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Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack Now Has Outdoor Dining + Kids Eat Free
Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open Opened in 2001, Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack‘s kitschy downhome Italian food has been a long time favorite in the Outer Mission. They recently announced that their parklet is officially open for outdoor dining, complete with patio heaters. They’re still serving up their comfort food favorites, but all food will come in a bag more...
UPDATE: SF’s Iconic “Tommy’s Joynt” is NOT Permanently Closed
What's Closed / What's Open UPDATE: Good news! Tommy’s Joynt is NOT closing down permanently. (Even though Google says it did) https://brokeassstuart.com/2020/09/02/good-news-tommys-joynt-apparently-not-permanently-closed-after-all/ “We’re not permanently closed! We’re temporarily shut down” – Chris Henry, owner of Tommy’s Joynt, who emailed his update to Broke-Ass Stuart But are they actually open yet? Maybe! It doesn’t appear so. On the more...
Nancy Pelosi’s Visit to Indoor Salon in SF Draws Criticism
COVID-19 Updates Thanks to KRON4 and Daily Mail for letting us know that Nancy Pelosi got her hair done in a San Francisco salon despite the city’s COVID-19 orders. Nancy Pelosi received criticism after she was seen on camera getting her hair done in a shuttered San Francisco Salon on Monday. The video more...
SF’s First Outdoor-Only Barber Shop Opens Today
Brand New, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to Broke-Ass Stuart for letting us know about San Francisco’s first outdoor-only barbershop. Introducing The Barber Collective at SoMa StrEat Food Park (428 11th Street in San Francisco), SF’s first COVID-compatible outdoor barbershop with 20+ barbers. Ever an innovative city, SF’s first outdoor barber shop is far from classic. Trims more...
SF City Hall Lights Up Red, White and Blue for Labor Day
Holidays San Francisco’s City Hall and its 220+ state-of-the-art LED lighting fixtures will illuminate in red, white and blue to celebrate Labor Day. It’s a great opportunity for photographers to capture the iconic building shining in red, white and blue. City Hall Lighting Schedule September 7, 2020 – Labor Day The schedule is always tentative for the holiday more...
SF’s New “Shared Spaces” Outdoor Dining Map Launched
Brand New, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open San Francisco’s popular Shared Spaces program has an exciting new tool: an interactive map showing the locations and status of all the proposed Shared Spaces locations. The map is designed to make it easier for people to find Shared Spaces, check on permit status, or simply track the progress of the more...
SF Art Institute’s New Friday Night Outdoor Videos on Iconic Tower
Brand New, Get Out: Events, Things to Do Get ready for a COVID friendly and free eight-week series of outdoor video screenings on all four sides of SF Art Institute’s landmark tower at 800 Chestnut St. Every Friday night at 9pm for 8 weeks starting Sept 4, the school will be screening experimental video works by SFAI alumni that more...
Santa Cruz’s Brand New Beach Boardwalk Drive-in Movies | Sept 4-26
Drive-In Movies, Get Out: Events, Things to Do Join a truly unique California beach experience with Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Drive-In Movies from August 21 September 4 – 26, 2020, Fridays, and Saturdays. Please note, the initial two weekends were cancelled due to impacts from the CZU Lightning Complex Fires. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Drive-In Movies River Parking Lot (at more...
Watch an Epic Landing on the Golden Gate Bridge | Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Fun & Games, Wow Take a virtual tour high above San Francisco. YouTuber Brady Bigalke gave us a taste of what it’s like to fly above and through The City with the new Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020. One of the highlights of his video shows him landing a Zlin Shock Ultra plane at more...
Oakland Salutes Chadwick Boseman with Huge Video Mural
Healing Did you see the tribute to Chadwick Boseman projected onto the Grand Lake Theater in Oakland this weekend? According to @ResistanceSF, Black Panther director Ryan Cooglar grew up watching movies here. Artist credits: Purple panther: @rynessart Gaze up: @l3earfat_h Fire halo by @UltraRaw26 panther tree by @mary.ashe.artin WF stance by @donelece Video by @ResistanceSF View this post on Instagram #BlackLivesMatter marchers more...
SF’s New Timeline for Reopening Announced
Museums / Cultural Institutions, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open Mayor London Breed Announces San Francisco’s Plan For Further Reopening Businesses And Activities San Francisco’s updated timeline allows for a safer and gradual reopening, balances the risk of the activity with the ability of the City’s resources to manage COVID-19 cases September 1, 2020 Mayor London N. Breed, Dr. Grant Colfax, Director of more...
Five Ways You Can Help the Redwoods Recover
Community, Fire Updates There are many amazing organizations who are working hard to make sure that the parks and redwoods are here for generations to come. Here is a list compiled by the California Department of Parks and Recreation of four different organizations and five funds if you’d like to support them. Related: How to more...
Evictions Now Banned Thru Jan. 31… But Only if You Pay 25% of Rent
COVID-19 Updates, Getting Help Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know the details of California’s latest eviction relief bill which was signed by Governor Newsom late on Monday – about 1 day away from eviction protections expiring. Under the legislation, no tenant can be evicted before February 1, 2021 as a result of rent more...
Outdoor Haircuts Allowed in SF Starting Today
What's Closed / What's Open San Francisco to Resume Outdoor Personal Services Starting September 1 Haircuts, barber services, massages, and nail services are among personal services that can resume operating outdoors Mayor London N. Breed and Dr. Grant Colfax, Director of Public Health, announced on August 28th that outdoor personal services will resume in San Francisco, effective more...
Big Basin Redwoods State Park: Latest Photos & Damage Report
Fire Updates Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that California Department of Parks and Recreation provided a somewhat positive update on Friday of the damage at Big Basin Redwoods State Park. Although many structures have been destroyed, the park’s wastewater plant survived the fire undamaged and many trees that look completely more...
