Zeum
Neighborhood: SOMA

221 4th St
San Francisco, CA 94103

Brenda Kaye W. writes: Mentoring creates relationships built on trust.  My mentee and her guardian trust that I will keep my mentee safe, provide her with guidance and fun activities.

In turn, I trust that my mentee will never let her souvenir karaoke video produced at the…

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Neighborhood: Fisherman's Wharf

499 Jefferson
At Hyde Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

laura b. writes: Magical sea shanties are sung the first Saturday of each month aboard the magnificent, The Balclutha.  They are free to the public and include delicious hot cider (bring whiskey!) or delicious hot cocoa (bring whiskey!).  You will be lulled to sleep…

The Independent
Neighborhood: Western Addition/NOPA

628 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA 94117

KayJay .. writes: Someone once pointed out that I mention (my) race quite a bit in my reviews; that I only mention race when it is "convenient " to me.  The truth of the matter is that, sadly, sometimes my race becomes either a focal point of conversation or matter of…

Club Deluxe
Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury

1511 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

Drue C. writes: Cliche-
1. A trite or overused expression or idea
2. A person or character whose behavior is predictable or superficial

Normally I am not a huge fan of cliches. However, sometimes two wrongs DO make a right and at the end of the day a woman's got to do…

Oaklandish
Neighborhood: Jack London Square

411 2nd St
Oakland, CA 94620

laura b. writes: In addition to being a gallery/community space/party loft/cluster fuck/space ship/coffee shop/etc, Oaklandish has an online shop (used to be a real life shop!) run by privileged post collegiate white boys flunkies in Oakland who are high on the…

Freight & Salvage Coffee House

1111 Addison St
Berkeley, CA 94702

phil h. writes: Freight & Salvage is definitely one of those "Only in Berkeley" type venues - a non-profit, community based coffee house that also happens to host some amazing live music. The acoustics are awesome, the coffee...not so much.  If you are the type of…

924 Gilman

924 Gilman St
Berkeley, CA 94710

msbeesknees x. writes: I drunkenly made out with a homeless, punk, skinhead with no front teeth here once. It was like 1992. Yeah, that's right. I'm old school.

Don't hate.

Magic Theatre
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

Fort Mason Center
Building D
San Francisco, CA 94123

Caitlin J. writes: Saw Octopus here last night- it has been extended through June 21st (I believe that's the right date) and for good reason. One of the best acted, written, and designed plays I've seen in a long long time.

It was emotional, funny, and surprising.…

Letterman Digital Arts Center

Chestnut & Lyon Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

Peg S. writes: My first visit to LDAC was for the SF Film Society's screening of the Korean-language film, "Secret Sunshine."  I should have been clued in that we'd get lost looking for the screening room when I couldn't find a googleable address for the LDAC.  We…

Office Space- The Movie

San Francisco, CA 94108

Andi T. writes: There we were, waiting around to see who was going to be laid off, and someone had the brilliant idea to book a conference room and show this on the company A/V equipment.  I couldn't think of a better way to boost morale on company time.  How's that…

WonderCon

Moscone Center West
800 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94101

andy r. writes: We have this thing. It happens every year when WonderCon is announced.

1) White Hot Wife with gigantor X-Men collection leaves announcement in conspicuous location. (Did he just 'out' her secret identity? Aw, no he di-in't!)

2) Clueless Hubby is…

Nile Cafe
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

544 Jones St
San Francisco, CA 94102

Cassio P. writes: Thank you for helping me blacken my lungs in style.

The logo on the outside looks a bit like the Starbucks siren, though the crowd of misfits milling about Jones Street with their unique taste in fashion and vocabulary will set the record straight…

Savvy Cellar Wine Bar & Wine Shop

2048 Broadway St
Redwood City, CA 94063

Brad P. writes: The Mrs. and I had a sitter for the kiddos on the Sunday of Labor Day weekend, and I was looking for a place to take her for a quick bite before heading to the movies.  I went to Yelp (duh) and was about to browse my list of places I've bookmarked on…

Musee Mecanique
Neighborhood: Fisherman's Wharf

Pier 45
San Francisco, CA 94133

tinna h. writes: .        _________
      ||                       ||  Photoboooooth!! :) Must visit again soon. Any takers!?
      ||                       ||  
      ||                       ||  I like the sign that says the price is ~$3, but also makes note
     …

Swarm Studios and Gallery
Neighborhood: Jack London Square

560 2nd Street
Oakland, CA 94607

holly B. writes: An alternative gallery that is not just about the "smelly art kid" crowd. The space is slick without being annoying. The gallery has been open since March and the shows have been mixed but, for the most part, they are interesting and sometimes…

Vivienne Westwood Exhibit at The De Young Museum

50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive
San Francisco, CA 94118

Suzanne B. writes: My brain on Vivienne Westwood at the de Young:

Look at how young she looks there --- but already stylish.  And why is it so flippin' dark in here?

Hmm, 'bondage chic' started a LOT earlier than I thought...

Could you get any closer to me?  I realize you…

White Walls
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

837 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Fallopian Swim Team D. writes: Please support SF artists. Drop in...after all, its FREE. Get excited about art. Ask questions, and give your opinions. Feel good in the Tenderloin without a buzz (it can be done). White Walls/Shooting Gallery is a gem.

Tip: It is really two galleries…

Embarcadero Center Cinema
Neighborhood: Financial District

1 Embarcadero Ctr
San Francisco, CA 94111

laura b. writes: I saw the Darjeeling Limited here last night.  It was like being masturbated on for an hour and a half by Wes Anderson.  Dirty, smug, pretentious jizz all over my gorgeous new Marc Jacobs coat.  THE NERVE!  

The audience was filled with the hippest…

Studio Gallery
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1718A Polk Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Caroline C. writes: We bought some "real" art this weekend at Studio Gallery. Well, what constitutes "real" art? I guess what I mean to say is that we spend some "real" money on some art, and so I consider it "real" art. Does that make sense? Anyways, we bought a very…

Space Gallery
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1141 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Starla D. writes: Not only are yelpers literate, but some also have artistic talent!  
Not only are yelpers drunks, but some are also great in the sack!
(Hi!! *waves*)

Space definitely does a great job at showcasing artistic talent.
The crowd was dignified and classy…

Chrissy Bee Boutique & Gallery
Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury

622 Shrader Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

Blake W. writes: I'm a guy.  I hope that is clear from my picture.  
But my wife, she's not a guy.  As far as I can tell.  
And I went with her to this boutique the other day--it's around the corner from my house.  And she bought this jacket.   She looks hot as hell…

Opera in the Park

John F. Kennedy Dr
at Sharon Meadow
San Francisco, CA 94118

Kristina R. writes: I don't know Italian.  I don't know German.  I barely know English, to tell the truth.  However, I still understood everything I heard today at the park.  It was entertainment that crossed all language barriers.  

We brought several people and…

Park Life
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond

220 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94118

megan w. writes: This is a store that rules full of shit that rules. If you don't like it I have a little something called taste I'd like to sell you.

Jersey Boys
Neighborhood: Union Square, Nob Hill, Civic Center/Tenderloin

Curran Theater
445 Geary Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
San Francisco, CA 94101

nobu k. writes: Old big white women don't cry.
They cough, sniff, sneeze, maybe even urinate and say,
"Wooops, I crap my pants!"
Fxxx,
Give me a break.
And smell like mothball.
I almost say,
"Lady, move away, you smell like a week old mackerel."
( this is from Jeff A.)

I…

Un-Scripted Theater Company

San Francisco, CA 94108

Rinky N. writes: We saw them perform their current production, "  Shakespeare Un-scripted,"  last night. First of all, I loved the fact that is was performed in a small, intimate venue with seating for around 50, in the frenzied Union Square neighborhood.

The company…

DirtyBird Records
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1177 Polk St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Gretchen P. writes: An SF DJ at a Supperclub party at WMC in Miami last month was commenting that it can be hard promote yourself locally b/c most San Franciscans tend to go hear the international-superstar DJs when they come to town. Even legendary Kevin Saunderson,…

Chemical Imbalance - At the Exit Theater
Neighborhood: Civic Center/Tenderloin

156 Eddy St
San Francisco, CA 94102

jessica t. writes: I laughed my A$$ off this Thursday at the Chemical Imbalance show. The cast had such superb chemistry with each other, that even after a long day at work, they were able to hold ALL of my attention throughout the show.

(It must be noted that my…

The Hypnodrome Theatre
Neighborhood: SOMA

575 10th St
San Francisco, CA 94101

Bill S. writes: Wild sex and unrestrained violence are two great tastes that taste great together. Just ask Jason from Friday the 13th why he always packs a massive hard-on  with his hockey mask and bloody weapon. Or see Head Trips at the Hypnodrome.

With blood,…

Four Star Theatre
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

2200 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94121

David D. writes: This is one of those little theaters that seems to survive regardless of the mega-complexes that theoretically should have driven them out of business.  It operates on a shoestring, and the movies are terrific!  

There are two screens: the original…

Bistro Yoffi
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

2231 Chestnut Street
San Francisco, CA 94123

Wendy K. writes: The backyard patio of this place is tre cool.  We had it all to ourselves (although we did get in trouble with the waitress for seating ourselves.  Had she not been such a bezatch, I might have been inclined to give this place 5 stars based on the…

Beach Blanket Babylon
Neighborhood: North Beach/Telegraph Hill

678 Green St
San Francisco, CA 94133

NISHisHOT g. writes: SO WHAT if Snow White ate and survived a poisonous apple?!?  It's occurred to me that when you eat fruit that should KILL you . . . and you live to sing about it with 3 dancing pepto bismol fairies

. . . it's done some serious, toxic damage.

1.…

City of Oakland
Neighborhood: Downtown Oakland

1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Oakland, CA 94612

JT F. writes: Sometimes when life is right, things are going well and you don't have a care in the world, you owe it to yourself to fuck it all up by visiting the City of Oakland. You should come by, drive around and park anywhere that strikes your fancy.  

Now…

Berkeley Art Museum
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area

2626 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94720

Gourmet G. writes: Founded in 1963, the museum includes eleven galleries, a sculpture garden, and the Pacific Film Archive, a 234-seat theater that highlights rare movies you won't find at Blockbuster or an AMC multiplex. The museum's diverse collections embrace…

San Francisco Neighborhood Theater Foundation

San Francisco, CA 94101

Gourmet G. writes: The free film screenings in the city's parks are merely the icing on the cake . . . the primary function of this worthy organization is to preserve and maintain independent neighborhood theaters, like the Balboa and Castro, so that the movie-going…

War Memorial Opera House
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley, Civic Center/Tenderloin

301 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, CA 94102

David D. writes: I've been here for an opera and several ballet performances.  

This Beaux-Arts building is part of a larger composition -- the civic center.  Look around the mall, and you can almost imagine being in Paris.  The Asian Art Museum, the Main Library, the…

Fillmore Jazz Festival
Neighborhood: Japantown, Pacific Heights

Fillmore Street
Between Eddy Street and Jackson Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

Gregor G. writes: Hands-down, my absolute favorite annual street fair ... and I've lived here almost 14 years now and seen them all. Great music, alcohol freedom, the standard booths -- it all adds up to a terrific time in what remains a fantastic neighborhood, in…

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
Neighborhood: SOMA

151 3rd Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Darin I. writes: My mother emails crass jokes to me on a regular basis. Recently, she sent the following: Graffiti found on a bathroom stall wall: "MY MOTHER MADE ME A HOMOSEXUAL!"  Below it, written in another hand: "If I buy her the wool, can she make me one too?"…

Bay Area Derby Girls

San Francisco, CA 94101

Ann W. writes: My danger detector doesn't always work properly and sometimes my fight or flight instinct short-circuits.  

For example, many people are afraid of the 6th street corridor or that cute little strip of Market between 6th and 7th.  It smells like fecal…

49 Geary Art Galleries
Neighborhood: Union Square, Civic Center/Tenderloin

49 Geary St
San Francisco, CA 94108

Dandy D. writes: to prove that i am not a scornful cesspool basket case & that i truly do have love in my heart & truly do love things in this world & have love to give & have a genuine passion for humanity & its evolution, let me just say:

I LOVE THE GALLERIES AT 49…

Cirque du Soleil - Corteo

Grand Chapiteau
SBC Park
San Francisco, CA 94107

Samira S. writes: Phenomenal show! I've been to many CduS's and they're always top. I'd have to say O is still the best, but Corteo has a very fun playful element to the show. Corteo means procession and it's about the procession of a clown's life and death. Some of…