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SF's Newest Ferry Landing at Chase CenterSF’s Newest Ferry Landing at Chase Center
By - posted 10/3/2019
Brand New

Mayor London N. Breed today announced the opening of the new Mission Bay Interim Ferry Landing at Pier 48 ½ and the launch of ferry service to Chase Center. Ferry service will be available to and from Oakland, Alameda and Larkspur beginning on October 5, 2019—in time for the first Warriors more...

Free for All Bay Area Residents: de Young & Legion of HonorFree for All Bay Area Residents: de Young & Legion of Honor
By - posted 10/3/2019
Brand New

Following the success of Free Saturdays—a program offering free admission to San Francisco residents every Saturday—the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco today announced that they will be extending the program to include the entire Bay Area. Starting October 19, 2019, general admission to the de Young and Legion of more...

Help Turn Salesforce Tower into "Eye Of Sauron" on HalloweenHelp Turn Salesforce Tower into “Eye Of Sauron” on Halloween
By - posted 9/30/2019
Only in San Francisco

The same folks behind the insane (and ultimately successful) petition last year to turn the Salesforce Tower LED display into the Eye of Sauron are at it again for 2019. Read More: Change.org Petition | Facebook Event Page Rival Crazy Halloween Ideas Turn 181 Fremont into Eye of Sauron (just awaiting discovery of new plasma more...

2019 Folsom Street Fair2019 Folsom Street Fair
By - posted 9/29/2019
Only in San Francisco

The 36th Annual Folsom Street Fair, a true only in San Francisco original, covers over 13 city blocks filled with 250,000+ people in their most outrageous leather, rubber, and fetish attire enjoying the world’s largest leather fair. 2019 Folsom Street Fair Sunday, September 29, 2019 | 11 am to 6 pm Folsom Street more...

34th Annual Pacific Coast "Fog Fest"34th Annual Pacific Coast “Fog Fest”
By - posted 9/28/2019
Fairs & Festivals

Say goodbye to summer with a two day festival celebrating the sun, sand & surf. With over 200 arts & crafts booths, three stages of live music, a Saturday morning parade, a Sunday morning Fog Jog and great festival food. Fog Fest 2019 September 28-29, 2019 | 10 am to 6 pm Palmetto more...

Nor Cal Dragon Boat FestivalNor Cal Dragon Boat Festival
By - posted 9/28/2019
Fairs & Festivals

Cheer on the fleet of colorful 40-foot dragon boats as teams from all over Northern California race to the beat of Chinese drums on Saturday & Sunday, September 28 & 29, 2019. This two-day, admission-free festival brings a weekend of world-class dragon boat racing, spectacular cultural performances, delicious food, a variety of more...

Free Pools in San FranciscoFree Pools in San Francisco
By - posted 9/25/2019
City Insight

With temperatures expected to reach high 80s degrees in some neighborhoods, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department is waiving admission fees to seven pools throughout the city on September 24-25, 2019 Mid-day lap swims and lessons will go on as scheduled. Pools will keep at least one lane open to more...

Oktoberfest by the Bay: Exclusive $10 TixOktoberfest by the Bay: Exclusive $10 Tix
By - posted 9/20/2019
Deals

The 20th Annual Oktoberfest by the Bay brings the spirit of Munich, Germany to the city by the bay with tasty German fare, lots of great German beer, Bavarian dancing, and an authentic German “oompah” music from 21-piece Chico Bavarian Band and more. Oktoberfest by the Bay 2019 Friday-Sunday, September 20-22, 2019 Pier 35, more...

Craft Spirits Carnival: Taste 75+ Gins, Whiksys & RumsCraft Spirits Carnival: Taste 75+ Gins, Whiksys & Rums
By - posted 9/20/2019
Deals

Join the 9th Annual Craft Spirits Carnival, celebrating the craft spirits movement. Enjoy a grand selection of handcrafted ultra-premium spirits from around the world in this two-day showcase. Step right up, grab a friend, and enjoy an afternoon of spirits tasting. Craft Spirits Carnival Sept. 21 & 22, 2019 | 2 pm to more...

SF Just Eliminated All Overdue Library Book FinesSF Just Eliminated All Overdue Library Book Fines
By - posted 9/17/2019
City Discoveries

Effective September 16, 2019, San Francisco Public Library has eliminated overdue fines for all Library patrons. Additionally, the Library is clearing all outstanding overdue fines from all patron records. Any items checked out starting today that are eligible for renewal will be automatically renewed for you. This move ensures that our public library is more...

Improvements to Muni Coming in January 2020Improvements to Muni Coming in January 2020
By - posted 9/16/2019
City Insight

Muni’s next round of service changes, scheduled for January 2020, will be our next opportunity to bring exciting improvements to try to keep pace with the transportation demands in San Francisco. Read more at sfmta.com By: Bonnie Jean von Krogh Monday, September 16, 2019 These upcoming changes build on recent successes and continue more...

Free Opera at the Ballpark 2019Free Opera at the Ballpark 2019
By - posted 9/16/2019
Get Out: Events

Duels, daggers and undying love. It’s all happening on the big screen at this year’s Opera at the Ballpark. San Francisco Opera and San Francisco Giants invite you to join for an evening of Opera at the Ballpark this September. There, you’ll witness the most devastating love story of all time, “Romeo more...

SF's Epic Big Book SaleSF’s Epic Big Book Sale
By - posted 9/15/2019
Deals

Every year Friends of the San Francisco Public Library fills up the Festival Pavilion Pier at Fort Mason for the Big Book Sale, an iconic San Francisco tradition. Typically there are about 500,000 books for sale over the week. Everything is $2-4. On the last day, the 22nd, all books will be just $1. more...

Free Expert-Led Tours of SFFree Expert-Led Tours of SF
By - posted 9/13/2019
City Discoveries

The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) is bringing What’s Out There Weekend to the San Francisco Bay Area from September 13 to 15,  featuring free, expert-led tours of the area’s parks, gardens, landscapes and open spaces. These tours enable people to discover the hidden design history of places they may pass every day. Expert more...

SF's Epic 100+ Lowrider Cruise of the MissionSF’s Epic 100+ Lowrider Cruise of the Mission
By - posted 9/12/2019
Celebrations

No matter where you are in SF, you’ll probably be able to catch a glimpse of over 100 of San Francisco’s most decked out lowriders cruising all over the city. Mexican Independence Lowrider Car Show Sunday, September 15, 2019 | 11 am to 5 pm 24th Street, San Francisco FREE to watch Car Show – more...