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Unusual Bird Spotted in SF Park Sends Birdwatchers into Frenzy
Adorable, Outdoorsy San Francisco birdwatchers are in a frenzy due to a rare sighting of a Slate-throated Redstart, a bird never before seen in California. Thanks to ABC7 for sharing the news about the unusual sighting of the bird spotted in Pine Lake Park, near Stner Grove. The bird is typically found in more...
Waymo Robo-Taxis Expanding to More of SF & Peninsula
Bay Area Updates, Transportation Autonomous taxi company Waymo is expanding in the Bay Area. Starting August 6, 2024, Waymo One will be serving the San Francisco Peninsula for the first time, adding Daly City, Broadmoor, and Colma to their existing, round-the-clock public ride-hailing service. After removing the waitlist for our San Francisco service in June, we’ve seen incredible more...
Santana Row Now Charging for Parking
Bay Area Updates, Transportation Unfortunately, KRON4 has shared the news that San Jose’s Santana Row will no longer have free parking. Effective August 5, 2024, Santana Row will charge for parking. Visitors can still park for free up to two hours, but after two hours, visitors will be charged $2 per hour with a maximum more...
See The 20ft Film Projected Onto the Walls of SF’s Civil War-era Fort Point
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Free Movie Screenings, San Francisco Artist, Ben Wood, in collaboration with the Fort Point National Historic Site and National Park Service, is excited to announce the unveiling of a 20×15 ft video artwork projected onto the interior bastion walls of Fort Point, called Fort Point: A Bastion of Memory on view daily Thursday through Mondays more...
TogetherSF Political Trivia Night (July 31)
Fun & Games, Sponsored Love trivia as much as you love San Francisco? Put your knowledge to the test and join your neighbors for political trivia night with TogetherSF and the Westside Family Democratic Club at The Bitter End on Clement St! Co-hosted by DCCC member Marjan Philhour, this fun, interactive event will quiz you more...
SF’s Retro 24-Hour Diner Closes After 50 Years – Possibly Forever
Goodbye, Local Icons, San Francisco San Francisco’s veteran diner, Silver Crest Donut Shop, has been a staple in the Bernal Heights neighborhood for over 50 years. The retro diner, located at 340 Bayshore Blvd, serves up all day — and all night breakfast and more around the clock. The owners, George and Nina Giavris, have owned more...
Brand New 80-Acre Waterfront Park Coming to East Bay
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, East Bay, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches The East Bay Regional Park District Board (EBRPD) agreed unanimously today to sign on to the Letter of Intent (LOI), a three-party agreement between the City of Richmond, the Guidiville Rancheria of California, and EBRPD, to acquire the 80-acre Point Molate property located on the Point San Pablo Peninsula in more...
Hyped Toy Shop “Pop Mart’ Opens Its First San Francisco Store
Brand New, San Francisco Hyped Chinese toy shop Pop Mart has opened a brand new store in San Francisco. Pop Mart’s 11th US store is located in Stonestown Galleria at 3251 20th Avenue, Suite #116, San Francisco, CA. This makes Pop Mart’s second Bay Area location, joining Westfield’s Valley Fair Mall in Santa Clara which more...
Here’s What SF’s New Downtown “Party Zone” Might Look Like
Bars, Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Outdoor Dining San Francisco is about to get its own slice of New Orleans and Las Vegas with California’s first Entertainment Zone on Front Street. Thanks to new legislation, this area in the Financial District will become a lively, pedestrian-friendly spot where visitors can enjoy alcoholic drinks to-go while exploring vibrant streetscapes more...
A Brand New 5-acre Park Coming to SF’s Waterfront?
Brand New, New Parks, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco Thanks to the San Francisco Chronicle and SF Gate for letting us know that San Francisco is gearing up for a potentially dazzling transformation of its Embarcadero Plaza, the underused gem on the city’s iconic waterfront. Bold new plans aim to reimagine the entire area, formerly known as Justin Herman Plaza, more...
Hamilton is Returning to SF w/ a $10 Ticket Lottery
Artsy Fartsy, Cheap Tips, San Francisco, Things to Do The Broadway smash hit, Hamilton, returns to San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre for a limited six-week engagement. Single tickets for Hamilton at BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre (1192 Market St.) will go on sale to the public on Monday, July 22 at 10 a.m. PT. Tickets ($59 – $199 with premium tickets from $209) for more...
Presidio Tunnel Tops Getting New Food Hall in 2025
Brand New, Eat & Drink, San Francisco San Francisco’s Presidio Tunnel Tops is getting a brand new food hall, The Mess Hall. coming in 2025, which will be open every day from 8 am to 8 pm. The Mess Hall and the Presidio Trust are thrilled to announce a long-term lease agreement for 201 Halleck Street within Presidio more...
Huge Free EDM Rave Coming to SF This Sunday (July 21)
Fun & Games, Get Out: Events, San Francisco Dirtybird is hosting a free outdoor rave in San Francisco’s Embarcadero Plaza on July 21 from 2 to 6 pm. Thanks to SF Standard for sharing the deets that Dirtybird’s Sacha Robotti is headlining Back to Baysics party, along with Deron Delgado and Moody Jones, plus two secret performers yet to be announced. Back to more...
World’s 1st Hydrogen-Powered Ferry Begins Service July 19 in SF
Brand New, Green, Only in San Francisco, Transportation San Francisco Bay Ferry is now home to MV Sea Change, the world’s first commercial passenger ferry powered 100% by zero-emission hydrogen fuel cells. The vessel will begin service to the public on July 19, offering free transportation 3 days a week between Pier 41 and the Downtown San Francisco more...
New Free Oakland-Alameda Water Taxi Service Launches July 17
Brand New, East Bay, Freebies, Transportation A brand new — and free — Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle (OAWS) pilot service will launch Wednesday morning, July 17. The OAWS, named Woodstock, will carry people across the Oakland Estuary, Wednesday through Sunday, for the next two years. It will offer 37 trips per day that take under 10 minutes. The more...
