Ferry Building Marketplace moet een San Francisco bezoeker gezien hebben. Dit multimiljoen dollar ontwikkelproject heeft een overvloed aan activiteiten voor de hele familie. Neem de rondleiding door de historische Ferry Building, struin door de antiekwinkels, geniet van het uitzicht op de baai en een kom vissoep bij Ferry Plaza Seafood, of koop biologische producten op de Farmer's Market. Geniet van de beelden en de geluiden van wat de Ferry Building tot een van de meest populaire bestemmingen maakt voor vermaak, eten en plezier.
Developed by physicist Frank Oppenheimer and opened in 1969, this innovative and interactive museum is dedicated to art, science and human perception. Relocated from the Palace of Fine Arts to Piers 15 and 17, the modern space features plenty of new green technologies including the largest solar panel roof in San Francisco and offers over 600 hands-on exhibits. These hands-on displays unveil the mysteries of science and language, and present these theories simply and succinctly. Webinars, special events and seminars occur throughout the year. This San Francisco gem is a must visit.
Dit indrukwekkende neogotische gebouw als de kroon van Nob Hill werd gebouwd om de plek van de Crocker Mansion na de 1906 aardbeving en brand. Het interieur biedt gekleurd glazen ramen is celestijns blauw en bruisende gele en rode kleuren. Er zijn ook fresco's die de geschiedenis van San Francisco uitbeelden en scènes uit het leven dan de heilige patroon van San Francisco, Saint Francis of Asissi. Het vergulde bas-reliëf dat de deuren van de hoofdingang flankeren zijn gedeelten van de originele vormen van de Gates of Paradise van Ghiberti die de Baptij is Florence versieren. De plek bezit ook een binnen en een buitenlabyrint. Het labyrint buiten is gemaakt van Tezzaro steen en het labyrint binnen van limesteen.
Een architectonisch meesterwerk. Het Fillmore is alleen al om het gebouw de moeite waard, net las om de bands die hier optreden. Ga op de dansvloer staan naast het historische podium en kijk naar de hoge plafonds, versierd met sculptures en gouden verf, terwijl de speakers je botten laten ratelen. Als je in plaats daarvan voor de rust van het balkon kiest, kun je in de fluwelen stolen zitten, van een cocktail nippen en frietjes eten. Met posters die bijna iedere groep weergeven die hier ooit heeft opgetreden kun je de historie van de Amerikaanse muziek hier in zijn volledigheid aanschouwen. Het varieert per show of ze creditcards accepteren. Zie de website voor de kalender, online reserveringen en meer.
The Legion of Honor houses more than 87,000 paintings, sculptures, decorative arts and tapestries. Some pieces date back 4000 years. The main floor is dedicated to the museum's permanent collection, much of which features the works of Rodin. European and ancient art are also on display at the Legion of Honor. The lower garden level features temporary exhibitions, ranging from Andy Warhol to Francis Bacon. Take a break in the museum cafe, which features light snacks and meals and has outdoor seating. The gift shop, though small, has a nice selection of postcards, books, posters, jewelry and some reproductions from this and other fine arts museums. Admission is free the first Tuesday of each month.
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art houses a permanent collection of over 15,000 works, including 4,700 paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and 9,000 photographs. Originally opened in 1995, the museum has exhibited the works of Henri Matisse, Richard Diebenkorn, Dorothea Lange, Paul Klee, Cindy Sherman, Matthew Barney and many contemporary artists. Designed by Swiss architect Mario Botta, the space itself is a wonder to behold. After a major renovation completed in 2016, the SFMOMA now boasts seven floors of art along with exciting new features including a living wall, sculpture garden and impressive views of Yerba Buena Gardens.
Featuring performances from a diverse range of professional artists and bands from across the world, SFJAZZ Center is a modern concert venue in San Francisco. Located on the corner of Fell Street and Franklin Street, the center comprises the flexible Robert N. Miner Auditorium which has a capacity to host a maximum of 700 spectators, a smaller 80-seat rehearsal room and a cafe. The auditorium is equipped with latest infrastructure amenities where spectators can sit back, relax and watch the scintillating performances on stage.
Folsom Street in the city is one busy street. This entertainment hub of the city is in close proximity to major attractions and landmarks and is always buzzing with events. A part of this lively street, plays host to the risque annual Folsom Street Fair. Located in the heart of the city, it is frequented by locals and tourist alike.
In 1981, the Orpheum Theatre opened under new management with the hilarious musical The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Sixteen years later, a massive and privately funded renovation took place at the Orpheum, unveiling an ornate and stunning theater that has become synonymous with elegance in San Francisco. Blockbuster musicals have been housed here, and continues with its tradition of entertaining and inspiring awe in its audiences.
Large and spacious, the Folsom Street Foundry is a versatile event space that hosts a plethora of local concerts, art exhibitions and hosts game nights. It also doubles up as a bar, serving beers and wine to its adoring visitors. Designed with industrial-chic interiors that lend it the expansive look of a large living room den, the Folsom Street Foundry also features television screens in its confines, ideal for watching sports games. You can choose to plop yourself on the couch or head over to nearby tables to play ping pong or beer pong! Whatever you do, Folsom Street Foundry has something for everyone that walks in.
Enjoying a splendid location in the bustling Mission District of the city, Public Works is an event and non-profit community space which is just what the people needed. A perfect space for artists to meet and network at the workshop, they can also host exhibitions at the gallery. Community events like charity drives, galas and festivals are celebrated often while the in-house bar welcomes all with its laid back vibe. Public Works is all about San Francisco's underground scene.