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SF Opens New Treatment Center for Alternative SentencingSF Opens New Treatment Center for Alternative Sentencing
By - posted 9/10/2021
Brand New, Getting Help, San Francisco

San Francisco Mayor London Breed and other city officials this week celebrated the opening of a new facility that will serve as an alternative to incarceration and provide counseling, career development and other services for more than 80 people. The Treatment, Recovery and Prevention Academy, located at 630 Geary St., is more...

"Ticket to Ride" SF's Epic New Muni Transfer Art Show“Ticket to Ride” SF’s Epic New Muni Transfer Art Show
By - posted 9/10/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Favorites, San Francisco

Thanks to HereSay for letting us know and this really cool art show for any Muni lovers out there who miss the old colorful paper transfers. TICKET TO RIDE New works by Tim Williams @optimistwilliams Opening night Friday 9/10/21 (Reception 7 – 11pm) RVCA | VASF Clothing Store 1485 Haight st. San Francisco, CA 94117 Exhibit more...

20th Anniversary of 9/11: Bay Area Events & Memorials (2021)20th Anniversary of 9/11: Bay Area Events & Memorials (2021)
By - posted 9/10/2021
Causes, Community, Healing

By Astrid Casimire Bay City News Foundation Around the Bay Area, various cities, police and fire departments will commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11 on Saturday with service events, flag ceremonies and memorials. The events will honor the thousands of people who died during the attacks, including 343 New York City firefighters. All more...

SF's Alamo Drafthouse Reopens September 10thSF’s Alamo Drafthouse Reopens September 10th
By - posted 9/10/2021
Reopening, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

Alamo Drafthouse New Mission reopens in San Francisco on September 10, 2021. Movies are miracles, and Alamo Drafthouse New Mission is excited to welcome back audiences in San Francisco to collectively share in those miracles. Tickets are on sale now for shows beginning today. Alamo Drafthouse New Mission reopens with the massively more...

SF Gets Brand New 3.5 Acre Pop-Up "The Crossing" Starting TodaySF Gets Brand New 3.5 Acre Pop-Up “The Crossing” Starting Today
By - posted 9/10/2021
Brand New, Community, New Parks, San Francisco

It’s finally here! The Crossing at East Cut, a highly anticipated new community pop-up with food tucks, beer garden, entertainment, ground murals and recreation offerings, will officially open Friday, September 10, 2021 at the former Temporary Transbay Transit Terminal. Please note we’ve had reports that the venue is still a work in more...

SF is Getting a New Giant 61-Story Skyscraper in 2026SF is Getting a New Giant 61-Story Skyscraper in 2026
By - posted 9/10/2021
Brand New, Only in San Francisco

Thanks to Broke-Ass Stuart for sharing the news that San Francisco is getting a brand new skyscraper. The mixed-use skyscraper will be located adjacent to the current tallest building in The City, the Salesforce Tower. The two looming towers will share the Salesforce Park between them. The newest skyscraper will match more...

SF Welcomes First Big Convention Since 2020 (Sept. 9-11)SF Welcomes First Big Convention Since 2020 (Sept. 9-11)
By - posted 9/9/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Reopening

Mayor London N. Breed today celebrated the return of conventions to the Moscone Convention Center with a ceremonial ribbon cutting for the Exhibit Hall at the California Dental Association’s “CDA Presents The Art and Science of Dentistry” conference. This is the first convention to return to Moscone Center since the more...

Matrix 4 Trailer Drops. And It Stars San FranciscoMatrix 4 Trailer Drops. And It Stars San Francisco
By - posted 9/9/2021
Only in San Francisco

The first official trailer for The Matrix Resurrections, the fourth installment in The Matrix series, just landed, and it stars our favorite leading lady…. San Francisco. According to SF Gate, the movie was filmed over 21 days in San Francisco in 2020. The studio paid over $420,000 to the SFPD for security more...

New Chill 1,000 sqft Beer Lounge Opening on AlamedaNew Chill 1,000 sqft Beer Lounge Opening on Alameda
By - posted 9/9/2021
Bars, Brand New, East Bay, Eat & Drink

Almanac Lounge in Alameda is opening a brand new 1,000 square foot lounge on September 11, 2021.  The vibes are set, the pillows are fluffed, the electric fireplace is ablaze, all that’s missing is you. Join us this weekend for the official opening of the Almanac Lounge. It’s hard to believe, more...

Huge Renovations Coming to 107- Year Old Santa Cruz WharfHuge Renovations Coming to 107- Year Old Santa Cruz Wharf
By - posted 9/9/2021
Bay Area Updates, Controversy, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

By Jessica M. Pasko, Bay City News Foundation On any given day, you can stroll down the 107-year Santa Cruz Wharf and observe people fishing, dining on fish and chips, or visiting the sea lion colony that hangs out underneath. The 2,745-foot commercial and recreational wharf is the longest wooden pier in more...

Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival Canceled for 2nd YearHalf Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival Canceled for 2nd Year
By - posted 9/9/2021
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates

Sadly, the world-famous Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival has been canceled for the second year in a row. The Half Moon Bay City Council voted unanimously to deny a special event permit for this year’s festival which was scheduled to take place on October 16, 2021. The last pumpkin festival took more...

Steph Curry Converts Bus to Serve Oakland FamiliesSteph Curry Converts Bus to Serve Oakland Families
By - posted 9/9/2021
Brand New, Getting Help, Oakland

By Keith Burbank, Bay City News A bus for books, food and play launched in Oakland courtesy of Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry and his wife Ayesha Curry, their foundation announced Wednesday. The Eat. Learn. Play. Bus aims to provide nutritious meals, groceries, books and more to Oakland children and families more...

SPIN Ping Pong Club Reopens In SF After 18 MonthsSPIN Ping Pong Club Reopens In SF After 18 Months
By - posted 9/8/2021
Brand New, Fun & Games, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

SPIN announced that it just reopened its 12,000 sq ft San Francisco ping pong club for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic. Reopening day was Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Currently there are no happy hours or special prices (so everything is full price), but SPIN told Funcheap that more...

SFMOMA's Final Free Days for 2021SFMOMA’s Final Free Days for 2021
By - posted 9/8/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Freebies, Museums / Cultural Institutions

SFMOMA has announced another batch of dates or free access to the museum for Bay Area locals for upcoming Thursday evenings in 2021 along with a series of free events throughout the fall First Thursdays at SFMOMA: Free Admission for Bay Area Residents All residents of the nine Bay Area counties are more...

SF's Late Night Muni Subway Service Returns October 2SF’s Late Night Muni Subway Service Returns October 2
By - posted 9/7/2021
Bay Area Updates, Transportation

By Mariana Maguire, SFMTA The SFMTA plans to extend Muni Metro service in the subway to midnight as part of our ongoing rail recovery and COVD-19 Muni service expansion starting Saturday, October 2. Monday through Saturday, last trains will depart their terminals before midnight and will reach the end of the subway more...