General Information
If you enjoy nightlife and the club scene or if you live in or near San Francisco, you are probably familiar with or at least have heard of DNA Lounge. This popular club is known for its exciting atmosphere and live shows. It is located on Eleventh Street between Folsom and Harrison streets, closer to Harrison. Visitors from the South can take Highway 101 North to the Ninth Street exit and then turn left onto Harrison and right onto Eleventh. Visitors from the East can take Interstate 80 West to Ninth Street.
The nearest Bay Area Rapid Transit stations are at the corner of Sixteenth Street and Mission Street and at the Civic Center. There are bus stops at the corner of Eleventh Street and Harrison Street and at Market Street and Van Ness Street. The nearest hotels are the Best Western Civic Center Motor Inn, which is about three blocks away, and the Phoenix Hotel, which about one mile away.
The information phone line, which contains news about upcoming events, is 415-626-1409. The booking line for events is 415-626-2654. The fax number for the club is 415-626-6031. For questions about accounting-related issues, lost and found items, and tickets and merchandise, the number to call is 415-626-4337. The general manager can be contacted at 415-626-2532. All of this information and more can be found on the club’s Web site, DNALounge.com.
What’s new?
A calendar of upcoming shows and events at the DNA Lounge can be found on the Web site. The calendar lists performances that are coming up with links to other Web sites and provides features that allow you to buy tickets to certain shows online. It also shows what type of music will be played each night and what will be going on both the club’s main room and its lounge area. All events are only for people who are 21 years of age or older, and a valid photo identification card will be required for entrance.
Some acts are recurring, like Remedy, which is at the DNA Lounge every Friday. Acts that aren’t there on a regular basis are announced on the calendar, and you can usually find out more about them via a link to their individual Web site. Cover charges and ticket prices vary depending on the act and the day of the week. The calendar is usually up two to three months in advance, so events that are some distance into the future can be planned for.
Merchandise
DNA Lounge merchandise includes tee shirts, tank tops, and baby tees in various colors; stickers; dog tags; and buttons. The shirt styles sometimes change, but are usually printed in green ink on white or black shirts, and sometimes glow-in-the-dark ink is used. These items are reasonably priced and can be bought at the club or online. For online buyers, there is a $2.95 shipping charge for the first item plus $1.00 per extra shirt; and a $5.50 FedEx charge for the first item plus $1.50 per extra shirt. Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
By Kristin Cleveland