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SF Will Be the First City in California to Have Boozy Entertainment ZonesSF Will Be the First City in California to Have Boozy Entertainment Zones
By - posted 6/26/2024
Bars, Brand New, San Francisco, Support the Bay

San Francisco to Become First City in California to Create New Entertainment Zones Authorized under new state law, the first Entertainment Zone will be in Downtown San Francisco on Front Street under Mayor Breed’s legislation approved today. Other EZ locations being considered include Union Square, Mid-Market, and Thrive City. On June 25, 2024, more...

Where to Go Berry Picking in the Bay Area in Summer 2024Where to Go Berry Picking in the Bay Area in Summer 2024
By - posted 6/26/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Outdoorsy, Things to Do

Want fresh, juicy berries? It doesn’t get any fresher than straight from a Bay Area farm. Escape the city and spend the day in the country. There are lots of local farms near San Francisco where you can pick your own berries. Plus, many local farms grow veggies too so that more...

New Permanent Oceanfront Park at SF's Great Highway?New Permanent Oceanfront Park at SF’s Great Highway?
By - posted 6/24/2024
New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

San Francisco is putting it to the vote; should The Great Highway be turned into a permanent oceanfront park? Voters will decide in November 2024. The Great Highway is a 3.8-mile-long roadway running along Ocean Beach on the westernmost side of San Francisco. The Upper Great Highway is a two-mile segment more...

SF's Hosts Huge Free Outdoor "Pride Comedy Night" FestivalSF’s Hosts Huge Free Outdoor “Pride Comedy Night” Festival
By - posted 6/20/2024

Pride Comedy Night Presented by Accenture 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. For the second year in a row, Pride Comedy Night presented by Accenture will feature special performances and more...

SF's Bob's Donuts is Moving! (Just One Block Away)SF’s Bob’s Donuts is Moving! (Just One Block Away)
By - posted 6/18/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Thanks for KRON4 and Hoodline for letting us know that, although our favorite late-night donut shop is closing down its original Polk Street location, it’s not all bad news. After over 50 years of serving up hot donuts at 1621 Polk Street @ Clay, the iconic Bob’s Donuts 24/7 donut haven more...

Castro Theatre’s Iconic Neon Blade Sign & Marquee Official Relighting (June 19)Castro Theatre’s Iconic Neon Blade Sign & Marquee Official Relighting (June 19)
By - posted 6/12/2024
Local Icons, Reopening, San Francisco

On June 19, 2024 celebrate the official re-lighting of the Castro Theatre’s iconic neon blade sign and marquee, as part of Another Planet Entertainment’s restoration and renovation efforts. On Wednesday, June 19 beginning at 7pm, Frameline48’s Juneteenth Opening Night Film and Block Party will coincide with the official re-lighting of the more...

Castro’s Juneteenth Block Party: Lil Nas X Outdoor Screening & Drag ShowCastro’s Juneteenth Block Party: Lil Nas X Outdoor Screening & Drag Show
By - posted 6/12/2024
LGBTQ+, Pride, San Francisco

Curtain up and light the lights – and let them be neon in rainbow hues. Hosted by the arts nonprofit Frameline, (www.frameline.org) the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (Frameline48) kicks off its 48th edition with a first-of-its-kind outdoor special event and film screening in front of its “Forever Home,” San more...

CA's New 1600-Acre State Park (90 Miles from SF) Opens June 12CA’s New 1600-Acre State Park (90 Miles from SF) Opens June 12
By - posted 6/12/2024
Brand New, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

California’s newest state park, the first in over a decade, opens on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Dos Rios State Park‘s opening day coincides with the launch of the Third Annual State Parks Week June 12-16. This year’s theme is “This is Where You Live” which is befitting for the opening more...

SF's Iconic Powell Street is Getting a Dazzling RedesignSF’s Iconic Powell Street is Getting a Dazzling Redesign
By - posted 6/11/2024
Brand New, Only in San Francisco

Powell Street, gateway to Union Square and home of San Francisco’s iconic cable cars, has a stunning new streetscape design under a proposal by the design team behind New York’s Highline. On Monday, the Union Square Alliance, in partnership with the City of San Francisco unveiled a new design proposal and robust vision more...

Team Behind NYC's Highline Might Redesign SF's Powell StreetTeam Behind NYC’s Highline Might Redesign SF’s Powell Street
By - posted 6/10/2024
Bay Area Updates, San Francisco

In the summer of 2023, Mayor London Breed and Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin announced $4 million in funding for the Powell Street Improvement Project​. The City asked the Union Square Alliance to lead the initial design phases of the project. The Alliance has been working since early this year more...

SF's Brand New Free Grocery Store Opens in BayviewSF’s Brand New Free Grocery Store Opens in Bayview
By - posted 6/5/2024
Brand New, Getting Help, Groceries / Supermarkets, San Francisco

Today, Mayor London N. Breed, the San Francisco Human Services Agency (SFHSA), and Bayview Hunters Point Multipurpose Senior Services celebrated the grand opening of the District 10 Community Market in Bayview-Hunters Point. The Market officially opens its doors to serve the community on Wednesday, June 5. The District 10 Community Market., located more...

Oakland Airport Unveils Adorable "Canine Comfort" DaysOakland Airport Unveils Adorable “Canine Comfort” Days
By - posted 6/5/2024
Adorable, Brand New, Oakland, Travel

San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK) is launching a new pet therapy program for passengers in partnership with Valley Humane Society’s Canine Comfort Pet-Assisted Therapy team. The weekly program, “Canine Comfort at OAK,” will begin on Monday, June 3, 2024. The program is similar to SFO’s Wag Brigade which more...

SF's Iconic Anchor Brewing is Coming BackSF’s Iconic Anchor Brewing is Coming Back
By - posted 6/4/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Eat & Drink, Reopening, San Francisco

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that San Francisco’s iconic Anchor Brewing is making a return. Shepherd Futures, the family office of Chobani CEO and founder, Hamdi Ulukaya, today announced its acquisition of the assets of Anchor Brewing Company (Anchor), America’s first craft brewery, for an undisclosed amount. The more...

SF's Central Freeway Might Be Torn DownSF’s Central Freeway Might Be Torn Down
By - posted 5/31/2024
Bay Area Updates, Housing, New Parks, San Francisco, Transportation

San Francisco’s Central Freeway (the stub of 101 that runs from the 280 to Octavia over Division Street) might get torn down and replaced with a park. Vision Blvd is a grassroots San Francisco campaign, calling for the complete removal of the Central Freeway and replace it with abundant new housing, more...

Nintendo to Open Official Store in SF in 2025Nintendo to Open Official Store in SF in 2025
By - posted 5/30/2024
Brand New, Fun & Games, San Francisco

Nintendo of America today announced plans to open an official store in San Francisco’s iconic Union Square, providing a way for a wide range of visitors from near and far to experience the world of Nintendo, its products, and characters. The store, called Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO, will open in 2025 as more...