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SF's "Portola" 2023 Music Festival Returns to Pier 80 w/ Skrillex (Sept. 30-Oct. 1)SF’s “Portola” 2023 Music Festival Returns to Pier 80 w/ Skrillex (Sept. 30-Oct. 1)
By - posted 5/21/2023
Fairs & Festivals, San Francisco

San Francisco’s epic music festival. Portola returns to Pier 80 for a two-day festival on September 30-October 1, 2023. Eric Prydz presents Holo headlines Saturday with Skrillex headlining Sunday. Other acts include Polo & Pan, FKJ, Nelly Furtado, Jai Paul, Underworld, Major Lazer, Labrinth, Thundercat, Rina Sawayama, Carl Cox, Little Dragon, Hot Hip, more...

Oakland to Rename Street after Tupac ShakurOakland to Rename Street after Tupac Shakur
By - posted 5/20/2023
Oakland

Thanks to Oaklandside for letting us know that Tupac is about to get some serious Oakland Love. In a tribute to the West Coast rap legend, the city yesterday unanimously approved plans to rename a portion of MacArthur Boulevard to “Tupac Shakur Way” – with a street sign hanging proudly between more...

SF's Epic Summer Light Show is Back in GG Park for 2023SF’s Epic Summer Light Show is Back in GG Park for 2023
By - posted 5/20/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

The annual light show, Photosynthesis, on the exterior of the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park returns on Friday, May 12, 2023 around 8:30pm. We invite you to bring a picnic to set up on our front lawns as the sun sets. The 30-minute light show will transform the building more...

SF's "Sundown Cinema" Outdoor Film Nights Return June 8thSF’s “Sundown Cinema” Outdoor Film Nights Return June 8th
By - posted 5/20/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Free Movie Screenings, San Francisco

Sundown Cinema returns for 2023 just in time for another summer in San Francisco. This free outdoor movie series, the only one of its kind in the Bay Area, will feature seven films in seven parks across San Francisco, beginning with 1978 classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers (filmed in San Francisco!) more...

SF to End Free Sunday & Evening Parking (Until 10pm)SF to End Free Sunday & Evening Parking (Until 10pm)
By - posted 5/20/2023
San Francisco, Transportation

Well, San Francisco, your “free” after-hours parking ride is just about up. Currently, most parking meters in San Francisco end enforcement at 6pm on Mondays through Saturdays and are free all days on Sundays. But starting in July 2023, (there’s no exact date listed) SFMTA will begin an 18-month neighborhood-by-neighborhood plan more...

Bay Area’s “Soul Stroll” Returns for 2023 (May 20)Bay Area’s “Soul Stroll” Returns for 2023 (May 20)
By - posted 5/19/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Get Out: Events, Health & Wellness, Sponsored

The Bay Area Community Health Advisory Council (BACHAC) is a grassroots community health organization focused on eliminating health disparities in underserved diverse communities across generations in San Mateo County. We are very excited about the return of Soul Stroll as an in person event and important fundraiser for BACHAC this more...

SF Announces First Ever "Drag Laureate"SF Announces First Ever “Drag Laureate”
By - posted 5/18/2023
LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

The City’s first-ever Drag Laureate, who was announced at the SF LGBT Center today, will serve as ambassador for San Francisco’s drag, LGBTQ+, arts, nightlife, and entertainment communities  Mayor London N. Breed joined Senator Scott Wiener, elected City leaders, community members, LGBTQ+ advocates and allies today to announce D’Arcy Drollinger as San Francisco’s Drag more...

Treasure Island's First 100% Affordable Housing Complex OpensTreasure Island’s First 100% Affordable Housing Complex Opens
By - posted 5/18/2023
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, San Francisco

City Celebrates Grand Opening of Treasure Island’s First 100% Affordable Housing Development May 18, 2023 Maceo May Apartments provides more than 100 units of affordable housing for formerly homeless veterans and their families Today, Mayor London N. Breed joined City officials and community leaders to celebrate the grand opening of Maceo May Apartments, located at more...

Stern Grove RSVPs Open May 18 at 2pm SharpStern Grove RSVPs Open May 18 at 2pm Sharp
By - posted 5/16/2023
Bay Area Favorites, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, San Francisco

The 2023 lineup for the Stern Grove Festival for free summer concerts in the park is stellar. Now it’s time for you to RSVP so you don’t miss out. Free RSVPs open for the first concert on May 18th at 2pm – you can reserve up to 4 spots. RSVPs open more...

SF to Host Huge 65,000-Strong Golden Gate Park Concerts in 2024?SF to Host Huge 65,000-Strong Golden Gate Park Concerts in 2024?
By - posted 5/14/2023
Bay Area Updates, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

San Francisco Mayor London Breed today announced that the City is planning to bring more summer concerts to Golden Gate Park beginning in 2024. If approved, the two to three days of headliner-driven events would be held on the weekend following the annual Outside Lands festival.     Essentially it will be like part more...

The Bay's Most Gorgeous Wildflower Bloom is Just 20 Minutes South of SFThe Bay’s Most Gorgeous Wildflower Bloom is Just 20 Minutes South of SF
By - posted 5/13/2023
Bay Area Favorites, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

Thanks to KTVU for letting us know about the amazing super bloom that’s happening RIGHT NOW at Mori Point just south of Pacifica (see map), just about a 20 minute drive south of San Francisco. At this 110-acre park right on the rugged edge of the coast, you’ll get to see more...

Bay Area Rose Gardens for Mother's Day (2024)Bay Area Rose Gardens for Mother’s Day (2024)
By - posted 5/12/2023
Mother's Day, Outdoorsy

It’s Mother’s Day! Treat your favorite mom to a wonderful day amongst the roses and perhaps bring a picnic. Rose Gardens of the Bay Area Here’s a list of free Rose Gardens all over the Bay Area: But please check the schedules before you head out. Some rose gardens are closed for private more...

SF Bar Named One of North America’s Top 50 BarsSF Bar Named One of North America’s Top 50 Bars
By - posted 5/12/2023
Bars, San Francisco

San Francisco bar, Pacific Cocktail Haven, has been recognized as one of North America’s top 50 bars in 2023 by 50Best. It is the only bar from the Bay Area to be included on this list, where it sits in the 28th position. This is the first time that Pacific Cocktail more...

This Weekend Could See Temps in 80s and 90sThis Weekend Could See Temps in 80s and 90s
By - posted 5/9/2023
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy

By Keith Burbank, Bay City News Above normal temperatures are coming to the Bay Area this weekend as the region gets closer to summer, according to the National Weather Service. Near the coast and Bay highs are expected to be in the 70s (San Francisco could hit 74 on Saturday), while inland more...

Mother's Day Weekend Fun Around the BayMother’s Day Weekend Fun Around the Bay
By - posted 5/8/2023
Get Out: Events