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War Memorial Veterans Building Herbst Theatre

The Herbst Theatre is an auditorium in the War Memorial and Performing Arts Center in the Civic Center, San Francisco. The 928-seat hall hosts programs such as City Arts & Lectures, SFJAZZ Center, and San Francisco Performances.

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Address: 401 Van Ness Avenue
Phone: (415) 413-1413
Website: sfwmpac.org (opens in a new tab)

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Herbst Theater, next to the Opera house in the similarly-styled War Memorial Veteran's building is host to a wide variety of activities. One can find plays, readings by well-known authors, chamber music, jazz performances, etc throughout the year. The monthly Friday evening talks of the Long-now Foundation, projecting the far future, are presented here or in the Fort Mason Center. Inside the theater it has impressive foyer, chandeliers, beaux-arts murals (symbolism for the different aspects of mankind), and over 900 seats. The UN Charter was signed here in 1945.
Box office: Opens 1.5 hours prior to performance · Adult: $18-81 Child: $10
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