SF City Guides
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass: Everything You Need to Know
Fairs & Festivals 2019 brings San Francisco the 19th annual Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival, one of the largest, free-est and beloved music festivals in the country. Be one of over 750,000 attendees over the three-day musical extravaganza in beautiful Golden Gate Park. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2019 Three days, seven stages, over 90 artists Friday-Sunday, Oct. 4-6, 2019 – The more...
San Francisco’s Fall Cocktail Party
Get Out: Events Ever had an Apple Cider Mimosa with a cinnamon ring? Or an Apple Hinny with nutmeg dusting? You’re invited to San Francisco’s Fall Cocktail Party, a special celebration of seasonal cocktails with a DJ after party. And it all takes place at Bar Fluxus, SF’s newest art bar that’s tucked away more...
SF’s Newest Ferry Landing at Chase Center
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 Honor
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 Halloween
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 Fair
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”
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 Festival
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 Francisco
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 Tix
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 & Rums
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 Fines
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 2020
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 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 Sale
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...
