"ghetto!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Expensive!!!! sometime that's what make a club fun. Dj is mostly good, but there are some bad ones"
"It was a different ambience with a show going on while we are having dinner. I order spaghetti meatballs with garlic bread and it was just OK. I think the price is a little bit expensive."
"Came here on an early Thursday evening. It was just 3 other folks at the bar beside myself and a friend. Love the decor inside and it's pretty well taken care of for a dive bar. Music playing at the time was 70s soul (definitely heard a Fatboy Slim sample). Aside from the bar area, there's the main area/dancefloor where shows are held, a pool table, and an outdoor patio area. Pool table was nice and the house cue sticks were in great condition. Be aware that sometimes the cue ball gets stuck but the bartender was nice enough to help when asked. It's a nice bar to have a chill conversation with, at least around early evening time."
"A good spacious kind of dive bar with televisions to watch sports. The back of the bar has classic pinball machines. The bar has lots of drinks available. This is a good place to stop and meet up for a drink."
"I have been coming to the Ivy Room for a few years now. It is truly one of the best music venues in the bay area. The owners are wonderful people and the space is perfect - small venue so you can enjoy the bands up close and personal.They have a really nice bar. The bartenders are always great. Last night I let the bartender choose my whiskey and she picked a winner. Drink was delicious and not overly priced.Parking is usually relatively easy especially compared to San Francisco. Crowd is eclectic and always a bit different depending on the band, but always friendly and warm. I think a lot of neighborhood people go there. I'm so happy that they have managed to survive Covid. I know it was touch and go there for a little bit and I encourage people to go there and see live music. It's so worth it.!"
"Cool venue with great acoustics. It's an old venue dating to way back. The seats as concrete but you can bring a cushion to soften the blow. Limited selection on food but plentiful beer and wine options. It's really a memorable place to see a show. Highly recommended."
"This beautiful cultural center has been home to some of the Bay Area's most influential dance instructors including its namesake as well as beloved mestre do samba Carlos Aceituno, deceased founder of Carnaval faves Fogo na Roupa. My own samba school, SambaFunk, also holds classes here. While ventilation can be a problem, these beautiful dance rooms are a great place to learn new dance styles. I recently took part in a Brasilian orixa movement workshop by Dimensions Dance Theatre led by the wonderful Isaura. It was a spiritual, empowering workshop and I look forward to attend the next special event. The Malonga, as we regulars call it, has recently come under fire by ignorant new residents who have made complaints about the noise. You moved near a cultural center: you are going to hear drums, music, and laughter. It won't go all hours; the City staff punctually comes in at 6pm on Sundays to move us along. During our long hot summer, the windows were sealed shut, supposedly to combat the pigeon problem. In over three years of dancing at the Malonga, I've not seen so much as a feather in the second floor studio. Thankfully, the Malonga is going strong and continuing its tradition of fostering Oakland's cultural communities. The staff does more than monitor the front door. I once left my new pair of jazz sneakers at SambaFunk. I called the main line and left a voicemail and assumed I'd need to reorder the shoes. I received a call back and was told to see the security staff about the lost and found. I still have my shoes! A few tips for newcomers: Parking is at a premium. Be patient and circle a few times for a street spot. Or take BART and walk over from 12th street or Lake Merritt stations. Sign in and out at the front desk. Though showers are available, I'd be sure to pack shower shoes. Do research into the type of class you would like to take. The Malonga hosts a wide variety of options ranging from Afro-Haitian to hiphop. Wear the right shoes. Many prefer to dance barefoot so be mindful of not stomping on your classmates. Also you don't want to damage the floors for fellow dancers."
"Saw the Red Room Orchestra at The Great American Music Hall and had a great time!Definitely a bit more of an intimate venue, but I can appreciate how good of a view I got of the stage. On that same note, it can be a bit cramped navigating the place, but it made for a great time."
"This non profit is an all ages, substance free music venue that really gears to the punk scene. It's been around for 30 years doing it's thing!While, I admit this was actually my first punk show ever and I'm not the biggest fan, I am a fan of 924 Gilman and what it represents and the service it provides for Berkeley.The Sunday night show was $10 cover, plus the $2 membership fee. 4 bands, 1 of which was a wizard and 1 of which had robots. Yep. The other were 2 were more closely to what I would refer to as death metal. It's loud, but it's something different.They have a little snack bar where you can buy ear plugs (needed), water and chips and such. Coffee is free, but a donation is encouraged.They are all about being welcome to all with no judgement and you gotta get behind it. Surprisingly, the bathroom was pretty clean!"
"Great atmosphere and owner is a doll everyone here really does know your name! We love coming here for a relaxing night out"
"Small 40 Special Chicken pizza. Last nights dinner. Fremont Mission Pizza and Pubs 40 Chicken Special. Ranch sauce, grilled chicken, spinach, bacon and chopped red onion and CHEDDAR. Super crunch to the crust. Unbelievably good. Had to wait an over hour though. Told by other neighbors its best to call ahead to order on weekends. Definitely worth the wait. I removed one star for having to wait 85 minutes for our pizza, which is three times the normal wait. If I didnt love this place so much, that would definitely be a deal breaker for me. What can be done to improve the wait times???"
"Well, another Five Star for the Fourth. In El Cerrito, that is.Here's how the day went.After rain last week, we ordered up a warm sunny day. Mother Nature obliged. As always...El Cerrito sits on the warm side of the Bay. The day dawned, we played with the dogs for a while to tire them out, donned our straw hats and were off to a day at the Festival. Walking. (We are one clean, green, city....)Arrived, mingled with our fellow townspeople. Checked out the art exhibit. Checked out the various booths....*National Rifle Association. Check.*Citizens for Peace. Check.*Republicans. Check.*Democrats. Check. *Aidell's Sausage booth. Check. *About Face, Wholly Vegan booth. Check. You get the drift...something for everyone. And everyone getting along nicely. (Sorry, Barbara...I missed your odd confrontation.)*Red, white and blue flags flittered about in people's hands.*Red, Black, and Green streamers flittered about, sometimes on tall poles, but often also in people's hands. * Yellow dyed cloths flickered from booths. Kids played games at booths. Lots of inflated jumping booths seemed popular. All of this took place, as it usually does, on a sea of green grass. Spectacular..."Twas wonderful. And shout outs to the following people:Gene and Roger, of course. Sylvia Moir, our new police chief. The entire ECFD, who manned their booth despite a devastating fatal fire two days ago...Corey Mason for pulling the Fest off once again. Betty and Charles at the Patch BoothWest Edge Opera and, of course, Mother Nature. You Guys Rock! Thank you all!See you next year, "God willin' and the creek don't rise.""
Nilay P.
Jan 15, 2023
Don't waste your time here. We paid $35 for the comedy show they had upstairs which was actually decent, the comics were good! They asked us to go downstairs while they cleaned up. Later, they refused to let us go back upstairs and tried to make us pay another $20 to go back up, after we were already inside. The security guard is a piece of shit who also tried to manhandle some other perfectly coherent girl who was trying to talk to them.I understand it can get crazy when there's a long line with tonnes of drunk people and security needs to be tough. That was not this place. It was amusing - There were about 10 people in the "club" downstairs with pretty questionable music, and nobody in line to go upstairs at 12 am on a Saturday night. The only reason we attempted to go back up was because we had some friends there already. These were not security people being good at their jobs, these were people that hated their lives and were taking it out on the total of three people trying to get in.Look - None of this matters if the music is sick and the crowd is cool. This place just ain't it - Don't ruin your night with their $20 drinks and needing to be their troubled security guard's therapist - Go to literally any other bar or club in the area and have a better night. I give this place 6 months...
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Robert G.
Feb 14, 2025
I was looking for a place for valentine's day that has live music and would be family friendly, and i found WiseGirl. They accept reservations which was great. I was told we will be in the music hall. Feb 14 and the area was starting to get packed. we were directed to the music hall where the live band was setting up. There were maybe 7 big tables and we were seated with a different party on the same table. Food- I ordered prime rib and I had it medium. my wife ordered their special-lobster ravioli. Food was served within 10minutes. it was a little dark in the room but mine looked like was well done. I confirmed with when i started slicing a piece and felt how tough and dry it was. I ended up not eating half of it. Even my server agreed that it looked like it was cooked well done.My wife said her ravioli was good. Serving size is pretty good. The value for money in terms of the food is great.Service- i like our server. she always had a smile on her face and can be seen interacting with guests. parking - the place is situated in a complex with different restaurants which share a common parking lot. i had to drive three times before finding a spot.music- the band which performed was good. you can tell that guests were enjoying the music.sorry, i didnt have the chance to take pictures.
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Jon T.
Jun 22, 2024
It's been a while since I've been to Thee Stork Club but can see that I will be coming here a lot more frequently. They've been getting lots of great band coming through; most recently I was there for Oakland Weekender and had a great time.What I really like about Stork Club is the dedicate area for the shows and bar/seating area on the left. It helps prioritise everyone's needs--if you want a drink or to sit down and chat with a friend, it's easy to pull away from the stage area.Stork Club is definitely more of a cocktail-oriented bar, but there are some good draft selections available like Ghost Town. Other than that, keep an eye on their calendar and stop by when your next favourite band comes through.
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Tania B.
Jun 21, 2024
I loved spats I had my 53rd bday there the staff was very helpful I would an event there again and thank goes out to lily she was so helpful
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Jeff D.
Aug 12, 2023
What a lovely place to see a band. Great sightlines, good sound, reasonably priced drinks, plentiful street parking. We'll be back!!
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Michael U.
Jun 23, 2024
Officially "The Hearst Greek Theater" this venue built on University of California Berkeley's campus in 1903 remains an iconic space thanks to stellar acoustics, easy parking and the sort of crowd one might expect in an affluent liberal area.Hosting two shows by Vampire Weekend the weekend of 6/15/24 and 6/16/24 both the lawn and floor were packed as the band ran through 36 songs including a karaoke-by-request encore in just over two hours.
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Patricia V.
Nov 13, 2011
This review is for Sunday Samba Funk.Samba Funk'd with King "Theo", the Funkquarians & the Funk Tyme Playahs this afternoon for the first time. Wow, I had a funkin good tyme! Warm, welcoming family oriented class where you can get your Samba Funk on, work up a sweat, move and groove to some awesome music and live drumming, be smilin from ear to ear and meet new people. All ages and dance levels/skills are welcome.High energy, face paced, thumpin, bumpin exciting class that incorporates exercises and warm up before Samba Funkin begins. After the warm up session everyone comes together to introduce themselves. Special acknowledgment of first time attendees made me feel special and very welcomed at my first Samba Funk class this afternoon. Get ready, get ready, get ready...King "Theo's" pushin this mutha world wide...Its gonna be a Samba Funk explosion preparing to blast [email protected]#: 510.451.6100Samba Funk ClassSundays 4-6 pm$10 per class
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Juan V.
May 22, 2024
This concert hall is a great San Francisco institution. Many great musicians have played here over the years. This intimate venue is one of my favorite places to watch a show because there are no bad views of the stage. I came here to see Roc Marciano. Good place to listen to music during the Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall, go to the Great American Music Hall.
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"A no cover blues night??? WOW. I came here on a Monday night with my partner to finally check out Eli's Monday night blues, and we enjoyed ourselves so much.The several different acts were so full of life and rhythm, I still can't believe there's no cover. BUT there is a tip jar and I would highly suggest bringing cash with you to tip the performers! The talent, the vibes, all truly special and incredible.I admire the interior decoration too-- it's beautiful! I will definitely be coming back regularly and with guests :) Get ready to groove!"
"Cute spot! Loved the ambiance. Very chill and great for just grabbing drinks with friends and conversating. Lots of seating including downstairs and upstairs."
"We were in Berkeley to visit my niece, and to listen to a Grateful Dead cover band in honor of my brother-in-law, who had just passed away.The band was great. The sound was good. The bar was open. We catered in our own food which was Jewish deli so of course, something for everyone. Parking was tight. It's an incredibly hard neighborhood to find parking so be careful where you do park. The street life was entertaining as many people came up and down smoking weed riding their dirt bikes in the street doing wheelies and of course, lots of other colorful folks on the street. Is a very popular music venue for lots of bands, as you can see by the posters and is well attended by many people in and out of the Berkeley area."
"Great venue! Cozy, but large enough for a good sized crowd. Make offers on all of the art!"
"I went to a CNY - aka Lunar New Year party here (it's the year of the Wood Snake) with my friend and had a fabulous time. The venue is spacious and they have an area where you can hang your coats! Be careful, Waymo won't take you directly there but Uber/Lyft will!"
"My dreams came true when I got to see Hiromi Uehara tickle the piano keys at SFJAZZ! After the show someone said Hiromi exhibits the peak of human performance and it gave me chills because it's so true. SFJAZZ is a place where musician masters play and I recommend checking this place whether you're a jazz lover or just looking to experience one of the best forms of art ever."
"Came here for the first time for the most Kamelot concert in September. It was a beautiful venue, and I came early so that I could stand close to the front stage. No fuss with security, and it was a magnificent concert! Fantastic acoustics. Even though I'm 5'2", I was still able to see everything on the stage just fine. Wonderful concert here."
"One of the Bay Area's classic "old theater" favorites. After undergoing a 75 M renovation about fifteen years ago, this former movie theater now concert venue is really spectacular. Usually they have a good line up of concerts and comedy headliners, so check the calendar. The Fox Oakland has excellent viewing from the orchestra and lodge seating, not many bad seats in the house, and features indie acts (Mitski, Lucy Dacus, Phoebe Bridgers) when they come to town. I've been to a few shows here, and they've all been fully seated and comfortable, with no standing room or pit. There are several bars throughout the venue and it never actually feels too full. This converted concert hall is in immaculate condition. The only challenge at the Fox Theater can be downtown Oakland parking, with a few pay-for lots nearby.If you have a chance to see a show here, do it!"
"If you are not familiar with Longevity Wines, do yourself a favor and pay this little urban Vineyard a visit. I reckon you will be impressed but the talent of Phil, the winemaker...extraordinaire. Phil has that rare gift; the ability to craft some brilliant wines with what's available. I haven't tasted a better domestic Barbera, Grenache, Mourvedre or Tempranillo from anywhere else! Especially from one winemaker under one roof! Keep in mind I said DOMESTIC...in most cases local as well! These varietals rotate on a regular basis and aren't always available. I'm always hopeful that some of the aforementioned varietals are available whenever I pay them a visit. Then there are the classics like the brilliant Bordeaux style blend Deb-ru-vée, Phil-osophy or Preston. Long story short, I discovered Longevity on accident. It was the last stop on a Livermore wine tasting tour. Oddly enough everything we tried was good! I had to return on another day; in a better, more alert state of mind and try every thing again. Annnddd...the only thing I got was confirmation of our previous journey!! Everything was brilliant! Over the years Longevity expanded their tasting room, added regular events on the weekends and grew operations to offer their wines nationwide. A tribute to their success while some of their neighbors shut their doors!Needless to say...I'm a fan! err...a Vino!"
"Cute small venue with friendly staff and bartenders. I love that you actually get a good view of the artist, and there's a tiered balcony upstairs.Bathrooms were super clean.$10 card minimum.Affordable drinks for the area! About $9-12 for cocktails.Just docking a star because the sangria was pretty gross -- it tasted really vinegary and sour, as if the wine had spoiled."
"Attended a concert in the Freight's littlefield room, Mozart's Bday Celebration, SF Chamber Orchestra musicians on the violin, viola, and cello, and a special guest on the piano. The venue has a concessions stand serving snacks and drinks, and plenty of tables and seating in the lobby. There are also a few counter height tables and seating in the showroom which is a great option for viewing if you don't want to hold your drink during the performance, since it's open seating. The inside of the auditorium has a nice intimate feel, though it can still fit quite a bit of people. And the view of the stage seems pretty good from almost any seat due to the elevation. I sat at a high seat mid-level, next to a table, and it was perfect for experiencing the special Classicals at the Freight performance, the lovely melodies of Mozart and musical talents of SFCO all-stars. I parked less than 2 blocks away, on University Avenue, but if you can't find street parking, the Center Street Parking Garage is conveniently located right next to the Freight."
"Went here to see a friend perform in a Hustle Demo but before that, we attended a tango dance lesson and it was fun. After that, there was dancing in the ballroom and the instructor was the dj. During a break, they serve refreshments in the room across the ballroom and there are places to sit. Not bad for only $6 per person."
"If you haven't been to this yet then what are you waiting for. It is such a crazy beautiful way to experience art. This was on a 35 min loop with projectors all around the room and floor. The painting are a collection of his works with added movement and music. They provide you with a seat cushion rental and a free poster. There is a store at the end with very expensive merchandise lol. The tickets were $50 or $40 for non peak days."
"What and fun and cool concept and execution of a beach hangout spot! Came here for a friend's birthday celebration and we claimed the areas around the giant firepit in the middle of the place. There was plenty of seating and the pit was large and well-maintained. It was super-awesome to have live music to add to the already awesome vibe of the place. My husband and I walked across the way over to Spangler's to pick up sandwiches for dinner and we brought it with us to eat (thank goodness it was okay to bring outside food). I don't drink alcohol, so I didn't get any cider, but they had packages of s'mores for sale, so he got himself a cider and s'mores for me. What a perfect offering to have for a place with a ginormous fire pit. I had fun putting my s'more together. The marshmallows that came with it were the flat campfire kind - perfect! The chocolates were the Ghirardelli squares - also perfect! If they had coffee as an offering, that would have been ultimate perfection for me as a pairing with my sweet treat.It was pretty magical to hang out as the sun went down and enjoy the warmth of the fire enveloping us as the night air chilled. The bay was right behind us and the view was so serene. Restrooms were down the paved walkway and was convenient. Service was great. Ambiance was great. I had a fantastic time. Hope to be back!"
"Yesterday was Nina's birthday and last night I took her to a concert by the Brad Mehldau Trio to celebrate. Because it was Veteran's Day, all the restaurants on campus were closed, as was the Student Union. We decided to have early dinners separately so we could secure parking in the garage under Zellerbach and not have to walk any great distance. I picked her up about 5:45 and drove over. The lights were on in the Student Union, giving us hope of a comfortable place to sit, but that was illusory. It was closed. There was an adorable young man at the entrance to the garage, collecting $18 to park. I showed him my blue hang tag and he asked if I had a reservation. There are six ADA parking spaces. I told him no, that I didn't know it was an option. I will know for next time. We drove down into the garage and I found a space by the stairs and ramp up to Zellerbach. There probably is an elevator, but I didn't see where it was. We walked up and saw that the ticket office was still dark. We walked over to the Student Union and that's when we discovered it was locked. There were a couple of wooden logs w/ seats carved out of them in the plaza and we took spots facing each other. They were surprisingly comfortable. It was chilly but not cold. After half an or so hour I saw the lights on in the box office so we walked over.The nice young woman in the box office said we could probably sit inside while we waited for the doors to open to the auditorium. We walked to the open door to the lobby and spoke w/ another nice young woman who asked if we were there for pre-concert dining and we said we hadn't been aware it was being offered. She said we couldn't come in for another 7 minutes. I asked if it would be possible for us to come in and just sit down somewhere out of the way. She went and checked w/ someone and said we could take the elevator to the 4th floor, which we appreciated greatly. We walked over to the elevator, where we were greeted by an older man who asked us what we needed. We told him and he pushed the elevator buttons and sent us on our way, saying he'd see us later.When we got to the 4th floor we found the women's restroom right beside the elevator, a welcome sight. We used it and then sat at a table overlooking the lobby. Nina bought us cups of tea which tasted and felt good after sitting out in the chilly night. Eventually the doors to the auditorium were opened and we took the elevator back down where we were welcomed back by the man who had sent us upstairs. We went into the auditorium, where we found our seats, two in from the aisle. By happenstance the two seats on the aisle remained empty so after the first number we moved into them, a great improvement because it got us out from behind the two tall men sitting in front of us. The concert was wonderful and I enjoyed watching other audience members enjoying the music, including the two tall men. When the concert was over we returned to the car and were able to leave the garage more quickly and easily than expected. Alan and I had returned to Zellerbach many times since my initial review, enjoying many concerts until the pandemic shut things down. Last night was lovely and I'm sure Nina and I will return in the future."
"Fun and funky cocktail bar and live music concert venue right outside downtown Napa. Get away from the tourists, check out a cool local bar and catch some of the best up and coming musicians in their live lounge. Can't wait to check out a comedy show in this space! The muffaletta Pizza was dank. The flamenco was spicy. Service was a little slow, but it was worth the wait."
"The Airborne Toxic Event was amazing this past Thursday. The venue didn't really stand out to me compared to other event centers in the city, but it made for a positive experience, even in a not-so-appealing location of SF.Entry and security check was quick and easy. The bar on the second level had no line early in the evening, unlike downstairs, but service was slow. The diet soda I ordered was poured from a can and served in a reusable plastic r.cup that had instructions to return in a bin after use (r.world). The staff behind the counter didn't seem that enthusiastic about being there, but she wasn't rude. Got GA balcony tickets, and the worker in the auditorium said I could sit anywhere I wanted in the balcony section (upper or lower) just not the loge section which were reserved seats... she said I could even join the GA crowd on the floor standing in front of the stage. Cool, but confusing, wish they communicated that before ticket purchase. Might be cuz it wasn't a full house for this particular concert.The seats themselves were very basic, comfortable enough but a somewhat dated cloth surface. Lovely art on the ceiling of the theater, and the use of lighting on stage added great visual effects to the show.The sound system was not the greatest for the opening act, Brigitte Calls Me Baby. The music was rather echoey and lacked clarity. But that didn't stop the band from setting the mood with a few of their hits as well as a cool rock rendition of Careless Whisper.And sound check was extensive before the headliners did their thing on stage, so the sound was fixed, allowing The Airborne Toxic Event to put on an enjoyable show with an awesome setlist including some of my faves like Changing, Come On Out, and Sometime Around Midnight. One of the things I especially love about this band is the sound of the violin in their music. It was so sweet during the performance, a treat for my ears. And The Warfield offered a decent setting to ensure guests had a good time."
"A great dive bar. Heavy pour, friendly jovial people, relaxed atmosphere. Sign your name onto a $1 bill and staple it to the wall. They had free nachos when I went yesterday. Very Martinez, very cool."
"Hertz me now...or Hertz me never!As Bay Area auditoriums go, Hertz Hall is fairly under the radar given its semi-hidden bucolic location on the UC campus, but it has great acoustics for classical recitals, which frankly is the only reason I ever go. There are only 750 seats in the place, but the vaunted ceilings make for a clear sound.A couple of years back, I saw Kiwi baritone Jonathan Lemalu singing Mozart, Faure and cabaret songs from William Bolcom. Glorious. And this past Sunday, I was there to see my favorite singer, the extraordinary countertenor David Daniels, and he was in top form with his frequent accompanist Martin Katz - a program of Brahms, old English songs and his specialty, Handel arias.Mesmerizing and clear as a bell from my third row seat. During breaks, you can go outside and enjoy a nice view of the Campanile peeking through the trees. So get classy for a change, drop the bong and sit with the bluehair and sweater set to enjoy some mighty fine compositions. Culture with a capital K!"
"This is one of my favorite dance venues in the Bay area. It's fusion partner dancing, but you don't need a partner. Most people show up alone and either ask people to dance or solo dance. Just make sure you get here in time for the lesson if you're new to this type of dance!"
"Great venue w lots of types of events-- not just music. Been here from day time first pumpers - to 3am benders - to art nights!! Thank you for attracting some of the best music talent. Most recently had the pleasure of being front row for Diplo - dream come true."
"People are right--it's not the biggest space but it does have personality. We attended a private event there last night and were impressed by how well the space is managed. From the doorperson to the bartenders and waitstaff, everyone was accommodating. For those that are wondering, the single stall unisex bathrooms were clean as a whistle. There were about 80 of us there and it felt manageable. I think anything over 200 people might begin to feel a bit cramped?? They list their maximum capacity at 320 standing but much less for theater or classroom style set-ups.Their tech specs are pretty impressive. The sound was very good and they are capable of showing film. There's also a Green Room and a full kitchen.It's an iconic part of SF history with a cool list of past performers."
"Been here for 200 years in one form or another. Weird decor, lots of tchotchkes to look at when you're drinking. Friendly staff and patrons. Great place to hear a story from an old local. Variety of drinks and beers. Casual place. Sidewalks out front look super old. Like going back in time. They have bands play all the time. Nice spot. Say hello to the bear inside. Check out the stuff that n the walls."