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Oakland Museum of California's New GardensOakland Museum of California’s New Gardens
By - posted 5/21/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Outdoorsy, Reopening

OMCA welcomes the community back to a newly-refreshed campus and transformed garden, providing a safe and welcoming space to reconnect with each other. After over a year of facing a global pandemic, compounded with instances of violence, racism, and civil unrest in our country, OMCA’s outdoor public spaces are available more...

Starting July, San Francisco Bay Ferry Lowers FaresStarting July, San Francisco Bay Ferry Lowers Fares
By - posted 5/21/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Deals, Travel

San Francisco Bay Ferry just announced its offering discounted fares on all routes starting July 1. New temporary fares for all San Francisco Bay Ferry routes will go into effect on July 1, 2021. These fares are lower for a period of one year to incentivize a return to the ferry more...

SF's Emporium Arcade Bar is Now Open 7 Days a WeekSF’s Emporium Arcade Bar is Now Open 7 Days a Week
By - posted 5/20/2021
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, Fun & Games, Reopening

After more than a year of closure, Emporium SF with the largest collection of games in San Francisco with everything from classic arcade games to pool tables to tons of pinball, foosball, skeeball, air hockey, and more, is finally back open 7 days a week. Thanks to Alt 105.3 for sharing more...

Mountain Lion Removed from Tree in SF's Bernal HeightsMountain Lion Removed from Tree in SF’s Bernal Heights
By - posted 5/20/2021
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Wow

A mountain lion that apparently walked the streets of the city for at least the last two days and was spotted in a tree Wednesday night has been tranquilized and safely removed from the area. California Fish and Wildlife officers responded to Santa Marina Street near Mission Street and shot the more...

Oakland Museum of CA Reopens June 18 w/ Free WeekendOakland Museum of CA Reopens June 18 w/ Free Weekend
By - posted 5/20/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

After 15 months of closure the Oakland Museum of California is finally reopening its doors on June 18.  After more than a year of temporary closure due to the impacts of COVID-19 (plus an aborted attempt to reopen in November with a free weekend that needed to be canceled at the more...

SF Just Relaxed COVID Rules Again (New May 20 Updates)SF Just Relaxed COVID Rules Again (New May 20 Updates)
By - posted 5/20/2021
Bay Area Updates, Indoor Dining, Outdoor Dining, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

San Francisco Allows More Flexibility For Open Activities    Beginning Thursday, May 20, San Francisco will allow a greater range of activities and remove some operational requirements on open activities as it continues to prepare for full reopening. Director of Health Dr. Grant Colfax and Health Officer Dr. Susan Philip today announced that as of today, May 20, more...

Stern Grove Festival is Back for 2021 (June 20 - Aug 29)Stern Grove Festival is Back for 2021 (June 20 – Aug 29)
By - posted 5/20/2021
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Parks & Beaches, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Stern Grove Festival announced a packed lineup for their 2021 season highlighted by a July 4th concert with the San Francisco Symphony, Thievery Corporation on July 11, Fitz & The Tantrums on August 15th and the finale “The Big Picnic” with Tower of Power and Too $hort on August 29. All shows more...

SF's Family Vaccine Parties w/ Free Food & Prizes (May 21 to June 5)SF’s Family Vaccine Parties w/ Free Food & Prizes (May 21 to June 5)
By - posted 5/19/2021
Only in San Francisco, Vaccines

San Francisco is hosting a series of Family Day vaccination events with free snacks, entertainment, and raffle prizes. Prizes include free tickets for the SkyStar Wheel in Golden Gate Park courtesy of the Recreation and Park Department, pre-loaded Clipper cards provided by the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, free admission to the more...

SF Just Gave Its 1 Millionth VaccineSF Just Gave Its 1 Millionth Vaccine
By - posted 5/19/2021
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates, Vaccines

Wow! Well done San Francisco. The City just administered its one millionth vaccine. Back in January, San Francisco set the lofty goal to vaccinate everyone 16 and up before June 30th. Currently, 62% of San Franciscans 16 and older have completed their vaccine series, and 76% have received at least one more...

Happy 74th Birthday to SF Zoo's Oldest Animal!Happy 74th Birthday to SF Zoo’s Oldest Animal!
By - posted 5/19/2021
Adorable

Happy birthday to Mojave, SF Zoo’s oldest resident. The desert turtle turned 74 this week. Check our Mojave chowing down on his some of his favorite treats to celebrate in this adorable video shared by the San Francisco Zoo. We love the way the zoo celebrates birthdays for its animals. Today is a more...

San Francisco & Bay Area Museums: What's OpenSan Francisco & Bay Area Museums: What’s Open
By - posted 5/19/2021
Museums / Cultural Institutions, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Here’s a list of all of the Bay Area museums, historical sites, zoos and gardens we could find and their current status and when they may open. Every county is moving at its own pace. Who did we miss? Know of any museums, zoos or gardens we missed? – email us more...

SF's Esprit Park is Getting a $7.7 Million MakeoverSF’s Esprit Park is Getting a $7.7 Million Makeover
By - posted 5/18/2021
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

Esprit Park is one step closer to a $7.7 million renovation designed to balance the needs of its growing Dogpatch community—from families to fitness enthusiasts to dogs and their people, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and University of California San Francisco announced today. The San Francisco Board of Supervisors more...

POSTPONED / SF's Regal Grand Opening: $3 Movies (May 21-26)POSTPONED / SF’s Regal Grand Opening: $3 Movies (May 21-26)
By - posted 5/18/2021
Brand New, Deals, Only in San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open, Wow

Update 5/21 at 8:37am GRAND OPENING DELAYED at REGAL STONESTOWN GALLERIA SCREENX, 4DX & RPX Due to unforeseen circumstances, we regret to inform you that the official opening scheduled for today, Friday, May 21, of the Regal Stonestown Galleria has been postponed. We look forward to officially opening the doors in the more...

SF Giants Loosen Entry Requirements to Oracle ParkSF Giants Loosen Entry Requirements to Oracle Park
By - posted 5/18/2021
Bay Area Updates, Reopening

By Eli Walsh, Bay City News Foundation The San Francisco Giants announced Tuesday that the team will stop requiring a negative COVID-19 test or proof of vaccination to enter Oracle Park and sit in socially distanced sections of the park. The change will take effect Friday, the team said in a more...

Santa Clara County Moves into Yellow TierSanta Clara County Moves into Yellow Tier
By - posted 5/18/2021
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

By Eli Walsh, Bay City News Foundation Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties moved into the yellow tier of the state’s pandemic reopening system Tuesday, becoming the third and fourth counties in the greater Bay Area to move into the least restrictive tier. The tier change, which will take effect at more...