Other entertainment in California
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Side Bar
Good vibrations accompany good libations - watermelon mojito, martini with blue cheese-stuffed olives - at this Gaslamp lounge, while you lounge on a long banquette beneath 'oh my'-enducing art.
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Airport Lounge
The clientele is Euro-cool, the DJs hot, the design mod, the drinks strong and the servers dressed like flight attendants at this buzzy watering hole in the flight path of San Diego Airport.
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Shout House
Dueling pianos entertain at this rowdy but innocent Gaslamp bar. Pianists have an amazing repertoire: standards, rock and more; we once heard the cult comedy number 'D*ck in a Box.'
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Aurora Theatre
The audience surrounds the stage on three sides, putting you close to the actors. Expect classics by playwrights such as Edward Albee and new works by up-and-coming artists.
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Karl Strauss Brewery & Grill
Local microbrewery serving surprisingly decent pub grub (most mains $10 to $19). Pints cost $3.50 and pitchers are $12.95 during happy hour (4pm to 6:30pm Monday to Friday).
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Egyptian Theater
The exotic 1922 Egyptian Theatre is home to the American Cinematheque, which presents arty retrospectives and Q&As with directors, writers and actors.
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Headlands Coffeehouse
Free local folk and jazz performances set up nightly at the Headlands Coffeehouse, a coffee shop and café that's a godsend for idle Fort Bragg teens.
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Wine Exchange of Sonoma
Come for the wine, but stay for the four microbrews on draft in the speakeasy-style rear tasting bar, plus another 250 beers ‘at last count’ along the wall.
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Coaster Saloon
This old-fashioned neighborhood bar has front-row views of the Belmont Park roller coaster, and draws an unpretentious crowd with its beer selection and good margaritas.
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Sebastiani Theatre
Sonoma’s single-screen art deco movie palace spots Oscar contenders early and runs them longer than multiplexes, along with film festivals, concerts and musicals.
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Moss Beach Distillery
Five miles farther north, follow the signs to Moss Beach Distillery, a historic spot with good fish-and-chips and an ocean-view deck for sunset drinks.
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Iron Horse Vineyards
Enjoy nature while sipping bubbly served to US presidents at the outdoor hilltop tasting bar at Iron Horse Vineyards, 15 minutes south of Guerneville.
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Geary Theater
SF is home to the professional group and actor-training program American Conservatory Theater, which performs at the Geary Theater.
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Mint
Die-hard singers comb through giant books for the perfect song at this mixed-straight-gay karaoke bar, where show tunes are serious stuff. Best with a big posse.
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War Memorial Opera House
The glorious 1932 War Memorial Opera House is home to the San Francisco Opera and the San Francisco Ballet.
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Soma
This all-ages venue (no booze) spotlights up-and-coming local bands of the alterna-rock and punk persuasion. Electric and edgy, with fiercely loyal crowds.
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Bourbon Street
This gay spot's warren of bars, courtyards and dancefloor makes for easy mingling. Look for bingo nights, guest DJs and wickedly cheap martini happy hours.
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Rio Theater
Dinner and a movie awaits at Rio Theater, a converted 1940s Army shed featuring Oscar contenders and gourmet hot dogs ($7).
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Factory
This giant double dance club has an edgy New York feel and sports different stripes nightly - from fashion-forward femmes to male hot bods.
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Powerhouse
Thursdays through Sundays are best at Powerhouse, an almost-rough-trade SoMa bar for leathermen, shirtless gym queens and the occasional porn star. Draft beer is cheap, and specials keep the crowd loose. Smokers grope on the (too-smoky) back patio, while oddballs lurk in the corners. Don't bring girls.
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El Capitan Theater
Across Hollywood Blvd is the flamboyant 1926 El Capitan Theatre, which shows Disney blockbusters.
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Dance Mission
Step out and find your niche at this Mission institution, featuring contact improv, dance jams and classes. The 140-seat theater showcases women performers, dance troupes and choreographers.
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Maiden Publick House
Maiden Publick House has an encyclopedic beer menu, decent pub grub and live-music jams.
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Fifty Fifty Brewing Co
Down pints of 'Donner Party Porter' at Fifty Fifty Brewing Co across the tracks.
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Milk
Get down to hip-hop at this tufted-white-vinyl Upper Haight club. There is no cover before 9pm.
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