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Music & Nightlife
Discover San Francisco’s best dance clubs and hottest music venues

Dance the night away at the best nightclubs in San Francisco
These top nightclubs in San Francisco invite you to drink up and let loose.

Where to see live music and concerts in San Francisco
Catch a touring star or a homegrown hero at these concert venues in SF.

The best performing arts centers and theaters in San Francisco
Where to catch a Broadway hit, a symphony show, or an innovative new ballet.

The best places to see free live music in San Francisco
It's almost always possible to catch free live music in San Francisco, no matter your musical tastes
Best music festivals in the Bay Area

Outside Lands
Your guide to SF's biggest fest.

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
This free, three-day fest in Golden Gate Park returns every October.

BottleRock
This Napa fest features almost as much food and wine as it does rock and roll.

Stern Grove Festival
A Golden Gate Park meadow transforms into a free, secluded concert venue every summer.
Best nightlife spots for night owls
The best karaoke bars in San Francisco
The best karaoke bars in San Francisco
The best environments to let your inner diva shine.
The 8 best escape rooms in San Francisco
The 8 best escape rooms in San Francisco
The best escape rooms in San Francisco run the gamut from terrifying scenarios to clever kid-friendly puzzles, but no matter what room you choose to break out...
The best places for stand up comedy in San Francisco
The best places for stand up comedy in San Francisco
Wondering where you can catch a good laugh?
San Francisco’s best 24-hour restaurants
San Francisco’s best 24-hour restaurants
Our favorite 24-hour restaurants for those early mornings when you're just not ready to go home.
The best San Francisco movie theaters for new releases and indie films
The best San Francisco movie theaters for new releases and indie films
San Francisco has appeared in more than 4,000 movies.
The best bowling alleys in the Bay
The best bowling alleys in the Bay
An evening of bowling is the perfect indoor solution to escape the rain, fog or wind.