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SFMOMA Ends Free First Thursdays (For Now)
Bay Area Updates, Museums / Cultural Institutions Sadly, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art has confirmed that its Free First Thursday program is temporarily paused beginning February 2026. The museum says the program will be re-envisioned and relaunched at a future date, with updates to be shared once plans are finalized. As of January 15, no additional more...
Rare “Blood Moon” Total Lunar Eclipse Over SF (March 3)
Outdoorsy, Wow In the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 3, 2026, skywatchers in the San Francisco Bay Are will have the chance to see a dramatic Total Lunar Eclipse, commonly called a Blood Moon. During a total lunar eclipse, Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon, and our planet’s shadow more...
BTS Leader RM’s First-Ever Public Art Show Coming to SFMOMA
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New SFMOMA has announced a major new exhibition coming in fall 2026. RM of BTS, the global K-pop supergroup known for hits like Dynamite and Butter, is opening his personal art collection to the public for the first time, and San Francisco will be the first city to showcase it. RM x more...
Rare Studio Ghibli Experience Pops Up in San Jose Through Feb. 8
Adorable, Artsy Fartsy, Geeks Fans of Studio Ghibli have a magical reason to visit San Jose’s Santana Row this winter. From January 9 through February 8, 2026 the Studio Ghibli Collection Pop-Up Shop brings a curated selection of official merch straight from Japan to the Bay. Inside, you will find everything from plushies and puzzles more...
SF Bay Ferries Transform Into Floating Pop-Up Concert Venues
Transportation San Francisco Bay Ferry is bringing live music to select Friday sailings this January, turning regular commute rides into floating concert experiences. The new pilot series, Tides & Tunes, features local musicians performing on routes between Oakland/Alameda, Richmond and Vallejo, with shows included in the regular ferry fare. Performances take more...
SF Fav ‘Super Duper Burgers’ Set to Take Over Café in Union Square
Bay Area Favorites, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Eat & Drink One of San Francisco’s most beloved burger spots is headed to Union Square, bringing a more affordable, casual dining option to the heart of downtown. Super Duper Burgers has been selected to operate the café on the east side of Union Square. The new location is expected to open in early more...
SF’s Getting a Massive 95 ft. Tall Light Show
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco San Francisco is getting a new 95-foot-tall light show on Market Street. A year-round outdoor projection series called Yerba Buena Illuminated is launching in downtown San Francisco, lighting up the historic Humboldt Bank Building at Market Street and Yerba Buena Lane. The installation debuts Monday, January 12, 2026, featuring rotating digital artworks more...
SF Landmark ‘Waterfront Restaurant’ Closes After 56 Years
Eat & Drink, Goodbye San Francisco’s Waterfront Restaurant on the Embarcadero served its last meal on New Year’s Eve after more than 50 years of fresh seafood and Bay views. The Pier 7 spot first opened in 1969 and survived a fire in 1973, the Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989, and decades of loyal more...
Iconic SF Venue ‘Bottom of the Hill’ Closing After 35 Years
Bars, Goodbye, San Francisco Bottom of the Hill, the 247-capacity Potrero Hill venue that’s hosted everyone from Green Day to the Strokes, is closing at the end of the year after 35 years. The owners say the decision comes from a mix of rising costs, competition from major promoters, and a desire to focus more...
San Francisco January Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Fairs & Festivals Winter is here. Here’s a list of what to look forward to in January 2026! We’ll be updating this list frequently as we get more date confirmations. Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous January festivals and street fairs you can look forward to this January. > Please note that we’ll continue to more...
SF Getting New 15-Story “Affordable” LGBTQ+ Senior Housing
Brand New, Getting Help, Housing, San Francisco A long-empty, soggy lot on Market Street is set to become a 15-story affordable housing building for seniors, with a focus on San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ community. Developed by Mercy Housing, the project will bring 187 studio and one-bedroom apartments for residents ages 62 and up, with income limits ranging between $16,000 more...
Beloved SF Drag Club ‘Oasis’ Saved After Surprise Donation
Bay Area Updates, Good News, LGBTQ+, San Francisco A surprise last-minute donation has saved beloved SoMa drag club Oasis, which had planned to close after its New Year’s Eve party. The venue announced that Bay Area philanthropists Mark and Mary Stephens made a significant financial contribution to Oasis Arts, the club’s nonprofit arm, allowing the space to remain more...
New Year’s Eve 2025/2026 Fireworks In San Francisco
Celebrations, Holidays, New Year's Eve, Only in San Francisco Ring in 2026 with San Francisco’s annual fireworks show over the Bay. The big fireworks show will take place at midnight this year (December 31, 2025) on New Year’s Eve 2025/2026. Say goodbye to 2025 and ring in the 2026 new year with 200,000 fellow bundled-up San Franciscans for an annual tradition more...
Free & Late Night Rides Home for New Year’s Eve 2025-26
New Year's Eve, Transportation In order to ensure those who need a safe ride home New Year’s Eve have one, many Bay Area transit agencies are offering free rides, but not having any extended service. Confirmed Free Rides for 12/31/25 SF Muni Confirmed for 12/31/25 Ride Muni for Free on New Year’s Eve from 8 p.m. Wednesday, December more...
Free Museum Days in San Francisco + Bay Area (2026)
Get Out: Events, Museums / Cultural Institutions Whether the economy is strong or sour, most of the museums in San Francisco and the Bay Area throw their doors open once a month to allow free admission to all comers. Generally on the first Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday of each month, these free days are often crowded, but if more...
