This review is for the Chinese cultural center Store located on 667 Grant Avenue. This is a well…read morecurated shop in the middle of China town. Some highlights: - compact, pre-assembled to go mini kits - things like travel set, first-aid sets, hangover kits, and small everyday essentials. - mood-themed chocolate bars - stationery - small design items. Perfect store for unique gift assembly.

Came here to explore and learn but never again. We got so lost looking for an exit as most of the…read moredoors say "not an exit." Wound up walking into an employees only area for Hilton because the door had an exit sign on it. Finally just tried the door that read "not an exit" and exited the center!

I took Japanese classes here for a quarter…read more I wasn't aware that memberships auto renewed, but a year after I was automatically charged for the membership fee. On their website, I didn't find any way to cancel my membership, as there is no easy log-in button. Additionally, I learned that unlike most modern services, membership cancellations immediately stop the service the day off, so if you cancel one day after you get renewed, you are paying for nothing for the remaining 364 days. This is an innately predatory practice that no modern organization should engage in. Finally, in the state of California, businesses are actually required by law to send out a reminder before charging for a recurring service, which I did not receive. As for the class itself, I didn't learn as much as I thought I would, but I think that's just a mismatch between teaching style and my learning style.

JCC makes every effort to support the local Japanese community and increase knowledge of Japanese…read moreculture and language. I especially like their monthly online teaching sessions.

Attended the Nick Dong: 11 to 88 exhibit months ago. The center itself is spacious and airy…read more Beautiful space. Great exhibits. Not very expensive admission either. On some days, the center offers free admission to the public. Located inside the Yerba Buena Gardens and steps away from the SFMOMA.

My boyfriend and I had such a lovely date venturing into the city to experience the "Nick Dong: 11…read moreto 88" exhibit at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, and it was absolutely mesmerizing! From the moment we stepped into the gallery, I was completely captivated by Dong's unique and creative approach to art. The way he seamlessly integrates technology to create these beautiful, immersive, and interactive installations is truly innovative. What made it even more profound was the clear influence of Buddhist philosophy woven throughout the artwork. We were particularly drawn to the fascinating Buddhist-influenced exhibit. The glowing lotuses were ethereal and meditative, creating a serene and almost otherworldly atmosphere. And the rotating room with mirrors? Absolutely brilliant! It played with perception and perspective in such a thought-provoking way, inviting introspection and a sense of interconnectedness that resonated deeply with the Buddhist themes. The entire exhibit felt like a journey, prompting reflection and offering moments of genuine awe. My boyfriend and I couldn't stop taking photos and videos. We love art that's both visually stunning and intellectually stimulating, with a touch of spiritual depth, so we were very lucky to see this exhibit.

Such a great venue for a small, local theatre!…read more There is no bad seat in here. It's intimate and fun. Their shows have no business being that good. Bathrooms are clean and service is wonderful. I love the space--it's located upstairs in a hotel near Union Square. Support local theatre! Audience skews older. I think they need to market to younger people on social media more.

I discovered this charming little theatre by accident when I saw that "M. Butterfly" (Madame…read moreButterfly) was playing here for a whole week during a very convenient time. I had always wanted to see this classic story on stage so I jumped at the opportunity. It is a small theatre so chances of a sold out show is high; definitely purchase tickets early. It is a small theatre hidden within the Kensington hotel on the second floor. There is a small bar area on the main floor of the theatre. Bathrooms were nice and clean. The front row of the balcony are the best seats and offers a perfect view of the stage; you can see everything as well as have a clear view of the actors' faces and the emotions. I think any row beyond the accessible seats you might have some obstruction from heads and may need to lean forward a little to see what's happening. I'd love to see more shows here. M. Butterfly had an excellent cast. The play was moving and enhanced so much history, culture, politics, romance, drama, gender, and sexuality.

The highest of recommendations. We were in a bind for our wedding venue and were able to secure…read morethis space for an extremely reasonable price. The various staff members were all so kind and accommodating, including allowing us into the space early. We only used the main performance space and it was breathtakingly beautiful. The combination of traditional and non-traditional was exactly what we wanted - the beautiful architecture of a church but the open floor plan and stage for our performance (which included some ballroom dancing, a string quartet, and singing).

This place is so beautiful! Great lighting and an open space for any event. Would recommend this…read morefor anyone holding conferences or small talk events! Love it!

I came for the Halloween After Dark where my friend presented. All of the talks were funny and…read moreinformative and well delivered. Very imaginative and fun! The drinks are crazy expensive but thats to be expected. The festivities around Halloween were fun - costume contest, pumpkin carving (though not enough for everyone), etc.

Been always wanting to go here and we finally did it! Came into this thinking we didn't need the…read moreentire 3+ hrs but we did! There is SO much to see, with about over 5 different sections and all being interactive it's a place your inner child can run free. Our favorite part were the many games you could play with a partner or group such as a snake video game, 1:1 table games, and much more. Such an eventful night with music playing and chances to buy a drink. Highly recommend to visit with some friends or for a fun date night!

I have been here multiple times throughout the years, and have only had good experiences. However,…read moremy last visit stood out to me the most. A few weeks ago was my senior prom, which was at the Exploratorium. The exhibits and environment were very fun and made for a super engaging night! As a trans person, I have a lot of anxiety in public bathrooms. Although they were unable to open up the general neutral bathroom (I mean, it's high schoolers, you can't trust them). However, the staff was extremely accommodating and kind, and escorted me to a separate bathroom. They made sure I got to pick the bathroom I was most comfortable in, as well as apologized for the inconvenience. Not only is this place fun, entertaining, and family friendly, they are welcoming, kind, and caring. I will never forget the kindness that I was shown.

Exploratorium San Francisco, CA…read more Date went 4/25/26 Time went around 1:15pm on a Saturday It was very busy to say the least Bonus the entry fee is $5 for food stamp recipients Atmosphere It was so great to see a mixture of young children with parents, teenagers, and even older people in this establishments. I saw lots of laughter, play, and wonder and despite it being packed everyone was respectful and I didn't see any hogging of the different activities. You could easily spend at least 3 or 4 hours in there. Food Court I ordered a chicken avocado bacon burger and it was surprisingly delicious! Also, not too expensive. Overall I highly recommend coming her with your kids, on a date, or just for some fun scientific exploring! I didn't get to see what the regular entrance fee was, but I'd say this would be worth it for about $25-$30 per person. I wish I would've taken more pictures of the different activities Recommendations - More hand sanitizing stations, I only recall seeing one throughout the entire place

I travel to SF for work regularly, and I often stay at the Grand Hyatt just a block away. I was…read morehere for the long weekend and have been in a bit of a valley in terms of happiness in my life recently. I decided to head over for the Sunday night "cheaper Than Therapy" show on my own to try to pick myself up. I grabbed a liter of beer () from the bar and then we all crammed into the main stage, which was very intimate and cozy. I laughed and laughed and laughed, and I can genuinely say that I feel much better about things after going there tonight. The staff and host were all great. I think I'll make this a regular habit from now on when I visit SF. Rob.

My husband and I I saw a Friday night late show. Each of the 6 comedians were very funny. There are…read more2 reasons for the 4/5 review: The comedians , although creative and intelligent, all made multiple ageist jokes. My husband and I are cool, fun people in our 60's ... guess it's easier to punch down. Anyway, I still recommend the show. The second reason is that my drink, a manhattan, was terrible. It tasted so watered down that I would have brought it back to the bar if it wasn't so crowded.

Holy moly!!! What a true hidden gem! Seriously this place has so much soul. Kevin was ridiculously…read morekind to show us around and tell us about all the magic of the books and the art of literature itself. We learned so much about the place and got to also check out their really incredible book collection. Definitely suggest checking this spot out! I guess they also have Monday night events as well as drinks offered. Sincerely so glad we took the time to see it.

Interesting free lecture series. I discovered this club on the Atlas Obscura website. They've been…read morearound for more than a century. Ansel Adams was a member. Check them out if you're an old book hoarder like me.

Big city ..more things to stumble upon ..for educators and tourists ...manilatown gallery meeting…read moreplace ..interesting and renovated ...weird city ..galleries are so delightful

I was just looking over the posters on the window when the young lady inside (Joy) invited me in…read more She proceeded to give me a tour and the history of the site. This can best be described as a medium sized Filipino art gallery/social club/culture center. It is free to enter, and definitely worth a tour just for the history of the site. Looking forward next time I'm in town to enjoy their Jazz on Thursdays.