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SF's "Bhangra" Night Market & Block Party is Back Four Times in 2024SF’s “Bhangra” Night Market & Block Party is Back Four Times in 2024
By - posted 3/12/2024
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals, Get Out: Events, San Francisco

A bi-monthly night market & block party is back to Downtown San Francisco in the spring and summer of 2024 with up to 15,000 expected to attend! Enjoy 3 city blocks of Downtown full of music, dancing, delicious street food cuisine, cocktails and shopping from over 30 unique local artisans and more...

8 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (Mar. 1-3) in SF + Bay Area8 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (Mar. 1-3) in SF + Bay Area
By - posted 2/29/2024
Weekend Events Guide

8 Fun Things to Do in the SF Bay Area This Weekend: March 1-3, 2024 Your Weekend Plans: Gather around at SF’s Ocean Beach for the return of the bonfire season, get ready to be crafty with the whole family as SF’s Museum of Craft and Design turns 20, don’t miss the more...

SF's "Chinatown Night Market" Returns for 2024SF’s “Chinatown Night Market” Returns for 2024
By - posted 2/28/2024
Community, Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, San Francisco

Chinatown night markets are back! Kicking off March 8, 2024, and continuing the second Friday of the month throughout the rest of the year. Chinatown Night Market 2024 Every Second Friday | 5:30-9p Grant Ave. from Sacramento to Jackson, San Francisco FREE The Civic Joy Fund is at it again, kicking off a renewed emphasis more...

SF's Iconic Union Square Macy's to CloseSF’s Iconic Union Square Macy’s to Close
By - posted 2/27/2024
Goodbye, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

In another big blow to San Francisco’s beleaguered downtown, Macy’s has announced the impending closure of its massive 400,000 square foot Union Square flagship store, which spans nearly an entire city block, as part of the company’s plan to shutter more than 150 locations nationwide. Despite this, the timeline for the closure more...

Bruce Lee Statue Coming to SF's Chinatown?Bruce Lee Statue Coming to SF’s Chinatown?
By - posted 2/27/2024
Artsy Fartsy, Local Icons, Lunar New Year, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco, Stop Asian Hate

Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that a determined group, led by Bruce Lee memorabilia collector Jeff Chinn, is actively collaborating with the Bruce Lee Foundation to bring a butt-kicking statue of the martial arts legend to San Francisco’s Chinatown. Despite statues scattered globally, including in Hong Kong more...

SF’s Brand New Rare Stinky “Corpse Flower” is About to BloomSF’s Brand New Rare Stinky “Corpse Flower” is About to Bloom
By - posted 2/23/2024
Brand New, Get Out: Events, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco, Wow

Thanks to KRON4 for sharing the news about this brand new corpse flower from SF’s California Academy of Sciences! Hold your breath! California Academy of Sciences’ well-known stinky corpse flower is about to open up its first bloom. This huge flower will open up in the museum’s greenhouse, Osher Rainforest, sometime more...

6 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (Feb. 23-25) in SF + Bay Area6 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (Feb. 23-25) in SF + Bay Area
By - posted 2/14/2024
Weekend Events Guide

6 Fun Things to Do in the SF Bay Area This Weekend: February 23-25, 2024 Your Weekend Plans: Check out SF’s Grand Chinese New Year Parade, get your free cup of coffee at Peerless Coffee’s 100th Anniversary in Oakland, immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of SF’s Chinese New Year Street more...

8 Fun Things to Do This Presidents Day Weekend (Feb. 16-19) in SF + Bay Area8 Fun Things to Do This Presidents Day Weekend (Feb. 16-19) in SF + Bay Area
By - posted 2/12/2024
Weekend Events Guide

8 Fun Things to Do in the SF Bay Area This Presidents Day Weekend: February 16-19, 2024 Your Weekend Plans: Check out SF’s magnificent “peak” Magnolia bloom at SF Botanical Garden, welcome the Year of the Dragon at SF’s Ocean Avenue and enjoy a free lunch, join the largest Vietnamese Lunar New more...

SF's "Terror Vault" 1874 Halloween Haunt is Back for Spring ($20 Off Tix)SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt is Back for Spring ($20 Off Tix)
By - posted 2/8/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Deals, Get Out: Events, Halloween, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Sponsored

San Francisco’s premiere haunted attraction returns for a brand new season with “The Initiation” an all-new, bigger, and more terrifying theatrical and immersive experience from the insane mind of Peaches Christ. Brand new for Spring 2024: After a completely sold out run in Halloween, Terror Vault is taking over The Mint once more...

Legendary "AsiaSF" Dinner Theater Closes After 25 YearsLegendary “AsiaSF” Dinner Theater Closes After 25 Years
By - posted 2/7/2024
Goodbye, LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Sadly, San Francisco’s pioneering transgender cabaret dinner show, AsiaSF, has announced it is closing its doors at the end of March. Ending a storied career with style, grace, award-winning cuisine and legendary, internationally-acclaimed entertainment, AsiaSF, the storied San Francisco dinner theatre and cabaret featuring the world-famous transgender Ladies of AsiaSF, has more...

SF's Iconic "Golden Boy" Pizza Opening New SpotSF’s Iconic “Golden Boy” Pizza Opening New Spot
By - posted 2/7/2024
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Local Icons, San Francisco

Thanks to Eater SF for sharing the news that San Francisco’s iconic North Beach pizza joint Golden Boy Pizza is opening up a new location. The newest location will be at 1447 Taraval Street in the Parkside neighborhood, which was formerly home to another Italian foodie spot, Marco Polo Italian Ice more...

14 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (Feb. 9-11) in San Francisco + Bay Area14 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (Feb. 9-11) in San Francisco + Bay Area
By - posted 2/6/2024
Weekend Events Guide

14 Fun Things to Do in the SF Bay Area This Weekend: February 9-11, 2024 Your Weekend Plans: Take to the streets for North Beach’s annual Mardi Gras 2nd Line Parade, see SF’s Balmy Alley transform into Lovers Lane for a Valentine’s Day Block Party, be on the lookout as the World more...

SF Offers 2 Hours Free Parking in Chinatown All MonthSF Offers 2 Hours Free Parking in Chinatown All Month
By - posted 2/3/2024
Bay Area Updates, San Francisco, Transportation

To help bring more people to Chinatown, San Francisco just announced that it is now offering 2 hours free parking at the Portsmouth Square Garage throughout the month of February to help celebrate Chinese New Year. 2 Hours Free Parking at Portsmouth Square Garage – Feb. 2024 733 Kearny Street (btwn, Clay more...

2024 SF Symphony Winter Sale (Feb. 1-8)2024 SF Symphony Winter Sale (Feb. 1-8)
By - posted 1/31/2024
Deals, San Francisco, Sponsored

Experience phenomenal artists and stunning concerts at the season’s lowest prices for 20+ upcoming concerts.  The best seats will go quickly. Get your sweetheart an early Valentine’s Day gift and enjoy up to 50% OFF on the concerts below!* Act now—sale ends Thursday, February 8 at 11:59pm San Francisco Symphony Winter Sale Up to more...

5 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (Feb. 2-4) in San Francisco + Bay Area5 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (Feb. 2-4) in San Francisco + Bay Area
By - posted 1/25/2024
Weekend Events Guide

5 Fun Things to Do in the SF Bay Area This Weekend: February 2-4, 2024 Your Weekend Plans: Celebrate the Year of the Dragon at SF Chinatown’s Flower Market Fair, Lunar New Year X Black History Month Festival, shop the indoor/outdoor Sucka Flea Pop-Up at El Rio and more! See our full weekend more...