New Wave City

Morrissey & Smiths Tribute Is One Of The Best New Wave NightsSITREPNew Wave City (NWC) is the longest-running club event in San Francisco. I've been a regular to NWC) since it's first year in 1994. Every month is a treat, and often is a special "tribute night". In fact, this most recent past Saturday was the monthly club night for December and it was a tribute night for Morrissey & The Smiths. The energy of this crowd was kinetic and made for a great dance night!BLACK CARDThe longevity of loyal followers has it's benefits and on the 5th anniversary of my coming to New Wave City (1999), I was presented with the rare NWC BLACK V.I.P. CARD which I've kept in my wallet for 15 years, proving the adage, "Membership Has It's Privileges" - my guest & I are treated to free entry into all NWC events. SET-UPNew Wave City is now sited at The Cat Club (1190 Folsom Street, SF), but was once much more of a revolving-venue club, enjoying being sited different months at different places, including: the KING STREET GARAGE, the TOWNSEND, 550 BARNEVELD, BIG HEART CITY, THE CHERRY BAR, the GLASS KAT, and most recently, the DNA Lounge.SPECIAL EVENTSNWC always promoted special galas and incredible "80s Prom Nights". With the Cat Club, NWC still is able to maintain two (2) separate rooms of music, each specializing in a different format, and with revolving door of talented DJs. NEW WAVE DANCINGDancing is what we come for and a stellar dance-environment is what we are provided. You can't ask for any better, and with the Go-Go Boxes in the back room, there is always ladies & gents who enjoy being a bit - how shall we say? - a bit EXPRESSIVE & OUTGOING in their dancing on the box, in front of the mirrors, and losing themselves in the music! THE LOWDOWNNWC remains the best ongoing club night and truly keeps keeps the momentum of the New Wave movement going strong!

I've been dancing like Molly Ringwald at NWC since I was in my 20's...and that was more than 20 years ago now...So, yes we've aged together! The music is fun. The two rooms at the Cat Club let you bounce between scenes (I have always hated Depeche Mode, so this is important as DM is on heavy rotation sometimes). I always have a great time and the crowd is friendly and always weird just like New Wave was and still is. Recently I went after a long hiatus and danced my a off like my a hasn't seen in a while. My favorite moment was Shriekback "Nemesis" followed by Echo and the Bunnymen "Never Stop" Yes, I was the superfan dancing like a maniac, maniac, on the floor, Dancing like I've never danced before.

New Wave City has the best DJs, music, videos, and overall feel!

Great fun, cool staff and music from my youth. What's not to like?!

Two different dance floors make this place worth it. If you aren't feeling it in one room, go to the other. Each space has a different DJ which makes for varying energy. I myself love New Wave, Dark Wave, Dream Pop, and Goth- which will be the dance floor in the second room. There are pedestals with video projection that wash over you. In the first room you can cage dance, if you feel so bold. The occasional GoGo Dancers fill these, which makes for great viewing if you just want to grab a drink and sit it out. Some guests are all all in, they'll be decked out in the clothing of the day, electric neons, lace gloves, lots of color. Then there are the nods to Mod, and those who revel in trance dancing to Joy Division, my favorite kind. Either way come as you are. If you're into feeling the music, you won't be disappointed. I admit that the 80's/90's thing can be a little staid, but with great DJs, it's more like time travel. Good music NEVER DIES. Loose yourself here. I'm never going to apologize for what I love. I will only live once. -LLNW

I have been to San Francisco several times as a weekend getaway, and I always try to line my trip up with an evening at New Wave City.Great crowd, great energy and great dancing. The place to be to enjoy all things New Wave.