My girlfriend and I enjoyed the show very much. Was no Las Vegas level professional show, but was…read morenot expecting that. The bar is nice, the drinks great and the deal available on Yelp made it a real bargain. UPDATE: I just re-read my review and thought it was a little lack-luster. We enjoyed the performances and the hosts very very much! Very nice people and very inspiring! I'm so glad we went.. it was a highlight of our trip to SF! Keep up the good work!

Hired Dottie and Kenshe for a 50th birthday party on a boat! They were so responsive and…read moreaccommodating for my last minute HUGE ask, especially on one of San Francisco's busiest weekends for burlesque performers. It was an unusual ask for them to come join us on a boat for three hours, but they happily did it and definitely made the night memorable!!!! As the person managing the boat in many other instances, they made my job easy and overcame the situation when the boat's music speakers were not the best Lol. I would hire them over and over again ---they were brilliant and so talented!!!!

What's still left of our old San Francidco: quirky, creative, fabulous, and inexpensive…read more Community talent at its best, and always a warm welcome. Just go. You won't expect what's in store for you.

i attended san f theater for over 40years during that time i experienced stage works written by…read morenyc playwright larry myers which were the best ever bay area theater i believe myers won the firsrt usa fringe fests with his "sexual gravity" & "gene tierney move next door" or "keith haring s my idol" myers is "off broadways wittiest and most prolific playwright according to ny daily news " wayman wong he wrote so many i forget which awards were for which plays as he had other nominations.

Such a cute place! Comedians were very funny! Sat in the front row and the comedians made some…read morefunny jokes to us! Had a few beers that were reasonably priced:)

Looking for a fun and affordable night out in San Francisco? Then look no further than Cheaper Than…read moreTherapy. The bar area has a great vibe and all the comedians were great! Haven't laughed that hard in a long time. Do yourself a favor and check it out. Seriously go do it. The tickets are only $25 and you will be supporting local Bay Area comedians.

Luscious & Sexy!…read more SITREP I've seen this gorgeous, gregarious, gallant band of women all over the Bay Area, at BIMBOS and the DNA LOUNGE and other locations lucky enough to host them. SETUP Performing the best in the styles of burlesque and vaudeville, the Devil-Ettes are today's answer to your craving for sexy live performance that you are not embarrassed or shy to take your parents (or signficant other, for that matter) to. SPECIAL APPEARANCES They and their individual members are particularly well-featured guests are many a HUBBA HUBBA at the DNA Lounge or Uptown in Oakland. I have also been lucky to catch one or two of them when they are featured in a special performance at VIVA LAS VEGAS usually during the Easter Weekend in Las Vegas. THE LOWDOWN The Devil-Ettes will leaving you screaming for more "sexy"!

Love the Devil-Ettes. Fabulous burlesque troupe. Seen them all over the Bay, and even had them…read moreperform at my birthday party way back in the day. A must see for San Francisco and the Bay Area.

"Is this really happening?!" Those were the only words I could eek out of my gaping mouth during…read morelast Friday's living room performance at the Vespertine Circus. Okay, I also managed to say "I'll have the $2 white wine, good sir!" But really, that's about it. There were mesmerizing musicians, an astonishing aerial acrobat and her hooping partner. There were couches and a hodgepodge of chairs filled with the artists friends and family and some random Facebook stalkers like us. But the most surprising attraction had to be the bar in back, serving $2 wine, beer, and soda. *Rub eyes in dream-like stupor.* Like the others have noted, this is an eerily magical place, concealed behind residential walls. Part Alice in Wonderland, part Burning Man, part Dark Carnival...yet approachable enough for average folks like you and me. The shows are $10-15 sliding scale at the door, and while the venue itself may not appear to merit such a cover, the sheer novelty and unexpectedness of everything that ensues is worth the cha-ching, in my opinion.

There are many reasons to fear and loathe Facebook. Sit at any bar, eavesdrop on any bus…read moreconversation, and woo any self-aware youngin' with a lit degree, and you'll hear a litany of FB complaints, usually coming straight from the mouth of your's truly about the inanity of self-promotion and narcissism. But when I step back from talking about my status in the third person or rapidly de-tagging myself from pictures that I don't want my mom to see, I appreciate how useful it has been in finding some cool events. Cue the Vespertine Circus, which I circuitously found when I saw an event listing for audiafauna, one of my favorite local acts. Not knowing what to expect, nor caring much, since my beloved band was performing, I came with little to no expectations, just being a groupie and rounding up some friends for a night out. Literally located in someone's living room, with barnyard lighting and some scattered cushions, this is a very comfy venue. The circus itself is not the corndog/creppy clown carnavale that I envisioned. There are contortionists, lovers, advanced hoopers, and what I came for-music and dancing. My heart was won by the ginger with an improvised violin/trumpet contraption, who's in a band from Seattle called Impossible Bird, another serendipitous music find that's put an extra hop in my step. Come support this amazing endeavor-such a heartwarming atmosphere, and if you're missing your weekend night boozin', drink assured that there's some cheap wine, though I opted for the cheap alcoholic-free ginger beer. After being intoxicated by the good vibes this place is percolating, you won't need anything else.

Eagerly looking forward to an entertaining evening by the masterly band of chic freaks and geeks I…read morescurried up the wooden stairs of the quaint and charming theatre that is the "Climate Theatre" a good 30 minutes before the published show time. The show was an intimate affair between performers and audience as they practically rubbed shoulders over the course of the show in the charming & cozy ambiance of the auditorium. Without giving away the story or any of the not-too-infrequent risqué humor, I will attempt to describe the evening of melodious tunes, mesmerizing voices, heart stopping performances, and smouldering beauties. As we all know, the story is predicated on a young naïve girl who stumbles upon a family of other-worldy beings on her way to a party. Talula (Alissa), the matron of the freaks, endearingly labeled as one that shares an acronym with a Mommy In Love (with) Falafels, took the stage with a seasoned vocal that manifested itself from the get go that screamed "I am the first lady here". The songstress's vibrato was impeccable and seemed to suggest years and years of operatic singing (not that I am an expert in such matters). The buxom Madame Laveaux, played by the bodacious beauty Nicole, is a captivating presence that cannot easily be ignored (nay, make that "never"). And Lordy, when she accentuates those God-given bountiful curves wrapped by a diaphanous viel that do nothing to hide those lovely limbs, clean thoughts are the last thing on my mind (Lord, forgive me my trespasses!). As with most singers, the high vocal note is expected and delivered but Nicole's low in the second half that plumbed the depths of the frequency range was eye-brow raising impressive. And of course, we now have the bumbling and innocent Ann, the *ahem* Virgin, whose merry naïve ways happen to be the catalyst that is the reason for this story's existence. Played by the versatile Alison, it was indeed an eyeopener as she went from a naïve waif to a red-hot vivacious vixen that makes one wonder if she was indeed the same giggling girl at the start of the story. Our very own Luke the gay cannibal playing himself, save for the cannibalism, wowed the crowed with an inspiring, funny performance backed ably by his powerful vocal chords that filled the room from wall to wall. His odd humanitarianism and zig-zag attributes that disallow him from eating kitty-cats can only be understood from watching the show. (Now pardon me for this is the part where I get a little sketchy as I was busy ...ummm... critiquing the luscious ladies of the stage that my memory doesn't serve me quite as well) The schizophrenic psychopathic Jekyll&Hyde, played by Sam, was a study in contradiction, switching between amiable party host to not-so-amiable personalities. In one of his many avatars was an oblique humorous reference to Mikado that, I am afraid, escaped a majority of the audience. The imposing Edward ("Cullens"?) literally stood above the rest of the cast with his imposing stature helped in no small part by the ridiculously pale visage as befits any self-respecting, luxury-coffin-dwelling vampire. After the highly entertaining performance, I had a little chit-chat with Sean, the Musical-Director, who revealed that the script was somewhat close to it's final form only about 3 weeks before the premiere! I guess the old habits of cramming for the exams in the last minute never really dies --- they merely resurface in various forms that can leave even Jekyll & Hyde scratching their bi-polar heads in absolute bewilderment. In conclusion, I admit my 5-star rating may have been slightly biased by the fact that I know the Composer. For the complete stranger, you might want to expect a 4-star performance as nothing is worse than arriving with an unrealistic sky-high expectation that leaves you wanting for more. Now Hurry along and catch it before it's limited run closes on October 31st.

In reality, i should have gotten "first to review" since i was the first one to see the show, but…read morealas, Umesh beat me to it. (flips the bird) The Witching Hour blew me away. I knew the show was going to be good, but i wasnt expecting it to be amazing. The singing, the acting, the dark sense of humor all kept me laughing and entertained the whole way through. I could have used a little more blood and gore, but thats just the sadist in me. Everyone did an excellent job with their characters but i was completely smitten with Alissa Deeter (Talula). I was attracted to her take charge, dominating character. Love. Her. Im not big on musicals. I honestly have always had a hard time sitting through them. Beach Blanket Babylon?....good but a snore. (I literally fell asleep) The Witching Hour definitely made me a fan. Well, i should say that it made me a fan of, not musicals in general, but of The Miscreants of Cabaret. The way they interact with the crowd makes you feel like you're part of it and getting a private viewing. Im looking forward to their next show. Trust me when i say i didnt give this show 5 stars just because Luke is one of my favorite people. I said to Luke "if your show blows, dont cry when i give you a 1 star review." I dont sugar coat shit for anyone. Luckily the show was fantastic and the Climate Theater, although small, gave it a nice intimate feel. Get ready Broadway, Luke is coming for ya and he's going to blow you (no pun intended) away! (side not: Luke, now that i know you have an amazing voice, be prepared to serenade me when you jump out of my bday cake)

I really thought I had reviewed this place right after we made a visit. Anyhow we were in Burger…read moreKing on Powell and some guy with a post that said 10$ comedy club came through was passing out flyers. My bf thought it would be fun and took one. It said to bring your own alcohol. We start walking there and as I'm asking him if we're close a man standing alone the sidewalk asked us if wed like to go to a comedy show. We of course told him we were actually looking for it. We went to the ATM. CASH ONLY. We were the first to arrive and there was no one inside. It's a very small room with only about 20 seats. The chairs were from the 80s and there were 3 small tables with styrofoam cups on top. Me and my bf gave each other a strange look and burst ed out laughing. We were afraid wed be the only ones in the audience. Thank god 5 min later another couple walks in and we joke around about how we were thinking it was some legit place with tons of seating. Then the last couple comes in 3 min after that. We were all thinking it was nice we brought alcohol. One couple was like were totally going to be made fun of by one of them. There were other people coming in and sat on the side closest to the door. I thought it was strange but didn't realize till later that they were the comics! There were 7 comics (including the guy at the door) and 6 people in audience. It probably lasted a bit over and 1 1/2. It started later than 8 because the guy was trying to get as many people in as he could. I wish it would have lasted longer. Sure there were some dry parts but I did LOL at a lot of them. I recommend bringing alchy and I also recommend going to the later show in case it goes over the time. Real good job guys!!!!

Local comedians, there are about 6 people who preformed, all hilarious. The play is small and…read moreseating is limited, get in line early, better pick. The location had a lot of homeless and drug infested, we drove and parked. If we were to go next time, we will be getting dropped off.

Thank you for being a friend Traveled down a road and back…read moreagain Your heart is true, you're a pal and a confidant... OMG, there was only one toilet and one urinal in the men's room, so I'd suggest skipping the fajitas before the show. But hey, the seats were roomy, a nice surprise for a theatre originally built in 1908. Believe it or not, this was my first visit here. There are 480 seats in the house, and all of them were occupied for "The Golden Girls Live! The Christmas Episodes". Jamie W. and I were almost too late to get tickets because we had no idea how quickly the show sells out every year. We realized we missed Heklina as Dorothy since he passed in April, but we looked forward to see Coco Peru step into the deep-throated role. The entire cast was fabulous as they recreated two memorable episodes from the series. The first was the one where Blanche's virile soldier beau from her past has become a mild-mannered pharmacist. The second was where Dorothy reignites the crush she had on her high school English teacher, and due to Rose's desperation, Dorothy and Blanche end up on a talk show identified as a lesbian couple. They were remarkably faithful to the original shows. In between scene set-ups were infectious holiday carol sing-alongs. The intermission was gratefully extended to accommodate the limited restroom facilities. There was a cash bar which we bypassed, and shockingly, we didn't wait in the very long line for a selfie with the cast. I preferred keeping my memories of their epic performance intact. It was a fun time in a great house. And if you threw a party Invited everyone you knew Well, you would see the biggest gift would be from me And the card attached would say 'Thank you for being a friend'. RELATED - Exploring the Mission? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2NHtst6

Attended the SF Tape Music Festival here this past weekend. Loved the charming exterior of the…read moretheater, with bright lights and a classic look. However it was very plain inside, a lack of decor, standard theater folding seats in the auditorium, outdated and a bit dirty. In fact, the floors were kinda gross too. And the concessions stand was very basic with limited offerings. Nothing particularly appealing about the place, but it worked for the event we attended. Plus, it's a historic landmark, the oldest operating theatre in SF, and that's certainly something to appreciate.