SF City Guides
SF’s Major Museums Closing Down Again
Bay Area Updates, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open Now that San Francisco has moved into the “purple” tier, the state mandates that all indoor museums shut down. So far the SFMOMA, Asian Art Museum, Legion of Honor and de Young have all announced on Saturday afternoon that they are temporarily closing down again starting November 29th. We expect many more...
H&M Closes Its Massive Union Square Store
Bay Area Updates, Goodbye, What's Closed / What's Open San Francisco has lost another major retailer in its downtown Union Square shopping district due to the ongoing pandemic. SFGate has reported that Swedish fast fashion brand H&M has permanently closed its West Coast flagship store in downtown San Francisco. The massive 35,000 sqft two-story shop opened in 2005 on Powell Street. more...
Bruce Lee History Exhibition Coming to SF in 2021
Brand New, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco San Francisco getting a brand new Bruce Lee History exhibit which will debut in fall 2021 at the Chinese Historical Society of America in San Francisco. The exhibit, We Are Bruce Lee: Under The Sky, One Family celebrates the remarkable life of a Chinese American icon, who transcended race, geography, and more...
Winona Ryder Lists Her $5 Million San Francisco House
City Insight Thanks to The Dirt for dishing the news that Winona Ryder has just listed her San Francisco home. Screen Queen Winona Ryder has called Union Street in Cow Hollow home (or at least one of her homes) for the past 25 years. Her beautiful Dutch Colonial home with its gambrel roof more...
Outdoor Christmas Cocktail Pop-Up in San Francisco
Eat & Drink, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open, Wow Miracle, the Christmas-theme pop up bar that transforms Pacific Cocktail Haven into a Winter Wonderland is coming back to San Francisco, but this time as an decked out festive outdoor bar/restaurant. Miracle opens up on Black Friday, November 27 and is open Wednesday-Saturday through New Year’s Eve. They’re bringing back all more...
SF SPCA’s Adorable Festive Holiday Puppy & Kitty Cams
Adorable, Brand New, Uplifting, Virtual Events Get your dose of cuteness and find your new best friend with San Francisco SPCA and Macy’s Holiday Kitten & Puppy Cams. Unfortunately, this year, you can’t sneak a peek of the sweet, adoptable animals in person at Macy’s annual Holiday Windows (cancelled for 2020), but you can watch the cuteness more...
SF City Hall Lights Up for Thanksgiving
Holiday Lights, Only in San Francisco, Thanksgiving San Francisco City Hall lights up in a harvest colors in celebration of Thanksgiving from Thursday, November 26 through Sunday, November 29, 2020. The schedule is always tentative for the holiday lighting and subject to change when there are special events and the building is lit in honor of those.
SF Just Gave 5,000+ Free Turkeys to Needy Families
Thanksgiving, Uplifting Mayor London Breed’s Annual Turkey Giveaway Distributed Over 5,000 Turkeys to Families and Residents Tuesday, November 24, 2020 In place of large giveaway events that cannot occur due to COVID-19, City departments, the A. Phillip Randolph Institute, and community partners worked together to safely distribute turkeys at public housing locations and non-profit organizations San Francisco, CA more...
San Francisco Stays in Red Tier. No Curfew (Yet)
COVID-19 Updates, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to the San Francisco Chronicle for letting us know that San Francisco did not move into California’s most restrictive “Purple” tier as had been expected today. As of November 24th, San Francisco has 11.3 new COVID cases per day per 100,000 compared to the state’s much higher 24.9 per 100,000. more...
Celebrity Chef Martin Yan’s M.Y. China Closes SF Restaurant
Bay Area Updates, Goodbye, Only in San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to Eater for breaking the news that unfortunately M.Y. China has permanently closed its doors due to the ongoing pandemic. Celebrity Chef Martin Yan, who you might remember as host of the ’80s cooking show Yan Can Cook and also more recently an Iron Chef judge, opened his signature restaurant more...
SF’s Winter Wonderland Holiday Market & Christmas Tree Stroll
Celebrations, Only in San Francisco, Things to Do, What's Closed / What's Open Ghirardelli Square invites you to join in for a festive Holiday Market presented by Fog City Flea and a self-guided Christmas Tree Stroll with trees decorated by the talented students at the Academy of Art. Linger in the square until sundown to catch the holiday lights for the first time this season. Winter Wonderland Holiday Market Friday, November more...
Ocean Beach is Getting a New Walking Trail (& Parking Lot)
Brand New, City Insight, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy Ocean Beach is getting a new walking and cycling trail with a new parking lot, restroom and a plaza. The new project will also provide pedestrian access to the shore and connect up with the existing trail network. The Ocean Beach Climate Adaptation Project is situated along the Great Highway south more...
SF’s Massive Ferris Wheel Opens Today (Oct. 21)
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open After sitting unused for 7+ months, a new 150-foot illuminated Observation Wheel in Golden Gate Park will be ready to ride starting Wednesday, October 21. The wheel, which provides riders with sweeping views from the ocean to downtown San Francisco, celebrates Golden Gate Park’s 150th anniversary. Hours: Bookings for Skystar can more...
Golden Gate Park Gardens Now Free for Low Income Families
Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Things to Do San Francisco just announced that San Francisco Botanical Garden, Conservatory of Flowers, and the Japanese Tea Garden will offer year-round, free admission to any visitors receiving government food assistance benefits. Free admission of up to four people will be granted at all three Golden Gate Park gardens with an electronic benefit more...
Tacolicious Closes North Beach & San Jose Restaurants
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, Goodbye, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to SFist for announcing the unfortunate news that the Bay Area is losing two outposts of the popular small taco chain Tacolicious. Due to the ongoing pandemic and economic slowdown, they’re saying goodbye to their North Beach location, which slanged tacos for the past 7 years. They’re also closing the more...
