A nightlife guide for San Francisco

Posted: 02/09/2007--25/11/2008 || Rate this Article: 3 || Views|| Sign In || Register ||Hello Guest

There is so much to do in each San Francisco evening that you really need to keep an occasional eye on your watch. The city shuts down at 2 am and you need a modicum of discipline to make the most of the hours from twilight. It really is a matter of setting clear priorities about the things you enjoy most as you weigh the shows and bars for a short list.

San Francisco is blessed with the best of the Performing Arts and you could start by checking the local papers or ask your hotel concierge for tickets to the evenings shows. The American Conservatory Theater is rated amongst the best in the United States. The season starts in September and runs through to the next July with a repertoire of both classical and off-beat shows. The Theater Rhinoceros caters exclusively to gay, lesbian and related issues, while the Lorraine-Hansberry celebrates African-American work. San Francisco also has ballet and opera of the best world standards. The citys Symphony is so popular that you should try and garner tickets as soon as you know you may make a visit. The annual summer Composer Festival is an experience of a lifetime. The Magic Theatre is known to foster new and emerging talent and you could be amongst the first to see an early performance by one of tomorrows most celebrated stars at one of this companys 6 weekly shows. The Castro Theater, Red Vic and Roxie are some top places where you can enjoy all kinds of films if cinema is your scene.

Comedy Clubs are a special feature of San Francisco and getting tickets to a show you particularly want to see, is the only downside for this attraction. The Punch Line is the largest of this genre with both local and national stars. The Beach Blanket Babylon is known for its outrageous costumes and topical themes. The Bay Area Theatresports is a more interactive scenes with teams of comedians competing with each other and responding bravely to live and demanding audiences.

Popular music is pleasant and relaxing and many like it as a prime nightlife style. San Francisco has a large number of Clubs with the best standards of delightful music to entrance both casual listeners and serious lovers. Harry Dentons is a favorite to start the evening with a drink as the sun sets. The Saloon at Columbus Street features blues with a live band. It is one of the oldest spots in the city. The Boom Boom Room also features this type of music. Ruby Skyes, The EndUp at Harrison Street and Ten 15 at Sixth Street are big non-stop parties, each with a different theme each evening of the week. The cozy dance floor inside is set off by a large outdoor space at the EndUp while Ten 15 has 3 floors and a dazzling laser system. The Paradise Lounge at 11th Street is another Club with 3 dance floors between you can switch from one kind of music to another. Detour and Metro are typical San Francisco Clubs that are frequented by the gay. Slims at Folsom Street and Rasselas splurge on musical of all kinds including rock and jazz. You can also enjoy blues and some unusual styles at these pulsating spots. The Empire Plush Room features Cabaret, while Factory 525 is one of the most happening discos in town and stays open especially late until dawn.

The variety and numbers of places to visit San Francisco after dark can be quite bewildering. There are so many choices for each kind of entertainment that one should have several evenings to spread over a true sample of all the fun that the city has to offer.