FILLMORE bayview opera house WHAT TO SEE & DO shutterstock; san Francisco Travel Association Fillmore st., linking the Western Addition in the south to Pacific heights in the north, is the dynamic axis of what locals call “The Fillmore.’’ A hub for san Francisco’s music scene, the area has a rich musical history. • on the south side of geary blvd., the legendary 1960s music emporium, The Fillmore , continues to rock with top-name performances. • in early July, Fillmore st. between Jackson and eddy streets transforms into a live music mecca, blending sounds of jazz and soul with art during the Fillmore Jazz Festival . • The neighborhood is also home to some of san Francisco’s most historic churches, including Bethel A.M.E. Church , First A.M.E. Zion Church , St. John Coltrane African Orthodox Church and Third Baptist Church (all of which are stops on the African American Freedom Trail). • Upper Fillmore is one of the city’s top destinations for shopping. Find chic vintage shops alongside big fashion names like Rothy’s and Alice + Olivia . • go casual with some delicious California-style pizza at Pizzeria Delfina or splurge on a decadent dinner at the acclaimed SPQR . Then, finish your evening in the Fillmore with a nightcap at The Snug . Neighborhoods . 41
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