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Check Out This Adorably Tiny "Little Free Art Gallery" in BerkeleyCheck Out This Adorably Tiny “Little Free Art Gallery” in Berkeley
By - posted 4/12/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Updates, Community

First there was the Little Free Library. Now there’s the Free Little Art Gallery. Looking to inspire others to share their artwork, a Berkeley actress and screenwriter has started a Free Little Art Gallery in front of her home on Forest Lane between Grizzly Peak Boulevard and Keeler Avenue. All the art more...

Big Sur's Highway 1 Reopens April 30Big Sur’s Highway 1 Reopens April 30
By - posted 4/12/2021
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Travel, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to SFGate and Fox News for sharing the news that California Highway 1 along Big Sur will reopen soon. The beautiful scenic highway along Big Sur washed away in January, due to a landslide near Rat Creek, by Mile Marker 30. 150 feet of the iconic road that fell into the more...

The "Cheapest" Gas in the Bay Area: Where to Find $3.37/GallonThe “Cheapest” Gas in the Bay Area: Where to Find $3.37/Gallon
By - posted 4/12/2021
Bay Area Updates, Deals

Thanks to KRON4 for letting us know that gas prices are now averaging over $4 a gallon in the Bay Area. According to AAA which tracks daily gas prices, the average gallon of gas in the San Francisco Bay Area is now $4.05 up from $3.92 a month ago and up more...

Warriors Welcome Fans Back to Chase Center April 23Warriors Welcome Fans Back to Chase Center April 23
By - posted 4/12/2021
Bay Area Updates, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Regulations to Allow Up to 35% Capacity; Warriors Become First Sports Team to Provide Free, At-Home Molecular COVID-19 Tests for Fans The Golden State Warriors announced on April 8 that Chase Center has been approved to host fans for the team’s remaining nine regular season home games, beginning April 23, when more...

Big Rockslide Closed Hwy 50 Near Lake Tahoe This WeekendBig Rockslide Closed Hwy 50 Near Lake Tahoe This Weekend
By - posted 4/11/2021
Outdoorsy, Travel

Thanks to SF Gate and KRCA for letting us know that a rockslide Friday morning completely closed down Highway 50 at Echo Summit just outside of South Lake Tahoe for a few hours. The rock slide forces drivers to instead circle around to Highway 80 through Truckee or Highway 88. After blasting more...

14 Artists Create Oakland's Pop-Up "Chinatown Mural Festival"14 Artists Create Oakland’s Pop-Up “Chinatown Mural Festival”
By - posted 4/11/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Community, Uplifting

Join 14 artists at Madison Park, 810 Jackson St this weekend, grab some lunch to support #oaklandchinatown restaurants and watch the magic. And if you’re inspired to pick up a brush, join in. There will be open panels for the community to share their wishes and blessings. Chinese translation support provided more...

SF Expands Vaccines to All Adults (In 8 Zip Codes)SF Expands Vaccines to All Adults (In 8 Zip Codes)
By - posted 4/9/2021
Brand New, COVID-19 Updates, Vaccines

In advance of all adults 16+ being eligible for vaccines in California starting April 15, the San Francisco Department of Health announced Friday afternoon that people living in eight “high impact” neighborhoods will have a head start and are eligible immediately for vaccines Thanks to KRON4 for letting us know.  People who more...

SF's First "H Mart" Korean Supermarket + Food Hall Coming SoonSF’s First “H Mart” Korean Supermarket + Food Hall Coming Soon
By - posted 4/9/2021
Brand New, Groceries / Supermarkets, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to the San Francisco Chronicle for letting us know that Korean-American grocery store, H Mart seems to be getting closer to the long-awaited opening of their first San Francisco location – a plan that’s been in the works since 2018. Just this week, H Mart announced on their website that more...

New Airline Has $19 Flights from Santa Rosa (April 28 - May 27)New Airline Has $19 Flights from Santa Rosa (April 28 – May 27)
By - posted 4/9/2021
Brand New, Travel

Thanks to The Points Guy for letting us know about a brand new airline that’s flying out of Santa Rosa starting April 28th with super cheap fares. America’s first new mainline airline in nearly 15 years — Avelo Airlines — will fly nonstop from Santa Rosa Airport (STS) to Burbank Airport more...

SFFILM Festival is April 9–18 w/ Drive-In Movies at Fort MasonSFFILM Festival is April 9–18 w/ Drive-In Movies at Fort Mason
By - posted 4/8/2021
Drive-In Movies, Fairs & Festivals, Reopening, Sponsored, Virtual Events, What's Closed / What's Open

The longest-running film festival in the Americas, the San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM Festival) is an extraordinary showcase of cinematic discovery and innovation in one of the country’s most beautiful cities. The 64th edition runs April 9–18, 2021 with both Live Events and Streaming Programs, and features a drive-in, juried more...

40+ Ways to Join SF's "Climate Action Month"40+ Ways to Join SF’s “Climate Action Month”
By - posted 4/8/2021
Causes, Green, Outdoorsy, Resource Guides, Sponsored

Join the San Francisco community for a variety of events, activities, and workshops during the third annual Climate Action Month. Explore virtual opportunities (and a few Covid-safe outdoor events) that support and celebrate our environment, our families, and our communities. Stay Connected w/ The San Francisco Department of the Environment Stay more...

SF's Legion of Honor Reopens May 7SF’s Legion of Honor Reopens May 7
By - posted 4/8/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Legion of Honor Reopens with Exhibition on Pompeii and New Sculptures in Court of Honor The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco announce the reopening of the Legion of Honor. The museum opens to the public on Friday, May 7, and to members on Wednesday and Thursday May 5 and 6. What’s more...

Mission Queer Bar "Jolene's" Reopens After 1 YearMission Queer Bar “Jolene’s” Reopens After 1 Year
By - posted 4/8/2021
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

One of the last remaining lesbian bars in the country has just reopened after being shut for over a year. Thanks to NBC News for sharing that Jolene’s, one of only two lesbian bars in California, and just one of the last remaining 16 lesbian bars across the country, down from more...

SF's Plans for Indoor Live Ticketed Events Coming April 14SF’s Plans for Indoor Live Ticketed Events Coming April 14
By - posted 4/8/2021
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

On April 14, San Francisco will issue formal guidelines to allow live performances, meetings, and other events with capacity limits in indoor settings to begin starting the following day, April 15 Mayor London N. Breed and Director of Health Dr. Grant Colfax today announced that San Francisco is on track to more...

SoMa Finally Gets Its First "Slow Street"SoMa Finally Gets Its First “Slow Street”
By - posted 4/8/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Only in San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to San Francisco Bicycle Coalition for sharing the new that SoMa is getting its first ever “Slow Street.” SoMa’s Slow Street will be a combination of Lapu-Lapu Street, Rizal Street, Tandang Sora Street, Bonifacio Street and Mabini Street between Folsom Street and Harrison Street. The goal of the SFMTA’s Slow Streets more...