Live Music

Bars & Clubs

• Bottom of the Hill: Favorite place of young people to listen to live music and local hard rock.
• Boom Boom Room: Blues and jazzmen perform in this classy live setting located in the heart of the SF's jazz district.
• Biscuit and Blues: A great place to appreciate a show of performers in an intimate atmosphere (Downtown).

• Bimbo's: A glamorous club built in the 1930s where the latest in trendy music acts range from Chris Isaak and Macy Gray to big band swing (North Beach).
• Café du Nord: Eclectic live music in a classic lounge ambience. Small bands on tour perform for a plugged in crowd (Castro).

Concert Venues

• The Fillmore: An old institution revitalized to host mid-size rock concerts. Great place to imagine the 1960s atmosphere (Fillmore).
• The Warfield: One of the last surviving vaudeville palaces in SF. It features a dance floor, limited seating and a balcony to enjoy shows (Civic Center).
• Great American Music Hall: The oldest and grandest nightclub in SF. One of the last surviving vaudeville palaces in SF. Welcomes artists such as Sarah Vaughan, Count Basie or Robin Williams to name a few. (Civic Center).

Comedy clubs

San Francisco has several comedy clubs where big names and locals perform. This is a fun way to spend an evening with friends!

• Punch Line: National comics perform in an intimate setting. (Financial District)
• Cobb's Comedy Club: A top club for local comedy troupes. (North Beach)
• BATS Improv: The Bay Area's best improvisational theatre offers a fun alternative to weekend clubbing (Fort Mason Center).

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