The Herbst Theatre is a cornerstone of San Francisco performing arts, with more than 200 shows presented on its stage every year. Distinguished as the historic site of the United Nations Charter signing in 1945, it is now the primary venue for many of the Bay Area's premier cultural organizations, including San Francisco Performances, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, New Century Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Music San Francisco and more. The Herbst Theatre is housed in the Veterans Building, which echoes the Beaux-A
The Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall is the permanent home of the San Francisco Symphony and has 2,743 seats. Part of the San Francisco War Memorial and Performing Arts Center and built in 1980, you can enjoy an all year round schedule of classical concerts and other events.
Built in 1922, the Curran has housed some of the biggest productions in theater history and has maintained a reputation over the course of its life as one of the premier live entertainment venues in North America. Now, almost a century after it welcomed its first Bay Area audiences, the Curran has recently completed a major restoration and renovation. Under the curation of eight-time Tony Award-winner Carole Shorenstein Hays, the Curran reopened its 1,600 seat venue in January 2017.
The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium is a multi-purpose arena in San Francisco, California, named after late rock concert impresario, Bill Graham. The arena is owned by the City of SF and is run by Another Planet Entertainment. It holds 8,500 people.
American Conservatory Theater is a Tony Award–winning theater and training institution whose work is energized and informed by a profound commitment to developing the next generation of theater artists. A.C.T. is the largest theater company in the San Francisco Bay Area and employs more than 800 people each season, from teachers and artists to technicians and administrative staff. During the past four decades, more than 300 A.C.T.
University of San Francisco was established in 1855 and was the city's first university. Located in the center of the city, this urban campus has a lot to offer. Offering both undergraduate and graduate education, USF was listed as a Tier One National Unviersity in 2017.
Since 1993, Millbrae market had been offering produce, specialty products, and even live music on select Saturdays to the public. Fill up a bouquet of sweet peas or munch on coconut rice and pastries from local producers this weekend!
This market features 17 farmers and artisan food purveyors that sell you their best amidst the large glass atrium with colorful umbrella paintings -- perfect for a rainy shopping day. Head to this market for lunch or just for the special varieties of heirloom veggies, like many others that make the trek on BART for their favorite market foods!
MCM’s La Placita, a marketplace and plaza in the heart of the Mission brings culture out in the open space with musical and dance performances serving as a general space for the community to enjoy safely. Come participate in the making of a public market place with a bright future ahead!
Take a nice walk (or bike) on the Ohlone Greenway toward the farmer’s market. Featuring local handicrafts and live music, this market is as much fun to get to as it is to shop in!