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A locally focused contemporary art venue and public garden. Rotating monthly exhibits, performances, and film screenings.
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A library collected over decades by Rick and Megan Prelinger, primarily a collection of 19th and 20th century historical ephemera, periodicals, maps, and books, most published in the United States. Their collections of zines, trade periodicals, and books relating to industrial and local topics is second to none, and the library contains many items that are unique in the world.
The museum is dedicated to celebrating all aspects of the performing arts in San Francisco, from the mid 19th century to the present day. It hosts exhibitions and lectures by leading artists to encourage an appreciation of the diversity of the performing arts.
An alternative art organization that has premiered works by noted authors such as Dave Eggers and world-class playwrights such as Denis Johnson. The resident theater group, Campo Santo, is very good. The space also has an art gallery.
They organize exhibitions, performing arts events, arts education, and public art programs in order to encourage and facilitate the flow of artistic ideas between the different cultural and socio-economic stratums in society. They also host exhibits at the Luggage Store Annex (a.k.a. 509 Cultural Center) at 509 Ellis Street (near Leavenworth St).
Bowling alley.
On the premises of the Children's Creativity Museum is this beautiful carousel dating back to 1906, now fully restored and open for rides.