Home » City Guide Archive

SF City Guides

San Jose's "Al Fresco" Dining Extended Through All of 2021San Jose’s “Al Fresco” Dining Extended Through All of 2021
By - posted 4/3/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Eat & Drink, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open

San Jose’s City Council recently voted unanimously to extend the city’s Al Fresco dining program through the end of 2021, which was set to expire March 31, 2021. The program was launched in May 2020 which allowed more than 130 businesses to set up outdoor dining in public, city-owned spaces. San Jose more...

SF's Brand New Huge Food Hall La Cocina Opens April 5SF’s Brand New Huge Food Hall La Cocina Opens April 5
By - posted 4/2/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Eat & Drink, Only in San Francisco

The 7,000 sqft marketplace is the nation’s first women-led food hall Thanks to Eater for sharing the news that the nation’s first women-led food hall is opening soon in a former US post office building. In the heart of San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood, the 7,000 sq.-foot La Cocina Municipal Marketplace will more...

How to Watch SF's "Hunky Jesus" Easter Contest LiveHow to Watch SF’s “Hunky Jesus” Easter Contest Live
By - posted 4/2/2021
LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco

The Sisters’ annual Easter In The Park for 2021 will be a virtual celebration, once again partnering with the SF Queer Nightlife Fund and Folsom Street Events. This year’s theme “Rising Up With The Sisters” hopes to inspire viewers as we emerge from the turmoil and darkness of the past four more...

Indoor Concerts Are Back April 15thIndoor Concerts Are Back April 15th
By - posted 4/2/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

California’s Department of Public Health just announced updates to gatherings, receptions, conferences, and indoor live events and performances, effective April 15. The basics is that larger indoor venues (over 1,500 capacity) can have 10% capacity in the orange tier, or up to 35% capacity if everyone is vaccinated (or tests negative). more...

SF Giants Require Vaccines or Negative Test to Go to GamesSF Giants Require Vaccines or Negative Test to Go to Games
By - posted 4/2/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

After a long year, the Giants will welcome fans back to Oracle Park on Opening Day, April 9. Under the public health order issued by the San Francisco Health Officer, the Giants can operate the ballpark at up to 22% capacity with special testing/vaccination requirements for entry to Oracle Park. Read more...

Final Days: SF's Lighted Forest Ends on April 4Final Days: SF’s Lighted Forest Ends on April 4
By - posted 4/2/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Updates, Goodbye, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, What's Closed / What's Open

It’s the final weekend to take in Golden Gate Park’s “Entwined” lighted forest. An illuminating art installation in Golden Gate Park transforms Peacock Meadow into an enchanted forest of otherworldly shapes and ever-changing light every night. “Entwined,” by San Francisco artist Charles Gadeken, honors Golden Gate Park’s 150th Anniversary. Related Story: An Amazing “Lighted more...

$10 SF Giants 2021 Single Game Tix On Sale Today (April 2)$10 SF Giants 2021 Single Game Tix On Sale Today (April 2)
By - posted 4/2/2021
Brand New, Get Out: Events

Now that the 2021 season details have been announced with Oracle Park allowing up to 22% capacity at games to start out the year, single game tickets are finally on sale today… as long as you have a visa card. The “exclusive” presale for single game tickets for the Giants starts more...

SF's 50+ Year Olds Are Now Eligible for the VaccineSF’s 50+ Year Olds Are Now Eligible for the Vaccine
By - posted 4/2/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, COVID-19 Updates, Only in San Francisco, Vaccines

50+ year olds, you’re up. Starting April 1, all people age 50 and over are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in San Francisco. This significant expansion in vaccine eligibility comes as the City approaches an important milestone in its unprecedented vaccination effort: nearly half of people in San Francisco more...

SF Giants Allow 22% Capacity at Oracle Park for 2021SF Giants Allow 22% Capacity at Oracle Park for 2021
By - posted 4/1/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, COVID-19 Updates, Only in San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

After a long year, the Giants will welcome fans back to Oracle Park on Opening Day, April 9. Under the public health order issued by the San Francisco Health Officer, the Giants can operate the ballpark at up to 22% capacity with special testing/vaccination requirements for entry to Oracle Park. San Francisco more...

SF's Iconic Rainbow Flag Raising Ceremony (Castro & Market)SF’s Iconic Rainbow Flag Raising Ceremony (Castro & Market)
By - posted 4/1/2021
Causes, Community, LGBTQ+

Flag Raising Ceremony: Avenue Greenlight Initiative To Fund Ongoing Support For Iconic Rainbow Flag In Partnership With Castro Merchants WHERE: Harvey Milk Plaza on Market and Castro Streets WHEN: 9:30am on Friday, April 2nd, 2021 WHAT: Flag raising ceremony for iconic Castro rainbow flag The iconic rainbow flag at Harvey Milk Plaza is a more...

San Mateo County Fair Is Back for 2021San Mateo County Fair Is Back for 2021
By - posted 4/1/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Fairs & Festivals, Fun & Games, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

San Mateo County Event Center just recently announced the return of the County Fair. San Mateo County Fair will be one of California’s first major in-person events since the outbreak of pandemic. San Mateo County Event Center recently announced that they will host an in-person county fair this summer after being more...

SF's "Women's Trivia Night" w/ 15+ PrizesSF’s “Women’s Trivia Night” w/ 15+ Prizes
By - posted 3/31/2021
Get Out: Events, Sponsored

Women’s Trivia Night You’re invited to Women’s Trivia Night. Get quizzed on the badass women of the past & present for a chance to win prizes from local favorites. Wednesday, March 31, 2021 (7p) – Free / RSVP – limited to first 500 people This will be our TENTH Trivia Night since COVID struck and so far we’ve raised over more...

East Bay Bike Party Returns After 1 Year HiatusEast Bay Bike Party Returns After 1 Year Hiatus
By - posted 3/31/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Outdoorsy

It’s been over a year since East Bay Bike Party put the brakes on its monthly roving party on wheels. Its last ride was in March 2020, titled, the Social Distance Ride, before the Bay Area went into its Shelter-in-Place lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, East Bay Bike Party, notes, more...

Artists Transform Ocean Beach into Massive MasterpieceArtists Transform Ocean Beach into Massive Masterpiece
By - posted 3/30/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Updates, City Insight, Fun & Games, Murals, Outdoorsy, Wow

Thanks to ABC7 for sharing the story about the massive beach art and sand drawings that took place at Ocean Beach on Sunday, March 28. Earthscape Art Experience transforms the sand into temporary, large-scale intricate works of art. Using rakes, the artists used the beach as their massive canvas. Of course, more...

GG Park's Tulip Garden is Now BloomingGG Park’s Tulip Garden is Now Blooming
By - posted 3/30/2021
Bay Area Updates, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy

Spring has arrived which means SF’s beautiful tulips are back. Golden Gate Park’s gorgeous tulips are now blooming in the Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden. Thanks San Francisco Recreation and Park Department for sharing the update and photos of the garden in bloom. To experience a brightly colored extravaganza of color, pack a picnic more...