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SF's Beloved (and Oldest) Toy Shop "Jeffrey's Toys" May Close After HolidaysSF’s Beloved (and Oldest) Toy Shop “Jeffrey’s Toys” May Close After Holidays
By - posted 12/22/2023
Bay Area Favorites, City Insight, Getting Help, San Francisco

Sadly, ABC7 has shared the news that San Francisco’s oldest toy store, Jeffrey’s Toys, located at 45 Kearny Street, may sadly close its doors permanently after the holidays. If you have any last-minute Christmas shopping, consider stepping into Jeffrey’s Toys to help keep the family-owned and operated toy store afloat. more...

SF Offering Free Muni (& Extra Service) for New Year's Eve 2023/24SF Offering Free Muni (& Extra Service) for New Year’s Eve 2023/24
By - posted 12/22/2023
New Year's Eve, Transportation

Don’t drink and drive, let Muni do the driving. For the 24th consecutive year, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) will offer free rides on New Year’s Eve from 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 31 through 5 a.m. on Monday, January 1. Extra Muni Subway Service will be provided from 8 p.m. more...

Downtown SF "See's Candies" Closes Permanently on Xmas EveDowntown SF “See’s Candies” Closes Permanently on Xmas Eve
By - posted 12/22/2023
Eat & Drink, Goodbye, San Francisco

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that San Francisco’s See’s Candies located at 3 Embarcadero Center is shutting down. Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023, will be the final day open for the Bay Area-headquartered candy company at their downtown San Francisco location. The candy shop quietly announced its closure more...

Historic Downtown SF Bank Tranforms Into Roller Disco for 1 Night Only (Dec. 29)Historic Downtown SF Bank Tranforms Into Roller Disco for 1 Night Only (Dec. 29)
By - posted 12/22/2023
Fun & Games, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Things to Do

For one night only, the historic 130-year-old Hibernia Bank Building at 1 Jones Street in San Francisco will be will not be transformed into the Bank of 8 Wheels Roller Disco. UPDATE – According to posts on The Church of 8 Wheels social media feeds, due to issues with getting liability more...

Where to Ice Skate in the Bay | Winter 2023-24Where to Ice Skate in the Bay | Winter 2023-24
By - posted 12/19/2023
Bay Area Favorites, Things to Do

It’s time to strap on those skates and head outdoors. During the winter, there are tons of pop-up ice skating rinks in San Francisco and throughout the Bay Area. Here’s our list of the biggest and best rinks. We’ve also included the permanent ice rinks where you can skate year-round. If we more...

SF's Classic Rooftop Cocktail Lounge "Starlight Room" to Reopen in 2024SF’s Classic Rooftop Cocktail Lounge “Starlight Room” to Reopen in 2024
By - posted 12/15/2023
Eat & Drink, Local Icons, Reopening, San Francisco

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that San Francisco’s historic Starlight Room is set to reopen. The glamourous rooftop bar, on top of Beacon Grand, formerly the Sir Francis Drake Hotel, opened during the Prohibition era in 1928. It was the celebrity hotspot of its time with regulars like more...

SF Honors 12 Historic Businesses With Legacy StatusSF Honors 12 Historic Businesses With Legacy Status
By - posted 12/14/2023
Bay Area Favorites, San Francisco

The San Francisco Small Business Commission continues to recognize longstanding, community-serving, and culturally vital businesses, unanimously approving 12 businesses for the Legacy Business Registry. Currently, a total of 388 businesses have been added to the Legacy Business Registry since it started in 2015. The recent entrants include: City Art Gallery 2.0 (aka more...

SF Pays Displaced Mission Street Vendors $1,000SF Pays Displaced Mission Street Vendors $1,000
By - posted 12/14/2023
Getting Help, San Francisco

Thanks to CBS News for sharing the story that Mission Street vendors who have been displaced are being offered $1,000. San Francisco has cracked down on illegal street vending on Mission Street by implementing a temporary 90-day ban to help tackle unpermitted street vendors selling illegal goods. However, those with legal more...

SF's Cherished "Tom & Jerry" Xmas House's Owner Has DiedSF’s Cherished “Tom & Jerry” Xmas House’s Owner Has Died
By - posted 12/14/2023
Goodbye, Healing, Holiday Lights, Only in San Francisco

Sadly, SF Gate has shared the news that Dr. Jerome Goldstein, the beloved ‘Jerry’ of SF’s famous “Tom and Jerry” Christmas house has passed away at the age of 82. Goldstein was a prominent gay rights activist, and was also well known for his over-the-top Christmas decorations on the Noe more...

BART Fares Are Going Up January 1stBART Fares Are Going Up January 1st
By - posted 12/13/2023
Bay Area Updates, Transportation

Unfortunately, on Monday, January 1, 2024, BART fares will increase by 5.5%. However, those who qualify for low-income fares will see a benefit in the new year; their discount will increase to 50%. A modest fare increase and a deeper discount on fares for qualifying lower-income riders will both go into more...

12 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (December 15-17) in San Francisco + Bay Area12 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (December 15-17) in San Francisco + Bay Area
By - posted 12/13/2023
Weekend Events Guide

12 Fun Things to Do in the SF Bay Area This Weekend: December 15-17, 2023 Your Weekend Plans: Explore Union Square’s Winter Walk, dress up for Sweatercon’s “Ugly Sweater” Pub Crawl, parade through the Mission for the annual “Unsilent Night” Boombox Christmas Parade, see the Fillmore be transformed into a Holiday Night more...

Castro Theatre Closing Until Summer 2025 (Last Show is Feb. 4)Castro Theatre Closing Until Summer 2025 (Last Show is Feb. 4)
By - posted 12/12/2023
Bay Area Updates, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

Another Planet Entertainment, the new owners of the landmark and iconic LGBTQ space, the Castro Theatre, will begin the long-awaited, yet controversial restoration of the historic venue beginning in early spring 2024. The final day of programming will be February 4. The renovation is scheduled to be completed by summer more...

The Best of Winter in the Bay Area 2023/2024: What to Do and SeeThe Best of Winter in the Bay Area 2023/2024: What to Do and See
By - posted 12/11/2023
Holidays

Winter is coming. Get into the holiday spirit by embracing the best of winter by gazing at dazzling holiday lighting displays, twirling around a pop-up outdoor ice rink, and indulging in seasonal produce. Bring on the winter charm and visit a Christmas tree farm, sniff the magnificent magnolias in bloom, and more...

The Bay Area Just Got 18 New Miles of TrailsThe Bay Area Just Got 18 New Miles of Trails
By - posted 12/8/2023
Brand New, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

Bay Area nature lovers, you’re in luck. The Bay Area just got 18 new miles of trails. The Tyler Ranch Staging Area provides new public access for pedestrian, equestrian, and bicycle use on more than 18 miles of trails across 2,800 acres of protected open space on the Tyler Ranch and more...

San Francisco's Lego Store Permanently ClosesSan Francisco’s Lego Store Permanently Closes
By - posted 12/8/2023
Goodbye, San Francisco

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that yet another retailer has closed down in the San Francisco Centre mall, formerly the Westfield San Francisco Centre, located at 865 Market St. The Lego Store opened August 2016, and quietly permanently closed its doors on November 30, 2023. LEGO media representatives more...