Beardsley's Swing Dance Classes

100 N B St
Peninsula Italian American Social Club
San Mateo, CA 94401

laura b. writes: Beardley's holds west coast swing lessons every wednesday night in san mateo at the italian american social club. Beginners at 7 pm, Intermediate and advanced at 8 pm and open dance from 9 -11:30 pm.  The classes are $10 and include excellent…

Monte Cristo Tango Club
Neighborhood: Potrero Hill

136 Missouri
San Francisco, CA 94107

Rachel E. writes: I stumbled across the Monte Cristo Club this winter when I was surveying the neighborhood of Showplace Square for my city planning studio course.  Initial research provided me a list of all retail businesses in the area, and I was charged with…

Ace's
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

998 Sutter St
San Francisco, CA 94109

Drue C. writes: Some insane old bat who lives upstairs from this bar will pour water on you if you are being too loud outside, so keep your voices to a sober level even if you are not sober.

This may seem a bit difficult since this is a sports bar and sports bars,…

Mind of Mencia

San Francisco, CA 94101

Jane Y. writes: carlos mencia is fuureeekin HILARIOUS! i think he's my new fav comedian! i love it that he's so REAL and so politically INcorrect! he tells it like it is (esp about how woman don't REALLY want equality, we just want equal pay! hahaha) and his…

Old First Concerts
Neighborhood: Nob Hill

1751 Sacramento Street
San Francisco, CA 94109

Miquel H. writes: They put on fantastic classical-based and "other" shows.  Sometimes they're a little more edgy and sometimes more traditional, but they're usually always good with excellent musicians.  It's a great space as well and the acoustics in the Old First…

The Pub
Neighborhood: SOMA

1675 Owens St
Mission Bay Community Center
San Francisco, CA 94158

Bruce R. writes: Great place for what it is . . . don't be fooled by the name, it is not REALLY a darts and beer kind of pub.  But once you get that it is a darn fine eatery.  Food is good, ambiance is pleasant, clientle is REALLY smart and it is right next to the…

Stateroom D212

Dawn Princess
San Francisco, CA 94101

Wendy K. writes: What happened in room D212, stayed in room D212 (except we done got that on vi-deee-yo).

Bananas

San Francisco, CA 94101

Alex F. writes: Alfandalf.com and Aykutevents.com put this party on 2-3 times a year and its awesome. This Friday, June 23rd is the annual White Nights...gone Bananas party and it's going to be at Suede. Alf and Aykut have the most amazing following of partiers and…

Marina Girl
Neighborhood: Marina/Cow Hollow

Fillmore & Greenwich
San Francisco, CA 94123

Kristina R. writes: Ode to the Marina Girl...by Kristina R.

Dearest blond twiggy one
with the fake flaxen hair
I do not begrudge you
the men who doth stare

They bask in your beauty,
even though it is said
that some will hump anything
with a tail and a head

Men who rate you…

consumating.com
Neighborhood: SOMA

235 Second Street
San Francisco, CA 94101

Mike O. writes: This faux "dating site" calls social networking out as a glorified popularity contest and forum for masturbatory self-promotion... and has a lot of fun in doing so.  Users upload photos of themselves, answer weekly questions and tag themselves with…

Music on the Square

Broadway and Jefferson
Redwood City, CA 94061

J C. writes: A free community event from 6pm-8pm on  Friday's from June 1st until Sep 28th. Bands play music in the new courthouse area and there are several tables with umbrellas and chairs for the first arrivals. Be warned, people start taking p positions by…

Zza's Enoteca
Neighborhood: Lower Hills

550 Grand Ave
Oakland, CA 94610

Elise F. writes: Classy, not trashy.

I absolutely adore Zza's Trattoria and was thoroughly thrilled when they announced the opening of an accompanying wine bar a few months ago. I finally had an opportunity to scope it out on Friday, and I was not let down.

The…

New Wave City

Changing Venues - recently mostly at DNA Lounge
San Francisco, CA 94101

Kingpin X. writes: (Dammit - I can't believe I was pipped at the post for the first review - no one had reviewed it earlier today!)
NWC is a roaming 80's dance party that is staged at various clibs in and around San Francisco. Owners/organizers Skip and Shindog run the…

Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts
Neighborhood: Lake Merritt

1428 Alice St
Oakland, CA 94612

Mysterious Q. writes: Malonga Casquelourd was a master drummer, dancer and teacher who taught in the East Bay for years.  After his passing, the Oakland City Council renamed the Alice Arts Center to honor his memory.  You can find a variety of dance, drumming and martial…

L'Amour Nightclub
Neighborhood: Financial District

600 Jackson Street
San Francisco, CA 94101

Lauren S. writes: Chinatowns secret treasure.  So secret in fact that i forgot the name, couldn't find it on yelp, and have been waiting to find it somewhere on the Internet so i could review it.  Today, I got tired of trying to find the listing myself, so i asked my…

Bert's House
Neighborhood: Ingleside

100-199 lee ave
San Francisco, CA 94112

international super bert a. writes: THis place is the best and worste place at once.  While the 'living' situation kinda sucks-where else can you pound forties till the crack of dawn, roll around a queen sized bed with and watch interstella 5000 while grinding your teeth in a vitamin C…

On The Rocks Bartending
Neighborhood: Pacific Heights

2000 Jackson St
San Francisco, CA 94115

Matt T. writes: I don't like these guys, I love these guys.  

From start to finish, the whole party loves their style.  They got a sober recluse to dance on the kitchen table within an hour!

The Amazing Embarrassonics

The El Rio
San Francisco, CA 94110

Samantha W. writes: the best thing to happen to karaoke since microphones.

Double Dutch
Neighborhood: Mission

3192 16th St
San Francisco, CA 94110

donna h. writes: I loved the old school photos on the walls with kids break dancing or jump-roping.. Great touch! I can't double dutch for the life of me. The layout reminds me of Rosewood, but like a Mission version. Booths on the side, and a dance floor in the…

LUXE City Guides

San Francisco, CA 94109

A P. writes: Every world Traveler should have these!  If you are traveling from Bali to Hong Kong, Dubai to Hanoi, Shanghai to Sydney these guides steer you in the direction of the hottest, trendiest, sexiest spots in all of Asia and Australia. LUXE includes only…

Stumbling Donkey

San Francisco, CA 94101

A P. writes: Great List of Happy Hour deals!  Thanks OMID for the tip!

The Dangerous Martini Quartet

Emeryville, CA 94608

Tracy D. writes: Dangerous Martini is amazing.  We booked them to play at a cocktail reception and got so many compliments on our find!

Tre Taylor, the lead singer, has this terrific smoky voice and totally gets the retro jazz ambiance going.  The band is…

Jet
Neighborhood: Castro

2348 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94114

Darin I. writes: First off, that's not a mirror in the hallway.  That's a painting.  Everyone knows vampires cast no reflection, silly!

Anyway, here are the elements I considered in my rating:

(Relatively) clean bar = +2 stars

Not being able to reapply lip gloss in…

shaved nuts

San Francisco, CA 94118

Wendy K. writes: ...and I can't stop grabbin' um.  Everybody should get a pair of these.

Update 11/4/06: Five o'clock shadow developing. Better shave again...

Bar 333 & Bistro
Neighborhood: Financial District

Le Meridien San Francisco
333 Battery St
San Francisco, CA 94111

Misha M. writes: shhhhhh....

You know how there are places, that you would prefer people to not know about - just because you love walking in and getting a seat immediately?

Yeah- this is one of those places.

I went recently with some friends to celebrate good…

The Chill

362 1st Street
Benicia, CA 94510

Megan C. writes: Modern, Simple, Plenty of Style & a Whole lot of Chill...

Considering the other options in Benicia this place is off the charts! It's relaxing, very chill (great music), and definitely worth dropping in if you're in the mood to relax.

The owner had no…

Club Booty

San Francisco, CA 94101

Rob P. writes: I have been here a few times it's hosted in Space 550 in the warehouse district of SF.  It's another Gus event with the theme of Hip Hop.  It's sort of more ghetto music than The Crib is.  If I had to say I guess The Crib is Booty sister. lol

Russell Street Halloween

Berkeley, CA 94701

Miz Susan B. writes: Halloween on Russell Street in Berkeley is enough to restore your faith in humanity. Almost everyone in the neighborhood decorates, and I mean decorate with a big "D," to such an extent that some of these productions must involve architects and city…

First Fridays

Oakland, CA 94620

aspasia s. writes: I was so into First Fridays in 2006, I have been to a couple of them, once during the summer and the other on a warm autumn evening.

First Fridays is primarily a black networking venue that begins around sunset and lasts until close to midnight.…

Club Papi

San Francisco, CA 94175

Merri L. writes: Club papi happens once a month, it was last saturday so it must be the last saturday of the month.  It's in the middle of a bunch of warehouses and so gets to be very big.  The main room plays a mix of top 40, house and latin dance.  The side room…

Ikkyu
Neighborhood: Japantown, Western Addition/NOPA

22 Peace Plaza #160
Miyako Mall, Japantown
San Francisco, CA 94115

Faithy L. writes: Alright, this place is gonna get like an extra 10+ reviews shortly cuz Omar-kun bought an assload of people here!

Fun times. And I absolutely do not object to this sesame oil tasting cocktail delight called Calpico, Japanese Vodka (Kissui?) and some…

Spin Ultra Lounge

1411 Locust St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Zella B. writes: I got "hatted".
The dude literally took off his hat, gave me this "come hither, I'm gonna hump you" look and tried to toss it on my head!

Don't throw your hat on my head, unless I know YOU and I KNOW you don't have LICE!

This fool was prancing around…

Club Underworld

San Francisco, CA 94101

Rob P. writes: I know what ur thinking its not a bathhouse. Its a club that happens every so often I don't know how much but its called Underworld @ Orgy.  I went here this past weekend and it was good.  The club was packed with guys in their underwear dancing…

Club Adonis

San Francisco, CA 94101

Rob P. writes: I have only been here once so far for the Adonis night with my friends.   DJ Alexander spins every third Saturday of the month and its great!  They have hot guys with their shirts off dancing until 6am!  I will see ya their this Sat! Yah! =p

Club Boy Bar

San Francisco, CA 94101

Merri L. writes: I already wrote a review for cafe, but i guess i'll review this specific night (friday) there.  Even though it's called boy bar, there's lots of girls, both straight and lesbian/bi.  It seems like girls get there earlier and then tend to dissapear…

Bacchus & Venus

769 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 94966

Mc Matty b. writes: ...a nice departure from the general pompousness that is Marin.  Every time I visit Sausalito I come to this tasting room.  There's all sorts of wine gizmos to play with, and there's a fairly nice art collection upstairs.  The tastings are…