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SF's Historic Roxie Theater Reopens May 21SF’s Historic Roxie Theater Reopens May 21
By - posted 5/4/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

San Francisco’s historic Roxie Theater is finally reopening. In March 2020, our doors closed to the public and we’ve spent the past year and nine weeks waiting to finally make this announcement. The Roxie will reopen Friday, May 21st with limited showtimes and seating capacity. For the reopening day, Roxie Theater is more...

Brand New "SF Music Hall of Fame" Opens May 8Brand New “SF Music Hall of Fame” Opens May 8
By - posted 5/4/2021
Brand New, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Sponsored, What's Closed / What's Open

Welcome to the San Francisco Music Hall of Fame Gallery, the world’s largest gallery dedicated to San Francisco and Bay Area musicians. How did West Coast Hip-Hop, Thrash Metal, and the Psychedelic sounds of the Summer of Love all take root and thrive in the Bay Area? The immersive gallery honors around more...

UCSF Medical School Goes Viral for Epic Parody Dance VideoUCSF Medical School Goes Viral for Epic Parody Dance Video
By - posted 5/4/2021
City Insight, Support the Bay, Uplifting

Thanks to SFGate for sharing the story about UCSF School of Medicine’s parody video. A longstanding tradition at medical schools across the country is to create fun music video spoofs that give a taste of what it’s like at their campus. UCSF Medical School’s first year students recently dropped their music parody more...

SF Officially in Yellow Tier on May 6SF Officially in Yellow Tier on May 6
By - posted 5/4/2021
Bay Area Updates, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

As expected, San Francisco entered the “Yellow Tier” today which allows for many expanded reopenings. Originally, San Francisco had planned to wait until May 7 to allow further reopenings, but today Mayor London Breed announced the timeline would be moved up a day to May 6. San Francisco Reopens and Expands more...

SF Library Reopens to a Standing Ovation (Sound On)SF Library Reopens to a Standing Ovation (Sound On)
By - posted 5/4/2021
Adorable, Bay Area Updates, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Reopening, Uplifting, What's Closed / What's Open

The San Francisco Main Library reopened yesterday for the first time in 14 months. A big thanks to journalist Peter Hartlaub for filming the heartwarming scene as library staff gave a standing ovation to the patrons who had lined up outside and first first to enter around 10am. Omg the library just more...

Cal Academy's "NightLife" is Back May 13Cal Academy’s “NightLife” is Back May 13
By - posted 5/4/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

The California Academy of Sciences announced today that their evening event series, Nightlife resumes starting Thursday, May 13th. From basking in the glow of one of the largest living coral reef displays in the world to taking in the interstellar views from the Living Roof, guests can explore the nocturnal side more...

350 Statues Coming to GG Park as Powerful New Art Piece350 Statues Coming to GG Park as Powerful New Art Piece
By - posted 5/4/2021
Brand New, Causes, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

A new work of public art will rise in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Monumental Reckoning squarely addresses America’s original sin of slavery while guiding us to a more honest, inclusive, and uplifting future. UPDATE: The installation was approved by both the San Francisco Arts Commission and the San Francisco Recreation more...

Family Amusement Park "Gilroy Gardens" Reopens May 22Family Amusement Park “Gilroy Gardens” Reopens May 22
By - posted 5/4/2021
Bay Area Updates, Fun & Games, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

After being closed since January 5, 2020, Gilroy Gardens is finally reopening on May 22. Unfortunately, the park would have celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2020, but had to postpone its birthday celebration due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The park never reopened in 2020. Gilroy Gardens is excited to announce our 2021 Opening more...

Point Reyes' "Drakes Beach" Closes for 4 MonthsPoint Reyes’ “Drakes Beach” Closes for 4 Months
By - posted 5/4/2021
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

Drakes Beach, a favorite summer destination with sweeping views of the bay by the same name and of the Point Reyes National Seashore, will be closed for nearly four months starting on Monday, May 3 to accommodate road repairs and wetland restoration. A large part of the beach’s parking lot, which was more...

SF Officially Adopts New Relaxed Outdoor Mask RulesSF Officially Adopts New Relaxed Outdoor Mask Rules
By - posted 5/3/2021
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates, Outdoorsy, Reopening

The California Department of Public Health today announced new outdoor masking rules which the city of San Francisco has adopted according to a press release issued by the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management (SFDEM). These changes mean fully vaccinated and unvaccinated people can forgo mask-wearing while engaging in outdoor activities more...

"Free Yoga & Vaccine Slots" at SF's Secret Garden Oasis“Free Yoga & Vaccine Slots” at SF’s Secret Garden Oasis
By - posted 5/3/2021
Brand New, COVID Testing, COVID-19 Updates, Vaccines

Stretch your body, test for COVID and get those hard to get vaccine slots at Moscone every 1st and 3rd Wed in SOMA’s secret garden Oasis. Free COVID-19 Testing at Kapwa Gardens every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 10 AM – 4 PM. Walk-ins are welcomed. No appointments or ID needed. more...

Mission District's Brand New Mural Dedicated to Latino CommunityMission District’s Brand New Mural Dedicated to Latino Community
By - posted 5/3/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Murals, Only in San Francisco

A new mural in San Francisco’s Mission District unveiled Thursday aims to uplift the city’s Latino community, which has been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The mural, located in the famed Clarion Alley, was commissioned by the San Francisco COVID Command Center and created by local artist Elizabeth Blancas. The mural more...

30MPH Winds Topple Tree in Downtown SF Park, Trapping One30MPH Winds Topple Tree in Downtown SF Park, Trapping One
By - posted 5/3/2021
Bay Area Updates, Parks & Beaches

One person was injured late Saturday afternoon in San Francisco  after being trapped by a tree that toppled, likely a result of high winds that reached up to 30 MPH. San Francisco fire officials said the tree fell down just before 4 p.m. near Front and Jackson streets in downtown San more...

SF's Alamo Drafthouse to Reopen in July 2021SF’s Alamo Drafthouse to Reopen in July 2021
By - posted 5/3/2021
Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to Mission Local for letting us know that San Francisco’s Alamo Drafthouse plans to reopen in July. The historic theater, located on Mission near 22nd, has been closed for more than a year. According to a blog post on the Alamo Drafthouse website posted on April 29, the theater chain more...

Sunday, May 2 is "Free Museum Day" at SF's Asian Art MuseumSunday, May 2 is “Free Museum Day” at SF’s Asian Art Museum
By - posted 5/1/2021
Museums / Cultural Institutions, Sponsored

Through the power of art, the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco brings the diverse cultures of Asia to life. Every first Sunday of the month the museum invites you to book free general admission tickets to enjoy the galleries with timed tickets. Book Free Tickets for May 2, 2021 – more...