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This is SF's New Rec Center Coming in 2025This is SF’s New Rec Center Coming in 2025
By - posted 10/25/2023
Brand New, New Parks, San Francisco

San Francisco is getting a brand new rec center in 2025. The Recreation and Park Department is partnering with the HOPE SF Team, including Mercy Housing and Related CA, to construct a new recreation center/gymnasium at Herz Playground, a site within John McLaren Park. The new recreation center would be designed more...

Golden Gate Park is Getting Its First New Memorial Garden in Over 3 DecadesGolden Gate Park is Getting Its First New Memorial Garden in Over 3 Decades
By - posted 10/25/2023
Brand New, New Parks, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Thanks to SFGate for sharing the news that San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park is getting its first brand-new memorial in more than 30 years. The last memorial built was the Aids Memorial Grove in 1991. The brand new memorial, Bay Area Young Survivors Breast Cancer Memorial Garden, is expected to open more...

Giant ‘No Dancing’ Burning Man Sign Coming to Golden Gate ParkGiant ‘No Dancing’ Burning Man Sign Coming to Golden Gate Park
By - posted 10/25/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Soon Golden Gate Park visitors will be greeted by a massive “NO DANCING” sign on JFK Promenade, across from the roller skating rink Skatin’ Place near 6th Avenue. The giant sign stands 20 feet high and spreads for 115 feet, but the artwork isn’t a Footloose-esque ban on dancing. In fact, more...

Golden Gate Park’s Giant Ferris Wheel Moving to Fisherman's WharfGolden Gate Park’s Giant Ferris Wheel Moving to Fisherman’s Wharf
By - posted 10/25/2023
Bay Area Updates, Fun & Games, San Francisco

Thanks to the San Francisco Standard for sharing the news that after nearly 3 years in operation, San Francisco’s giant Ferris wheel, the SkyStar Observation Wheel, is saying goodbye to Golden Gate Park. The Ferris Wheel is moving across town to a triangular-shaped lot near Pier 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf known as more...

Last Weekend for Ocean Beach Bonfires in 2023 (Final Night Oct. 31)Last Weekend for Ocean Beach Bonfires in 2023 (Final Night Oct. 31)
By - posted 10/24/2023
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

This is your last weekend of 2023 to enjoy a bonfire on Ocean Beach in San Francisco. Bonfire season ends on October 31, 2023. November 1 kicks off the “No Burn” season which runs from November 1 to the end of February, when bonfires are not allowed. Then you’ll have to more...

SF Planning Epic "Winter Lights at the Gardens" for GG Park in 2024SF Planning Epic “Winter Lights at the Gardens” for GG Park in 2024
By - posted 10/23/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

The Gardens of Golden Gate Park, which includes the Conservatory of Flowers, Japanese Tea Garden, and San Francisco Botanical Garden, are planning a unique winter lights installation from mid-November 2024 through early January 2025. Details are sparse for now as they are currently accepting proposals for a lighting partner to help more...

SF's Walt Disney Museum Has Rare Free "100 Years of Disney" ExhibitSF’s Walt Disney Museum Has Rare Free “100 Years of Disney” Exhibit
By - posted 10/22/2023
Brand New, San Francisco

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of The Walt Disney Company, The Walt Disney Family Museum will be showcasing rare and unique objects from the museum’s collection, which highlight important milestones in Walt’s career and his Company’s early history. These artifacts, which include recent acquisitions and fragile materials that more...

17 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (October 20-22) in San Francisco + Bay Area17 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (October 20-22) in San Francisco + Bay Area
By - posted 10/20/2023
Weekend Events Guide

17 Fun Things to Do in the SF Bay Area This Weekend: October 20-22, 2023 Your Weekend Plans: Watch a classic Halloween movie in the park, climb aboard a fun Haunted Train, celebrate all things German in historic Downtown Campbell’s Oktoberfest, come celebrate the Potrero community outdoors with Potrero Hill Festival, say more...

California's 1st Drag Queen School Coming to SFCalifornia’s 1st Drag Queen School Coming to SF
By - posted 10/17/2023
Brand New, LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco, Wow

Thanks to KRON4 for sharing the news that San Francisco will soon be home to California’s first drag queen school. San Francisco’s iconic LGBTQ+ bar The Stud is opening the The Stud School of Drag which will teach the fundamentals of drag performance. The school will offer weekly evening classes covering more...

Philz Coffee Closes Its Original San Francisco Coffeehouse After Two DecadesPhilz Coffee Closes Its Original San Francisco Coffeehouse After Two Decades
By - posted 10/16/2023
Eat & Drink, Goodbye, San Francisco

Thanks to ABC7 for sharing the unfortunate news that San Francisco homegrown coffeehouse Philz Coffee has closed its original San Francisco shop located in the Mission District at 3101 24th Street. Philz Coffee opened its original location over two decades ago on January 1, 2003, and sadly brewed its last cup more...

"Barbie Movie Night" Coming to Oracle Park October 27“Barbie Movie Night” Coming to Oracle Park October 27
By - posted 10/16/2023
Get Out: Events, Outdoorsy, San Francisco

The year’s biggest movie is coming to the biggest screen in San Francisco on Halloween weekend. In collaboration with Warner Bros. and Mattel, join in at Oracle Park on Friday, October 27 for a special celebration of everything Barbie. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the film begins promptly at 7:15 more...

16 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (October 13-15) in San Francisco + Bay Area16 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (October 13-15) in San Francisco + Bay Area
By - posted 10/11/2023
Weekend Events Guide

16 Fun Things to Do in SF Bay Area This Weekend: October 13-15, 2023 Your Weekend Plans: Immerse yourself in the realm of the future at the Bay Area Maker Faire, get funky at the longest-running dance festival on the West Coast How Weird Street Faire, check out the solar eclipse with more...

16 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (October 6-8) in San Francisco + Bay Area16 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (October 6-8) in San Francisco + Bay Area
By - posted 10/6/2023
Weekend Events Guide

16 Fun Things to Do in SF Bay Area This Weekend: October 6-8, 2023 Your Weekend Plans: Stare in awe as the Blue Angels do death defying aerial formations over the Bay for Fleet Week, chow down at the Armenian Food Festival or the Middle Eastern Food Fest, be amazed at SF’s more...

Sen. Diane Feinstein Public Memorial & Funeral at SF's City Hall (Oct. 4-5)Sen. Diane Feinstein Public Memorial & Funeral at SF’s City Hall (Oct. 4-5)
By - posted 10/4/2023
Bay Area Favorites, Brand New, Community, Goodbye, Local Icons, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died last week at the age of 90, will lie in state Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at San Francisco City Hall and a public funeral service will now be held Thursday on the steps of the building. On Wednesday, the public will be invited to pay more...

Oakland's Free Friday Night Fall Block Parties w/ Off the GridOakland’s Free Friday Night Fall Block Parties w/ Off the Grid
By - posted 9/27/2023
Museums / Cultural Institutions, Oakland, Outdoorsy, Sponsored

Reconnect with family, friends, and community during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week, including live music, hands-on activities, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. Limited flat rate parking for Friday more...