SF City Guides
This Monday marks the 56th anniversary since three Alcatraz criminals – Clarence Anglin, John Anglin and Frank Morris – escaped from America’s most notorious prison. Themed after the infamous 1962 escape, “Alcatraz – The Breakout” is Madame Tussauds’ first escape room and just one mere mile from where it all took place – more...
A San Francisco landmark, Ghirardelli Square is inviting the community to join the 1st Annual Ghirardelli Square Festival and street fair. 1st Annual Ghirardelli Square Festival & Street Fair June 9 to 10, 2018 | 10 am to 6 pm Ghirardelli Square, 900 N Point St, San Francisco FREE The streets of Polk and Beach will more...
We were sad to hear about the death of Anthony Bourdain who died Friday in France of an apparent suicide. Feeling lonely, or know someone in a crisis? San Francisco Suicide Prevention is here for you 24/7. We wish him bon voyage and wanted to look back at some of his favorite restaurants more...
The Contemporary Jewish Museum turns 10 on Jesse Square. Join in and celebrate community with live music, gallery performances, art-making, and more. In addition to free admission to the museum, they’ll be hosting free activities all day. CJM 10th Year Community Free Day Sunday, Jun 10, 2018 | 11 am–5 pm CJM, 736 Mission more...
Sunday Streets (March – October 2018) is San Francisco’s official block party – a sorta-monthly roving neighborhood celebration and five hour street party where the streets are closed to vehicles, so pedestrians, roller skaters, bicyclists, yogis, and everyone except for cars can take over the streets for an afternoon. Sunday Streets June 3, 2018 more...
Inspired by San Francisco, Berkeley will once again throw a giant street party; Shattuck Avenue will transform into a car-free haven for 24 blocks from Rose to Channing and from Durant to Telegraph. This is an epic mile-long street party where people can stroll, cycle, dance, and joyfully play (including well-behaved pets) in the closed more...
In its 42nd year, The Union Street Music Festival is one of San Francisco’s largest annual free events. For the 2nd year in a row, it will feature over 24 live bands sprinkled throughout the 5 blocks of the festival. The entertainment areas will showcase five different genres: Jazz, Blues, Country, more...
San Francisco’s singing ambassador, Tony Bennett, himself, will unveil his honorary street sign on Saturday, June 2nd in front of the storied Fairmont Hotel where his first public performance of the iconic classic “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” took place in December 1961. From Noon – 3pm on June more...
Join the San Francisco Silent Film Festival for another edition of the popular free program – a behind-the-curtain look at the international preservation scene. 2018 San Francisco Silent Film Festival: Free Movie Day Thursday, May 31, 2018 | 10 am to 11:40 am (screening time) Castro Theatre, SF FREE screening, but donations are requested Sharing their more...
Calling all frozen dessert fans. You’re invited to dig into their entire lineup of euphoric Non-Dairy flavors. There will be sampling for every one of their Certified Vegan, almond milk-based flavors on Wednesday, May 30th. Join at their Jefferson Street Scoop Shop to try all of the flavors for free. Ben & more...
Always one to go for the foul mouth, El Rio marks this holiday with their 23rd Annual Sh*t Kickin’ Memorial Day bash. They plan on getting it good and toasty with a classic mix of good old fashioned, old school San Francisco vibes. They’ll have your country, your western, your rock, more...
If you have the day off on Memorial Day, why not spend part of your day learning something new about the city you love. San Francisco City Guides will be offering thirteen free guided walking tours on Memorial Day Monday. All tours are free and open to the public, but donations are welcome. Memorial Day more...
The Presidio Trust, the City of San Francisco and the Department of Veterans Affairs invite you to be part of the official City and County of San Francisco Memorial Day Observance. 2018 marks the 150th anniversary of the Presidio’s participation in the city’s annual ceremony, dating back to the establishment of more...
Look who now greets everyone at Castro and Market! As long as you can get past the fact that this mural is basically a big ad for Stoli Vodka, this is a pretty cool new addition to the Castro that popped up this week. In celebration of Harvey Milk Day 2018, more...
The “Love Dolores” initiative of the city’s Rec & Park Department and the Dolores Park Ambassadors are organizing a History Day. Come learn about the parks original inhabitants, the Ohlone people; hear stories of the 1906 and the Golden Fire Hydrant. Dolores Park History Day Saturday, May 26, 2018 | 2 to more...
