One good party from start to end, I'd love to take that ride…read moreagain... Again!

I was very impressed last year, and look forward to year #2! A relaxed friendly vibe, great…read morelocation right by BART, very good music, arts and crafts - and free admission. What's not to like? Many of the performers are so young that some of them never got to see Jerry Garcia play. Yet they really nailed the sound, even the vibe of the Grateful Dead and JGB music. Good enough to make the audience dance, and everyone had a lot of fun. I think anyone who loves this music will really enjoy this festival. See you there!

All-in-all, this event met my high expectations. What I typically hate about festivals is that…read moreeverything is hard. Getting there is hard. Finding your friends is hard. Getting a drink is hard. Getting food is even harder. And going to the bathroom is the hardest. And just when you are kind of tired of it all, getting home is really freakin' hard. I had none of those experiences at the West Coast Country Music Festival. It was easy to get a cab to the event. Our other friends were able to either take the bus or walk so none of us had a hard time of it. Since the venue is reasonably sized, I was able to find my friends easily and had enough space to throw down my blanket next to theirs even though we got there so late we missed the first act. Food and drink were plentiful and reasonably priced. They did the whole "token for a beer" thing which I usually hate. There were enough token selling booths though that it wasn't too bad. $20/3 tokens and each token bought you one cocktail or a large beer. The food lines were longer but they were also having a BBQ cook-off which meant there were tons of really tasty options. And most importantly for the ladies... the bathroom lines really weren't that long. They had the genius foresight to fence in a part of the parking lot and make it the "men only room"... which essentially was a dog-run style spot for the boys to pee in the bushes. Much appreciated by us lady folk as we would much rather the boys not take our spots in line for the port-a-potties. Ands lastly... the music. The sound could have been a little louder but otherwise we very much enjoyed the acts. The time in between performances was not too long and each performer played for about an hour or so. I was glad so many people came out to support this event bc I loooove country music. I hope to be yelping about the 2nd Annual West Coast Country Music Festival next year.

It has been a joy to see more country music acts coming back into the SF Bay. I am a country fan…read moreand proud of it! However I do enjoy other types of music. Go check out my Alice Now and Zen review. Anyway, back to the West Coast Country Music Festival. Great line up. Any SF resident should know that best way to get to Fort Mason is take the Muni. Good luck in finding parking! Yes, the outdoor restrooms were a bit interesting and weird for the men. The Band Perry is just adorable with the brothers and sister act and I can see them going strong in their careers. Yes, Zac Brown Band is everything I expected from what I saw on TV, but seeing them live just blew me away! Best thing about country music is the friendly people and down to earth everyone is. You don't get that a lot in other types of music. Funny thing, on the Muni bus heading home, there was this funny drunk guy from the concert who kept saying I see Zac Brown on the bus! LOL Too funny. Some notes: Safeway in the Marina really makes the best sandwiches so far in San Francisco that I have been to. Go Marina district! Yes, there was lots of barbecue tents but I didn't try any, so I can't review on that. There were long lines and a place where you can line dance in a barn. It was a neat experience and would love to go the another event if they were to have one. :-) Again great beautiful day with sun.

I've gone to see Liz Callaway this and last year. It's a beautiful intimate venue in a gorgeous…read moreJapanese hotel. If you sign up for their email newsletter, they do offer discounts for their shows occasionally. There is no box office on site to avoid ticketing fees. Liz did autographs and photo op for her CD's both times. Sound quality was great and not overwhelmingly loud. Seating is decided by the usher, though it seems you can reserve or get preferential seating if you have a dinner reservation or are a hotel guest. Drinks and food can be ordered and paid for by the QR code on your table. Really a relaxing and easy experience with great viewing angles all around.

What an amazing venue! WOW!…read more We love Feinstein's the Nikko!! Yesterday was our 2nd visit to their venue. We came back to specifically see another Liberace and Liza show. WOW-WOW-WOW-WOW! They just do a spectacular job! Seating is convenient. Great view of the stage no matter where you sit. Their lighting and sound crew is fantastic. You have access to the drink menu and sometimes the dessert menu. The Liberace and Liza show is absolutely fabulous! These two are brilliant! Love every show we've ever seen, we travel from Portland just to see their show. We love that Feinstein's keeps inviting them back, we'll keep coming to see it! Truly, if you have an experience to attend any show at Feinstein's, you should go experience. A lovely, quaint, comfortable, cozy theater tucked away in the heart of SF!

Pretty neat! Lots of stalls with handmade things for sale, and ofc, food and drinks. I did like the…read morevariety of the options I saw there. Each table had something unique to offer so there's a bit of something for everyone. They didn't have a lot of food/beverage there compare to other festivals I've been to, so that's slightly disappointing. I do like that they have 3 live music station (or was it 4?), but I feel bad for one of the artist performing because he was the only one without a mic/speaker. Oh, and they had a live yoga class in the center of the street too. I don't feel a strong urge to return, but I had fun browsing the stalls. It's a great place to stop by if you are already in the area or plan to be in the area. We walked through the street and spent ~an hour there before we walked toward Japantown (steep incline for the first 15 minutes, but I liked the walk).

After a Covid hiatus this event returned with the promise of a better curated lineup of food and…read morelocal artisans. Union Street, in Cow Hollow, is a wonderful stroll on a sunny June day. The food stands and trucks were nothing that I would come just to have. They had a lot of bench and stand up tables around so you'd have a place yo eat. It is probably just as nice to patronize one of the brick and mortar businesses for a shaded seat. I'm glad I came and saw everything, but I doubt that I would take time out in the future to come back.

Sea of Dreams blew my mind. It was quite possibly the best event - that took place in a single…read morenight - that I have ever been to. For me - it was the best of 2009 and the best of 2010. It was a beautiful night full of mind-blowingly amazing people, captivating innovative art, and music that shook you to your very core. Glitch Mob rocked the place - and the Hookahdome churned out good beats all night. I would not have improved a thing (even the interesting bathroom waits were fruitful - full of slivers of wisdom) I couldn't have asked for a better way to bring in the New Year. I am truly blessed. Trust.

I had sooooo much fun last night. I'm sorry people got screwed over by the poorly organized…read moreunderstaffed lines. When we got there, nobody knew which line was which, where to go, or anything. We lucked out and got there early enough to avoid most of the insanity. Our friends that showed up at 10:30 didn't get in till 11:55. Totally lame. As far as the sound system, I was pretty nervous about it. Folks have written so many 1 star reviews here, as well as on the Concourse in general. http://www.yelp.com/biz/concourse-exhibition-center-and-trade-show-facility-san-francisco As long as you were close to the stage, the sound was perfectly good. That is to say, it was really f'ing loud and you could feel the bass pounding through your heart. Standing around the outskirts the sound was terrible, but as long as you got close, it sounded great. The bathrooms had long lines and were pretty gross. The bars were relatively quick and drinks weren't ridiculously overpriced. The air system was working pretty well too. It wasn't too warm, there were lots of places where you could find a nice cool breeze. Honestly, I disagree with all the stinky hippy comments. After 6 years at HSU, I hate patchouli and dirty dread stink hippies, but I found this group to be appropriately well showered and perfumed. The costumes and people watching were AMAZING all night long. Lots of beautiful people strutting their stuff and showing off. And I do have to say, the talent this year ROCKED. I'd never seen The Mutaytor before, what a show! I'm definitely a fan now. Thievery Corporation of course rocked, as did all the DJs. Pushing 2am DJ Rekha had us all still dancing to his tribal beats and middle eastern rhythms. When we got tired, we could always retire to the Hookah Lounge and relax on the pillows for a while and enjoy a quick smoke. Highlight of the evening, my girl Sarah C captivated the crowd with her belly dance burlesque stylings with her troupe Sister Kate. Shake it Sarah! So yeah, we had a great time. Thanks so much. Hopefully next year they'll have their doors properly staffed so people are able to get in and enjoy!!

Great festival! Be sure to get tickets early because it sells out. It's the Fairlyland's 75th…read moreanniversary. Word is that Walt Disney was inspired by Fairyland. Great, chill crowd, lot's of beautiful costumes, good eats & drinks, and happening party music. Only thing I was disappointed in is that the food closed down an hour before they closed. My friend arrived late and wasn't able to eat :( I'm looking forward to next year!

This an amazing event be going on for 24 years . Held at John McLaren park named now after Jerry…read moreGarcia . So the Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, San Francisco became the first city where every resident lives within a 10 minute walk to a park .This happened in 2017. But they still needed to close the Great Highway???? Music all day from 11 to 6 pm you can bring your own food in or liquor but now no glass is allowed.or you can partake of the food trucks available which I always do . They have some great stuff. There is shopping clothing event shirts and t shirts plus other shirts . You never know what you will find here. Very nice venue with a great sound system lucky again to have it. The park is 313 acres of hilly terrain 7 miles of trails. There is a 9 hole public golf course also McNab lake with ducks picnic tables and all. The is a water tower with city views high up so including Downtown and the east bay. Even a remodeled swimming pool indoors on the southeastern edge of the park . Pretty fantastic space a bike park and a dog park of course. I recommend if you like music to try it at least one time and you may be hooked.

Attended this annual event this past weekend at McClaren Park, a perfect location in the Jerry…read moreGarcia Amphitheater. We arrived around 1pm and parking was easy to find nearby on Mansell (more like "create your own street parking" but everyone was doing it, unless you are vip and reserve a space in the lot). There were a few food trucks and merchandise tents on site, vendors selling tie dye t-shirts and the like, one seller even giving away free mushrooms. And the place was packed, almost every inch of space as you get closer to the amphitheater and stage, with masses of people waving their arms around and grooving to the music. This event will make you think you've traveled back in time to the 60's and 70's, with the hippie culture take over, from the hairstyles to the wardrobes, and even the free spirited dance movements among the crowds. If you find people-watching entertaining, this would be a great opportunity. The music was amazing, the bands performing on stage as well as the speaker system set up at the venue, mainly the sounds of the guitar mesmerizing the audience, but the organ, keyboard, and vocals too. And of course, more tie dye colors and patterns on stage creating a background and setting fitting for the event. Also, restrooms are conveniently located right in front of the amphitheater. Overall, a laid back atmosphere to stretch out your mat/blanket, lie in the sun, and listen to the awesome tunes of rock, blues, and psychedelia filling the air, including your favorite Grateful Dead hits. And of course John McClaren is a lovely park, so it's easy to attend this free concert then a make a day out of your visit here.

Matcha looong lines!!!…read more Got there yesterday around 11:45am and the lines were already forming. The space was a lot smaller than I expected and the food options were a bit limited. Everything here is on the sweet side. It would've been nice to have a savory option, but I guess that's why the Spark Social side was open. Some vendors were clearly unprepared for the amount of people and didn't know how to handle getting through the lines. Almost everything is pre-made (not to mention pricey) so I'm not sure what took so long?! There also wasn't enough seating, trash cans, and we also had to go over to the normal food truck side to get a fork. Vendor reviews: -Andytown Coffee Roasters: paid $5 for glorified sparkling water -Third Culture Bakery: their mochi muffins are always good, although their banana mochi bread pudding was not my fav -Ocean Malasada Co: prob the worst at lines and the most overhyped. the malasadas tasted like they were fried in old oil -Matcha Cafe Maiko - matcha latte was a tad too sweet and milky I'm a huge fan of matcha and thought I'd love this event, but I honestly left feeling like I wasted a lot of time and money :(

I had so much fun at the first annual SF Matcha Fest!…read more We arrived around 11:30am, got our tickets scanned, and entered the soccer field where all of the Matcha vendors were. They had everything from Matcha doughnuts to Matcha ice cream (of course) to Matcha Fresco. All of the Matcha food was delicious. The line was long for the Churn Urban Creamery but the staff started handing out free samples of strawberry ice cream because it was so hot out! The weather said it'd be about 75 degrees, but it definitely got up to around 85, especially with the lack of shade in the event center. The Matcha Fresco from Asha Teahouse definitely helped to keep us cool. My friends and I purchased the tank tops and t-shirts they were selling and even got to meet the maker of Matcha Fest, Jules! She was incredibly sweet and friendly, and seemed so genuinely excited to see the turnout and how much fun everyone was having. Her team was awesome and helped us take so many fun group photos and they had a free photo booth and Matcha phrase signs to hold up. Cute idea! Overall, besides how hot the weather was, we all had a memorable time at the SF Matcha Fest 2017, and we are already excited for the next one so we can try the vendors we didn't get to this time! Thank you to Jules and her team for hosting such an awesome event. Working one of their booths sounds and looks like so much fun, you can tell they are passionate about all things Matcha! Woohoo!