San Francisco Nightlife Tips by SJTravel

Art / Theater / Concerts: American Conservatory Theater Art / Theater / Concerts Review

If you want a good night of theater, check out the A.C.T.

Dress Code: No need to dress up unless you want to. Some people get really in to it and dress really nicely. I go after work and am usually in jeans and a nice top. Its fine, nobody judges what you are wearing, you won't feel out of place.

Address: 415 Geary Street San Francisco

Directions: Near Union Square

Theme: Theater

Website: http://www.act-sf.org/site/PageServer

Art / Theater / Concerts: See a concert at The Fillmore Art / Theater / Concerts Review

My most favorite concert venue in San Francisco is The Fillmore. The reason is because every concert I have ever been to there, the musician is always in awe that they are performing there and it makes for an awesome performance. The Fillmore has SO MUCH history, some greats have taken the stage there (Janis Joplin, The Grateful Dead just to name 2) and every artist has their own story of why the place is significant or memorable to them. You can feel the history when you are standing there enjoying the show.
The place isn't big so it has a very intimate feel. You get a good view of the stage and the performers from anywhere you are. If you are in town and someone you enjoy or even just like it performing, definitely check them out at The Fillmore. If you are in the city, buy your tickets at The Fillmore box office then you don't have to pay all of the service fees and such.

Dress Code: It is a mostly standing show so I would definitely wear comfortable shoes. It can get really warm inside as the concert goes on so be sure to have layers. Also women, don't bring awkward purses that you wear on your shoulder or your arm. People get really close in concerts and it is annoying to have to stand next to someone who constantly puts their purse in to you. I am a woman and I typically wear a purse that hangs over my shoulder in front of me so that it doesn't get in the way of other people enjoying the concert.

Address: 1805 Geary Blvd San Francisco

Directions: The corner of Geary and Fillmore.

Phone: 415-346-6000

Theme: Concert

Beach Blanket Babylon: A Smile Guaranteed

Beach Blanket Babylon is a theater event like no other. It is a musical revue of sorts about pop culture, politics, and San Francisco. They change the show regularly so it is up-to-date with what is going on in the world/pop culture. It is really funny and there wasn't a person I saw who wasn't smiling. The songs are mostly all familiar, but with the words changed to fit the pop culture/political theme. That is what makes it funny. The costumes are great and the level of talent is superb. However, the main attraction are the incredibly large and fun hats that they wear throughout the show. You wonder how they can perform with some hats, and honestly some of them are so large that the actors have to be strapped into them and then they wheel around. It is incredible. You should check out their website to see some of the hats. The show moves pretty quickly so it doesn't feel long, and really its only about 90 minutes long. It is 21 and over only except for the Sunday show. There is no drink minimum, but a cash only bar for those who want to have a refreshment. There is no kitchen food, but they have snacks. I definitely recommend it.

Dress Code: There is no real dress code. I saw people who were super casual and people who were a little more dressed up. Nobody was in fancy attire, although I would assume if they were having a special event, the dress code would be upped.

Address: 678 Green Street (Club Fugazi)

Directions: Little Italy

Phone: 415-421-4222

Theme: Theater

Website: http://www.beachblanketbabylon.com/home.html