| Author | Message | ||
| rraymond
Advanced Member Username: rraymond Post Number: 377 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hi all, I need some entertainment help. My wife and I will be in San Francisco, Sept 13th through the 15th, for a Monday to Wednesday stay. What clubs and nightspots are good for some jazz, R&B, soul, blues or funk - and yes, we're talking the first part of the week, just to make it a challenge! We're already planning to go to Yoshi's. Thanks in advance for your suggestions! Reid | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 1150 Registered: 5-2009 |
HI , Yoshi's is a great spot , also check out Radio KCSM JAZZ 91 http://www.yoshis.com/sanfrancisco/jazzclub/ http://kcsm.org/jazz91/index.php I hope that you have a beautiful time in San Francisco | ||
| bigredbass
Senior Member Username: bigredbass Post Number: 1434 Registered: 9-2002 |
And don't forget, dress for cold weather! J o e y | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 4498 Registered: 7-2004 |
Actually, September is our warmest month. Temps could vary anywhere from 60 to 90! The secret here is "layers". Dress in layers so you can adjust to the big swings we often experience. As for venues, you might want to check out who's playing at the Fillmore and the Great American Music Hall - both iconic clubs. Right near the Fillmore, the Boom Boom Room often has excellent bands. Bill, tgo | ||
| mike1762
Senior Member Username: mike1762 Post Number: 594 Registered: 1-2008 |
We spent a few September days in SF a couple of years ago. It's a really neat city (except the pan-handlers are a little out of control), but it does get cold at night. If you're into wine, there are several day long Wine Country tours that depart from the Ferry Building. | ||
| rraymond
Advanced Member Username: rraymond Post Number: 378 Registered: 6-2002 |
Thanks for the venue and weather tips! I didn't know that the Fillmore was still open; that would be a great place to visit for historical reasons, if nothing else. We're going to visit the wine country, for sure. We're going to rent a car and head north into Sonoma Valley to look around, then, we'll just keep going north till we get home. Thanks again, guys! | ||
| dfung60
Senior Member Username: dfung60 Post Number: 434 Registered: 5-2002 |
At the risk of pointing out the obvious, when you're taking that drive up to Wine Country, be sure to make a brief stop in Santa Rosa at the mothership/factory... Just a couple of minutes off 101 on your way up there, although it won't be a quick stop - if you schedule an hour, it will take you 2 more to reattach your dropped jaw and courteously wipe that drool off the precut top woods (Mica and Susan are probably used to this by now). Enjoy! David Fung | ||
| slawie
Advanced Member Username: slawie Post Number: 234 Registered: 8-2002 |
While in the Napa Valley I recommend a visit to the Culinary Institute of California. Try the sampler platter. mmmmm http://www.ciachef.edu/california/ slawie | ||
| rraymond
Advanced Member Username: rraymond Post Number: 379 Registered: 6-2002 |
Alrighty then, some wine, a hippie sandwich and a trip to the CIA, this is getting interesting! | ||
| jbybj
Advanced Member Username: jbybj Post Number: 304 Registered: 6-2006 |
On your way up north, take a drive to the top of Mt. Tamalpais, and a little walk around the Verna Dunshee memorial loop trail, views of the whole bay area. As you come out of the parking lot at the top of Mt. Tam, there is a sharp curve, with a little dirt parking area at the fire road. About 1/4 mile north up the fire road, there will be a little trail that heads down the mountain, through the woods, to the north east. A few hundred yards down the hill, you'll find the Kisbane Hermatige. "Not a public camp, but for A" declares the hand painted corrogated metal sign. If you reach lookout rock, you've gone too far, The Kisbane is easy to miss. Then drive down to Pantoll Ranger station, park and take the hike down the mountain to Stinson Beach. Your in the shade of the woods for most of the hike, and it's all downhill. You'll have to hitchhike back up to Pantoll, then drive out along Bolinas ridge, pretend you are in a car commercial. If your lucky you will be right at the fog break as it blows up the mountain, dissappating at the ridge. From there head up to Point Reyes, and park at the trail head that leads to Abbott's Lagoon. There should still be enough water for a swim. On your way out, see if you can find a local to direct you to the Pygmy Cypress forest, up above Fairfax. Middle earth has nothing on this amazing stand of pygmy trees. I miss Marin.......... |
