Neighbourhood guide

Mission District

Murals, theatres, music halls, bars and Dolores Park

Mission District has 16 places on the map. It runs from Mission Dolores and Dolores Park in the west to Brava Theater Center and Precita Eyes on 24th Street in the south.

Mission Dolores is at 3321 16th Street, and Mission Dolores Park sits at 19th and Dolores Streets. The Women's Building at 3543 18th Street carries the MaestraPeace Mural, and Clarion Alley is a block of murals at 47 Clarion Alley. Precita Eyes Muralists runs mural tours from 2981 24th Street.

The Roxie Theater is at 3125 16th Street and Foreign Cinema at 2534 Mission Street. Brick and Mortar Music Hall is at 1710 Mission Street and The Chapel at 777 Valencia Street. El Rio at 3158 Mission Street and Mission Bowling Club at 3176 17th Street fill out the evening.

16 places

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What to see

Start at Mission Dolores and Mission Dolores Park, then walk to the Women's Building and Clarion Alley. Precita Eyes Muralists, Brava Theater Center and Southern Exposure are further along 24th and 20th Streets.

Creativity Explored at 3245 16th Street is a gallery and studio for artists with disabilities.

Where to eat and drink

Foreign Cinema serves dinner with films at 2534 Mission Street, and Tartine Bakery sells pastries at 600 Guerrero Street. Rainbow Grocery is a worker-owned co-op at 1745 Folsom Street.

El Rio has a patio and Mission Bowling Club has six lanes and a cocktail lounge.

Good to know

Many of these places list their hours and shows on their own sites, and the Roxie and the music halls post calendars. Check Southern Exposure's site for the current exhibition.

Nearby neighbourhoods

Castro and Noe Valley A historic theatre, LGBTQ history, a farmers market and a lookout 6 places · 1.5 km away

Hayes Valley Zuni Café, Absinthe, Rich Table, Biergarten 6 places · 1.7 km away

Civic Center and Tenderloin, San Francisco

Civic Center and Tenderloin City Hall, the Asian Art Museum, the Opera House, the Tenderloin Museum 11 places · 2.3 km away

Bernal Heights and Glen Park, San Francisco

Bernal Heights and Glen Park Hilltop views, a canyon, butchers, pizza and Cortland Avenue 9 places · 2.4 km away

The best of Mission District

Best park Mission Dolores Park Nearly 16 acres of lawn, tennis courts and a playground at 19th and Dolores.

Best for murals Clarion Alley A mural alley kept up by an artist-run project since 1992.

Best old church Mission Dolores A parish with a basilica and the Old Mission at 3321 16th Street.

Best cinema Roxie Theater A nonprofit cinema on 16th Street.

Best live music Brick and Mortar Music Hall An independent venue on Mission Street with more than 300 events a year.

Things to do in Mission District

White adobe facade of Mission Dolores with its red tile roof, San Francisco

Church Mission Dolores The Mission Dolores parish at 3321 16th Street, with a basilica and the Old Mission. The parish website has pages on the Old Mission and on its restoration.

Colorful murals painted by Precita Eyes Muralists on a fence in the Mission, San Francisco

Landmark Precita Eyes Muralists A mural arts and visitors center on 24th Street, run by the Precita Eyes Muralists since 1977. It offers public mural tours and has a store at the same address.

Murals covering the walls along Clarion Alley in the Mission

Landmark Clarion Alley An alley of murals in the Mission District, produced since 1992 by the artist-run Clarion Alley Mural Project. The project is based at 47 Clarion Alley.

Murals wrapping the corner of the Women's Building in the Mission, San Francisco

Landmark The Women's Building A community organization at 3543 18th Street whose building carries the MaestraPeace Mural. The site offers a self-guided tour of the building's murals and history.

Mission Dolores Park lawn with palm trees and the downtown skyline behind

Park Mission Dolores Park Nearly 16 acres at 19th and Dolores Streets with palm-shaded lawns, six tennis courts, a soccer field, a playground and two off-leash dog areas. Rec and Park lists festivals and performances held here.

Roxie Theater neon marquee over the entrance, San Francisco

Landmark Roxie Theater A nonprofit cinema at 3125 16th Street that its site calls San Francisco's historic cinema. The site lists what is playing now and coming soon.

Food Foreign Cinema A restaurant at 2534 Mission Street that pairs dining with films, open since 1999. The site has a menu, reservations and a films page.

Cafe Tartine Bakery Tartine's bakery at 600 Guerrero Street, one of several Tartine locations in the Bay Area. The site takes pre-orders for cakes and tarts for pick-up here.

Nightlife Brick and Mortar Music Hall An independently owned music venue at 1710 Mission Street. It opened in March 2011 and says it hosts more than 300 events a year.

Nightlife The Chapel A live music venue at 777 Valencia Street in the Mission District.

Shopping Rainbow Grocery A worker-owned cooperative grocery at 1745 Folsom Street, in the Mission since 1975. It sells organic produce, bulk foods, spices, herbs and teas.

Nightlife El Rio A queer neighborhood bar with a patio at 3158 Mission Street. The site has a calendar, a gallery and a private events page.

Nightlife Mission Bowling Club A six-lane boutique bowling alley at 3176 17th Street with a restaurant and a cocktail lounge. Lanes can be reserved through its site.

Museum Creativity Explored An art studio and gallery at 3245 16th Street for artists with disabilities. The site links to gallery hours and a shop.

Brava Theater vertical sign and entrance building in the Mission, San Francisco

Landmark Brava Theater Center A theater at 2781 24th Street that presents work by women, people of color, youth and LGBTQIA artists. It also runs youth programs through the Mission Academy of Performing Arts.

Museum Southern Exposure A nonprofit art space at 3030 20th Street. Its site lists Land / Water / Meat / Noise, a group exhibition running October 10 to December 31, 2026.

What's on in Mission District

Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.

2nd Thursday Gypsy Jazz & Fun w/Mark & David Concert
Thu 12 Nov · Asiento
A concert at Asiento, listed on the @twangosf calendar.
18:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: Asiento
Bikes! @ The Homestead: Two Wheels. One Old Saloon Talks and readings
Thu 12 Nov · The Homestead
A talk at The Homestead, listed on the UC San Francisco calendar.
17:00 to 20:00 · Map · Source: UC San Francisco
Milonga Malevaje Activities
Thu 12 Nov · Verdi Club
Social dance night at the Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa Street, on 2026-11-12.
Map · Source: Verdi Club
Neel: Seminars on Sonic Design, Sound as Origin Activities
Thu 12 Nov · Gray Area
In-person sonic design seminar at Gray Area.
Map · Source: Gray Area
New People: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Film
Thu 12 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screening of New People: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind at the Roxie Theater on the Mission District's 16th Street.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
New People: Paprika Film
Thu 12 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screening of New People: Paprika at the Roxie Theater on the Mission District's 16th Street.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
SFTFF 2026 Film
Thu 12 Nov, Fri 13 Nov, Sat 14 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screenings of SFTFF 2026 at the Roxie Theater on 3 dates between 2026-11-12 and 2026-11-14.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
The History of Concrete Film
Thu 12 Nov, Mon 16 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screenings of The History of Concrete at the Roxie Theater on 2 dates between 2026-11-12 and 2026-11-16.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson Concert
Fri 13 Nov · Brava Theater Center
A Michael Jackson tribute concert plays at Brava Theater Center on 13 November.
Map · Source: Brava Theater Center
Closure Film
Fri 13 Nov, Sat 14 Nov, Sun 15 Nov, Mon 16 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screenings of Closure at the Roxie Theater on 4 dates between 2026-11-13 and 2026-11-16.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater

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Floating Features: Friday the 13th Film
Fri 13 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screening of Floating Features: Friday the 13th at the Roxie Theater on the Mission District's 16th Street.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
La Bola Negra Film
7 dates from 13 Nov to 22 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screenings of La Bola Negra at the Roxie Theater on 7 dates between 2026-11-13 and 2026-11-22.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
New People: Seven Samurai Film
Fri 13 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screening of New People: Seven Samurai at the Roxie Theater on the Mission District's 16th Street.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
Ballet of Lights: Sleeping Beauty in a Sparkling Show Dance
Sat 14 Nov · Brava Theater Center
Ballet of Lights presents a Sleeping Beauty show at Brava Theater Center on 14 November.
Map · Source: Brava Theater Center
Fatherland Film
5 dates from 14 Nov to 21 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screenings of Fatherland at the Roxie Theater on 5 dates between 2026-11-14 and 2026-11-21.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
Give Thanks Dinner Dance Party with The Bob Gutierrez Band Nightlife
Sat 14 Nov · Verdi Club
Social dance night at the Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa Street, on 2026-11-14.
17:30 to 22:30 · Map · Source: Verdi Club
Karwan Ensemble featuring Natalie Nayun Concert
Sat 14 Nov · Red Poppy Art House
Concert at Red Poppy Art House, 2698 Folsom Street, on 2026-11-14.
19:30 · Map · Source: Red Poppy Art House
Murals And The Multi-Ethnic Mission District Activities
Sat 14 Nov · Murals And The Multi-Ethnic Mission
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Murals And The Multi-Ethnic Mission.
13:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
New People: Being Heumann Film
Sat 14 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screening of New People: Being Heumann at the Roxie Theater on the Mission District's 16th Street.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
Noisebridge Cinema Theatre and shows
Saturdays. Next: Sat 14 Nov · Noisebridge
Weekly film night at the Noisebridge hackerspace.
Sat 20:00 · Map · Source: Noisebridge
Once Upon a Time in Harlem Film
Sat 14 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screening of Once Upon a Time in Harlem at the Roxie Theater on the Mission District's 16th Street.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
Blade Runner: The Final Cut (35mm) Film
Sun 15 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screening of Blade Runner: The Final Cut (35mm) at the Roxie Theater on the Mission District's 16th Street.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
Cybersentics Book Club: West Coast Sound Synthesis Talks and readings
Sun 15 Nov · Gray Area
In-person book club session at Gray Area.
Map · Source: Gray Area
Diatribes: VR Film Screening and Collective Sensemaking Film
Sun 15 Nov · Gray Area
In-person VR film screening and discussion at Gray Area.
Map · Source: Gray Area
Hunting Flies + Roly Poly Film
Sun 15 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screening of Hunting Flies + Roly Poly at the Roxie Theater on the Mission District's 16th Street.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
Ken Russell's The Devils (4K Restoration) Film
Sun 15 Nov, Mon 16 Nov, Wed 18 Nov, Tue 24 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screenings of Ken Russell's The Devils (4K Restoration) at the Roxie Theater on 4 dates between 2026-11-15 and 2026-11-24.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
Mission Dolores Neighborhood Activities
Sun 15 Nov · Mission Dolores Neighborhood
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Mission Dolores Neighborhood.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Mucha Salsa+ Activities
Sun 15 Nov · Verdi Club
Social dance night at the Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa Street, on 2026-11-15.
Map · Source: Verdi Club
NAZA Film
Sun 15 Nov, Tue 17 Nov, Sat 21 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screenings of NAZA at the Roxie Theater on 3 dates between 2026-11-15 and 2026-11-21.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
Counsellor at Law Film
Tue 17 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screening of Counsellor at Law at the Roxie Theater on the Mission District's 16th Street.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
Fjord Film
Tue 17 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screening of Fjord at the Roxie Theater on the Mission District's 16th Street.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
Neel: Seminars on Sonic Design, Sound as Shape Activities
Tue 17 Nov · Gray Area
In-person sonic design seminar at Gray Area.
Map · Source: Gray Area
Noisebridge Weekly Meeting Activities
Tuesdays. Next: Tue 17 Nov · Noisebridge
Weekly open meeting of the Noisebridge hackerspace.
Tue 19:00 · Map · Source: Noisebridge
The Woodchopper's Ball Activities
Tue 17 Nov · Verdi Club
Social dance night at the Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa Street, on 2026-11-17.
Map · Source: Verdi Club
Gamebridge at Noisebridge Activities
Wednesdays. Next: Wed 18 Nov · Noisebridge
Weekly games night at the Noisebridge hackerspace.
Wed 19:00 to 22:00 · Map · Source: Noisebridge
Patch Bay [Workshop]: Computational Poetry (Alicia Guo) Activities
Wed 18 Nov · Gray Area
In-person computational poetry workshop at Gray Area.
Map · Source: Gray Area
Scuff Queer Line Dancing and Two-Stepping Activities
Wed 18 Nov · Verdi Club
Social dance night at the Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa Street, on 2026-11-18.
Map · Source: Verdi Club
Staff Pick: Chicago Film
Wed 18 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screening of Staff Pick: Chicago at the Roxie Theater on the Mission District's 16th Street.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
3rd Thursdays Trikonaut Live Jazz Concert
Thu 19 Nov · Asiento
A concert at Asiento, listed on the Asiento calendar.
18:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: Asiento
Love Birds Film
Thu 19 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screening of Love Birds at the Roxie Theater on the Mission District's 16th Street.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
Micro To Macro: Microorganisms, Sound and Robots Activities
Thu 19 Nov · Gray Area
In-person event with Scott Kildall and Kal Spelletich at Gray Area.
Map · Source: Gray Area
Stanley Kubrick's The Killing (4K Restoration) Film
Thu 19 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screening of Stanley Kubrick's The Killing (4K Restoration) at the Roxie Theater on the Mission District's 16th Street.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
Wild at Heart (4K Restoration) Film
Thu 19 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screening of Wild at Heart (4K Restoration) at the Roxie Theater on the Mission District's 16th Street.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
Aliens (Special Edition) Film
Fri 20 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screening of Aliens (Special Edition) at the Roxie Theater on the Mission District's 16th Street.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
HERstory: Women Muralists of the Mission Activities
Fri 20 Nov · HERstory: Women Muralists of the Mission
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from HERstory: Women Muralists of the Mission.
13:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
New People: Soul Patrol Film
Fri 20 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screening of New People: Soul Patrol at the Roxie Theater on the Mission District's 16th Street.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
On the Road (En el Camino) Film
5 dates from 20 Nov to 25 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screenings of On the Road (En el Camino) at the Roxie Theater on 5 dates between 2026-11-20 and 2026-11-25.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
Who Killed Alex Odeh? Film
Fri 20 Nov, Sat 21 Nov, Sun 22 Nov, Mon 23 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screenings of Who Killed Alex Odeh? at the Roxie Theater on 4 dates between 2026-11-20 and 2026-11-23.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
Zhang Yimou's Raise the Red Lantern (4K Restoration) Film
6 dates from 20 Nov to 28 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screenings of Zhang Yimou's Raise the Red Lantern (4K Restoration) at the Roxie Theater on 6 dates between 2026-11-20 and 2026-11-28.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
RagaMenco Concert
Sat 21 Nov · Red Poppy Art House
Concert at Red Poppy Art House, 2698 Folsom Street, on 2026-11-21.
19:00 · Map · Source: Red Poppy Art House
The Host (4K Restoration) Film
Sat 21 Nov, Mon 23 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screenings of The Host (4K Restoration) at the Roxie Theater on 2 dates between 2026-11-21 and 2026-11-23.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
Birds of War Film
Sun 22 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screening of Birds of War at the Roxie Theater on the Mission District's 16th Street.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
Mission Dolores Neighborhood Activities
Sun 22 Nov · Mission Dolores Neighborhood
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Mission Dolores Neighborhood.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
New People: A Deeper Love: The Story of Miss Peppermint Film
Sun 22 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screening of New People: A Deeper Love: The Story of Miss Peppermint at the Roxie Theater on the Mission District's 16th Street.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
Dark Habits Film
Mon 23 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screening of Dark Habits at the Roxie Theater on the Mission District's 16th Street.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
4th Thursdays Jazz Richard Crook Trio Concert
Thu 26 Nov · Asiento
A concert at Asiento, listed on the Richard Crook Trio calendar.
18:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: Asiento
Mission Dolores Neighborhood Activities
Thu 26 Nov · Mission Dolores Neighborhood
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Mission Dolores Neighborhood.
12:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
9 o’clock Famous Concert
27 to 28 Nov · Asiento
A concert at Asiento, listed on the Duck Pond calendar.
19:00 to 01:00 · Map · Source: Asiento
Johnny Mnemonic: In Black and White Film
Fri 27 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screening of Johnny Mnemonic: In Black and White at the Roxie Theater on the Mission District's 16th Street.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
Murals And The Multi-Ethnic Mission District Activities
Fri 27 Nov · Murals And The Multi-Ethnic Mission
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Murals And The Multi-Ethnic Mission.
14:00 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
You Can See Everything Film
Fri 27 Nov, Sat 28 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screenings of You Can See Everything at the Roxie Theater on 2 dates between 2026-11-27 and 2026-11-28.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
Almost Midnights: Star 80 Film
Sat 28 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screening of Almost Midnights: Star 80 at the Roxie Theater on the Mission District's 16th Street.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (35mm) Film
Sat 28 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screening of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (35mm) at the Roxie Theater on the Mission District's 16th Street.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
Ashes and Diamonds (4K Restoration) Film
Sun 29 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screening of Ashes and Diamonds (4K Restoration) at the Roxie Theater on the Mission District's 16th Street.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
Mission Dolores Neighborhood Activities
Sun 29 Nov · Mission Dolores Neighborhood
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Mission Dolores Neighborhood.
10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
New People: An Eye for an Eye Film
Sun 29 Nov · Roxie Theater
Screening of New People: An Eye for an Eye at the Roxie Theater on the Mission District's 16th Street.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
Patch Bay [Artist Talk]: Sheena Dham Talks and readings
Wed 2 Dec · Gray Area
In-person artist talk by Sheena Dham at Gray Area.
Map · Source: Gray Area
The Situational Jazz Band Concert
Thu 3 Dec · Asiento
A concert at Asiento, listed on the Situational Jazz Band calendar.
18:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: Asiento
HERstory: Women Muralists of the Mission Activities
Fri 4 Dec · HERstory: Women Muralists of the Mission
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from HERstory: Women Muralists of the Mission.
13:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
New People: Filipiñana Film
Fri 4 Dec · Roxie Theater
Screening of New People: Filipiñana at the Roxie Theater on the Mission District's 16th Street.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez Film
Sat 5 Dec · Roxie Theater
Screening of American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez at the Roxie Theater on the Mission District's 16th Street.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall (35mm) Film
Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec · Roxie Theater
Screenings of Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall (35mm) at the Roxie Theater on 2 dates between 2026-12-05 and 2026-12-06.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
Mission Dolores Neighborhood Activities
Sun 6 Dec · Mission Dolores Neighborhood
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Mission Dolores Neighborhood.
from 10:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
2nd Thursday Gypsy Jazz & Fun w/Mark & David Concert
Thu 10 Dec · Asiento
A concert at Asiento, listed on the @twangosf calendar.
18:00 to 21:00 · Map · Source: Asiento
Bitter Christmas Film
Fri 11 Dec, Sun 13 Dec, Wed 16 Dec · Roxie Theater
Screenings of Bitter Christmas at the Roxie Theater on 3 dates between 2026-12-11 and 2026-12-16.
Map · Source: Roxie Theater
Khachapuri Trio Concert
Fri 11 Dec · Red Poppy Art House
Concert at Red Poppy Art House, 2698 Folsom Street, on 2026-12-11.
19:30 · Map · Source: Red Poppy Art House
Mission Dolores Neighborhood Activities
Fri 11 Dec · Mission Dolores Neighborhood
A guided walking tour led by a Friends of San Francisco City Guides volunteer from Mission Dolores Neighborhood.
13:30 · Map · Source: Friends of San Francisco City Guides tours
Banda Sin Nombre Concert
Sat 12 Dec · Red Poppy Art House
Concert at Red Poppy Art House, 2698 Folsom Street, on 2026-12-12.
19:30 · Map · Source: Red Poppy Art House

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