Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz is a 200-seat multipurpose theater focused on events related to the French language and culture. It puts on a wide variety of plays, screenings and lectures.
At Blue Devils Bingo Hall, there are exciting games going with cash prizes, guaranteeing someone wins every game. It also has a slot room for those not into bingo. This is a great place to go a have some gaming fun.
Largo at the Coronet is an art venue and bar located in West Hollywood. The venue offers patrons a wide array of performances, including plays and musical guests. A full calendar of events is available online as are tickets. Tickets may also be purchased at the Largo box office or over the phone. The theater also features a bar where patrons can purchase drinks before any performance. For further inquiries, phone Largo at the Coronet.
Locals and tourists alike are enchanted by the beauty and serenity of the Palace of Fine Arts in the Marina District, which was designed by Bernard Maybeck in the style of Greek and Roman architecture for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition. This San Francisco landmark is a popular backdrop for wedding and other formal pictures. Built around a man-made lagoon at its original site, the palace is one of the last remaining structures of that World Fair. It appeals to people of all ages, in particular to couples, photographers, history enthusiasts and architecture buffs.
Parking and public transportation at Palace of Fine Arts
Parking is free in a small parking lot, as well as on the street. The San Francisco Muni 15 bus line from downtown stops a few blocks away.
Best and worst time to go to Palace of Fine Arts
Any time of the year is good to visit this landmark. It's typically busy on the weekends. To avoid the crowds, visit either early in the morning or in the evening.
Admission to Palace of Fine Arts
Admission is free. The rotunda is inaccessible when weddings or other events are taking place.
Must see/do at Palace of Fine Arts
Check out the architectural details of the rotunda. Visit the Innovation Hanger in the palace's exhibit hall, which is free and open on Wednesdays to Sundays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Other places to visit near Palace of Fine Arts
Nearby, in the Presidio, is the Walt Disney Family Museum, which features exhibits on the life and work of the founder of Disneyland. Also close by is the Fort Mason Center, which is home to several small museums and galleries, such as the Mexican Museum and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Artists Gallery. About three miles away, beneath the Golden Gate Bridge is the Fort Point National Historic Site, a brick fort that the United States built before the Civil War to protect the San Francisco Bay.
Insider tip for visitors to Palace of Fine Arts
Read the street signs when you park on the street to avoid getting a parking ticket. Be sure you are not parked during street cleaning hours. Also, check for the time limit for parking on that street.
Author's bio: Susan Echaore-McDavid writes Take 25 to Hollister, a blog about Hollister, San Benito County and nearby areas.
Originally founded in 1964 and existing in its current location since 1987, Berkeley's Black Repertory Group has been helping Black culture thrive in its communtiy for decades. Its spacious, 250-seat theater on Adeline Street has played host to numerous African-American icons of film, theater, music and comedy over the years, and also hosts children's summer camps. The non-profit group puts on its own productions at this site, those of other theater groups, in addition to talent shows, town meetings and book signings.
The Contra Costa Civic Theatre celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2010. From My Fair Lady to Thoroughly Modern Millie, the plays here reflect a wide range of styles and tastes. This building was erected in 1971 to act as the permanent home for the Theatre after moving between many different venues across the city, including the building that now houses Atlas Liquors. Box-office sales, tuition fees and donations all go toward keeping the Theatre open and active. Youth programs, including summer camp, drama and music classes, take place here as well.