Polk Gulch/Van Ness Music

The ghost of Janis Joplin hides in the corners of the Avalon Ballroom, where she played her first show with Big Brother and the Holding Company in June... More about Avalon Ballroom

So much offered here: Monday night football, moderately priced Etheopian food, and jazz, how can you go wrong? If your going for the music; Friday and... More about Axum East

Edinburgh Castle is a fixture in the neighborhood, featuring live music, comedy and even the occasional theatrical performance. The drinks are stiff... More about Edinburgh Castle

San Francisco's oldest and grandest nightclub, the Great American Music Hall carries guests back to an earlier, more elegant era, with its ornate balconies,... More about Great American Music Hall (GAMH)

The Hemlock music/performance room is a physically separate and (more or less) soundproof space from the rest of the bar. While it's always free to get... More about Hemlock Tavern

Independent Distribution Collective is a type of music distribution association that has never existed outside of the major label system before in the... More about Independent Distribution Collective

Kimo's has been a main staple in the gay bar scene in Lower Polk for about two decades. The bar now days attracts a mixed crowd and during the weekends,... More about Kimo's

Pricey drinks but you'll get a the whole produce section in your bloody mary...for real.

A fun, unique bar on Polk Street. Take a trip to the woods and catch some great tunes while you're there.

Video Wave has good selections from almost every film genre. Rates are $3 for new releases and $2 for regular rentals.