SF City Guides
Downtown SF’s Free Outdoor EDM Party w/ French DJ Habstrakt (June 18)
Block Party, Downtown San Francisco, Get Out: Events Downtown San Francisco is getting a pair of free outdoor concerts this summer, including a June performance by French DJ and producer Habstrakt. The new Bloom Music Series On Ellis kicks off Thursday, June 18, 2026 transforming Ellis Street between Powell and Stockton into an open-air concert venue. Habstrakt, known for more...
SF’s Huge Free Outdoor “Pride Comedy Night” + Cocktail Party Returns to Thrive City for 2026
Celebrations, Fairs & Festivals, LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco, Pride, San Francisco, Sponsored Join us for a night of laughter and fun in Thrive City! Outside and out loud is when breakthrough acts shine their brightest! Thrive City is tearing the roof off live entertainment with our can’t miss comedy lineup geared toward mature audiences. Pride Comedy Night presented by Accenture will feature special more...
BART Tests Ads on Its New Fare Gates
Bay Area Updates, Transportation BART is turning its fare gates into advertising space with a new pilot program at nine stations across the system. The wraps cover the agency’s newer fare gates and are being tested as BART explores new revenue opportunities ahead of a projected structural deficit beginning in Fiscal Year 2027. The pilot more...
“Pay What You Can’ Day Coming to Bay Area Restaurants (Aug. 26)
Eat & Drink A global “Pay What You Can” movement led by Mexico City restaurant Masala y Maiz is expanding to the Bay Area for one day only on August 26, 2026. The idea is simple: participating restaurants serve their regular menus, and guests choose what they’re able to pay. Four Bay Area restaurants more...
For the First Time in 30+ Years, Sutro Tower Is Getting Repainted
City Insight, San Francisco If you have looked up at Sutro Tower recently and noticed large black box-like structures moving up and down its legs, there is a reason for it. The iconic San Francisco landmark is in the middle of a major long-term restoration project, which includes its first full repaint in about more...
Oakland Chinatown’s New $2 Flat-Rate Parking
Deals, East Bay, Oakland, Transportation Oakland Chinatown is trying something new to bring more people back after dark. Starting now, you can park for just $2 flat-rate at Pacific Renaissance Plaza during evening hours as part of a new effort to boost foot traffic and support the neighborhood’s shops and restaurants. The discounted parking is available after more...
June Street Fairs & Festivals 2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous June festivals, street fairs, and events including San Francisco Pride, the annual North Beach Festival, the 2026 season opening of San Francisco’s Sunday Streets and more you can look forward to this June 2026. > We’ll be updating this guide with more June events more...
SF’s New 6,200-Sq.-Ft. Food Hall w/ Epic Views Opens Soon in the Presidio
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco San Francisco’s newest food hall is almost here. The long-awaited The Mess Hall Presidio is expected to open in June 2026 at Presidio Tunnel Tops, bringing burgers, Korean fried chicken, oysters, coffee, cocktails and sweeping waterfront views to one of the city’s most scenic parks. The new 6,200-square-foot food hall is opening more...
100+ Things to Do Over Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (San Francisco + Bay Area)
Get Out: Events Memorial Day weekend is here, and San Francisco is ready to celebrate for a few days, and then honor its fallen on Monday. From enriching cultural experiences to energizing community gatherings, the city and the Bay Area is brimming with events that won’t cost you a dime or will save more...
SF’s Free Shuttle Goes Straight to Tunnel Tops & Baker Beach
San Francisco, Transportation Getting to places like Baker Beach, the California Coastal Trail, or Presidio Tunnel Tops without a car can be a hassle. But a lot of people still don’t realize San Francisco already has a totally free shuttle that goes straight there. The Presidio GO Shuttle connects downtown SF to the Presidio, more...
New Nonprofit Grocery Store Coming to SF from Bi-Rite
Brand New, Good News, Groceries / Supermarkets San Francisco is getting a new kind of grocery store. Local nonprofit 18 Reasons is teaming up with beloved SF grocery chain Bi-Rite and philanthropic foundation Crankstart to open Sunnydale Market, a nonprofit grocery store in San Francisco’s Sunnydale neighborhood in 2027. The 2,800-square-foot market at 1515 Sunnydale Ave. will offer fresh more...
SF Presidio’s Free Summer Festivals & Outdoor Movies Are Back for 2026
Festival Updates, San Francisco The Presidio is bringing back its packed summer event lineup for 2026 with free festivals, outdoor movies, dance performances, cultural celebrations, and family-friendly events running from May through September 2026. Now in its fourth season, the Presidio’s summer programming once again transforms Presidio Tunnel Tops, the Main Post, and surrounding park more...
Mother’s Day Weekend Fun Around the Bay Area (2026)
Get Out: Events, Mother's Day Spend a wonderful day with your favorite mom. Get hands-on at a free day at the Exploratorium, pack a picnic and explore a gorgeous garden in bloom, stop to smell the roses at SF’s annual Mother’s Day Rose Show, listen to a free concert in the park, put on your 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 June 1, 2026. Bay Area Night Markets 2026 San Francisco Castro Night Market 2026 – Every 3rd Friday through Sept. 18, more...
San Francisco Pride Guide 2026
Celebrations, LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco, Pride The San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade is one of the largest LGBT gatherings in the nation. The two-day celebration is free and open to all. The Parade takes place on the last Sunday of June annually. Our Pride Guide is a work in progress; we’ll continue to update this more...
