Things to do in Union Square

5 places to start in Union Square

Powell Street cable car turnaround

At Powell and Market Streets, operators push each cable car around on a wooden turntable by hand. Both Powell lines to Fisherman's Wharf start here.

Official site →Photo: Dietmar Rabich, CC BY-SA 4.0

Curran Theatre

Touring Broadway shows play this 1922 theater on Geary Street, next door to the Toni Rembe.

Official site →Photo: Andreas Praefcke, CC BY 3.0

Toni Rembe Theater

American Conservatory Theater stages its main season in this 1910 playhouse on Geary Street.

Official site →Photo: Sanfranman59, CC BY-SA 4.0

San Francisco Playhouse

A small theater on Post Street where you're never far from the stage. It puts on plays and musicals year-round.

Official site →Photo: Donny Gilliland, CC BY-SA 3.0

Union Square

The plaza itself gets an ice rink and a tall Christmas tree in winter.

Official site →Photo: Aude, CC BY-SA 2.5

Hotels in Union Square

Staying over? These are the picks from our guide, Top Hotels in Union Square, San Francisco, and Dyme members see private rates on each. You can also browse every San Francisco hotel guide or search hotels on Dyme.

Hotel Nikko San Francisco 222 Mason Street, San Francisco 8.84,710 reviews 4 min walk to Powell Street Station (BART/J/K/L/M/N) View hotel → Beacon Grand, A Union Square Hotel 450 Powell Street, San Francisco 9.24,950 reviews 3 min walk to Powell Street Station (BART/J/K/L/M/N) View hotel → Hotel G San Francisco 386 Geary Street, San Francisco 8.5799 reviews 3 min walk to Powell Street Station (BART/J/K/L/M/N) View hotel → Inn at Union Square 440 Post Street, San Francisco 9.4453 reviews 4 min walk to Powell Street Station (BART/J/K/L/M/N) View hotel →

This weekend in Union Square: November 13–15

52 things on: 11 classes, 6 gigs, 5 tours and 5 free. Listed by day and start time.

Friday, November 13

6:00 AMOutdoor Escape Room in San Francisco - SOMA/EmbarcaderoCitywide puzzle adventure.GamesKearny StFrom $75View listing →8:00 AMPost Montgomery Center: Karen RoseVibrant California landscapes.Art1 Montgomery St #800View listing →9:00 AMSan Francisco Private City Tour with Local GuidePrivate tour, your pace.Tour335 Powell StFrom $300View listing →10:30 AMMatcha Making and Tasting at Junbi SFMatcha making and tasting.Class685 Market StFrom $59View listing →11:30 AMChess Lessons & SocialsOutdoor chess meetups.GamesUnion SquareView listing →1:00 PMArchitectural Gems South of Market TourFree guided architecture walk.Tour736 Mission StView listing →4:30 PMFoundations: HeelsFlirty beginner heels.Class414 Mason St #705View listing →5:00 PMUnion Square Dances Free Outdoor Friday Night Dance PartyFree friday dance lessons.PartySan FranciscoFreeView listing →5:00 PMIndian Restaurant WeekIndian tasting menu.Food340 Stockton StFrom $95View listing →6:00 PMMovies at Mechanics' PresentsClassic film screening and salon.Film57 Post StFrom $5View listing →6:30 PMInt/Adv HeelsSensual dance & confidence.Class414 Mason St #705View listing →7:00 PMTank and The BangasNew Orleans soul-funk.Music420 Mason StView listing →7:00 PMSan Francisco Ghost Tours: Gold and GhoulsHistorical ghost walk.TourUnion SquareView listing →7:45 PMSan Francisco Stand-Up Comedy @ Cheaper Than TherapyIntimate basement comedy club.Show533 Sutter StView listing →8:00 PMIt's Raining QueensMusic, comedy & storytelling.Show222 Mason StView listing →8:00 PMPeter Pan Goes WrongTheatrical comedy disaster.Show450 Post StFrom $55View listing →8:00 PMSecret Improv Society Live Comedy ShowUnderground improv comedy.Show533 Sutter StView listing →8:30 PMThe Twist and DiscoLive retro dance music.Music691 Market StView listing →9:00 PMLouieLate-night rap set.Music138 Mason StView listing →9:00 PMGroove GlobalVancouver selector takeover.Party260 Kearny StFreeView listing →

Saturday, November 14

6:00 AMOutdoor Escape Room in San Francisco - SOMA/EmbarcaderoCitywide puzzle adventure.GamesKearny StFrom $75View listing →8:00 AMFree Learn to Skate LessonsFree ice skating lessons.Class333 Post StFreeView listing →9:00 AMSan Francisco Private City Tour with Local GuidePrivate tour, your pace.Tour335 Powell StFrom $300View listing →9:45 AMFoundations: BalletSaturday morning dance sessions.Class414 Mason St #705View listing →11:00 AMInt Bollywood Funk ChoreoBollywood funk grooves.Class414 Mason St #705View listing →12:15 PMInt/Adv Hip HopSkills-focused hip hop training.Class414 Mason St #705View listing →2:00 PMPeter Pan Goes WrongTheatrical comedy disaster.Show450 Post StFrom $55View listing →2:00 PMBrazilian SambaAll-levels Brazilian samba.Class414 Mason St #705View listing →5:00 PMIndian Restaurant WeekIndian tasting menu.Food340 Stockton StFrom $95View listing →7:00 PMSan Francisco Ghost Tours: Gold and GhoulsHistorical ghost walk.TourUnion SquareView listing →7:45 PMSan Francisco Stand-Up Comedy @ Cheaper Than TherapyIntimate basement comedy club.Show533 Sutter StView listing →8:00 PMSecret Improv Society Live Comedy ShowUnderground improv comedy.Show533 Sutter StView listing →8:00 PMInnaEDM concert.Music420 Mason StView listing →8:30 PMPop IgnitionLive funk music.Music691 Market StFreeView listing →

Sunday, November 15

6:00 AMOutdoor Escape Room in San Francisco - SOMA/EmbarcaderoCitywide puzzle adventure.GamesKearny StFrom $75View listing →8:00 AMFree Learn to Skate LessonsFree ice skating lessons.Class333 Post StFreeView listing →8:30 AMPrivate Sommelier-led Sonoma or Napa Wine Country Tour in VW VanSommelier-led wine country road trip.Tour429 Post StFrom $1099View listing →9:00 AMSan Francisco Private City Tour with Local GuidePrivate tour, your pace.Tour335 Powell StFrom $300View listing →10:00 AMNew Season, New ScheduleWeekly dance classes for everyone.Class414 Mason St #705View listing →11:00 AMBeg Belly DanceWelcoming movement class.Class414 Mason St #705View listing →1:30 PMSouth Asian SemiclassicalSouth Asian Semiclassical dance.Class414 Mason St #705View listing →2:00 PMPeter Pan Goes WrongTheatrical comedy disaster.Show450 Post StFrom $55View listing →2:00 PMNew Interfaces @ TiatCreative technology afternoon.Art151 Powell StView listing →2:00 PMArchitecture Downtown TourDowntown architecture walking tour.Tour155 Maiden LnView listing →2:00 PMJewels in the SquareFree midday performances.ShowUnion SquareFreeView listing →5:30 PMSunday Supper ClubFamily-style dinners & live music.Food335 Powell StFrom $95View listing →7:00 PMSan Francisco Ghost Tours: Gold and GhoulsHistorical ghost walk.TourUnion SquareView listing →7:30 PMKristeen YoungOperatic art-punk piano.Music555 Sutter St #200View listing →7:45 PMSan Francisco Stand-Up Comedy @ Cheaper Than TherapyIntimate basement comedy club.Show533 Sutter StView listing →

On all weekend

No set start time for these, so go when it suits you.

RentRock musical revival.Show450 Post StView listing →Latest K-Pop Hits Dance Class with OcheK-pop dance classes.Class414 Mason St #705View listing →Second Saturdays ‘Round the World at Union Square: Bollywood…Bollywood circle dancing.PartySan FranciscoView listing →

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