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EXPLORE LOCAL AREA | | | | | | | 1025 Columbus Ave
San Francisco,
CA
94133
415-474-0365 | | | | | Description: NORTH BEACH. Just as in the days when Rita Hayworth kicked things up as chorus girl Rita Casino, this San Francisco mainstay embraces grand 1930s style while maintaining a contemporary edge. Each night's artists are unique, and the place features everything from the best in local jazz to big band tunes and hot pop performers like Chris Isaak and Jewel. Call for show schedules and ticket prices. And, don't miss the latest incarnation of Dolfina, the world-famous "Girl in the Fishbowl!"
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| 1601 Fillmore St
San Francisco,
CA
94115
415-673-8000 | | | | | Description: JAPANTOWN. It's all about blues music at this Fillmore Street club, which also throws in soul, R&B, and gospel for interest and good measure. Regulars often follow-up a spin around the large dance floor with a drink at the bar, indulging in one of the club's killer cocktails. In fact, focus on music and dancing is the main draw, although you may want to check out the great photographs lining the walls. Since the place is open every day until 2am, you'll be able to take in a large share of fun for a good price.
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| 1233 17th St
San Francisco,
CA
94107
415-621-4455 | | | | | Description: POTRERO HILL. This club's a standout in a town filled with great clubs. Its intimate environment attracts a host of hip folks, and the place reverberates with the sounds of live rock and alternative music. In fact, international, regional, and local artists have caused "Rolling Stone" to give the place an enthusiastic thumbs-up. A pool table and an outdoor patio offer pleasant diversions, and if you're hungry, the small, tasty menu includes standbys like hamburgers, chicken, and pasta.
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| 647 Valencia St
San Francisco,
CA
94110
415-552-7788 | | | | | Description: MISSION DISTRICT. The "New York Times" calls Elbo Room "a Benetton ad coming to life." That diversity can be seen in the broad clientele that frequents the hip, nighttime favorite. They relish the slate of jazz, funk, rockabilly, and salsa music, often some of the city's hottest. Reggae and soul fans are also well accommodated. So, sit back and relax with a drink in the downstairs bar, or join the upstairs crowd for a dance fest. Either way, you're in for a good night.
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| Great American Music Hall859 O'Farrell St
San Francisco,
CA
94109
415-885-0750 | | | | | Description: UNION SQUARE. A great destination for groups, Great American Music Hall offers guaranteed good times, complete with live entertainment and drinks. Comedy acts grace the stage many nights, and live musical groups are a constant as well. The decor hearkens back to the days of the California Gold Rush, and the two-level venue offers dancing on the first floor and a bar with a small dining menu on the second floor.
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| Harry Denton's Starlight Room450 Powell St
San Francisco,
CA
94102
415-395-8595 | | | | | Description: UNION SQUARE. If your taste in nightlife tends towards the classy, dress to impress, and step into the 1930s-era glamour of Harry Denton's. The chic club is known for incredible live music, elegant decor, suited doormen, and a brief, upscale menu. Nightly rhythms are provided (Thursday through Saturday) by the best local swing and jazz artists; earlier in the week, DJs are standard. Since the club sits atop the Drake Hotel, you're sure to get spectacular views of downtown and the bay. And you may just spot some celebrities too!
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| 2029 Market St
San Francisco,
CA
94114
415-621-7000 | | | | | Description: UPPER MARKET. Sleek, elegant, intimate Mecca is, indeed, a place demanding of attention. While the creative New American menu is sublime, the nightlife scene is seductive as well. A central bar serves as the focal point, and patrons gathering around it take the spotlight, a single element in the symphony of people-watching. Nightly music is largely R&B and soul, and expertly crafted cocktails are oft-requested. A well-selected wine list is also popular. A lounge accommodates guests who want an extra measure of separation, and the menu is available throughout the establishment.
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| 333 11th St
San Francisco,
CA
94103
415-255-0333 | | | | | Description: SOMA. For great rock 'n roll, make a point to catch top-notch live acts at Slim's, including a number of on-their-way-to-the-big-time bands. The first floor features a stage and small dance floor, while the upper level offers a small balcony for watching drummers and guitarists do their thing. Hip-hop, rock, jazz, Latin, and reggae are in order, given the day, and both local and well-known bands perform. Bar and dining menu available.
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| 2565 Mission St
San Francisco,
CA
94110
415-970-9777 | | | | | Description: MISSION DISTRICT. Named for the cautionary text on protest signs carried by one of the city's resident eccentrics, this satisfying club is terrific if you like intimate venues. Although the general space is large (if not narrow), the performance stage is compact, so if you really want to get up-close with bands, it's a good idea to arrive early. If that doesn't happen, a wraparound balcony allows good views from upstairs and comes with its own bar, lounge areas, and pool table. Ticket prices for the mostly-local slate of performers are affordable, and past showcases have featured everything from rock to hillbilly.
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| 56 Gold St
San Francisco,
CA
94133
415-433-6300 | | | | | Description: FINANCIAL DISTRICT. If you mourn the glamour that characterized Hollywood in the '30s and '40s, this refined supper club provides reason to rejoice. Tucked discreetly down an alley, the polished space soars with high ceilings, grand columns and moody lighting. While Bix's accomplished cuisine finds enormous favor with patrons, its much-loved bar is a regular haunt of after-work professionals and upscale city residents who adore the club's elegant style. Perfect martinis are the drink of choice, and live jazz nightly adds an extra measure of class. A great social scene is always in the making.
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