Grace Cathedral is a landmark of such size that you would doubtedly miss if you ever find yourself in San Francisco's Nob Hill district. Set among old school hotels, fancy dog parks, rich old ladies, and pre-war brick apartment buildings, the huge Episcopal cathedral towers magnificently above the daily San Franciscan fog.
Every Sunday the neighborhood is filled with the sound of ringing bells calling crowds to mass. Every morning the streets are filled with children's laughter from the playground of the all boys' school held on the premises.
Once a month, however, the cathedral halls and arched ceilings reflect a very different kind of sound -- the funk beat from a DJ spinning behind huge speakers set up right next to the Holy Water basin (which is conveniently located next to a make-shift bar). You heard me right.
Pictures of parties after the jump.
Before you even ask
Nobody is going to try to convert you or even convince you to avoid limiting your favorite sinful activities. Booze is readily available. Smoking is permitted outside (watch the litter), and the purpose is to highlight local edgy artists.
Presented by Reverend Bertie Pearson and curatorial duo Paradise Now, the monthly Episco Disco events feature contemporary art installations, live performance, drinks and DJ’ed music.
You can go and hang out by the altar or sit in the church seats while you're sipping on some pinot and checking out the art installations.
It will make you feel like miracles come true. The next one is on April 17th
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