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Best of Nightlife 2007
Posted on June 2, 2007
by Melissa Goldstein
Those nightowls who like to catch an art opening, hit the roller rink, dance late into the evening and do it again on the weekend, we salute you.
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At a Glance: Best of Nightlife
Posted on June 1, 2007
by Melissa Goldstein
Those who like to catch an art opening, hit the roller rink, dance late into the evening, recap over fries and do it again on the weekend, we salute you.
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Best All-Around Art Venue
Posted on June 1, 2007
by Melissa Goldstein
It may be tiny (650 square feet, to be exact), but what the Red Poppy Art House lacks in size, it makes up for in ambition.
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Best Bagel
Posted on June 1, 2007
by Melissa Goldstein
Listening to indie genius DJ Ted spin live or online at his CMJ award–winning site BAGeL Radio sounds just like listening to your iPod on shuffle.
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Best Bar Soundtrack
Posted on June 1, 2007
by Melissa Goldstein
Everyone knows that good tunes and good lighting are two of the most important ingredients in a bar’s atmosphere.
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Best Creative Exercise
Posted on June 1, 2007
by Melissa Goldstein
At Pecha Kucha, the clean sheen of a finished product gets pushed aside for a showcase of creative process.
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Best Excuse to Get High
Posted on June 1, 2007
by Melissa Goldstein
When you make your hair appointment for the third Tuesday of the month, specify that you want a bouffant, because when it’s Girl Group Night at Casanova, the higher your ’do, the better.
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Best Face Time
Posted on June 1, 2007
by Melissa Goldstein
Ever find yourself at a bar listening to another dance set built around a mash-up of “Gold Digger” or “My Humps” and wishing that a couple of guys from iTunes would just take over?
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Best Hip-Hop Surprise
Posted on June 1, 2007
by Melissa Goldstein
At Madrone Lounge's club night Change the Beat there’s finally proof that you don’t have to go to Oakland to get a quality hip-hop fix.
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Best Last Order
Posted on June 1, 2007
by Melissa Goldstein
There’s a reason people come from all over the city to join club-hoppers in the Castro for a late-night snack at Orphan Andy’s.
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Best Lovemakers
Posted on June 1, 2007
by Melissa Goldstein
It’s difficult to imagine an event that’s more stereotypically San Francisco than the PuppetLOVE! Festival.
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Best New Ladies’ Night
Posted on June 1, 2007
by Melissa Goldstein
You think you know girls’ night out, but you have no idea.
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Best On-the-House Special
Posted on June 1, 2007
by Melissa Goldstein
Can’t hardly wait for the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival? For a good dose of honky-tonk, scoot over to the Riptide near Ocean Beach.
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Best Party in a Meal
Posted on June 1, 2007
by Melissa Goldstein
Shabu shabu, Mums’ all-you-can-eat specialty includes thin-sliced meat, veggies and noodles cooked at your table in an iron hot pot.
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Best Place to Hit the Ground
Posted on June 1, 2007
by Melissa Goldstein
Tired of settling for indie-rock head bobbing where full-fledged dancing should be? Element and Etiquette offer multiple nights of Bay Area exclusives.
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Best Place to See Hipsters in their Natural Habitat
Posted on June 1, 2007
by Melissa Goldstein
Where do the tastemakers go on their night off? To the cusp of Potrero Hill and the Mission, where Il Pirata lures the CCA set.
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Best Savage Love
Posted on June 1, 2007
by Melissa Goldstein
The Oakland-based Savage Jazz Dance Company make gliding across the stage look effortless, and their performances are often accompanied by live jazz.
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Best Secret Society
Posted on June 1, 2007
by Melissa Goldstein
“What would Mrs. Robinson do?” This is the question at the heart of the Mrs. Robinson Society (MRS), a club launched by 15 savvy married women.
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Best Tradition Worth Singing About
Posted on June 1, 2007
by Melissa Goldstein
Playa Azul lures devotees for reasons that go above and beyond the lime-and-tequila variety: Nine-piece mariachi band Mariachi Tradicion.
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Best Way to Find Your Dark Side
Posted on June 1, 2007
by Melissa Goldstein
For more than two years, Saturday night at the Dark Room has meant free popcorn, a $5 flick and terrible entertainment.
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Best Way to Get a Cheap Laugh
Posted on June 1, 2007
by Melissa Goldstein
The Tenderloin may not strike you as the funniest of places, but thanks to 50 Mason Lounge, the ’hood’s got a lot of laughing going on.
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Best Way to Get Involved
Posted on June 1, 2007
by Melissa Goldstein
For those who just can’t get enough of that Evite “see who responded” feature, have we got exciting news for you: Involver.com.
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Best Way to Get on a Roll
Posted on June 1, 2007
by Melissa Goldstein
When the roller disco crew of 7th Heaven takes over the floor of Mighty, you’re in for a night of four-wheeled fun.
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Best Way to Screen
Posted on June 1, 2007
by Melissa Goldstein
Sometimes—like when there’s an action movie begging for a big screen—your average TV set just won’t do.
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