I had Breakfast, Lunch and Supper here, and I saw only 1 movie. After my movie, (some DiCaprio…read morejoint) I was allowed to stay in the lobby and play Attica for 20 minutes before I was asked VERY FIRMLY but VERY POLITELY to leave the f*cking place. But indeed I returned but 1 hour later- not for more movies, no. I've had my fill of those for a while. No, sir. The siren's song which called my name was the salted Popcorn special, A Heated Hotdog, and a cold drink of water. I was welcomed back by the staff and they even let me eat my bounty in the lobby. I played another round of Attica to boot and then I engaged a short and confident staff member with devilish good looks and freckles in riveting conversation. I told him about a dream I had. In it, I ate my hand, then my arm, and my shoulder and chest. Before long, all I saw was blackness. I dreamed in pure blackness for hours, unable to wake. He only allowed me to stay and speak to him for a short spell though before asking me RESOLUTELY and PROFESSIONALLY to leave again. Talk about a tight run ship! That guy is manager material. But at 7 pm I once again heard the siren's song and drove the 1 hour back to the Balboa. My new friend was gone, Christian I think his name was. Now instead there was a younger man with fetching glasses. He too let me dine only and not have to sit through a movie to earn my prize! This time I ate 1 Salted popcorn Special and 4 Heated Hotdogs. (The young fellow said, "hey you can probably get all this stuff for cheaper at the store." Psh! This Weiner ain't no Oscar Meyer standard faire camping dog. This thing is good good good! No mustard, No Ketchup, No Water to dunk it, just good Beef Dog.) I couldn't finish my last Dog. I offered it to the handsome kid, but he said no too. So I went into the auditorium to offer it to another Theater Patron. I only asked 1 RUDE man if he'd like the Dog. Who gets mad when they're offered free dinner?? The young bespectacled man lead me out of the room. Boy was right behind me, fast and agile. Kid could be a burglar. He asked me ALSO VERY KINDLY to please go now. Attica? No. Quick Game? No again. Wasn't allowed. I found a dog on the street outside and she sure was happy to take the leftover Hotdog that I coudlnt finish. Isn't that Ironic?

This was a nice setting for "Another Hole in the Head" this past weekend, an annual film fest…read moretaking place at this vintage theater on multiple days during the month of December for the 2025 event. The exterior doesn't look like much, but the interior is full of character and old school charm, quirky decor and movie posters throughout, and a diverse range of showings happening here from indie films to cult classics. The auditorium seating is pretty basic, standard cinema folding seats with cupholders. Sound and picture quality was fine, nothing noteworthy but no problems during the set of short films we watched. The concessions stand sells popcorn, nachos, soft pretzels, hot dogs, ice cream, candy, and beverages. And merchandise was also sold in the lobby this past Sunday. Staff interaction was minimal, as it's a small theater in which we prepurchased tickets and had plenty of seats to choose from in the auditorium when we arrived. The venue was fitting for the event we attended.

The 7th annual season of this Free outdoors movie park site starts this evening Friday Oct. 5th -…read more6-9:30pm. Kid activities start at 6pm. This family friendly event started in 2012, and now it's "Every Friday in October" annual event. Organized by District 4 Supervisor Katy Tang, People of Parkside Sunset (POPS) merchant assoc, SF Public Library, Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD), Sunset Parkside Education and Action Committee (SPEAK), and some corporate sponsors. Bring a blanket, and come early to pick your spot on the lawn. Seating opens at 6pm, and movie starts around 7:15pm (or sunset). Schedule for 2018: Oct. 5th: Hidden Figures (2016) - NASA Ames Research Table @6pm Oct. 12th: Star Wars Episode VIII The Last Jedi (2017) - Storm Troopers and R2D2 meet & greet @6pm Oct. 19th: Wonder Woman (2017) - Wonder Woman meet & greet @6pm Oct. 26th: Coco (2017) - Kids activities: face painting @6pm

4/5 Stars STACKS OF…read moreTHEATERS This is a pretty good movie theater. All the theaters are stacked. As you enter from the bottom floor, you can either stand in line to buy tickets from the box office or go to the kiosk on the side. Its actually pretty quick to just get your tickets from the kiosk, its the same price. There are several levels of theaters so double check how many levels you have to go up. There are escalators in the center to bring you up. If your theater is near the top, remember to buy your snacks from the counters on the first couple levels, All levels have a food counter, but the ones near the top aren't always open. The place is very clean and very busy. They have great service and the food line goes by really quick. i will definitely come back here to watch more movies. The also have a current deal on ICEEs and Popcorn. It was buy one Large ICEE and Large PopCorn and get another Large ICEE for FREE. Not sure how often their promos change.

As a longtime Legion of Honor member, I wanted to highlight a special exhibit celebrating Women's…read moreDay, running from March 3-8. The floral arrangements throughout the galleries feel like interpretations of the artworks around them - some seem to be echoing the colors, shapes and even painting "moods". This is a definite must-see.

I've lived in the Bay Area for almost 30 years, and I'm a little embarrassed to admit this was my…read morefirst visit to the Legion of Honor. I'd heard about it, but it never quite made it to the top of the list. Today my son suggested we go since admission is free on Saturdays for Bay Area residents, so we stopped by late in the afternoon -- and I was genuinely blown away. That's not an exaggeration. First, parking was easier than expected. The small lots right by the entrance were full, but there's another lot less than a quarter mile down the hill where we found a space without any trouble. Maybe we got lucky, but it was smooth. The setting alone is worth the visit. The museum sits among rolling green hills with views that feel very different from the usual tourist spots. The architecture is striking, and I was surprised to learn the building is now over a century old. The centerpiece collection features works by Auguste Rodin, and seeing so many of his sculptures up close -- in different sizes and forms -- was fascinating. It felt like a real privilege to experience them in person. There are rotating exhibits throughout the year; currently the spotlight is on Édouard Manet and Berthe Morisot. I'm not a major art expert, but I still enjoyed learning about their partnership and viewing these Impressionist works. The unexpected highlight was the Spreckels Organ performance. We happened to catch the Saturday 4pm concert -- pure luck. The organ pipes are built into the structure itself, and the hour-long performance was mesmerizing. It's one of those experiences you just have to hear for yourself. Highly recommended. I'll definitely be back.

I came here on a Saturday evening. This is a great place to hang out and do art. I got the goji…read moreberry drink and it was great! It came out quickly within a minute. The owners are kind and patient, making sure you feel comfortable!There is so much variety for the arts and crafts. If you want a nice, chill place to do art and get some refreshment this is your place. Great value and affordable! There's parking outside but they're all paid parking right near the area. I recommend to come after 6 when parking is free for all. Highly recommend this place for dates, chill hangouts, or solo hangouts!

So glad and excited for the grand opening of Sunset Commons in the Sunset! From the moment I walked…read morein, it felt welcoming, cozy, full of possibility. vibe is friendly and relaxed, plenty of large tables for hanging out, working on something creative. There's a nice wall of craft kits! you can buy and work on it right there. lovely space for community building and welcoming connections I tried the hojicha latte, delicious and comforting, gently sweet, just right for me. teas and drinks available for purchase. Other in my group tried the ginger cinnamon drink. Check out online calendar for workshops!

San Francisco Science Museum was actually amazing! From feeling like we were walking through an…read moreaquarium to having butterflies land on us, both the kids and us adults genuinely enjoyed every moment. There's so much hands-on activity throughout the museum, and the space is so huge that it never really feels crowded. Plenty of seating everywhere and elevators to easily access the different levels too. We'll definitely be coming back. I will say the pricing is pretty high felt like we were buying Universal Studios tickets lol but honestly, it was worth the experience. There's also so much to do in the surrounding area, and they have an indoor food spot with decent pricing, around $20-$50 depending on what you get.

Neat spot! Never been here but my sister has a membership and they come here all the time. It has…read moreeverything, dinosaurs, sea creatures, butterflies in the rainforest, observation deck, aquarium, planetarium and the plus is 2 really big outdoor play area for the kiddos! We spent hours here. They have a decent size cafeteria as well. They also have a food spot outside for rice bowls. Food was ok, your typical cafeteria food and such. Overall, a huge big space to explore and eve outside of it too. Pretty busy. Paid parking underneath was busy too. People everywhere if you don't mind the crowd.

Wonderful peaceful quiet theater hidden inside Presidio National park. Most people I doubt has…read moreever been here for a show unless you are looking for an event or performance here. I have heard of this theater, but never actually went inside of it until now. it's a nice cozy theater with a stage and two level seating the orchestra and the section behind it. Any seat you can have a pretty good view point. I came here for an artist talk called "Art at the Presidio Theatre: Andrew Pick & Ursula Xanthe Young". Andrew Pick, a pastel and oil painter based in San Francisco, trained at both the City College of San Francisco and The Art Students League of New York. His plein air paintings capture the city's streets, skies, and hidden corners with immediacy and intimacy. Ursula Xanthe Young brings her signature blend of intricate architectural motifs, feminine iconography, and dreamlike cityscapes to the space. Her work--well known throughout the Bay and beyond--draws inspiration from the urban world around her, reimagining San Francisco as both myth and Memories. This show was moderated by returning artist Rhonel Roberts, whose own work opened this series. This is a chance to hear the artists discuss their process, their paths, and the shared landscapes that inspire them. Yes, there is much going in this area with one Presidio Go Shuttle bus and one muni bus 43 Masonic that actually comes into this park. The 30 Stockton bus stops by the Sports Basement and it is also a 4 minute walk up the stairs to the Presidio tops park. I happened to follow Ursula Xanthe Young work and found she did a skateboard exhibit at the Minnna art gallery too, so obviously I am going to check it out and that is why both these reviews are now posted back to back

11/29/2025 Sat Peter Pan Panto Preview Show…read moreOrchestra - Row G 108/109 First time to this theatre. It's a small and intimate theatre especially before patrons are let into the theatre, everyone just hung around in the prefunction area. They have a small snack bar where you can get some drinks and snacks. No food and drinks allowed inside the theatre. Restrooms also downstairs. Not very big but sufficient for the small theatre. This was my first experience with Panto and it was amazing, so festive and entertaining. I love it so much this will be my new holiday tradition going to this show starting this year on! Our seats were excellent! I did an extensive research on what seats to pick. My normal go to seat for like the Orpheum theatre will be the balcony but for this smaller theatre and the theme of the show, I decided orchestra will be the best bet. Turned out I was right. Panto is an interactive, fun, playful, laugh out loud kind of show that fit for both adults and kids. Not to forget the amazing costumes and stage sets, yay for Panto!

NightLife at the Academy is always a fun nighttime event to hang out with friends or bring a date!…read moreRewild the City was a special nightlife event that included an open bar and food stations. Same nightlife access with a more fancy atmosphere tonight. 4/5 - Bao Bun - An Asian inspired dish comprised of tangy sauce pickled vegetables, steamed bun, and a chicken tender topped with a sweet, spicy sauce. Super filling and my favorite dish to eat with the drinks. It was a little difficult to eat as a cohesive dish and slightly dry but make no mistake - I was still eating 2 or 3 servings of this! 4/5 - Spring Rolls - The spring rolls were actually vegetable egg rolls that were still cooked well and complemented perfectly with sweet and sour sauce. Easiest snack to walk around and eat! 4/5 - Noodles - They had a chow mein-like noodle dish that was well seasoned and had a kick of spice with their chilis. Pretty decent dish that would've definitely given you your fix of noodles if that's what you would like! 5/5 - Lemon Bars and Strawberries - The outside park had a mini dessert stand and coffee station. The lemon bars were definitely the best dish (though more hidden as it was only one station). The strawberries also tasted fresh and sweet!

Our firm booked out the entire Academy of Science during their NightLife evening hours for a…read moreprivate event. It was pretty great getting to explore a good portion of the museum (they do block off certain sections in the evening), open bars throughout the event floor, and DJ's spitting out tunes in the background. It's also a different vibe in the evening with different lighting and a distinct lack of children running around. I've tried NightLife before in the past a while ago during regular operating hours and it was still fun. Although the overpriced drinks and limited bars did sour the experience a bit. Tickets are $15/pp for non-members and $12/pp for Academy members.

I like and dislike the fact that this exists. It would be beautiful if widespread cinema and…read moreaudiences wielded enough equality for these stories to be commonplace and thus not require separate events. But these works aren't otherwise shown (or made?), so we are blessed with this yearly festival and the wonderful folks who make it happen. Yeah, I'm talking about François with that Big Daddy Kane haircut I need to copy. But really everyone - staff, volunteers, filmmakers, actors, actresses, crews, sponsors, friends & family, attendees, and all who make it possible. By the way, this review is a sacred space. And the drums are about to get poppin'.

My husband and I had Ollie's band play at our wedding last month at the Mark Hopkins Hotel in San…read moreFrancisco and were deeply impressed by their music! We'd seen Ollie and the band play on several YouTube videos we'd found online but nothing really compared to having them play live. As a jazz band they brought a beautiful energy to our wedding reception that impressed not just us but our 150 wedding guests. The music really was so beautiful and executed to perfection. Ollie is very easy going and was amenable to all our requests. A big shout out to Ben the keyboardist, too, who played Otis Redding's "(Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay" as we walked down the aisle :) They really were a great band to work with :)

We hired Ollie's jazz trio for a birthday party we had at our home for around 50 people. The…read moreambiance was exactly what we were looking for. They sounded great and everyone loved them. Ollie was a pleaselure to deal with. 100% credible and professional. Thank you!