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SF Gets a Brand New 25-Foot Neon SignSF Gets a Brand New 25-Foot Neon Sign
By - posted 11/8/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, San Francisco

Join Tenderloin Museum and SF Neon as they ignite a new, historically-informed neon sign above the entrance to the Tenderloin Museum at Eddy & Leavenworth in San Francisco. Three years in the making, this 25-ft double-sided neon will brighten the museum’s street corner and serve as both a literal and figurative more...

Check Out GG Park's Newest Sculptures on the "Golden Mile"Check Out GG Park’s Newest Sculptures on the “Golden Mile”
By - posted 11/7/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

The Golden Mile, a whimsical 1.5 stretch of Golden Gate Park teeming with large-scale art pieces, gigantic murals, and live music, has a birthday coming up and two extraordinary new installations will be unveiled as part of the celebration. Four sculptures called “Eat, Travel, Play, Care,” featuring Gillie and Marc’s iconic Dogman and more...

SF's UN Plaza Reopens w/ Brand New Skate Park (Nov. 8)SF’s UN Plaza Reopens w/ Brand New Skate Park (Nov. 8)
By - posted 11/7/2023
New Parks, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

San Francisco is getting a brand-new skate park. Thanks to The San Francisco Standard for sharing the news that San Francisco’s United Nations Plaza, located in the Civic Center area adjacent to Market Street, will be home to the newest street-style skate plaza in San Francisco. In honor of UN Plaza’s grand more...

Brand New 2-Day Night Market Coming to SF Chinatown (Nov. 10-11)Brand New 2-Day Night Market Coming to SF Chinatown (Nov. 10-11)
By - posted 11/6/2023
Brand New, Eat & Drink, San Francisco

A brand new night market is coming to San Francisco Chinatown, ahead of the APEC, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, which expects thousands of visitors to the City. Thanks to Eater SF for tipping us off that the nonprofit BeChinatown is launching a two-day night market from 5-9 pm on Friday more...

12 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (November 10-12) in San Francisco + Bay Area12 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (November 10-12) in San Francisco + Bay Area
By - posted 11/6/2023
Weekend Events Guide

12 Fun Things to Do in the SF Bay Area This Weekend: November 10-12, 2023 Your Weekend Plans: Come hungry and eat your way through SF Chinatown’s brand new 2-day night market, get outdoors during the Free National Parks Day, see all new, larger-than-life animal lanterns at Oakland Zoo’s “Glowfari,” explore art at more...

SF's Holiday Ice Skating Rink at Union Square is Back (2023-24)SF’s Holiday Ice Skating Rink at Union Square is Back (2023-24)
By - posted 11/5/2023
Bay Area Favorites, San Francisco

One of San Francisco’s favorite holiday traditions returns for the 2023-24 holiday season. Since 2008, The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square has delighted children and adults with its holiday-themed ice park located in Union Square. Enjoy ice skating in San Francisco’s iconic plaza surrounded by festive lights and the more...

San Francisco November Festivals & Street FairsSan Francisco November Festivals & Street Fairs
By - posted 11/5/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events

  Día de los Muertos in the Sunset – Wednesday, November 1, 2023 SF’s Holiday Ice Skating Rink: Opening Day – Wednesday, November 1, 2023 SF’s 2023 Dia de los Muertos – Thursday, November 2, 2023 Renegade Craft Fair – November 4-5, 2023 San Francisco Tea Festival – November 4-5, 2023 KOHO Japantown Film Festival – more...

Here's Who's Coming to SF's New IKEA Scandinavian Food Hall Opening in Early 2024Here’s Who’s Coming to SF’s New IKEA Scandinavian Food Hall Opening in Early 2024
By - posted 11/1/2023
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Eat & Drink, San Francisco

Thanks to Eater SF for sharing the news about what to expect when San Francisco’s brand-new IKEA new Scandinavian food hall opens in early 2024. San Francisco’s mid-Market IKEA opened August 23, 2023, but the much anticipated adjacent 23,000-square-foot food market is set to open early next year, and now we more...

11 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (November 3-5) in San Francisco + Bay Area11 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (November 3-5) in San Francisco + Bay Area
By - posted 11/1/2023
Weekend Events Guide

11 Fun Things to Do in the SF Bay Area This Weekend: November 3-5, 2023 Your Weekend Plans: Skate ’round and ’round at Union Square’s holiday ice skating rink, celebrate the festival of lights “Diwali” at SF’s Ocean Ave., honor the dead at a Filipino “All Souls Day” celebration, cheers to El more...

Copper Spoon, One of Oakland Few Late-Night Restaurants, Closes DownCopper Spoon, One of Oakland Few Late-Night Restaurants, Closes Down
By - posted 10/31/2023
Bars, Bay Area Favorites, Goodbye, Sponsored, What's Closed / What's Open

One of the few great “after-shift: late night drink and dinner spots in Oakland is closing down for good after six years. A rarity among good restaurants in Oakland (and San Francisco, for that matter) Copper Spoon at 4031 Broadway, served food until 11pm on weekdays and until 12:30am on weekends more...

SF's Polk Street "Trick or Treat" Trail 2023SF’s Polk Street “Trick or Treat” Trail 2023
By - posted 10/27/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Halloween, San Francisco, Sponsored

Join Discover Polk CBD, Russian Hill Neighbors, and Polk District Merchants for a family friendly Halloween event. Bouncy house, Halloween tunes, and a costume contest for kids, families, and dogs with fun prizes including gift certificates to your favorite Polk Street merchants. Don’t miss Storefront trick or treating on Polk between more...

San Francisco Says Goodbye to "Cruise" Driverless VehiclesSan Francisco Says Goodbye to “Cruise” Driverless Vehicles
By - posted 10/26/2023
Bay Area Updates, Goodbye, San Francisco

Thanks to KRON4 for sharing the news that Cruise autonomous vehicles will no longer be sharing the roads in San Francisco. Cruise recently announced on Thursday, October 26, 2023, that it’s pulling all of its driverless vehicles off the roads across the country which includes operations in San Francisco, Phoenix, and more...

SF's Cult Fav "Rosamunde Sausage Grill" Shutting Down Nov. 21stSF’s Cult Fav “Rosamunde Sausage Grill” Shutting Down Nov. 21st
By - posted 10/26/2023
Eat & Drink, Goodbye, San Francisco

Thanks to Mission Local for sharing the news that sadly, Rosamunde Sausage Grill, a San Francisco institution located at 2832 Mission Street, is closing its doors. Rosamunde took to Instagram to share the unfortunate news. The lively restaurant, known for serving up 20 different beers and 15 different sausage varieties, opened more...

13 Fun Things to Do This Halloween Weekend (October 27-29) in SF + Bay Area13 Fun Things to Do This Halloween Weekend (October 27-29) in SF + Bay Area
By - posted 10/25/2023
Halloween, Weekend Events Guide

13 Fun Things to Do in SF Bay Area This Halloween Weekend: October 27-29, 2023 Your Halloween Weekend Plans: Watch the Barbie movie on San Francisco’s biggest screen at Oracle Park, gather your friends for the last bonfire of the year at Ocean Beach, get a first look at SF’s newest “NO DANCING” more...

This is SF's New Rec Center Coming in 2025This is SF’s New Rec Center Coming in 2025
By - posted 10/25/2023
Brand New, New Parks, San Francisco

San Francisco is getting a brand new rec center in 2025. The Recreation and Park Department is partnering with the HOPE SF Team, including Mercy Housing and Related CA, to construct a new recreation center/gymnasium at Herz Playground, a site within John McLaren Park. The new recreation center would be designed more...