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LOCAL 161
LOCAL 161 is the community of Public Works made up of dancers, free thinkers, innovative creatives, and all-around great people. Join our SMS list for more of the good times, good music, and good company that you love in a safe and welcoming space.
Members will be the first to know about special events, receive perks like guestlist, ticket discounts and free drinks, and they’ll also have the chance to win giveaways like artist meet and greets. You’ll be the voice of the people and be invited to give suggestions, feedback, and ideas on future events, and play an important role in writing the next chapter in PW’s history.
FAQS
What hours are you open?
HOURS VARY BY EVENT, VISIT WWW.PUBLICSF.COM/CALENDAR TO SEE UPCOMING SHOWS AND WHEN DOORS OPEN. PLEASE NOTE THAT LAST CALL IS ALWAYS AT 1:45 A.M.
Can I buy tickets at the door?
THERE IS ALWAYS A LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR FOR EVERY SHOW, EVEN WHEN IT IS ALREADY SOLD OUT ONLINE. BE SURE TO ARRIVE AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE TO GET ONE, DOOR TIMES ARE LISTED ON EACH INDIVIDUAL EVENT PAGE.
What forms of ID do you accept?
ALL ATTENDEES MUST SHOW A PHYSICAL GOVERNMENT-ISSUED ID SUCH AS A DRIVER’S LICENSE OR PASSPORT FOR ENTRY. PHOTOCOPIES AND DIGITAL COPIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
What is your bag policy?
THERE ARE NO SIZE RESTRICTIONS BUT ALL BAGS WILL BE SEARCHED UPON ENTRY. YOU CAN ALSO CHECK A BAG AT COAT CHECK.
Is there food nearby?
THERE ARE PLENTY OF RESTAURANTS AND CAFES WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE VENUE.
Do you have coat check?
WE HAVE A COAT CHECK FOR MOST EVENTS.
Is Public Works accessible via public transportation?
THE VENUE IS VERY PUBLIC TRANSIT-FRIENDLY. THERE IS A BART STATION (16TH STREET) LESS THAN THREE BLOCKS AWAY, AND MUNI BUS LINES 14 MISSION AND 49 VAN NESS/MISSION BOTH HAVE STOPS WITHIN ONE BLOCK OF THE CLUB.
Do you have parking?
THERE IS STREET PARKING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND A PUBLIC PAID LOT ON 14TH ST. BETWEEN VALENCIA ST. AND MISSION ST.
Is there a dress code?
WE DO NOT HAVE A DRESS CODE.
Is Public Works ADA compliant?
YES, THE VENUE IS COMPLETELY ACCESSIBLE TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
Are events at Public Works strictly 21 and over?
EVERYONE IS REQUIRED TO BE 21+ FOR BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EVENTS.
Do you have a lost and found?
YES, USE THE CONTACT FORM BELOW AND SELECT “LOST AND FOUND” TO SEND A MESSAGE TO OUR TEAM.