but if they are trying to keep the tradition then maybe they should stop using technology to sell tickets online and other devices that they are using...It turned into an absolutely horrible night and had the worst experience. My group of friends and I will never be coming back no matter the artist who appears and hope this review helps the people who haven't gone to take note of what I had to go through so that you don't have to. We have gone to many other music Venues that are local and are more prestigious and have treated us way better than they have. If I could give 0 stars I would. read more

What a wonderful venue to check out the jazz music scene in San Francisco. To try it, we got the $25 balcony seats - now these seats are not comfortable to sit in for the duration of a show. I ended up standing for most of it. The seats are high stools with no foot/leg support. I would get the next highest price range where you get an actualy chair to sit in. Anyway, I don't think there is a bad seat in the house view-wise though. We saw the John Santos Sextet and it was mellow Latin jazz with world class musicians and I couldn't help dance (thank you, Zumba!) during the show. The venue has a restaurant called South on the ground floor, and there is a snack/bar on the upper floor deck. There are a good number of restroom stalls for the women so even though there is a line, it moves quickly enough. For the quality of music that you can experience here, I am considering becoming a member here as you get access to more shows and ticket processing charges are waived. read more

Lovely venue and great music experience. The good: Made the trip to the city on a work night and came here for the first time for a jazz concert. We were seated one level above the ground floor with an excellent view. Even though it fits 700 people in the Miner Auditorium, it felt intimate and the acoustics were great. There's enough space on the ground floor that you can dance if you feel like it. It took almost the whole night, but eventually the singer got everyone on their feet and grooving. It's an interesting space with higher level seating formations that aren't identical for both sides of the room, maybe to optimize the view, plus there's a seating row behind the stage. First time I've seen something like that, and I'm not sure I would enjoy looking at the backs of their heads all night. I'm curious about the sound from that location though. Oh and every chair has a cup holder, so drink away! Good to know: There are a few public parking lots nearby. We parked next to the ballet theatre. Thought we were going to get the night hourly rate but they got us with a flat special events charge of $15....damn it! Would I recommend? Yes, if there is someone performing there you want to watch, go for it! read more

I heard about them and wanted to visit, but I don't go to San Francisco for much,m so i didn't. But a few times I drove by and remembered that I would want to go. But, this pandemic, and having a relative perform made me more than curious and so I've been visiting online through the digital membership and I love it! I was grateful to see that the performances were originally recorded a year ago, because seeing all of the people dancing and singing, while maskless, is a little jarring. But it's all good. I've been introduced to some people I've never seen before, Jose James, Gregory Porter, and the group with the Tuba (sorry forgot the name). But then I saw some old faves, Taj Mahal and Lila Downs. It has become a date night for my husband and I. I go out and get some good local grub and then we hunker down to enjoy our food and enjoy the show! Good times, and I look forward to the upcoming shows. And I can do this all from my nice and comfy home! read more

I have had stellar experiences during both of my times at SF Jazz. This past June, I saw the Afro Cuban All Stars and tonight I saw Maceo Parker and his band. The music is amazing--they pick a wide selection of jazz, Latin, and funk artists. The venue is beautiful and has a huge dance floor where the crowd congregates--great for your own dancing or people watching with your friends (e.g. Watch that dude going ham in the red shirt in the front row). The facilities are super clean, well managed, and it's in a great area next to amazing restaurants to visit beforehand. Great place for anyone to go for a good time. read more

SFJAZZ - Having an amazing time with a great view at the Maceo Parker concert! - Performing Arts Near Me - San Francisco, California

The venue is beautiful with great acoustics. Very modern, clean lines but the seating was unbearable in the balcony section. I've ridden bikes without bike seats that were more comfortable. They did not plan for fat people, short people, tall people...people. After a 1/2 hour, the backs of my thighs started to get numb and the only way to enjoy the concert was to straddle the seat or to stand up. Try to get seats in the Main Hall or Floor section. read more

I love the facility and the artist who play there. My serious concern is that the volunteer program is not inclusive of African Americans. I have several friends who have wonderful professional backgrounds and they have been avoided by the volunteer coordinator and administrators. It's sad for them to make money on African American artist but not welcome us volunteers. San Francisco is changing for the worst for people of color. read more

This is just a feedback/memo regarding the show that just finished of Ry Cooder and Roseanne Cash at the SF War Memorial House. Dec. 5, 2018. The performers were a delight. The acoustics were abominal. We were in Row P on the main floor center. Vocals bouncing and ringing, with no depth or firmness. Couldn't wait to leave. A few rare moments of great sound but pissed at spending well over $155 per ticket for such dissapointing audio. This is not a comment a about SF Jazz performance spaces, which are superb. I gave five stars so as not to diminish anything about SF Jazz. read more

Came here to see Dave Chappelle and it was a great venue. Intimate and the sound was great. The bathrooms are nice and clean. The building itself is very fun to be in. The bar was serving up these little almonds crusted with sugar and chili-- delish! The parking is obviously horrendous, but come early and you should be fine. read more

Brutally uncomfortable seats - they were designed with architecture magazines in mind, not people - and even the ADA seats are narrow with arrests welded into place that can't move. They don't even understand what disabled seating is. Way, way too uncomfortable to sit for an entire concert. What a wasted opportunity this otherwise beautiful and expensive building is. Maybe someday they'll get over themselves, rip out the seats, and replace them with something normal and humane. read more

SFJazz has been a great venue to see amazing world folk artists perform. Now with their evening classes, beginning level composers can learn techniques to uncover their own inner voice. The Intro to Ableton class led by Jef Stott was an amazing opportunity for beginners to learn about recording and mastering sampled and recorded performances. SFJazz has been an amazing contribution to the arts of San Francisco. read more

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Love this venue. Small, intimate, without a bad seat in the house. Great variety of artists and you can get in and out very easily.

Our new favorite music venue! From the open and casually-elegant lobby & lounge to the professional, organized and cordial staff, we knew were were in good hands before even entering the theater. Miner Auditorium itself is a beautifully-imagined venue with great attention paid to sound quality, sightlines and intimacy. With a capacity of under 300, the crowd (and, thus, the foot traffic) would never be overwhelming. I would like to single out one of the hosts, Mark, who was enthusiastic and professional and graciously accommdating of a special request of mine on our visit to enjoy the concert performed by Bob James, David Sanborn and Marcus Miller. Kudos also to the informed and engaging bartender, Tyler. I sincerely don't know of a bay area venue that puts you more in-touch with a musical experience without unneeded distractions. We are already planning to attend our next concert there! read more

I had the great opportunity to see Diana Reeves last December for a Christmas concert here. I'm old school so I can say Christmas over holiday. Of course Diana West spectacular and the concert was very very good. This was my first visit to the SF Jazz Club, it is very modern, clean and efficient. I will definitely be back to enjoy more jazz. read more

SFJAZZ - Dianne Reeves Dec 2017 - Performing Arts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Impressive venue for music!. Intimate setting, great acoustics, every seat feels close to the action, plus you can take your drinks inside! A favorite place of mine to see talented musicians all year. read more

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The best place in San Francisco, if not the only place, to see touring jazz artists. Sightlines are amazing in the Miner Auditorium and decent in the Henderson Lab, and there are few bad seats from that perspective, but I am docking the Center one star for these reasons: (1) Seats in the Miner are rock hard and your tailbone will hate you after an hour. (2) The portable chairs in the Henderson are placed too close to one another. You will have an intimate relationship with your neighbor. (3) Acoustics are generally good, but the stage usually is overmiked. read more

Attended Nicholas Bearde concert in the intimate Joe Henderson Lab. Smaller venue other than the main performance theatre. I cannot believe this was our first time seeing him. A great spot for our date night. We even bought tickets for a future concert and purchase cds from Nicholas and chatted with him. read more

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I am not a big jazz guy.... actually, more of a R&B fan. When a friend offered me tickets to see Jake Shimabukuro performing at Davies Symphony Hall as part of the 27th Annual San Francisco Jazz Festival, I could not refuse. I am not familiar with his music other than seeing him as a Grammy nominee or winner in the past few years. How can a ukulele be a jazz instrument? I soon found out. Arriving just before 7 pm for a 7:30 pm performance, we caught the end of a Q&A session and heard him mention that he is a Beatles fan (how old are you???). The concert started about 7:40 pm and I was worried that I would fall asleep if the music was too slow. As he played the first set, he displayed his passion for his music and instrument as he did things I never knew could be done on a uke. He spoke about his love for music and its variety of genres. For me, the second set really caught my attention as he played a few Beatles (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvPaGyW9NRo&feature=related) and George Harrison (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mEqEe-PIC8) songs. Another highlight was playing Ave Maria, a fitting song for Davies Symphony Hall. The audience ranged from teenagers to symphony goers, the majority in their 20's and 30's. After his performance, he stayed to sign autographs and take photos with attendees at a table set up in the lobby area. I strongly recommend anyone who's never seen him to catch him the next time he's in the area. Also, applause to SF Jazz Festival for getting him to perform here. Hopefully, he'll be back for the 28th annual festival. I'll be there if he is. read more

This place is truly a gem! I had a magical night seeing Jose James perform his album of Bill Withers covers a couple years back. The venue is outstanding, as are the acoustics. While there's not a bad seat in the house, my seats (on the mezzanine, first row) were awesome. There's even top level seats behind the stage, which I found curious. I might try to get tickets up there next time. Cheers! read more

Brand new center and the seats are uncomfortable, too small, and lack leg room. Boo! People were literally tripping over each other getting in and out of the rows. And these were not cheap balcony seats. Pure greed and lack of caring for the audience. And they designed this place without a coat check, so if you wear a coat you will sit in your small, uncomfortable seat with no leg room and hold your coat in your lap. If you wear a hat, you will sit in your small, uncomfortable seat with no leg room and hold your hat and coat on your lap. If it is raining, you will sit in your small, uncomfortable seat with no leg room and hold your hat and wet coat in your lap and have your wet umbrella at your feet. And now it will be nearly impossible for anyone to get past you to get to their seats. What were these people thinking? read more

Recently went to a show in the Miner Auditorium in this new (relatively) building for the first time. It's a cool looking modern building. On the 2nd floor, there's little patios on the north & south end, so you can step outside. It's an intimate venue. Acoustics are good. If you buy drinks, you may take them into the venue. There are cupholders & ledges by all of the seats that facilitate this. My only beef with the place is: If you are short like me, do not, I REPEAT, DO NOT get balcony seats. After looking around, I noticed that they are the only ones that are high up, like a really high bar stool with a back. The railing for your feet is way too low. My feet would only touch the railing if I was pointing my toes, like a ballerina en pointe. I tried sitting for a little while before the show started. Nope, not comfortable at all since my legs were dangling. I ended up standing for the show in front of my seat & leaning on the railing/ledge. At least there's no one behind me that I had to worry about blocking. They have seating behind the stage too...I'm not sure how I'd like that view. Located on the northwest corner of Franklin & Fell. read more

It's only in its second season, and already this venue has attracted big names on its concert roster: Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Esperanza Spaulding, Cassandra Wilson, and Rosanne Cash to name just a few. The facility is swanky, with a bar/restaurant on the ground floor to the left of the entrance and a gift shop/box office to the right. Staff offices are found on the upper floors. The bartenders are super nice, in both the bar downstairs and at the mini-bar upstairs on the balcony level. I haven't yet tried the food, but when I tried to get a reservation, it was full since they have a limited amount of tables. Sadly, the ushers tend to be dismissive and brush, and brush past you as if they're the patron and not you, especially on balcony level. So odd. I can tell you that that sound is phenomenal in the auditorium. Kudos to whoever was the acoustical engineer for this design! Balcony, floor, and orchestra seats are view-rific and sound lovely. However, there *are* a few bad seats in the house in terms of view. Those are behind the stage, on the sides, in the second/last row. Seating is modern, but comfy in the balcony, however, don't expect back rests. It's more like a bar stool with a little bar-like rubberized perch for your drinks in front of you. Yes! You can bring drinks in from the bar : ) The seats on the floor, however, do not have these perches, but they do have cup holders and the added perk of full seats with back rests. Why 4 stars? No coat check! How can you design a new venue like this and not put in a coat check? I predict a reno in the future, wherein they take half the space of the gift shop/box office for a coat closet build-out. Also, 4 stars because the performances have been hit or miss. Some of these well known artists come here to perform avant garde styles that they're not known for -- for example Esperanza Spaulding NOT singing during her entire performance until the last minute?! She's an excellent contra bass player in her new trio, but I want to hear her beautiful voice : ) *Tip: Become a member. You get priority access when tickets go on sale, which comes in handy for the popular shows. *Tip: Arrive early. All shows start promptly at 7:30 p.m. and they won't let you in until a piece is done. *Tip: Don't wear a heavy coat, because you'll be holding it in your lap through the entire performance. (Remember, no coat check!) read more

I keep thinking of my yelp friend Scott, who prefaces his restaurant reviews by saying "this review written by a vegetarian".... ok, here's my equivalent "this review written by someone who likes their jazz and blues like they like their punk - in a dark venue with low ceilings and powerful music, smoke so thick you might get asphyxiated, flowing whiskey, topped off with a sense of danger, and the feeling that almost anything could happen". And by now you all know that the SFJazz Center is a clean, well lighted place for music. The sound and sight lines are good. The seat I found uncomfortable. Another yelper I ran into said it reminded him of a concert hall in a college. More than a little antiseptic. The musicians accompanying Lavay Smith for the Duke Ellington tribute are probably among the most talented on the planet. Unbelievable. I'm glad the Jazz Center exists and bravo to all who worked so very hard to build it. I'll probably go back, but for the most part look for me in the haze. read more

Only one other review for SFJAZZ??? People, get out there and listen to some good tunes brought to you by our own SFJazz! This festival (primarily in the fall, but they have a spring festival and free summer evens as well) brings some amazing talent to SF. It is also a great festival to branch out and explore some new areas of music you may have never even known existed. I am excited about tonight's performance: Andrew Hill Quintet with the Nels Cline Group. I loved last year's shows by Ornette Coleman and Henry Threadgill's Zooid (totally radical!). Student rush tickets are half off and available at the box office a half hour before the show (and the shows sadly never sell out). I've also heard the Collective, their own jazz ensemble, is amazing, but I haven't gotten a chance to see them yet. read more

We support SF Jazz. It offers different venues, styles, and artists. We've seen Bay Area native Dave Brubeck a number of times; most recently Dave Brubeck Quartet & Big Band comes to mind. Brubeck's play was fresh, driving, vital. He didn't short anyone time or effort. He was in synch with the musicians he'd assembled to form the big band, leading when it was his turn and sitting back to enjoy when it was theirs. As for the audience, when Brubeck made his entrance, it was a riot to hear the dancers in the cheap seats stomp and cheer. Earlier this year SF Ballet created original choreography to some of his compositions; it must have been fun. At the end, the standing ovations were spontaneous and genuine. He brought down the house. Living cultural treasures come to the Bay Area. We make time to see them and those who will continue their legacy. Like Ravi Shankar and daughter Anoushka Shankar. Technically perfect, Anoushka executed complex compositions with great mastery and feeling. It was an intellectual as well as a musical experience. At the beginning of his set Ravi Shankar appeared almost fragile, but a few arpeggios in and he was leading his musicians and the audience in compelling music that engaged body, mind, and spirit. It was awesome. I guess that's why they call these guys masters. read more

Brand new, just opened. For a brand new venue, I was expecting more. More comfort and amenities. Pros: very nice acoustics Ladies' restrooms on both first and second floor Cons: No coat check.* Hotter than Dixie. Sweating bullets. Felt gross, standing there, holding my coat. looking at all the glistening brows... not just me. Hard seats. After two hours of sitting in their chairs, I'm sore. No leg room. If you are over 5'7", it's a tight fit. Restrooms, no coat rack/chair/anyplace for me to lay my coat while I washed my hands. This is a very cheap and easy fix.... install a couple of coat hooks! They allow drinks in the auditorium.** *Apparently they do have a coat check. It's not always "open" though. The evening I attended was a sold out show, so why they chose to not open up their coat check is beyond me. **Drinks in the auditorium is a negative for me because people kept getting up and down to either get another drink or go to the restroom. Which means I had to keep standing up so they could get by me. The other downside to allowing drinks in the auditorium is in the act of getting up and down in such a tight space, maneuvering ones coat, there were a couple of times when glasses nearly spilled either on my own clothes or the people sitting in front of us. My advice would be to not wear silk, suede, or anything 'dry clean only.' read more

Just saw Gregory Porter all seats at the SFJazz center are fantastic. Intimate venue I loved the function of the seats great to hold a cocktail. The venue was great theater providing a great night of jazz. read more

SFJAZZ is the leading non-profit jazz organization on the West Coast and the 6th largest performing acts organization in the Bay Area. I always look forward to getting my membership calendar for the Fall and Spring seasons! They typically have three to four acts that I really would like to see in each series. SFJAZZ does a great job with trying to accommodate and appeal to every jazz fan no matter if they're into straight ahead sounds, fusion, big band, avant garde, world fusion or whatever. While some of the acts may not captivate me, it's cool to see the array of audiences they try to attract. Past SFJAZZ highlights for me include: Ornette Coleman @ The Masonic, Dave Holland @ The Palace of Fine Arts, Tord Gustavsen @ The Legion of Honor and SuperSilent at The Great American Music Hall. read more

God damn this place is sexy. There are really no bad seats in the Miner Auditorium, it all comes down to budget and what kind of viewing you want. I was able to nab a great seat last minute for the Chris Botti concert. Ushers and box office staff were courteous and hospitable. They have a bar out near the foyer and guests are allowed to bring drinks into the auditorium. The next time I go, I may want to consider a center terrace level seat for different perspective. Please respect their house rules regarding restrictions on photo or video recording UNLESS the management or the talent explicitly gives permission to do so. Even then, don't whip out your phone for the entire duration of the concert - you're there to experience the music live, not through a 4.7-5.5" screen that's distracting to your neighbors. It really should go without saying but in this day and age...well, people know no boundaries. Go! Bring a date. Explore and embrace jazz. You're sure to have a fantastic time here. read more

I bought tickets here for a show a few years back, and it was honestly just OK. The venue is nice and modern. But my 1 star is based on the amount of spam I have had to endure from this company, primarily in the form of junk in the mail, which comes quite frequently. And of course, I never agreed to any of the spam. This type of advertisement tactic is disgusting. read more

Wonderful institution, brilliant, well thought of programs. Donald Derheim approaches each program with warm and personable passion, and communicates in a way that the audience and patrons are part of the experience, regardless of the his organization's immodest success. Randall Kline, conducts the program with wit and light humor which makes the entire performance gel together in the great improvisational and communal nature American jazz is at spirit. The building itself is lovely, realistic, minimalistic and cautiously practical, and not over the top like most performance venues try to be in unrealistic economic modern times, and a great home in the urban lung of the city. A+ read more

Great experience, overall. We sat in the Center Terrace section, actually *behind* the stage/performers, and except for a slight inconvenience of a railing partially obscuring our view, the seats were fantastic. We could lean out over the railing and practically look right down on Hiromi & her trio. Staff seemed very nice and very helpful--sometimes a bit overzealous, perhaps, as far as pointing people to their seats. [I don't need to be directed more than twice, usually. ;-) ] Good sound system, great music. Good brownies, great murals, nice little gift shop. I like the fact that once you're in the auditorium, you can enjoy the music without the distractions you too often find in jazz clubs--talking customers, clanging dishes, servers taking & delivering orders...It's all about the music. There is some room for improvement, as one might expect at a place that's fairly new. For one, some bugs in the lighting system in Miner Auditorium (or was it just an inexperienced lighting guy?). I'm told by my companions that at least one of the women's restrooms was inadequate as far as size and stall security. They serve imported bottled water from Wales at the snack lines--really? This doesn't seem very "green." It's freakin' bottled water in a plastic bottle, folks--it tastes the same here as it does 5000 miles away. The gift shop, as I mentioned, has some nice options--t-shirts, mugs, CDs, posters...But why can't people buy anything *before* the performance? (They will put things "on hold" for you, but then you have to come back during intermission or after the show to actually pay for & receive the merchandise. WTF?) Anyway, if you like jazz & want to see this new venue, I highly recommend it. Not sure why the same business is listed twice in Yelp--as SF Jazz and SFJazz Center. read more

I have been to the SF Jazz Center once, and my experience was 5 stars. I saw a performance at the Joe Henderson Lab and the sound, environment, and staff were all very nice. This review is 1-star because of their online presence. Today, I tried to purchase 2 ticket for another event. I don't want an SJ Jazz account, but you do not get a "continue as guest option," when you try to buy tickets.... I had trouble creating an account, so I called and was spoken to by a very sweet lady named Leslie, she was great. I told her my problems and she offered to take my order through the phone, which sounded great. Here is the reason why SF Jazz gets 1 star. After selecting my tickets, she asked if I wanted to pay $5 a piece for an emailed ticket, or $7 for willcall... Yikes... $5 a piece for a digital copy, that is not right. Doesn't that defeat the purpose of an emailed ticket??? That being said, if you physically go to the box office, you can buy a ticket without any fee, which is an alternative to $5 a piece, but terribly inconvenient. This is a bummer, get with it SF Jazz. read more

I had a wonderful first time experience here over a week ago when my uncle was in town to perform with the SF Jazz Collective. The layout of the theater provides an equally delightful view of the stage and the staff are all amicable, as were the other patrons. Having found out it's a fairly new establishment, it was a lovely opportunity to get to see a show here. I'd definitely recommend the venue for jazz and live music fans alike. OH, and I was surprised at how timely the seating was! Glad I arrived early! Soon as we were seated, the show began. Few latecomers. read more

I won't pretend to be an audiophile, but I've been to a lot of theaters, and even *I* can tell that the sound here is absolutely freaking amazing. I've been here three times now, and every seat is great. It feels intimate, personal, friendly. The lighting is also really nice. A real San Francisco treasure. Take BART or Uber it. read more