Public Works SF

What you need to know

Public Works is on Erie Street, a small alley off Mission in the Mission District. It’s been one of the city’s primary electronic and dance music venues since 2010. The space has a main room with a large dance floor and a smaller loft upstairs, plus an outdoor patio that functions as the social hub between sets.

What to Expect

The booking focuses on house, techno, bass music, and underground electronic acts. Weekends are the main event, with local DJs and touring artists playing until 3 or 4 AM. The sound system is the venue’s biggest asset: loud, clear, and tuned for bass heavy music. The main room is industrial concrete and the lighting rig is built for club nights.

The patio is the unofficial second venue. People cycle between the dance floor and the outdoor space throughout the night. It’s where most of the socializing happens.

Weeknight events are more varied and include live bands, comedy, and community events. The venue also hosts daytime events and fundraisers on occasion.

Visiting

161 Erie Street, Mission District. Cover ranges from $10 to $30 depending on the event. Weekend events often run from 10 PM to 3 or 4 AM. Bring cash for coat check. The bar serves standard drinks. No food.

Getting There

16th Street Mission BART is about a 10 minute walk. The 14 Mission bus runs on Mission Street nearby. Rideshare is the most common arrival method for late night events. Street parking on the surrounding Mission streets is possible but sketchy late at night. Uber or Lyft out is the standard exit.

Skip this if you want an early night or quiet drinks. This is a dance club. The music is loud and the night runs late.

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