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Oakland A’s
When the Giants are away, the A’s are usually home, which expands the possibilities for those desperate for a summer baseball fix. BART stops just outside the ballpark. The A’s most recent championship came at the Giants’ expense in the quake-addled 1989 series, and they remain fierce contenders. If you want to catch them in an interleague-play game, get your tickets early.
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Oakland Raiders
With three Super Bowl championship wins, the notorious bad boys of the NFL have had their ups and downs over the years, but they have the staunchest, rowdiest fans in the western US. The team ungratefully moved to Los Angeles for 12 years, but returned in 1995, the prodigal football club, to Oakland’s open arms. It’s been football bliss in Oakland ever since, unlike in SF, where in 2009 the 49ers were in final negotiations with Santa Clara County to build a new stadium and leave SF behind. Given the choice between a 20-minute BART ride to Oakland and a 40-mile drive to Santa Clara…well, we wish the 49ers luck.
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San Gregorio General Store
For a flashback to the Old West, turn inland on Rte 84, and go 1 mile to the San Gregorio General Store on Stage Rd – watch carefully or you’ll miss it. It’s a classic old emporium catering to local farmers and ranchers, who drink booze at the counter. They’ll stare when you walk in, but endure their glances to peruse cowboy hats, flannel shirts, crockery, woodstoves, odd books and sewing notions. It’s also the local post office. The best reason to come is for local bluegrass and folk; call ahead for the schedule. (For food, head to Pescadero, below.)
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Golden State Warriors
If it’s hoops you must have, then it’s the Warriors for you. This team has a long history, starting in Philadelphia in 1947. In 1962 it moved to San Francisco and played in the Cow Palace as the San Francisco Warriors. In 1971 the team moved across the bay and has played at the Oakland Arena (next to the Coliseum) ever since, as the Golden State Warriors. After a decade-plus slump, the Warriors advanced to the playoffs in 2007 and caused quite a commotion when they beat the top-ranking Dallas Mavericks. Alas, still no trophy.
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Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society
If you’re here on a weekend, don’t miss the Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society and its stellar salon-style jazz, classical and world-music concerts at Douglas Beach House. This is where locals hang. Performances start in the late afternoon. Kids welcome, but if they’re fidgety sit outside. Drinks and finger foods are available, or bring a picnic.
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Moss Beach Distillery
During Prohibition illicit cargoes of whiskey were smuggled in here, and celebrities drank with local politicians, who ensured raids never happened. Today it’s still best for drinks: snuggle beneath blankets on the waterview deck, but skip the food.
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Qoöl at 111 Minna
[ourpick] Qoöl at 111 Minna SF's coolest weekly dance party is a Wednesday-evening techno happy hour in an art gallery. Afterward, follow the crowd to Satellite, at Anu (43 6th St), for techno-dance till 2am.
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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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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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Yoshi's
Yoshi's 10pm shows nightly) San Francisco's definitive jazz club draws the world's top talent, and adjoins a pretty-good sushi restaurant.
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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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