A Theater in San Francisco I Wouldn't Know About

When I was in San Francisco, I wanted to get into a show, but I quickly realized it wasn’t that easy. Most of the sites with listings were either overloaded or offered the same thing – big, hyped shows that were long sold out or had sky-high prices.

I came across Live Entertainment Guide by chance — a person wrote in an English-language blog that he only uses this site. I decided to check it out. It turned out to be what I was looking for. The platform offers not only large events, but also chamber performances, independent productions, unusual formats. This is what catches your attention.

I found a performance in a small hall, where it was easy to buy a ticket even on the day of the event. The atmosphere was cozy, the audience was local, not a crowd of tourists. The performance itself was profound and unexpected. I felt that I really got into the cultural environment of the city.

The site gave all the necessary information: duration, annotation, photos of the hall, even recommendations on clothing and weather. And this is without advertising and pop-ups. Live Entertainment Guide is not just a poster, but a tool for those who want to feel the city, and not just look at the sights.

Since that experience, I’ve been using it as my primary source for cultural events in any American city I visit. It’s more than Google or street billboards.