Brick and Mortar Music Hall

Brick and Mortar packs over 300 shows a year into its 250-capacity room on Mission Street. The venue opened in 2011 and quickly established itself as one of the city's most active independent clubs, booking everything from punk and metal to electronic and hip-hop. The room is dark and intimate, with a slightly elevated stage and a bar in the back. The sound system punches well above the venue's modest size. There's no kitchen, but the Mission's many restaurants are steps away. The booking philosophy favors emerging artists and underground scenes, making it a good place to discover new music before it breaks. Age restrictions vary by show. The staff is professional, the room fills to capacity regularly, and the energy is consistently high.