Built in 1922, The Castro Theatre is San Francisco's only remaining movie palace. When it's not hosting film festivals, this 1400-seat house runs a repertory calendar heavy on film classics; there is no better place to see The Wizard of Oz. The interior reflects the elegance of a bygone era with its red velvet seats and walls that feature molded plaster and fresco detailing. The fanciful ceiling, from which an imposing art deco chandelier hangs, is designed to evoke the interior of a Bedouin tent. A mighty Wurlitzer organ plays between evening shows and completes the antique feel of the theater.
Constructed as a temporary attraction for the 1915 Pan-Pacific International Exhibition, Palace of Fine Arts continues to enchant the city. The original plaster, which made up the monument's exterior, has been gradually replaced, with funds raised by the Marina's residents who wanted to preserve a graceful part of their landscape. Swans in the adjoining lagoon glide by the soaring ocher-tinted colonnades and the imposing dome rigged with panels of centaurs and warriors. Stroll inside the dome and marvel at the uncanny acoustics, then enjoy a picnic lunch on one of the park benches to provide an unparalleled view of this gem.
De naam mag dan anders zijn, het spel blijft hetzelfde. Het Voormalige Pac Bell Park en SBC Park, AT&T Park is het eerste privaat gefinancierde honkbalstadion in de Major Legue Baseball sinds het Dodger Stadium (1962), het nieuwe thuis van de San Francisco Giants biedt een inspirerend negen foot standbeeld van de beste nog levende Amerikaanse basebalspeler, Willie Mays, bij de ingang. Home runs die in de McCobey Cove (genoemd naar een andere Willie in de hall of fame) terecht komen; een 80-foor (24 meter) Coca Cola fles met glijbanen en een miniatuur AT&T Park achter het left-field zijn een magneet geworden voor de kinderen van alle leeftijden. En het publieke doorgang die ieder ander sportcomplex in de wereld uitdaagt.
Met één kaartje kun je drie tot vijf bands in een avond zien in de Bottom Of The Hill. De muziekstijlen beslaan alle genres en je kunt erop wedden dat wat je ook leuk vindt het hier uiteindelijk wel gespeeld wordt. The Ponys, the Detroit Cobras, Xiu Xiu, the Gossip, the Gris Gris, the Dirtbombs en Young People zijn slechts een aantal van de performers op het scherpst van de snede die het podium van Bottom of the Hills hebben aangedaan. Plus, op sommige avonden een all-you-can-eat barbecue met drank en gratis pool. Af en toe zijn er shows voor alle leeftijden, die toestaan dat zelfs de jongste fans kunnen genieten met de grote kinderen.
The Rickshaw Stop is one of the trendiest spots in the city's club scene. While the club has cheaper admission prices than most of its competitors, the Rickshaw Stop still manages to pull in an eccentric range of renowned musical acts, such as Grimes, Katy B, Jonathan Richman, The Mooney Suzuki, and The Pipettes. The Rickshaw Stop has a full bar and serves delectable food to its guests.
The New Parkway rose from Oakland's desire to get a speakeasy-style theater back after the beloved original Parkway Theater closed. After several years and tons of donations, the New Parkway was born. The theater is devoted to showing second-run and independent and new classic movies at much lower than average prices, and once inside you can order food, wine and beer to be delivered to you in the theater. And they aren't your average theaters, either! One theater is set up like a big dining room with wooden tables and chairs with a balcony full of cushy couches, while the other is a hodge-podge of old couches, armchairs and coffee tables, arranged on the floor to resemble entire living room sets. Select menu items can be ordered from inside the theater during the movie.
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Watch in awe as delicate, elegant and artistic pieces take shape from characterless blobs of molten glass at the Glass Hand Studio. This public access art studio often hosts open house events and glass-blowing demonstrations that are nothing short of mesmerizing. The studio itself is available on rent for use by artists who would like to work on projects of their own. Besides rental space and events, the Glass Hand Studio also offers custom glass blowing classes for individuals and groups of up to three participants, suitable for every skill level. The studio doubles up as an art gallery displaying hand made glass art for sale, and even accepts custom orders.
The Taube Atrium Theater is nestled inside the opulent building of San Francisco War Memorial. The theater was named after California Businessman, philanthropist and San Francisco Opera Board Member Tad Taube and his wife Dianne. Inaugurated in 2016, the space is painted in a light grey tone with carved walls and a hazy, circular skylight on the ceiling. With minimalist architecture and a distinct grey theme, the place has a calm vibe. Equipped with modern sound and light systems, it is a perfect blend of contemporary and traditional. Since it is a flexible space, it is used for a variety of smaller concerts and operas.