SF City Guides
NBA All-Star Weekend Takes Over San Francisco
Celebrations, Downtown San Francisco, Fun & Games NBA All-Star Weekend Takes Over San Francisco: What to Expect San Francisco is buzzing with excitement as the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend comes to town from February 13–16, 2025. Union Square and Powell Street are transforming into “NBA All-Star Alley,” a vibrant hub of basketball-themed pop-ups, installations, and activities that will more...
Oakland is Getting a Brand New 1,000 Person Capacity Music Venue
Bars, Brand New, East Bay, Oakland Thanks to KQED for sharing the news that Oakland is getting a brand new 1,000 person capacity music venue in downtown. A new music venue, Ceremony, is set to open next month in downtown Oakland near the corner of Broadway and 13th Street. With a capacity of 1,000, the venue aims to more...
SF’s Jackson Playground Gets New Basketball Court Mural
Brand New, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco San Francisco’s Jackson Playground basketball court is set to receive a temporary art makeover, celebrating the city’s love of basketball as it prepares to host the NBA All-Star Game at Chase Center in February. The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department has partnered with artist Victor Solomon and the Courtside Foundation, more...
SF’s Dogpatch Park Gets Makeover for First Time in 43 Years
Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, Reopening, San Francisco San Francisco’s Esprit Park in the Dogpatch neighborhood has reopened following its first major renovation in 43 years. The $8.5 million renovation project, led by the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department in partnership with UCSF and local organizations, modernized the park while maintaining its natural atmosphere. The two-acre park now more...
60+ Free SF Guided Walking Tours Over President’s Day Weekend 2025
City Discoveries, San Francisco, Valentine's Day Got a long weekend? Take a guided walk around San Francisco and learn something new about the city you love over Valentine’s Day and President’s Day Weekend. 2025 President’s Day Weekend Walking Tours February 14-17, 2025 All Over San Francisco FREE, but donations are greatly appreciated San Francisco City Guides Schedule Friday, February 14, 2025 – 12 Tours 9:30 more...
The Castro Could Become SF’s Largest Open-Air “Party” Zone
Bars, Bay Area Updates, Block Party, City Insight, Eat & Drink, San Francisco The Castro could become SF’s largest entertainment zone. San Francisco’s nightlife scene might be getting a big boost, as a new proposal could turn The Castro into the city’s largest “entertainment zone.” If approved, this designation would allow bars in the area to serve to-go cocktails during permitted street events, creating more...
Jerry Garcia Museum Coming to San Francisco?
Brand New, Museums / Cultural Institutions, San Francisco San Francisco may soon be home to a new museum dedicated to legendary Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia, celebrating his roots in the city’s Excelsior District. The project, spearheaded by the Jerry Day Committee, is still in its early planning stages, but organizers hope to bring Garcia’s lasting musical legacy more...
Free Starbucks Coffee Day 2025
Eat & Drink, Freebies Starbucks is offering free coffee for everyone on Monday, February 11, 2025. “With the Big Game on Sunday, Feb. 9, many Americans will spend the day going big – which may lead to a long Monday. Free Starbucks Day 2025 That’s why on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, your post-game day coffee is on more...
Viral Cookie Chain “Crumbl” Opens First SF Shop w/ Free Cookies (Feb. 7)
Brand New, Eat & Drink, San Francisco Crumbl open its first San Francisco location with a free cookie giveaway on Friday, February 7, 2025. San Francisco’s cookie lovers have reason to celebrate as Crumbl, the viral cookie chain known for its rotating menu of indulgent treats, is finally making its debut in the city. The popular bakery, which more...
SF’s “Barry Bonds Day”: Oracle Park Lights Up Orange (Feb. 5)
Bay Area Favorites, Celebrations, San Francisco In celebration of Barry Bonds, Oracle Park will be illuminated in orange lights on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Mayor Daniel Lurie today proclaimed February 5, 2025, as “Barry Bonds Day,” in honor of baseball icon and San Francisco Giants legend Barry Bonds. The once-in-a-century date, 2/5/25, will not occur again during more...
Free Parking in SF’s Chinatown All February for Lunar New Year 2025
Lunar New Year, San Francisco, Transportation To help bring more people to Chinatown, San Francisco just announced that it is now offering 2 hours free parking at the Portsmouth Square Garage throughout the month of February to help celebrate Chinese New Year. In celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year and the year of the snake, the more...
SF’s California Historical Society Closes After 154 Years
Goodbye, Museums / Cultural Institutions San Francisco’s California Historical Society (CHS), a cornerstone of the state’s historical preservation since 1871, has permanently closed due to long-standing financial difficulties. Its extensive collection, which includes books, journals, photographs, maps, and archival documents, will now be under the stewardship of Stanford University Libraries (SUL). The CHS Board of Trustees more...
SF Union Square’s Makeover: Ping Pong, Pop-A-Shot & Juggling
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Fun & Games, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco Union Square is getting a much-needed glow-up. Recently, Union Square has more pigeons than people, but now the iconic San Francisco destination is set to buzz with energy thanks to a packed lineup of free events and activities. From live music and chess tournaments to dance workouts and juggling lessons, more...
Here’s Where All 33 of SF’s Speed Cameras Will Be
Brand New, San Francisco, Transportation San Francisco is set to make history as the first city in California to roll out speed safety cameras, a new tool aimed at reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities. Starting in March 2025, up to 33 locations across the city will be equipped with cameras to catch speeding vehicles and more...
SF’s Beloved Craft Beer Bar Toronado Up for Sale After 37 Years
Bars, Eat & Drink, Goodbye, San Francisco San Francisco is saying goodbye to another legendary institution as Toronado, the iconic Lower Haight beer bar, is officially up for sale. After 37 years of serving some of the best craft beer in the country, owner and founder Dave Keene has announced his retirement, marking the end of an more...
