The Ultimate Nightlife Guide To S.F. — Party Time!

[UPDATE: This story was originally published on May 2.]

It's the end of the workweek and you're dying to blow off steam. Your friends are ready to rally and you have outfits begging to be worn under disco lights. So, why is it that you’re sitting in your room, silently cursing the confusing (and who are we kidding, downright lacking) nightlife in this city?

We get it. San Francisco is awesome with a side of sun, but in order to set off shenanigans, we’ve compiled the city's must-hit, ultimate party guide. Based on what kind of trouble you're looking to get into — whether you’re in the mood to get low in a big crowd or chill with an intimate few — this will definitely steer your evening escapades in the right direction. Have we got big plans for you...