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A long-time industrial district, South of Market (SoMa) saw a massive shift during the Internet heyday, when it exploded with hip and young CEOs and dreadlocked computer geniuses selling hundred-pound bags of dog food for forty-five cents – with free shipping.

After the dot-com collapse, the dust settled on this expansive neighborhood, and former corporate warehouses transformed into modern lofts for moneyed professionals who cashed out early, as well as high-end clubs, local breweries, gritty art galleries, and headquarters for those few Internet stalwarts who survived Dotcomageddon.

Many of the city’s bigger stores flourish on the western edge of the neighborhood, where companies like Costco and Best Buy enjoy some of the last stretches of central but still “affordable” real estate, while modern art museum SF MOMA and neighboring Yerba Buena Gardens “culture up” the daytime options with art and open-air squares.

On the east end of SoMa, the San Francisco Giants draw masses of dedicated fans to the picturesque AT&T Ballpark, which, combined with the seemingly endless loft conversions, has brought in enough regular traffic to support everything from cozy boutiques and chic new restaurants to a Whole Foods market.

Though San Francisco is far from a club-centric town, dance happy revelers enjoy several nightclubs along Folsom Street and the neighboring blocks stretching south to the 101 freeway, where a slew of raucous dives and S&M joints catering to the city’s vibrant leather scene can also be found.

Visitors should keep in mind, however, that the further south they tread in SoMa, the seedier it can get – at least for now.

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Dave's

Dive Bar / Sports Bar

Party Earth Review A cozy neighborhood Giants haunt located in the midst of a sea of hotels and offices, Dave’s attracts a varied clientele with its affordable grub and heavy-handed drink specials. Though ... more

29 3rd Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

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Steff's Sports Bar

Sports Bar

Party Earth Review Easy walking distance from the high rises towering over Downtown, Steff’s Sports Bar is a relaxed dive with lots of TVs and very little pretense. Mostly mellow during the week, the ... more

141 2nd Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

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Lucky Strike

Bowling Alley / Lounge

Party Earth Review As the Giants toss their balls about inside nearby AT&T Park, bowling alley-cum-lounge Lucky Strike offers fans a trendy upscale spot to eat, drink, and keep the spirit of sport rolling ... more

200 King Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

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Temple Nightclub

Nightclub

Party Earth Review A multi-level club featuring three dance floors, Temple Nightclub lets its diverse patrons party it up for Mother Earth, with wall-to-wall eco-friendly lighting and a rooftop composter ... more

540 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

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John Colins

Bar / Club / Lounge

Party Earth Review Located on the ground floor of a brick office building and accessed via a narrow alley just off Montgomery Street, John Colins is a popular little club with Happy Hour specials characteristic ... more

138 Minna Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

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ThirstyBear Brewing Company

Bar / Brewery / Restaurant

Party Earth Review Tapas and beer are on the menu at ThirstyBear Brewing Company, a cavernous brewery and restaurant that gets chock-full of city denizens in need of Spanish cuisine and freshly brewed ... more

661 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

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Harlot

Club / Lounge

Party Earth Review During the 1800s Gold Rush, a large stretch of San Francisco was known as the Barbary Coast – and even better known for the “professional” ladies who worked its streets. Dark and decadent ... more

46 Minna Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

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Epic Roasthouse

American Restaurant

Reviewed by Jane L.

"So Kuleto does it again. The swanky, refreshingly spacious steak house, isn't your typical overly dim-lit, dark cherry wood table steak house. The f ..." more

369 The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94105

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AsiaSF

Gay Bar / Gay Club / Restaurant

Party Earth Review The servers at AsiaSF have to be absolutely gorgeous, with perfect long legs, ample breasts, and sculpted buns that could crush a coconut. Oh, and they all have to be Asian men. More ... more

201 9th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

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Cat Club

Bar / Club

Party Earth Review A popular watering hole for tatted metalheads and over-pierced punks, Cat Club is a twisted dance hall where karaoke, bondage, and 80s pop live together in perfect harmony. Motown ... more

1190 Folsom Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

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The Grand

Club

Reviewed by Sonia Z.

"I'm sorry to dismay all of the overeager, freshly legal partiers who love it but, The Grand is not my cup of tea. The line can reach all the way acros ..." more

520 4th Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

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Press Club

Lounge / Wine Bar

Party Earth Review Wine lovers craving a trip to Napa Valley can save themselves the hour trek by popping into Press Club instead, a cavernous, subterranean lounge and wine bar popular with chic ladies ... more

20 Yerba Buena Lane
San Francisco, CA 94103

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May 2013

May 21 Tue	Yerba Buena Gardens Festival 2013 Arts Festival / Dance Festival / Festival / Music Festival / Performing Arts / Classical / Concerts / Jazz / World Music	Add to Calendar
May 21 Tue	Washington Nationals vs. San Francisco Giants Baseball 7:15pm AT&T Park San Francisco Giants	Add to Calendar
May 24 Fri	Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants Baseball 7:15pm AT&T Park San Francisco Giants	Add to Calendar
May 26 Sun	Sanctuary Memorial Day Weekend DJ Event / Holiday Event / Party / Gay 10:00pm 1015 Folsom	Add to Calendar