SF City Guides
SF’s Magnificent “Peak” Magnolia Bloom is Here
Museums / Cultural Institutions, Outdoorsy, What's Closed / What's Open One of San Francisco’s most breathtaking natural marvels, the annual bloom of more than 200 rare and historic magnolias with trees reaching 80 feet, is typically at its peak from mid-January through March at the SF Botanical Garden. Velvety silver buds on the often bare branches of these elegant trees, many rare and more...
Valentine’s Penguins Coming to Cal Academy of Sciences
Adorable, Virtual Events Happy Penguin Valentines, humans. Join in for the California Academy of Sciences’ Species Survival Plan colony of African penguins—and the biologists who care for them—in this very special, scientifically adorable annual tradition. You’ll see waddling penguins nab felt hearts to line their nests (great for pair-bonding), learn about the important husbandry work more...
SF Expands Vaccines to Teachers & Restaurant Workers on Feb. 24
COVID-19 Updates, Vaccines San Francisco Announces Plan to Expand Vaccine Eligibility to Workers in Education and Childcare, Emergency Services, and Food Sectors Tuesday, February 09, 2021 Starting on February 24, San Francisco will move to Phase 1B, Tier 1 of the state’s population prioritization plan and begin vaccinating people who work in education and childcare, emergency services, and more...
Oakland’s Free “Earn-A-Bike” Program is Restarting
Bay Area Updates, Fun & Games The Crucible in Oakland is restarting their Earn-A-Bike Program this February 16, as a newly designed 4-week program, running Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3-6pm. The Crucible’s Bike Shop has been operating with new health and safety policies in place, successfully running multiple Bike Fix-A-Thons and Bike Maintenance classes for our local community. During Earn-A-Bike, they will open up more...
SF Honors Civil Rights Icon Rosa Parks w/ Muni Plaque
Brand New, Causes, Only in San Francisco In honor of Rosa Parks on the Anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, SFMTA just unveiled a plaque in honor of Rosa Parks. 66 years ago, Rosa kept her seat on a Montgomery bus, was jailed and fined $10, thus sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott. A catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement, more...
Brand New Mural of Bernie Meme Pop Ups in Oakland
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Murals A brand new mural has popped up in Oakland and it might look a little familiar. From real life, to internet meme…to now a beautiful mural, check out chilly Bernie chillin’ in Oakland. Thanks to Three Thirty Three Arts for sharing the awesome mural by artist 3nolam that you can peep at more...
SF’s Chinese New Year Float On Display
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Things to Do For the first time in the Chinese New Year Parade history, you can see one of the shimmering floats up close. The big Southwest Airlines float will be on display at Pier 27, Cruise Terminal Plaza, from noon to 8 pm for two weekends. Southwest Airlines Float Display Pier 27, Cruise Terminal Plaza – more...
Outdoor Dining & Parklets Forever?
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Outdoor Dining Could the popular outdoor dining and parklets become a permanent fixture in California? Thanks to ABC7 for sharing the news of a new proposed bill that will make California’s liquor laws more flexible and make it easier for bars and restaurants to keep utilizing the newly created outdoor dining spaces and more...
FEMA Opening Brand New Vaccination Site at Oakland Coliseum
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, COVID-19 Updates, Vaccines Thanks to ABC7 for letting us know that FEMA is being to deployed to help establish a community vaccination site in Oakland as part of a pilot program. California is getting two new pilot sites, which will be based at the Oakland-Alameda Coliseum and California State University, Los Angeles, are part more...
CA’s Largest Vaccine Site Opening at Levi’s Stadium
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, COVID-19 Updates, Vaccines The San Francisco 49ers and the County of Santa Clara have announced the creation of California’s largest vaccination site at Levi’s Stadium to facilitate the rapid rollout of COVID-19 vaccines to the residents of Santa Clara County. The site will open on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 with the initial capacity to more...
Golden Gate Park’s $2.4 Million Renovated Dog Park Opens
Brand New, New Parks, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, What's Closed / What's Open Calling all woofers, puppers, and doggos… The $2.4 million renovation of the Golden Gate Park Dog Training Area is complete, making it the premier puppy play area in the city. The trans-fur-mation includes brand new play surfaces, natural play equipment, pet drinking fountains and more. San Francisco’s largest fenced dog park more...
Golden Gate Fields Racetrack Turns Into Drive-Thru Vaccination Site
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, COVID-19 Updates, Vaccines A brand new drive-thru vaccination site just popped up at Golden Gate Fields in Albany. The temporary vaccination site is open Friday through Monday, February 5-8, 2021. Vaccinations are available by appointment only and are open to Alameda County residents who are 75 and older. Senior citizens and disabled Berkeley residents can book more...
Every COVID-19 Vaccination Site in San Francisco
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates, Only in San Francisco, Vaccines This week the City expanded its COVID-19 vaccination network with new and expanded sites at the Moscone Center and in the Mission, Bayview, South of Market, and Outer Sunset neighborhoods, vaccinating health care workers and community members 65 and older. The City of San Francisco has made significant progress on its more...
Souvenir Coffee’s SF Grand Opening: Free Drip Coffee All Weekend
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Eat & Drink, Freebies, Support the Bay While many businesses have closed during the pandemic, Souvenir Coffee has expanded. Thanks to Berkeleyside for shining a spotlight on our friends at Souvenir Coffee. Berkeley-based Souvenir Coffee is celebrating the Grand Opening of its third location, this time, across the Bay in San Francisco, located on the corner of Divisadero more...
SF’s Brand New Mural for Poet Amanda Gorman
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, City Discoveries, Only in San Francisco The San Francisco Zen Center just debuted their brand new mural for the country’s first ever National Youth Poet Laureate. Poet Amanda Gorman entered the public eye’s when she recited her moving poem “The Hill We Climb” at President Biden’s inauguration. Now, San Francisco honors her with a colorful mural at more...
