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SF to Host Up to 3 New Huge GG Park Concerts in 2024SF to Host Up to 3 New Huge GG Park Concerts in 2024
By - posted 9/12/2023
Bay Area Updates, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Plan for Concerts in Golden Gate Park and Downtown Plazas Approved New agreement will bring concert series to San Francisco annually for three years as part of the City’s economic revitalization efforts Today the City’s plans for a series of ticketed concerts in Golden Gate Park following Outside Lands Festival and three more...

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Unveils Final Lineup For 2023Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Unveils Final Lineup For 2023
By - posted 9/12/2023
Bay Area Favorites, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Parks & Beaches

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Unveils Final Lineup For 2023 Additions Include: Bettye LaVette, Big Richard, Buddy Miller, Cassandra Lewis, Dawes, deadramones, Della Mae, Dry Branch Fire Squad, The Go To Hell Man Band, The Jerry Douglas Band, Jimmie Dale Gilmore & The West Texas Exiles, Jon Langford & The Bright Shiners, Laurie Lewis & more...

Fun New Japanese Bowling Alley Coming to SF in 2024Fun New Japanese Bowling Alley Coming to SF in 2024
By - posted 9/11/2023
Brand New, Fun & Games

In these times when all we seem to hear is about businesses closing, thanks to The San Francisco Standard for letting us know that a fun new bowling center and arcade that will be opening in SF soon. A new “Round1 Bowling & Arcade” which originally opened in Japan back in more...

San Jose's Iconic 'Raging Waters' Waterpark Closes PermanentlySan Jose’s Iconic ‘Raging Waters’ Waterpark Closes Permanently
By - posted 9/7/2023
Bay Area Updates, Goodbye

Sadly, Northern California’s largest waterpark, Raging Waters, has announced that the park will not reopen in 2024. San Jose’s Raging Waters, which opened nearly 4 decades ago in 1985, took to social media to announce the sad news: “Raging Waters San Jose is closed for the season and will not be more...

9-Hole Golf Course Returns to SF's Oracle Park ⛳9-Hole Golf Course Returns to SF’s Oracle Park ⛳
By - posted 9/7/2023
Fun & Games, San Francisco

Even though the Giants bats have been dead pretty much all season, there’s still going to be a lot of swinging in Oracle Park in November. The San Francisco Giants’ are bringing back “Ballpark Back 9” turning Oracle Park’s outfield grass into a unique and interactive 9-hole golf course from November more...

SFO's Brand New Pokémon Plane Flies San Francisco to TokyoSFO’s Brand New Pokémon Plane Flies San Francisco to Tokyo
By - posted 9/6/2023
Adorable, Brand New, Travel

SFO airport has a new specialty plane. You’ve got to see this unique Pokémon-themed plane. All Nippon Airways (ANA) and the Pokémon Company have expanded their collaboration with “Pokémon Air Adventures” by launching a second uniquely painted aircraft, the “Eevee Jet NH.” The aircraft entered service on August 31, 2023, featuring more...

160 Acres of Private Property Near Big Sur To Become Public160 Acres of Private Property Near Big Sur To Become Public
By - posted 9/6/2023
Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

Hats off to The Wilderness Land Trust who recently completed the purchase of 160 acres in the Ventana Wilderness of California. In the heart of California’s Central Coast, the 160-acre Church Creek property overlooks the wild sharp-crested ridges and steep valleys of the interior coastal range. The property connects to over more...

SF's "Flower Piano" Festival is Back September 8-12SF’s “Flower Piano” Festival is Back September 8-12
By - posted 9/6/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, San Francisco, Sponsored

Flower Piano is back! Find the 12 hidden pianos in SF’s Botanical Garden! Flower Piano returns to the SF Botanical Garden, September 8-12, 2023 with one of the most unique, creative, and innovative events in the Bay Area. The San Francisco Botanical Garden is once again is transformed into the city’s own more...

SF's Oldest Gay Bar "The Stud" is Coming Back!SF’s Oldest Gay Bar “The Stud” is Coming Back!
By - posted 9/5/2023
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Brand New, LGBTQ+, What's Closed / What's Open

The Stud, the country’s only cooperatively owned LGBT bar that had been in operation for 54 years but shut down in May of 2020 is coming back! SF’s oldest Gay Bar dating back to 1966 was originally located on Folsom where Holy Cow is now. In 1987 the bar moved to more...

San Francisco's Summer Festivals & Street Fairs (2023)San Francisco’s Summer Festivals & Street Fairs (2023)
By - posted 9/1/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

45th Union Street Festival – Saturday & Sunday, June 3-4, 2023 Fillmore Summer Fest Kick-Off – Saturday, June 3, 2023 San Francisco Kung Fu Day – Saturday, June 3, 2023 11th Annual Soy and Tofu Festival – Saturday, June 3, 2023 Festa Coloniale Italian Street Fair – Saturday & Sunday, June 3-4, 2023 “Be Free” Festival more...

25+ Awesome Things to Do in SF over Labor Day Weekend (2023)25+ Awesome Things to Do in SF over Labor Day Weekend (2023)
By - posted 8/30/2023
Get Out: Events

If you’re in town over Labor Day weekend, don’t worry… there’s tons to do and with lots of outdoor fun. Walking tours, festivals, block parties, outdoor comedy festivals and lots more.

SF's Wild New "Infinity Mirror Rooms" Coming This FallSF’s Wild New “Infinity Mirror Rooms” Coming This Fall
By - posted 8/29/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New

SFMOMA just announced a second “Infinity Mirror Room” as part of the brand new exhibition, Yayoi Kusama: Infinite Love, the first opportunity for audiences to experience Yayoi Kusama’s famed Infinity Mirror Rooms in the Bay Area. Today, SFMOMA reveals a second Infinity Mirror Room included in the presentation: LOVE IS CALLING, one of the largest and most immersive more...

9 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (August 25-27) in San Francisco + Bay Area9 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (August 25-27) in San Francisco + Bay Area
By - posted 8/27/2023
Weekend Events Guide

Fun Things to Do in SF Bay Area This Weekend: August 25-27, 2023 Your Weekend Plans: Spin round & round at Downtown SF’s 4-day carnival, eat your way through Chinatown on a $5 foodie crawl, celebrate Ukraine with Golden Gate Park’s symphony, check out cool art at Museum of Craft & Design’s more...

8 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (September 1-4) in San Francisco + Bay Area8 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (September 1-4) in San Francisco + Bay Area
By - posted 8/27/2023
Weekend Events Guide

Fun Things to Do in SF Bay Area This Weekend: September 1-4, 2023 Your Weekend Plans: “Hiero Day” kicks off in Oakland, a free “Big Bang Theory” roller skating party in San Jose (with free pizza!), Off the Grid returns to Fort Mason for the fall, free fishing day, a gorgeous art more...

12 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (September 8-10) in San Francisco + Bay Area12 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (September 8-10) in San Francisco + Bay Area
By - posted 8/27/2023
Weekend Events Guide

Fun Things to Do in SF Bay Area This Weekend: September 8-10, 2023 Your Weekend Plans: Discover 12 hidden pianos in Golden Gate Park, free movie night in the park, a huge art & wine festival in Mountain View, a San Francisco Autumn Moon Festival, a giant inflatable “pub” in Redwood City, more...