Venues
THE MANXMAN event on January 11 takes place at San Francisco’s beautiful Grace Cathedral on Nob Hill. The gothic cathedral is located at the corner of California and Taylor Streets, with the main entrance atop the steps on Taylor. The address is 1100 California Street. Parking is limited; public transportation is encouraged. Directions to Grace Cathedral
Our A DAY OF SILENTS event on February 2 will take place at SFJAZZ Center, 201 Franklin Street at the corner of Franklin and Fell Streets. SFJAZZ is easily accessible from Muni Metro (Van Ness or Civic Center stations) and BART (Civic Center station). SFJAZZ Center info
Getting to San Francisco
By Air
San Francisco San Francisco International (SFO) — 15 miles south of the city of San Francisco
Oakland International Airport (OAK) — 20 miles east of the city of San Francisco
Both SFO and OAK have easy access to San Francisco via BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit), cab, shuttle, or car
By Train
If you are travelling from outside the Bay Area, both Caltrain and Amtrak have service directly to San Francisco
Getting Around San Francisco
San Francisco MUNI provides bus, light rail, cable car, and historic streetcar service throughout the city. BART serves downtown San Francisco and the Mission District and shares downtown stations with Muni light rail lines.
Tip
San Francisco’s climate is mild—the temperature rarely goes above 80° or below 40°. Be advised, though, that the city’s weather is extremely variable—from season to season, hour to hour, and neighborhood to neighborhood. Winter days can be warm, summer days can be frigid and vise versa. Be prepared. Wear sheddable layers—sweaters and warm scarves are just the ticket.
Restrictions
Recording
SFSFF doesn’t allow filming or recording of any kind during performances
Phone Use
Phone use is not permitted during performances. Not only is phone use distracting for other audience members, it is disruptive and disrespectful to our performers. If you use your phone during a program you will be asked to leave without a refund.
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