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SF's New On-Demand Shuttle is Free (Until Dec. 11)SF’s New On-Demand Shuttle is Free (Until Dec. 11)
By - posted 11/19/2024
Brand New, Freebies, San Francisco, Transportation

A new community shuttle has launched in San Francisco’s Bayview neighborhood. The new Bayview Shuttle launched on November 12. It is an on-demand service that gives the public access to another transportation option, within minutes of booking. Hop into a safe, comfortable ride around Bayview and Hunters Point, or connect to more...

Iconic SF Festival "How Weird Street Faire" Says Farewell After 25 YearsIconic SF Festival “How Weird Street Faire” Says Farewell After 25 Years
By - posted 11/15/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Goodbye, San Francisco

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news the unfortunate news that San Francisco’s iconic “How Weird Street Faire” is saying farewell. After more than two decades of bringing eccentric costumes and electronic beats to San Francisco, the How Weird Street Faire announced it will not apply for a permit to more...

New Japanese Bowling Alley Finally Opens in SF at Stonestown GalleriaNew Japanese Bowling Alley Finally Opens in SF at Stonestown Galleria
By - posted 11/14/2024
Brand New, Fun & Games, San Francisco

San Francisco finally got its brand new Japanese bowling center. A new Round1 Bowling & Arcade which originally opened in Japan back in 1993 opened up a new bowling complex with 12 lanes in Stonestown Galleria. The location also features karaoke, and arcade and billiards Grand Opening Update! Round1 at Stonestown finally opened more...

SF’s Contemporary Jewish Museum Closes (Free Visits Through December 15)SF’s Contemporary Jewish Museum Closes (Free Visits Through December 15)
By - posted 11/14/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Freebies, Museums / Cultural Institutions, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

The Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM) in San Francisco has, unfortunately, announced it will temporarily close its galleries for at least one year, beginning December 16, 2024, due to financial challenges. The good news (if there is any, here) is that in order to give the public an opportunity to experience the more...

SF Loses 14,000 Parking Spaces Starting Today (Thanks to "Daylighting")SF Loses 14,000 Parking Spaces Starting Today (Thanks to “Daylighting”)
By - posted 11/11/2024
Brand New, San Francisco, Transportation, Travel

San Francisco’s New Daylighting Law Means Major Parking Changes—and Fines Starting in January Starting today, Monday, November 11, 2024, San Francisco drivers are facing a new parking rule: if you park too close to an crosswalk (whether it’s marked or not, and even if the curb isn’t red), you might find more...

171-Foot PG&E Building Hosts SF’s First Permanent Light Show171-Foot PG&E Building Hosts SF’s First Permanent Light Show
By - posted 11/7/2024
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Wow

San Francisco’s skyline is about to get a dazzling new addition with the launch of “East Cut Electric,” the city’s first permanent building light projection. Set against the iconic backdrop of a 171-foot-tall PG&E Substation, this mesmerizing display will blend ’70s retro charm with state-of-the-art animation, lighting up the night more...

SF’s Golden Gate Park Gets Stunning New Glowing ArchwaySF’s Golden Gate Park Gets Stunning New Glowing Archway
By - posted 11/5/2024
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco, Wow

Although it’s been trialed for the past few weeks, on Friday night, November 8, 2024, arts nonprofit Illuminate will officially unveil a large-scale, illuminated arch inside Golden Gate Park. In conjunction with the unveiling, the Bay Area Ridge Trail will reroute to run directly through this new landmark, merging art more...

Tougher New Fare Gates Come to BART's SFO StationTougher New Fare Gates Come to BART’s SFO Station
By - posted 11/4/2024
Bay Area Updates, Transportation

BART has equipped its state-of-the-art Next Generation Fare Gates at its showcase San Francisco International Airport Station just in time for the busy holiday travel season. SFO Station is now the ninth in the BART system to be outfitted with the more formidable fare gates as part of BART’s highest priority more...

New Japanese Bowling Alley & Arcade Coming to SF November 2024New Japanese Bowling Alley & Arcade Coming to SF November 2024
By - posted 11/1/2024
Brand New, Fun & Games, San Francisco

San Francisco is getting a brand new Japanese bowling center. A new Round1 Bowling & Arcade which originally opened in Japan back in 1993 will be opening up a new bowling complex with 12 lanes in Stonestown Galleria. Round1’s entertianment permit was approved by the San Francisco Entertainment Commission at their July more...

Bay Area's Halloween Party Guide 2024Bay Area’s Halloween Party Guide 2024
By - posted 10/30/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Get Out: Events, Halloween

Check out Halloween events around Bay Area for 2024 including a Halloween pub crawls, outdoor movies, art shows, haunted tours, insane block parties, family-friendly fun, haunted houses and more.

Catch a Free Ferry! SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday Until 2025Catch a Free Ferry! SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday Until 2025
By - posted 10/30/2024
Bay Area Updates, Downtown San Francisco, Only in San Francisco, Road Trip, San Francisco, Transportation, Travel

San Francisco Bay Ferry just announced that ferry rides between Richmond and Downtown San Francisco will be free every Friday from November 1 through the end of 2024. Ferry Nice!!!! The ferry ride is approximately 35 minutes and takes off from Gate E2 at the Downtown SF Terminal at the Ferry Building more...

San Francisco's Cozy Winter Bars with FireplacesSan Francisco’s Cozy Winter Bars with Fireplaces
By - posted 10/29/2024
Bars, City Discoveries, Eat & Drink, San Francisco

When the nights grow longer, sometimes you just want to cozy up with a drink by a roaring fire. Here are five great bars with fireplaces to warm up for winter. Updated 10/29/24 Cozy Bars with a Fireplace in San Francisco Park Chalet Golden Gate Park | The coastal beer garden at Park more...

Free SF Art Museum Opens in Historic Downtown Bank Building "The Cube"Free SF Art Museum Opens in Historic Downtown Bank Building “The Cube”
By - posted 10/28/2024
Downtown San Francisco, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

In a bold move bridging San Francisco’s history and future, the Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco (ICA SF) celebrated its grand opening from October 25-27, 2024, marking a major milestone for the city’s art scene and showcasing a model for revitalizing vacant urban spaces. Known as The Cube, the 78,000-square-foot, more...

San Francisco's Fall Festivals & Street Fairs (2024)San Francisco’s Fall Festivals & Street Fairs (2024)
By - posted 10/27/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Autumn is here! Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous fall festivals, street fairs, and the best events you can look forward to this Fall 2024. SEPTEMBER 2024 Opera in the Park 2024 – September 8, 2024 2024 Flower Piano: 12 Hidden Pianos in GG Park – September 13-22, 2024 “Corgi Con” Bay Area 2024 – more...

San Francisco November Festivals & Street Fairs (2024)San Francisco November Festivals & Street Fairs (2024)
By - posted 10/25/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events

Here’s a list of what to look forward to in November 2024! We’ll be updating this list frequently as we get more date confirmations 2024 Día de los Muertos in the Sunset – Friday, Nov. 1, 2024 “Halloween Hoopla” Kids Festival in the Park 2024 – Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 SF’s 2024 Dia more...