Indoor Activities for Adults in San Francisco, CA

1,200-capacity concert venue from the 1960s psychedelic era. Crystal chandeliers, balconies, concert poster art on the walls. They hand out free posters as you leave. Ticket prices vary by artist.

1805 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94115 · Show nights only, doors typically 7-8pm

700-capacity concert hall built in 1907. Marble columns, gilded balconies, frescoed ceilings. Rock, jazz, bluegrass, soul, and comedy. Standing room main floor, seated balcony.

859 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109 · Show nights, box office Wed-Fri 1pm-6pm

Seven floors of modern and contemporary art. Frida Kahlo, Warhol, Calder. Rooftop sculpture garden with city views. Free under 18. Late Thursdays open until 8pm. Federal employees free with ID.

151 Third St, San Francisco, CA 94103 · Mon-Tue 10am-5pm, Wed closed, Thu noon-8pm, Fri-Sun 10am-5pm

Hands-on science museum on Pier 15 with 650+ interactive exhibits on perception, physics, biology, art. Thursday evenings are adults-only After Dark (18+, $20) with cocktails and DJs. Under 3 free.

Pier 15, San Francisco, CA 94111 · Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Thu 6-10pm (After Dark, 18+), Sun noon-5pm, closed Mon

400-seat comedy club in North Beach with touring headliners and up-and-coming comedians. Good sightlines from every seat. Two-drink minimum. Plenty of Italian restaurants nearby for dinner beforehand.

915 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133 · Show nights, check schedule

Open since 1978, 182 seats. Robin Williams, Dana Carvey, Ellen DeGeneres all came through here. Mix of established headliners and new talent showcases.

444 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111 · Show nights, check schedule

1922 Spanish Colonial Baroque movie palace, SF Historic Landmark #100. Wurlitzer organ still inside. Recently renovated, now hosts concerts, film screenings, comedy, and community events.

429 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114 · Event nights, check schedule

18,000+ works of Asian art spanning 6,000 years. China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, Himalayas. Free first Sundays. Kids 12 and under always free. Open late Thursdays until 8pm.

200 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94102 · Thu 1pm-8pm, Fri-Mon 10am-5pm, closed Tue-Wed

2,743-seat home of the SF Symphony. Classical concerts, film score performances, special events. Student and teacher rush $25 on select concerts. Open rehearsal tickets ($55-65) Thursday mornings.

201 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA 94102 · Performance schedule varies, check calendar

1915 Beaux-Arts rotunda and colonnades built for the Panama-Pacific Exposition. Grounds and lagoon free to visit year-round. Indoor theatre (1,000 seats) hosts concerts, ballet, comedy, cultural performances.

3301 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123 · Grounds open daily; theatre hours vary by event

500-capacity venue on Divisadero for indie rock, electronic, hip-hop, and folk. Good sound and sightlines from almost everywhere. Standing room with a small balcony. Where people go to catch bands before they blow up.

628 Divisadero St, San Francisco, CA 94117 · Show nights, doors typically 7-8pm

Fine arts museum in Golden Gate Park. American art from the 17th century on, textile arts, contemporary international. Hamon Observation Tower has free 360-degree city views. Free first Tuesdays. Japanese Tea Garden and botanical gardens nearby.

50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118 · Tue-Sun 9:30am-5:15pm, closed Mon

Free museum about the science of sight, run by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. 38,000+ artifacts including antique surgical instruments, optical illusions, and exhibits on how vision works. More interesting than it sounds. Most people walk right past it on the way to Ghirardelli Square.

645 Beach St, San Francisco, CA 94109 · Wed-Sun 11am-4:30pm, closed Mon-Tue

Outdoor food truck park with trucks rotating from 200+ Bay Area operators. Free entry, food $10-18 per item. Fire pits, lawn games, bar. Weekday lunch has short lines; Fri/Sat evenings are packed. Dogs welcome. Check @sparksocialsf on Instagram for daily lineups.

601 Mission Bay Blvd N, San Francisco, CA 94158 · Mon-Thu 11am-3pm & 5-9pm, Fri 11am-3pm & 4-9pm, Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 11am-5pm

Music venue in a converted 1914 mortuary chapel in the Mission. 400-capacity room, indie rock, folk, electronic, world music. The upstairs restaurant and bar are good on their own. Tickets $15-40.

777 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110 · Show nights, Mon-Sun 5pm+, box office Thu/Sat 12:30-5:30pm

Free outdoor concerts in a natural eucalyptus grove amphitheater, running Sunday afternoons mid-June through mid-August since 1938. Classical, jazz, pop, world music. Reserve free tickets online in advance. Bring a blanket and picnic.

19th Ave & Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94132 · Sunday afternoons, mid-Jun through mid-Aug, typically 2pm

Victorian-era saloon on Columbus Ave with free live jazz and ragtime most evenings from 8pm. No cover. Mahogany bar, pressed tin ceilings. Craft cocktails and small plates.

155 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133 · Tue-Sat 4pm-12am, closed Sun-Mon

Basement venue in the Castro, 250 capacity. Indie rock, folk, electronic, jazz, comedy. Low ceilings, good acoustics, good cocktails. Tickets $15-35.

2174 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114 · Show nights, doors typically 7-8pm

400-capacity venue in a converted TV studio. Indie rock, electronic, drag shows, comedy, themed dance parties. Good sound for the space. Tickets $12-30. Programming is all over the place in a good way.

155 Fell St, San Francisco, CA 94102 · Show nights, doors typically 8-9pm

Tucked in a Financial District alley — 100+ wines by the glass, no attitude.

408 Merchant St, San Francisco, CA 94111 · Mon-Sat 5pm-12am, closed Sun

$15 adults, $7 skate rental. Year-round indoor rink in downtown Oakland. Easy BART ride. Less crowded than anything in SF.

519 18th St, Oakland, CA 94612 · Mon-Sun, hours vary by day -- check website