SF City Guides
SF’s Marina Getting New 5-Acre Waterfront Park (Finally!)
New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco San Francisco is moving ahead with a plan to transform Gashouse Cove in the Marina’s East Harbor into a new 5-acre public waterfront park next to Marina Green. The project, which has been debated and redesigned for years due to neighborhood pushback, just received conceptual approval from the San Francisco more...
SF Could Get a Massive New 14-Story Hospital
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, City Insight San Francisco could be getting its biggest hospital upgrade in decades. Kaiser Permanente is preparing to submit plans for a brand-new 14-story hospital at Geary Boulevard and Divisadero, directly across from its existing campus at the same intersection. If approved, it would be the organization’s first new hospital in San Francisco more...
Legendary SF Beer Bar Toronado Is Being Sold to One of Its Regulars
Bars, Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, Good News San Francisco’s legendary craft beer institution Toronado is getting a new owner, but regulars can breathe easy. After nearly a year of uncertainty and a previously stalled sale, the iconic Lower Haight bar is now under contract to be sold to a longtime customer and regular, along with his brother-in-law. Founder more...
Alcatraz Tours Are Suddenly Canceled This Week
Bay Area Updates, Local Icons Alcatraz tours are off the table this week. Tours to Alcatraz Island have been suddenly canceled for the week due to scheduled dock repair work, according to park officials. The shutdown began Monday and is expected to last through Friday, April 24, 2026 with ferry service set to resume Saturday, April more...
Viral Bagel Chain Moving Into East Bay’s Former Iconic Taco Bell
Brand New, East Bay, Eat & Drink A buzzy East Coast bagel brand known for long lines and social media hype is headed to the East Bay. PopUp Bagels plans to open its first Bay Area location this fall in Lafayette, taking over the former Taco Bell building at 3501 Mount Diablo Blvd. which is one of the more...
Your Guide to 420 Day Around the Bay
Get Out: Events Since weed became legal, isn’t every day “420” in the Bay? Here’s a list of 420-themed events taking place including the grand kush-daddy of them all, 420 at Hippie Hill.
Earth Day 2026 Festivals & How to Volunteer
Causes, Fairs & Festivals, Green San Francisco (and the whole Bay Area, for that matter) goes all out when it comes to Earth Day, but we love it. That’s why we live here, right? So if you’re looking for an opportunity to help out, give your time to the East Bay Regional Parks, join the World Naked more...
San Francisco’s Spring Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco Spring is blooming! Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous spring festivals, street fairs, and the best events you can look forward to this Spring 2026. > Please note that we’ll be continuing to update our Spring Festivals & Street Fairs Guide for 2026. MARCH 2026 GG Park’s 2026 “Illuminate LIVE” Free Concert more...
SF’s Free Stern Grove Concerts Back for 2026 (Full Lineup)
Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches One of San Francisco’s most beloved summer traditions is back – and yes, it’s still 100% free (although the controversial lottery for free tickets is back) The Stern Grove Festival has officially announced its full 2026 lineup, and it’s stacked with everything from indie favorites to global stars – but the more...
San Francisco July Festivals & Street Fairs (2026)
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous July festivals, street fairs, and events including the Fillmore Jazz Festival, SF’s 4th of July Fireworks show, and more you can look forward to this July 2026. > We’ll be updating this guide with more July events soon! JULY 2026 San Francisco 4th of July Fireworks more...
50+ Free Concerts Return to SF’s Civic Center for 2026
Downtown San Francisco, Eat & Drink, San Francisco, Things to Do San Francisco’s free lunchtime concert series is back. The Civic Center Soundtrack returns for its third season starting Tuesday, April 14, 2026, bringing live music to Fulton Plaza twice a week through October. That’s over 50 concerts and 150+ bands for 2026. Concerts take place Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12 pm more...
SF’s Stunning “California Henge” Sunrise This Week (April 9)
Bay Area Favorites, San Francisco, Wow California Henge, San Francisco’s twice-yearly solar spectacle, is taking place April 9, 2026. Twice a year, San Francisco puts on a dazzling celestial show known as California Henge. In this phenomenon, the rising or setting sun aligns perfectly with the city’s street grid, casting a golden glow down California Street and illuminating more...
Every Night Market in San Francisco Bay Area in 2026
Bay Area Favorites, Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals, Night Market The San Francisco Bay Area is set to host a series of bustling, open-air markets and nighttime events in 2026. Please note, we’re continuing to update this guide. Here’s the latest, updated May 11, 2026. Bay Area Night Markets 2026 San Francisco Castro Night Market 2026 – Every 3rd Friday through Sept. 18, more...
New Irish Cultural District Coming to SF?
City Insight, San Francisco San Francisco is getting a new cultural district. On St. Patrick’s Day, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously approved legislation to establish an official Irish Cultural District, likely located in the city’s southwest neighborhoods, including the Sunset. City leaders say the designation recognizes the long history of Irish American families who more...
Super Duper East Bay Grand Opening w/ Free Burgers (Mar 31)
Bay Area Favorites, East Bay, Eat & Drink Bay Area favorite Super Duper Burgers is opening a brand-new location in San Ramon on Tuesday, March 31, and they’re celebrating with a tasty giveaway. The first 50 guests in line when doors open at 10:30am will score a free burger. Founded in San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood, Super Duper is a local more...
