Entertainment

As one of the largest and most culturally diverse cities in the country, San Francisco has a huge entertainment scene. Museums and arts exhibits, theater performances, nightclubs, parades, festivals, and restaurants are just some of what San Francisco has to offer. Learn more about what to do for fun and entertainment in this great city below.

Arts Exhibits and Museums

• Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco—features the de Young Museum and the Legion of Honor Museum; located in Golden Gate Park
• San Francisco Museum of Modern Art—strives to make art accessible and meaningful for the whole community
• Asian Art Museum of San Francisco—represents over 40 Asian countries with its permanent arts exhibits

For a more complete list of museums, take a look at the Bay Area City Guide.

Theater & Music Performances

• Golden Gate Theatre—shows a variety of Broadway hits and one-of-a-kind events throughout the year
• Orpheum Theatre—features Broadway shows and original productions
• San Francisco Conservatory of Music—home to multiple performance halls to accommodate recitals, concerts, and performances

San Francisco Theater is a great online guide to all theater, dance, and musical performances in San Francisco.

Festivals and Parades

• SF Giants FanFest—a yearly festival where fans can meet baseball players, buy game tickets, and meet other fans
• International Film Festival—features 150+ films and events over a two week period
• Gay Pride Parade & Festival—live music, more than 300 exhibitors, and dancing all day long
• Ghirardelli Chocolate Festival—taste chocolates, wines, and enjoy lots of fun events

For information on even more great festivals and parades, click here.

Food & Drinks

• La Taqueria—located in the Mission District, offering delicious and authentic Mexican food
• Swan Oyster Depot—serving up great crab, oysters, and sourdough bread for over 100 years
• Super Duper Burgers—fast-food style, all natural, delicious food
• Philz Coffee—this coffee company, founded in San Francisco, is all about the environment with its green coffee and reusable products

• Bourbon and Branch—this 1920s-style speakeasy is the real deal with its secret password entry and authentic prohibition-era cocktails
• Flour + Water—this award-winning restaurant features authentic, handcrafted Italian food

Visit TripAdvisor’s website for even more delicious options for food and drinks in San Francisco.

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