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SF's 9-hole Golf Course Reopens at TPC Harding ParkSF’s 9-hole Golf Course Reopens at TPC Harding Park
By - posted 11/20/2020
Only in San Francisco, Things to Do, What's Closed / What's Open

Golfing is back in San Francisco at the Fleming 9 course at TPC Harding Park. TPC Harding Park is pleased to announce the re-opening of the Fleming 9 course on Monday, November 16. Tee time reservations MUST be made in advance online at tpc.com/hardingpark. Tee times can be booked up to more...

SF is Getting a New 20-Ft. "Star" Light Sculpture for the HolidaysSF is Getting a New 20-Ft. “Star” Light Sculpture for the Holidays
By - posted 11/19/2020
Brand New

Beginning the second week of December, a series of light sculptures will pop up in succession in San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, and Los Angeles. Illuminating the West Coast throughout the months of December and January, four outdoor installations have been commissioned by North America’s leader in sustainable real estate more...

SF Will Pay Artists $1250 for Pop-Up Murals on Boarded Up StoresSF Will Pay Artists $1250 for Pop-Up Murals on Boarded Up Stores
By - posted 11/19/2020
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Murals, Only in San Francisco

Artists have a unique opportunity to help keep our communities’ spirit up in challenging times and to advocate for best practices of keeping each other safe during a pandemic. Paint the Void received a grant from the city of San Francisco to facilitate 30 new murals on boarded up storefronts more...

SF Hiring 60 Artists to Cheer You Up Over the HolidaysSF Hiring 60 Artists to Cheer You Up Over the Holidays
By - posted 11/19/2020
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Only in San Francisco

The San Francisco Creative Corps pilot program will provide economic opportunities for 60 visual and performance artists, who are underemployed due to COVID-19, while also promoting public health during global COVID-19 pandemic. This holiday season, performing artists, including actors, musicians, and dancers, will be deployed as Community Health Ambassadors to creatively more...

California Orders COVID Curfew for 41 Counties (But Not SF)California Orders COVID Curfew for 41 Counties (But Not SF)
By - posted 11/19/2020
COVID-19 Updates, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Non-essential businesses and personal gatherings are prohibited between 10 PM and 5 AM beginning Saturday, November 21 at 10 PM in seven Bay Area counties In light of an unprecedented, rapid rise in COVID-19 cases across California, Governor Gavin Newsom and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced a more...

Zoom Offers Free Unlimited Call Times for ThanksgivingZoom Offers Free Unlimited Call Times for Thanksgiving
By - posted 11/18/2020
Freebies, Thanksgiving

Have an extended virtual hangout with family and friends on Thanksgiving this year. Zoom is eliminating their 40 minute time limit on Thanksgiving, so you continue chatting all the way through dessert. This offer is valid starting at 9 pm on November 25 through 3 am on November 27. As a thank more...

SF Opera at the Fort Mason Drive-InSF Opera at the Fort Mason Drive-In
By - posted 11/18/2020
Artsy Fartsy, Drive-In Movies, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, Things to Do

Experience opera — from the comfort of your car. San Francisco Opera is once again partnering with Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture to bring the performing arts to the big screen, with a drive-in movie experience.  Enjoy bayside views and delicious snacks from Off the Grid food trucks as you and your more...

Free Thanksgiving Dinner for Everyone From WalmartFree Thanksgiving Dinner for Everyone From Walmart
By - posted 11/17/2020
Eat & Drink, Freebies, Thanksgiving

Thanks to KRON4 for the scoop on the free Thanksgiving dinner opportunity at Walmart through Ibotta.  Ibotta has teamed up with Walmart to save you money and give you a free Thanksgiving dinner. Get 100% cash back on everything you need to whip up dinner for the family. These offers are more...

Mission Bay Gets a New 140-Unit Building for HomelessMission Bay Gets a New 140-Unit Building for Homeless
By - posted 11/17/2020
Brand New, Uplifting

Mayor London Breed Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Permanent Supportive Housing in Mission Bay Tuesday, November 17, 2020 The development will provide wraparound supportive services and stable housing for 140 adults exiting homelessness Mayor London N. Breed today announced the groundbreaking of a new housing complex at Mission Bay Block 9 (Block 9), a more...

SF Had 86% Turnout in 2020 Election: Highest in 60+ YearsSF Had 86% Turnout in 2020 Election: Highest in 60+ Years
By - posted 11/17/2020
Election, Wow

San Francisco turned out big time for the 2020 election, the highest voter turnout since 1956 with 86.23% of registered voters casting ballots. The turnout was up over 5% from the last presidential election in 2016 which saw a turnout of 80.71%. According to the official tally at sfelections.sfgov.org/ as of more...

Oakland Museum's Re-opening Postponed Due to COVID-19Oakland Museum’s Re-opening Postponed Due to COVID-19
By - posted 11/17/2020
COVID-19 Updates, Museums / Cultural Institutions, What's Closed / What's Open

On Monday, November 16, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statement indicating that several California counties, including Alameda County, have moved from the “Orange” Tier to the “Purple” Tier due to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the state. Due to this shift, the Oakland Museum of California’s plans to reopen more...

California Might Have Statewide "Curfew" SoonCalifornia Might Have Statewide “Curfew” Soon
By - posted 11/17/2020
COVID-19 Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

UPDATE – On November 19th California announced a month-long 10pm to 5am curfew that affects 41 “purple tier” counties starting on November 21 at 10pm. Thanks to Fox Business from letting us know that California Governor Gavin Newsom announced in a press conference on Monday that the state is “considering” implementing more...

Thanksgiving Volunteering Opportunities for 2020Thanksgiving Volunteering Opportunities for 2020
By - posted 11/17/2020
Support the Bay, Thanksgiving

Take a moment to give back to the community this Thanksgiving. Holiday volunteerism may look a little different this year, but now more than ever, Bay Area families need your help. Read on below for organizations across San Francisco and the Bay Area in need of volunteers to help spread food more...

More Rollbacks as SF Now in Red "Substantial" COVID TierMore Rollbacks as SF Now in Red “Substantial” COVID Tier
By - posted 11/16/2020
COVID-19 Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

San Francisco to Roll Back Select Activities in Response to Assignment to State’s Red Tier Monday, November 16, 2020 Due to a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases across the City and State, San Francisco will roll back non-essential offices and reduce capacity of gyms and fitness centers Mayor London N. Breed and Director more...

Most Bay Area Counties Ban Indoor Dining AgainMost Bay Area Counties Ban Indoor Dining Again
By - posted 11/16/2020
Indoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to the San Francisco Chronicle and Eater SF for doing the county-by-county legwork to let us know that in response to rising COVID cases, that most Bay Area counties have ended indoor dining this week. Related: San Francisco Outdoor Dining Guide: 320+ Patios & Restaurants All counties in the Purple “Widespread” more...