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SF’s Mayor Orders Review of Public Art & Statues
Causes Thanks to ABC7 for letting us know that Mayor London Breed has called for a review of public art after crowds toppled three historic statues in San Francisco this weekend. She has asked the Arts Commission, Recreation and Parks Department and Human Rights Commission to work with the community so that more...
Big Changes for Muni Metro When Subway Reopens in August
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open Get ready for a big addition to Muni’s COVID-19 Core Service Network: Muni Metro rail is scheduled to return in August to coincide with more businesses reopening and the likely event of San Francisco schools welcoming teachers and students back into their classrooms. But the new Metro rail service will look different more...
George Floyd Ocean Beach Memorial Stroll at Sunset
Causes, Healing, Murals Come gather every week at sunset at the George Floyd Ocean Beach Memorial, located where Vicente reaches the sand on the concrete walkway at Ocean Beach in the Outer Sunset just north of the San Francisco Zoo. Social distance, mouth coverings, peaceful. It planned for there to be a circle dance more...
Three Statues Torn Down in Golden Gate Park by Protesters
Causes Thanks to KRON4 for letting us know that demonstrators tore down three controversial statues in Golden Gate Park on Friday night. UPDATE – San Francisco Mayor London Breed is ordering the city to review public art and statues to make sure they “reflect the values of the city.” – Read more. Protesters more...
“National Arts Drive” Socially-Distant Art Festival is Today
Artsy Fartsy, Get Out: Events RAW: Natural Born Artists, is excited to announce, The National Arts Drive, a local arts fundraiser, and community experience. On Saturday, June 20, 2020, from 1 pm to 4m pm PST, artists and creatives in every medium are joining together in a massive moment across the country to raise awareness and more...
Noise Pop “Moving Out” Garage Sale on June 20
Get Out: Events Last July 15th, Noise Pop posted a bittersweet news on the Facebook Page that due to the pandemic, Noise Pop Industries is moving out of their beloved office spot on 2180 Bryant St. Their 12 years in this space has been amazing and they will always cherish the memories in more...
CA Now Requires Face Masks in Most Indoor Spaces
Bay Area Updates Thanks to ABC News for letting us know about the new guidance from the state of California that now orders people to wear masks in public spaces. Governor Gavin Newsom announced that starting June 18, Californians must wear face coverings in common and public indoor spaces and outdoors when distancing is more...
California Opens Nail Salons & Tattoo Parlors on June 19
What's Closed / What's Open Thank you KPIX5 for letting us know that California Nail salons and tattoo parlors may reopen with restrictions starting June 19. Salons and tattoo studios might not look the same when they reopen but under the new state guidance issued June 12, Friday, some Californians will again be able to get more...
Juneteenth Events Around The San Francisco Bay Area
Causes We know it’s hard to stay connected sometimes as a community. We’re doing our best to compile a list of as many upcoming protests, rallies, vigils and clean-up events as possible. Did we miss any events? Please email us at events_crew@funcheap.com with the date/time, details and any links you have. Please note more...
SF’s Own Huge “Black Lives Matter” Street Mural
Causes, Murals After similar projects in Washington D.C. and Oakland, San Francisco now has its own Black Lives Matter street mural. The words “Black Lives Matter”, painted in bright yellow block lettering, stretch out over three city blocks in S.F. on Fulton Street, between Webster and Octavia with a direct view of City more...
Mountain Lion Safely Captured in SF Near Oracle Park
City Discoveries Local wildlife have been making their presence known in San Francisco lately. We’ve seen coyotes spotted by Golden Gate Bridge and on our empty streets. But in the past few days, mountain lions have been on the move. As reported by KRON4, on Thursday morning, June 18, a mountain lion was more...
SF Might Reopen Bars Sooner Than Expected
What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to EaterSF for letting us know that San Francisco officials are pushing for bars to reopen earlier their original proposed “Mid-August” date. UPDATE – On June 22nd San Francisco announced that is seeks to allow outdoor bars to open on June 29th. Read more. This week the board of supervisors unanimously agreed to more...
Epic Photos of The Protest That Shut Down Bay Bridge
Causes This past Sunday, Black Lives Matter protesters stopped traffic on the westbound upper deck of the Bay Bridge, painting #BLM in large yellow letters on the road, backing up cars for miles. A total of 29 people were arrested and five cars were towed. There was a lot of footage from more...
SF’s Christopher Columbus Statue Removed from Coit Tower
Causes Thanks to the Chronicle and ABC Bay Area for letting us know that ahead of a planned protest, San Francisco officials removed a 4,000 lb. statue of Christopher Columbus from Coit Tower early on Thursday. The removal of the statue comes after having been vandalized multiple times with red paint and more...
SF’s Beloved Bookstores are Back: What’s Now Open
What's Closed / What's Open Sick of all your current reads? Most of San Francisco’s most beloved indie bookstores are back open for business, with many of them having opened for in-store shopping. Any we missed or anything got wrong? Email us at events_crew@funcheap.com with the details and links. San Francisco Bookstores / Funcheap.com Status as of 7/14/20 Open for In-Store more...
