Verdi Club

The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill


Throwing swanky soirees since 1916, the Verdi Club hosts bawdy storytelling nights, swing-dancing lessons, drag-star comedy shows, the odd lucha libre (freestyle) wrestling night and regular rock concerts performed entirely by elementary-school kids. Check the website for events and bring cash for the velvet-swagged bar.


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