SF City Guides
Happy 54th Birthday to San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum!
City Insight, Museums / Cultural Institutions Located in the heart of the Civic Center, the museum is home to one of the world’s finest collections of Asian art ranging from ancient jades and ceramics to contemporary video installations. Dynamic special exhibitions, cultural celebrations, and public programs for all ages provide rich art experiences that unlock the more...
Yes, SF Allows You to See Friends: Updated Health Guidelines
COVID-19 Updates Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that San Francisco has updated their guidelines on how to safely expand social circles. I.e. how to stop going insane inside your own house and how to see friends and family in the safest way possible. San Francisco issued updated guidance on Saturday on more...
Oakland Protest’s “Woman On A Horse” Gets Her Own Mural
Causes, Murals Thanks to the SF Gate and @muralsofoakland for letting us know that the woman who rode a horse at George Floyd Oakland protest on May 29th got her own mural. Brianna Noble is a black horsewoman and small business owner. She rode horseback through an Oakland demonstration for George Floyd with more...
Muni Brings Back More Routes & Buses Starting June 13
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open Beginning Saturday, June 13, the SFMTA will increase Muni service and frequency, add select routes into service and extend some current routes to continue to support essential trips. These service changes will improve transit access through Chinatown, SoMa and the Excelsior neighborhoods, identified by the Muni’s Service Equity Strategy as neighborhoods more...
7 Bay Area Grocery Wholesalers Now Open to the Public
What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to SFEater for providing us a list of 7 grocery wholesalers that are open to the public and serve the Bay Area (most are delivery-only). Here are the highlights, but for the full list – including details on Sysco, TwoXSea and Water2Table (who supply NoPa and Delfina… mmmm…), make sure more...
The Battle Over Bernal Rock’s “Black Lives Matter” Mural
Causes, Murals Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know how a neighborhood battle started over painting ‘Black Lives Matter’ on SF’s Bernal rock. Bernal Rock is a neighborhood landmark, a community message board that expresses the sentiments of many in the area. Kseniya Makarova, a San Francisco graphic designer, and artist painted the rock more...
Why the Golden Gate Bridge Now Makes Strange Noises
City Insight Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know why the Golden Gate Bridge started making strange noises with the wind last Friday. Many have heard the bizarre whistling sound and wondered what it was. Golden Gate Bridge Sargent reported the eerie sound you’re hearing from the Golden Gate Bridge is in fact the more...
Outdoor Dining Officially Coming to SF This Friday
Bay Area Updates, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open Mayor London Breed Announces Outdoor Dining in San Francisco Starting This Weekend Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Restaurants may begin outdoor service beginning Friday, June 12, with proper health and safety protocols in place. City’s Shared Spaces Program to assist businesses by providing flexible use of sidewalks, streets, and other public spaces to more...
30,000+ SF City Workers to Stop Work at Noon for 8:46 to Honor George Floyd
Causes Mayor London Breed has asked all city employees (where it is safe to do so) to stop work for a full 8 minutes and 46 minutes at Noon on June 9th to mourn the killing of George Floyd. Transport Workers Union Local 250A/Muni Operators is also participating and Muni will be more...
Oakland Protest Turns Into Huge Street Dance Party
Bay Area Updates Thanks to Thizzler On The Roof for posting the video of the protest turned dance party last Wednesday night in Oakland. A peaceful demonstration in Oakland turned into a huge street dance party. Here’s a clip from Thizzler On The Roof. Here’s a video posted by Robb Benson via YouTube.
The Presidio Gets “Slow Streets” Starting June 8
Bay Area Updates Presidio Slow Streets starts today, a companion to the City’s efforts to create more space for everyone to get outside and walk, run, and bike safely. From June 8 to 30, (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) select streets in the park will be closed so visitors can recreate while more...
Aunt Charlie’s Might Close… The Last Queer Bar in Tenderloin
Goodbye, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to Hoodline for letting us know the sad news that the Tenderloin’s Aunt Charlie’s Lounge needs help and might permanently close in August. Aunt Charlie’s Lounge is the Tenderloin’s last drag bar, a historical landmark, and a symbol of the city’s vital queer and trans culture. The business closed its more...
San Francisco Rents Drop 9.2%, Lowest in 3 Years
City Insight Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that San Francisco rents are down to the lowest median prices in 3 years. (But still ridiculously expensive, if you ask us – and just about anyone esle, of course) According to Zumper, Rents for one-bedroom apartments in San Francisco have dropped by more...
18 Bay Area State Parks That Just Reopened Parking Lots
What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to ABC7 for letting us know the parks and beaches in the Bay Area with recently reopened parking lots. This past week, California state officials reopened some parking lots at 145 California State Parks (including 18 in the Bay Area) following a more than 2-month closure due to the Covid-19 more...
SF’s “Toy Boat Dessert Cafe” Being Sold After 38 Years
What's Closed / What's Open The 38-Year-Old dessert parlor known for their Tiramisu, Pies, Sundaes, Shakes, Double Rainbow Ice Creams, Coffees, Sandwiches, Wraps & Salads, Breakfast Omelettes and fun coin-operated Mechanical Horse from the ’50s with a leather saddle to ride was supposed to reopen by June 15 but sadly the owners have decided to more...
