SF City Guides
SF’s Cherished “Tom & Jerry” Xmas House’s Owner Has Died
Goodbye, Healing, Holiday Lights, Only in San Francisco Sadly, SF Gate has shared the news that Dr. Jerome Goldstein, the beloved ‘Jerry’ of SF’s famous “Tom and Jerry” Christmas house has passed away at the age of 82. Goldstein was a prominent gay rights activist, and was also well known for his over-the-top Christmas decorations on the Noe more...
BART Fares Are Going Up January 1st
Bay Area Updates, Transportation Unfortunately, on Monday, January 1, 2024, BART fares will increase by 5.5%. However, those who qualify for low-income fares will see a benefit in the new year; their discount will increase to 50%. A modest fare increase and a deeper discount on fares for qualifying lower-income riders will both go into more...
12 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (December 15-17) in San Francisco + Bay Area
Weekend Events Guide 12 Fun Things to Do in the SF Bay Area This Weekend: December 15-17, 2023 Your Weekend Plans: Explore Union Square’s Winter Walk, dress up for Sweatercon’s “Ugly Sweater” Pub Crawl, parade through the Mission for the annual “Unsilent Night” Boombox Christmas Parade, see the Fillmore be transformed into a Holiday Night more...
Castro Theatre Closing Until Summer 2025 (Last Show is Feb. 4)
Bay Area Updates, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open Another Planet Entertainment, the new owners of the landmark and iconic LGBTQ space, the Castro Theatre, will begin the long-awaited, yet controversial restoration of the historic venue beginning in early spring 2024. The final day of programming will be February 4. The renovation is scheduled to be completed by summer more...
The Best of Winter in the Bay Area 2023/2024: What to Do and See
Holidays Winter is coming. Get into the holiday spirit by embracing the best of winter by gazing at dazzling holiday lighting displays, twirling around a pop-up outdoor ice rink, and indulging in seasonal produce. Bring on the winter charm and visit a Christmas tree farm, sniff the magnificent magnolias in bloom, and more...
The Bay Area Just Got 18 New Miles of Trails
Brand New, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches Bay Area nature lovers, you’re in luck. The Bay Area just got 18 new miles of trails. The Tyler Ranch Staging Area provides new public access for pedestrian, equestrian, and bicycle use on more than 18 miles of trails across 2,800 acres of protected open space on the Tyler Ranch and more...
San Francisco’s Lego Store Permanently Closes
Goodbye, San Francisco Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that yet another retailer has closed down in the San Francisco Centre mall, formerly the Westfield San Francisco Centre, located at 865 Market St. The Lego Store opened August 2016, and quietly permanently closed its doors on November 30, 2023. LEGO media representatives more...
15+ Fun Things to Do This Weekend (December 8-10) in San Francisco + Bay Area
Weekend Events Guide 15+ Fun Things to Do in the SF Bay Area This Weekend: December 8-10, 2023 Your Weekend Plans: Brace yourself as hundreds of Santas parading around San Francisco at SantaCon, discover 7 floors of art at SFMOMA’s free admission day, savor the final Anchor Steam kegs ever, celebrate at SF’s 21st annual Parol more...
SF’s Beloved Vietnamese Restaurant “Turtle Tower” Closes Its Final Location
Eat & Drink, Goodbye, San Francisco Thanks to Eater for sharing the unfortunate news that San Francisco’s iconic Vietnamese restaurant Turtle Tower has closed its last remaining location at 501 6th Street in SoMa. Since opening in 2000, Turtle Tower Restaurant offered some of the most authentic Northern Vietnamese cuisine in the Bay Area. The cult favorite more...
San Francisco “How to Volunteer” for the Holidays 2023 Guide
Causes, Holidays December is in full swing, so why not spread some holiday cheer? Give back to San Francisco with one of these great volunteer opportunities. Spend your Christmas with the elderly, prepare meals to feed to homeless, choose children’s toys, and more. It’s the best gift you can give – no stressful more...
Bay Area 2023 Holiday Markets
Fairs & Festivals, Holidays Feeling festive? Get into the spirit at a local holiday market from pop-up shops to holiday strolls, night markets, and even traditional Christmas Markets like the German Christmas Market.
MCD’s Free Museum Weekend (December 9-10)
Freebies, Get Out: Events, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco, Partner, San Francisco, Sponsored Celebrate the holiday season in Dogpatch during MCD’s Free Weekend December 9-10, 2023. During MCD’s Free Weekend explore what peaceful design might mean to you through MCD’s current exhibition Designing Peace. Designing Peace features 30 artists and designers from over 20 countries looking at ways to create and sustain more durable more...
Golden Gate Park’s Iconic “Stow Lake” Getting A New Name
Bay Area Favorites, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that a “short list” of new names for Golden Gate Park’s Stow Lake has been released. The decision comes after years of scrutiny surrounding the lake’s namesake, William Stow – a 19th-century California Assemblymember, who expressed his antisemitism openly throughout his political career. more...
SF’s Cult Fav “Rosamunde Sausage Grill” Reopening Dec. 8
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, Good News, Reopening, San Francisco Thanks to Mission Local for sharing the good news that in a surprise turn of events, Rosamunde Sausage Grill, a cult favorite San Francisco restaurant located at 2832 Mission Street, will reopen on Friday, December 8, 2023. Initially, the iconic restaurant took to Instagram in October 2023 to share the sudden more...
15+ Fun Things to Do This Weekend (December 1-3) in San Francisco + Bay Area
Weekend Events Guide 15+ Fun Things to Do in the SF Bay Area This Weekend: December 1-3, 2023 Your Weekend Plans: Don’t miss the country’s largest holiday projection event Let’s Glow SF, feel festive at Hayes Valley’s Holiday Stroll, get ready to jingle all the way with Redwood City’s “Hometown Holidays” Festival, Carnival & Parade, more...
