SF City Guides
Golden Gate Park’s Giant Ferris Wheel Moving to Fisherman’s Wharf
Bay Area Updates, Fun & Games, San Francisco Thanks to the San Francisco Standard for sharing the news that after nearly 3 years in operation, San Francisco’s giant Ferris wheel, the SkyStar Observation Wheel, is saying goodbye to Golden Gate Park. The Ferris Wheel is moving across town to a triangular-shaped lot near Pier 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf known as more...
Last Weekend for Ocean Beach Bonfires in 2023 (Final Night Oct. 31)
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco This is your last weekend of 2023 to enjoy a bonfire on Ocean Beach in San Francisco. Bonfire season ends on October 31, 2023. November 1 kicks off the “No Burn” season which runs from November 1 to the end of February, when bonfires are not allowed. Then you’ll have to more...
SF Planning Epic “Winter Lights at the Gardens” for GG Park in 2024
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco The Gardens of Golden Gate Park, which includes the Conservatory of Flowers, Japanese Tea Garden, and San Francisco Botanical Garden, are planning a unique winter lights installation from mid-November 2024 through early January 2025. Details are sparse for now as they are currently accepting proposals for a lighting partner to help more...
SF’s Walt Disney Museum Has Rare Free “100 Years of Disney” Exhibit
Brand New, San Francisco To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of The Walt Disney Company, The Walt Disney Family Museum will be showcasing rare and unique objects from the museum’s collection, which highlight important milestones in Walt’s career and his Company’s early history. These artifacts, which include recent acquisitions and fragile materials that more...
17 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (October 20-22) in San Francisco + Bay Area
Weekend Events Guide 17 Fun Things to Do in the SF Bay Area This Weekend: October 20-22, 2023 Your Weekend Plans: Watch a classic Halloween movie in the park, climb aboard a fun Haunted Train, celebrate all things German in historic Downtown Campbell’s Oktoberfest, come celebrate the Potrero community outdoors with Potrero Hill Festival, say more...
California’s 1st Drag Queen School Coming to SF
Brand New, LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco, Wow Thanks to KRON4 for sharing the news that San Francisco will soon be home to California’s first drag queen school. San Francisco’s iconic LGBTQ+ bar The Stud is opening the The Stud School of Drag which will teach the fundamentals of drag performance. The school will offer weekly evening classes covering more...
Philz Coffee Closes Its Original San Francisco Coffeehouse After Two Decades
Eat & Drink, Goodbye, San Francisco Thanks to ABC7 for sharing the unfortunate news that San Francisco homegrown coffeehouse Philz Coffee has closed its original San Francisco shop located in the Mission District at 3101 24th Street. Philz Coffee opened its original location over two decades ago on January 1, 2003, and sadly brewed its last cup more...
“Barbie Movie Night” Coming to Oracle Park October 27
Get Out: Events, Outdoorsy, San Francisco The year’s biggest movie is coming to the biggest screen in San Francisco on Halloween weekend. In collaboration with Warner Bros. and Mattel, join in at Oracle Park on Friday, October 27 for a special celebration of everything Barbie. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the film begins promptly at 7:15 more...
16 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (October 13-15) in San Francisco + Bay Area
Weekend Events Guide 16 Fun Things to Do in SF Bay Area This Weekend: October 13-15, 2023 Your Weekend Plans: Immerse yourself in the realm of the future at the Bay Area Maker Faire, get funky at the longest-running dance festival on the West Coast How Weird Street Faire, check out the solar eclipse with more...
16 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (October 6-8) in San Francisco + Bay Area
Weekend Events Guide 16 Fun Things to Do in SF Bay Area This Weekend: October 6-8, 2023 Your Weekend Plans: Stare in awe as the Blue Angels do death defying aerial formations over the Bay for Fleet Week, chow down at the Armenian Food Festival or the Middle Eastern Food Fest, be amazed at SF’s more...
Sen. Diane Feinstein Public Memorial & Funeral at SF’s City Hall (Oct. 4-5)
Bay Area Favorites, Brand New, Community, Goodbye, Local Icons, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died last week at the age of 90, will lie in state Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at San Francisco City Hall and a public funeral service will now be held Thursday on the steps of the building. On Wednesday, the public will be invited to pay more...
Oakland’s Free Friday Night Fall Block Parties w/ Off the Grid
Museums / Cultural Institutions, Oakland, Outdoorsy, Sponsored Reconnect with family, friends, and community during Friday Nights at OMCA. These free events provide a gathering place each week, including live music, hands-on activities, Off the Grid (OTG) food trucks, and late-night access to our galleries and special exhibitions with a Museum ticket. Limited flat rate parking for Friday more...
16 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (Sept. 29-Oct. 1) in San Francisco + Bay Area
Weekend Events Guide 16 Fun Things to Do in SF Bay Area This Weekend: September 29-October 1, 2023 Your Weekend Plans: Pack a boozy picnic and take to Golden Gate Park for the annual Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Music Festival, celebrate Pier 39’s 45th Anniversary with a drone light show, watch the world’s best big wave more...
14 Fun Things to Do This Weekend (September 22-24) in San Francisco + Bay Area
Weekend Events Guide 14 Fun Things to Do in SF Bay Area This Weekend: September 22-24, 2023 Your Weekend Plans: Get your last bit of summer at a free Russian River beach party, enjoy a free silent disco with glow in the dark headphones, see vintage old-school muni buses only on the street for one more...
SF’s Massive New Rooftop Restaurant Above Union Square Opens in October
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Outdoor Dining, San Francisco Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that San Francisco’s huge new rooftop bar and restaurant, atop the old Macy’s Men’s Store in Union Square, will be opening in October 2023. International restaurant Chotto Matte is opening a massive new rooftop dining experience at 100 Stockton, set to be larger more...
