Alameda Things to Do

With over 108,000 barrels of beer sold yearly, you may have already sampled the fruit of this company's labor. Anchor Steam, a full bodied lager, the brewery's most famous creation, is popular in San Francisco and around the wo... more

An architectural masterpiece, the Fillmore itself is as worth seeing as any band playing here. Stand on the main floor next to the historic stage and look up at soaring ceilings embellished with carvings and gold paint while th... more

This performance space bills itself as a breeding ground for new performances. What you will find there is performance art, plays, readings of works-in-progress, alternative stand-up comedy, cutting-edge choreography, and prett... more

This theater has been staging challenging, innovative, and culturally diverse contemporary works since 1967. Sam Shepard was playwright-in-residence for many years and the company still stages his works. The theater space is sm... more

One of the busiest areas of the city, Chinatown is a hodgepodge of shops, restaurants and businesses of every kind. The vibrant and close-knit community that lives within this neighborhood has also made it one of San Francisco'... more

Bourbon & Branch is the talk of the town. Perched inconspicuously on a corner in San Francisco's Tenderloin, Bourbon & Branch has no signage, and the door is closed tight. When you ring the buzzer, the door swings open and yo... more

Come for the cheap drinks, stay for the rockin' jukebox. The Hemlock attracts a diverse crowd of mostly hipster and rocker types. The bar itself is a 360° walk-around on two different levels and there are tables, chairs and wal... more

Noise Pop is an annual week-long event celebrating the very best of modern rock 'n' roll music. The hottest buzz bands (such as the Ponys, the Spinto Band and Autolux) take the stage alongside long-time stalwarts (like Cake, th... more

Maybe the name has a lot to do with it, but Make-Out Room is sexy. Overstuffed padded booths, a mirrored bar, a dance floor designed for seduction, and a stage for live shows (expertly booked ones at that), it all puts you in t... more

What Ellis Island was to European immigrants, this island was to Asian immigrants. Volunteer guides lead informative tours of the islands historical sites, including the Immigration Station and Fort McDowell. Graffiti left by i... more