Tenderloin Health

183-191 & 255 Golden Gate Ave
PO Box 423930
San Francisco, CA 94102

Lauren S. writes: TARC + Continuum = "Tenderloin Health"... amazing service providers for S.F.'s homeless, HIV-positive population in the tenderloin district of downtown S.F.

TL Health is the new agency resulting from the merger of Continuum HIV Day Services…

Patrik Gallineaux

San Francisco, CA 94199

kimi w. writes: Patrik (of 24 hrs on Craigslist documentary fame) is an excellent ballroom dance teacher. I highly recommend him!

He is available for private lessons and his rates are very reasonable. He rents out various dancehalls for lessons including the…

Warm House Montessori School
Neighborhood: Mission

Florida St
near 20th St
San Francisco, CA 94110

martha b. writes: The school is small (8 kids) ages 3 to 5yrs. the teachers name is Cruz(my kids love her) the classroom is downstrairs from her parents home and they( her parents) are often in the classroom helping. and boy do the kids love them! the kids also go on…

Asians for Humans, Animals & Nature - AHAN
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

3739 Balboa St
Ste 228
San Francisco, CA 94199

Kathy W. writes: Vicky Lynn, the President of this organization, can help you find your new best friend.

I know there are a slew of rescue organizations in the Bay Area, but I think AHAN deserves to be mentioned as one of the best.

Okay, yes, I'm completely biased…

Kids Assured

3056 Castro Valley Blvd
Ste 186
Castro Valley, CA 94546

s c. writes: With our twins about to crawl we were daunted with the task of child proofing! Jerilynn went through every room with us and gave us tips, as well as a very reasonable estimate. She didn't try to up-sale and reminded us that child proofing is about…

Apex Driving School
Neighborhood: Hayes Valley

210 Fell St
San Francisco, CA 94102

T M. writes: Loves it. LOVES Gerald, my instructor.

I moved to SF from NYC a year ago, and after 30ish years on the planet finally decided to act like an adult and learn to drive. I googled around for a school, and low and behold, SF Weekly picked Apex as the…

Mission Ashtanga

Mission Yoga
2390 Mission St at 20th, Sun Room on the 3rd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94110

Andrew P. writes: So I'm three breaths into Kapotasana and I hear the gentle thump of Devorah'a footsteps gradually getting closer.  "Push down on your left hand."  Uh-oh, I think, which is my left hand.  She grabs my right, sets my confusion to rest and places it…

Art Gecko

1720 Linda Dr
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

Indigo H. writes: Art Gecko is unfortunately now CLOSED. The owner had twins and was unable to continue the business.

Art Gecko is a paint it yourself pottery studio for children and adults. It's a fun, colorful and friendly place. There's a toddler play area, and you…

The Actors Center of San Francisco
Neighborhood: Mission

180 Capp St
San Francisco, CA 94110

Spencer G. writes: My light is expanding and my reach is increasing from your wonderous teachings

Monart School of the Arts

1918 Encinal Ave
Alameda, CA 94501

Jen W. writes: Small class size, good ratio of teacher to student.  They make drawing clear and doable.  They have a great "no mistakes" philosophy.    I tried the "Getting Ready" class for 4-6 year olds and my child in one class made tremendous leaps in his…

Goldman School of Public Policy
Neighborhood: UC Campus Area

2607 Hearst Ave
Berkeley, CA 94701

trisha m. writes: How can you not love going to school with involved, articulate, intelligent, caring, awesome, successful people that know how to have a good time? And you can learn a lot about how to make the world a little better. If you're into that sort of stuff.

Hamburger Eyes Photo Epicenter
Neighborhood: Mission

26 Lilac St
San Francisco, CA 94110

matt m. writes: My first contact with Hamburger Eyes was during the summer of 2005, when a friend turned me on to their quarterly black & white photography 'zine. This goofy group of photographers had set out to conquer the world, one street photograph at a time.…

City College of San Francisco Castro/Valencia Campus
Neighborhood: Noe Valley

James Lick Middle School
1220 Noe St
San Francisco, CA 94114

Amber N. writes: How ironic? CCSF decided to name their Noe campus Castro/Valencia.  Perhaps they're trying to hide the place and keep non-Noe types out?  Noe is so clicky like that, everyone has a stroller, a dog or one of those baby pouch/sling things. Well haha…

UCSF School of Dentistry
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset

707 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143

Ant S. writes: I recently went through their program for dental work and was most pleased. After going through some seriously excruciating pain, I was told by a friend that UCSF's school of dentistry offers programs for individuals who do not have dental or medical…

Voice and Singing Instructor - Erin Neff

San Francisco, CA 94199

diana d. writes: I had never received voice training such as this before.  Erin made me feel very comfortable.  She helped me to confidently find my vocal range & to iron out quirky habits.  She was clear, concise and a lot of fun.  It feels great to have a…

Desert Dave

San Francisco, CA 94199

erica G. writes: Desert Dave came to the preschool I work at a couple weeks ago.  The kids totally loved it.

We always get the Jumbo Package, because he brings a larger variety.  He brings one large tortoise, a couple small tortoises, an iguana, several other small…

Under the Sun Studios

2956 Treat Blvd
Ste H
Concord, CA 94518

Ron L. writes: Well, I'm the business owner, so I'd love to give a completely unbiased glowing review, but I'd say that I'm likely unable to do so.  What I will say is that I love what I do and I'm looking forward to providing the aspiring actors and musicians of…

San Francisco Classical Voice
Neighborhood: Financial District

CIF of the San Francisco Foundation
225 Bush St, #500
San Francisco, CA 94104

Marina N. writes: This is a nonprofit site that provides news and reviews of classical music performances in nine counties of the Bay Area. They also have a great calendar that helps you find classical music events in the Bay Area.

Monkey Moto School
Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury

1336 Haight St
San Francisco, CA 94117

Evan A. writes: I am Evan, the proprieter and intructor at Monkey Moto School.
I teach beginner and intermediate motorcyclists to feel safe and comfortable on their bikes while riding in traffic, stopping on hills, or carving turns.

We begin exactly where the student…

Kids Culinary Adventures

205 DeAnza Blvd
Ste 85
San Mateo, CA 94402

Sharon H. writes: My 7 year old son has been begging for cooking lessons. I have searched high and low and I stumbled on this place via the Redwood City Rec department. He just attended his first class today. The pricing is reasonable and the chef instructors are warm…

The Right Start

1567 Botelho Dr
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Emma B. writes: The first Right Start I ever visited was the one in San Francisco.  I love this store.  I think they carry the best/quality baby products and gear.

The staff at this Walnut Creek branch is knowledgeable and friendly.  The store itself is smaller than…

Kaplan Professional Schools
Neighborhood: Outer Sunset

2145 19th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94116

Kathleen N. writes: If you are looking to get a Real Estate Agent and/or Brokers license and need help passing the state exam, Kaplan is for you.

I registered for the Real Estate Principles class (package) through Kaplan and am scheduled to take my state exam for the…

The Art Room

50 Lafayette Cir
Lafayette, CA 94549

Paula W. writes: The Art Room offers art classes to children, teens and adults. There are two floors, with a kiln downstairs and an outdoor sculpture garden.  

I taught part-time as an instructor here last year, and I was very impressed by the quality of the teachers…

CEO Women - Creating Economic Opportunities for Women
Neighborhood: Oakland Chinatown

405 14th St
Ste 712
Oakland, CA 94620

Geoff D. writes: C.E.O. Women is an inspiring local organization founded in 2000 by Farhana Huq, as she describes it:

"to address the unique needs of immigrant and refugee women struggling to become self-sufficient, contributing members of the world."

In short, the…

Girls, Incorporated

13666 E 14th St
San Leandro, CA 94578

Gracie B. writes: Girls, Inc of Alameda county is a great, lesser known organization.  Their mission is to inspire girls to be strong, smart and bold - and once you meet their girls, you see that they're succeeding.  Girls, Inc has several great programs and lots of…

Made From Scrap
Neighborhood: Bayview/Hunters Point

1433 Van Dyke Ave
San Francisco, CA 94199

amy m. writes: Has your butt grown to large for your britches?  

You can either paste those skinny ass jeans (that you are NEVER going to wear again) to the door of the fridge to keep you from eating that leftover chocolate cake at 3:00am or you can eat the cake and…

California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance

425 Market St
Ste 1000
San Francisco, CA 94199

Rex Q. writes: My Grandfather has been growing grapes in the central valley for many years now. I heard about a free workshop put on by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance or CSWA so I picked him up one weekend and we attended their workshop. During the…

Change.org

San Francisco, CA 94199

Kitty C. writes: Change.org is a network of people who are interested in seeing a positive change in the world. Combining profiles, tagging, non-profits, fund-raising, and various actions such as sending letters to congresspeople, Change.org provides a new network…

Bryant Elementary School
Neighborhood: Mission

1050 York Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Mike V. writes: So I been working for the Boys & Girls Club that is located inside of this school for almost a year...

Here is what I have to say about it...

There are a lot of terrific teachers and school officials at this school...

The Lead Teacher is terrific.  She…

Lick Wilmerding High School

755 Ocean Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112

Urbo O. writes: This was an awesome place to go to school.  I have been out over 15 years or so now, but the teachers, the students, the quality of learning, the philosophy prepared me so much for college and after.  It is pricey but it's undeniably worth it if you…

Guadalupe Elementary School

859 Prague Street
San Francisco, CA 94112

aaron f. writes: Can't say anything negative about the school. My girlfriend is a 1st grade teacher there just starting out. The school as a whole performs pretty well in general with testing and all that, the principal seems nice and the neighborhood is ok. The kids…

Longfellow Elementary School

755 Morse Street
San Francisco, CA 94112

Cindy W. writes: I went to Longfellow as a kid and had some very nice memories here. This is where I met my best friends and spent half my life's schooling. Many of the teachers are very nice, but as years go by, Longfellow is sadly becoming more and more of a…

Score Educational Centers
Neighborhood: Inner Richmond

609 Clement St
San Francisco, CA 94118

Cedric P. writes:

Our Lady of the Visitacion School
Neighborhood: Visitacion Valley

795 Sunnydale Ave
San Francisco, CA 94134

Tony L. writes: Yes, the reviews are correct.  Even my former student yelped a review; nice going Mr. David.  As a proud graduate of the class of 1984, the school still is taught by the Daughters of Charity.  And, yes, Mr. Perez, broadway guru and lifeline if I ever…

Visitacion Valley Middle School
Neighborhood: Visitacion Valley

450 Raymond Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94134

riz l. writes: One day some friends and I had a great idea. "Let's break into the Beanery to get some food to eat", one said. "Yeah that would be cooooolz", another replied. Long story short, we all got community service time.