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GLBT Historical Society Gets New Permanent Museum in the CastroGLBT Historical Society Gets New Permanent Museum in the Castro
By - posted 10/1/2024
Brand New, Museums / Cultural Institutions

Mayor London Breed and Supervisor Mandelman Announce New Permanent Home for LGBTQ History Museum in the Castro San Francisco will purchase 2280 Market Street to serve as the site of the nation’s first LGBTQ museum and its archives after decades of the collection being in temporary locations. Today, Mayor London N. Breed and more...

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2024 (Oct. 4-6): Everything You Need to KnowHardly Strictly Bluegrass 2024 (Oct. 4-6): Everything You Need to Know
By - posted 9/30/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco

One of the largest, free-est and beloved music festivals in the country. Be one of over 750,000 attendees over the three-day musical extravaganza in beautiful Golden Gate Park. Save the date as Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes its return for 2024. Full lineup and details typically are announced in summer with a more...

SF's "Fleet Week" 2024 Blue Angels Air Show + Full Schedule (Oct. 7-14)SF’s “Fleet Week” 2024 Blue Angels Air Show + Full Schedule (Oct. 7-14)
By - posted 9/30/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates

Look up in the sky when you hear the roaring of jet engines and head down to SF’s northern waterfront and for San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week airshow and festival. Although there is a full week of events, the epochal annual air show takes place October 11-13, 2024 when fans from more...

The Hottest Days Ever in SF (By Month)
By - posted 9/29/2024
City Insight

Hottest Weather Temperature Days in San Francisco – By Month Updated 7/18/22 – Degrees in Fahrenheit January – 79 degrees – January 8, 1962 February – 81 degrees – February 26, 1986 March – 87 degrees – March 11, 2005 April – 94 degrees – April 8, 1989 May – 97 degrees – May 15, 2008 June more...

Bay Area Fall Guide 2024: Pumpkin Patches, Fall Colors & Corn MazesBay Area Fall Guide 2024: Pumpkin Patches, Fall Colors & Corn Mazes
By - posted 9/29/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Halloween, Outdoorsy

We’re very lucky here in the Bay Area for our beautiful autumn weather. We have our gorgeous “Indian Summer” to thank for that which extends a bit of warmth and brings us plenty of dry days to get outdoors. Despite the warm temps, you can still get into the fall spirit more...

49ers Watch Party (w/ Happy Hour All Game)49ers Watch Party (w/ Happy Hour All Game)
By - posted 9/28/2024
Bars, Bay Area Favorites

Watch the 49ers every week with discounted drinks (until 6:30p) at The Function – one of SF’s newest bars at the bar or in their comfy upstairs lounge 🏈 Join us every week at The Function for the ultimate 49ers Game Watch Party! 🏈 📍 Location: The Function – 1414 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 🗓 Every Game more...

Oktoberfest Celebrations Around the Bay 2024Oktoberfest Celebrations Around the Bay 2024
By - posted 9/28/2024
Celebrations

If there’s anything that makes us feel better about summer coming to an end, it’s Oktoberfest. Yes, the days get shorter… but that just means you have more evening hours to drink delicious beer. Whether you’re partial to German lagers or California IPAs, the Oktoberfest celebrations all around the Bay will welcome more...

Every Night Market in San Francisco Bay Area in 2024Every Night Market in San Francisco Bay Area in 2024
By - posted 9/25/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals

The San Francisco Bay Area is set to host a series of bustling, open-air markets and nighttime events in 2024. Here’s the latest, updated July 17, 2024. Bay Area Night Markets 2024 Castro Night Market Select 3rd Fridays – Kicks off October 18, 2024 Time: 5-9 pm 18th St. & Castro St., San Francisco, CA FREE The more...

SF's Tallest 360° "Sky Bar" ReopensSF’s Tallest 360° “Sky Bar” Reopens
By - posted 9/14/2024
Bars, City Discoveries, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, San Francisco

After a three-month hiatus, Cityscape, San Francisco’s tallest sky bar, is reopening just in time for clearer skies and stunning views. Perched 46 stories high atop the Hilton San Francisco Union Square, this 360-degree sky bar offers unparalleled vistas of the City by the Bay including the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay more...

Transamerica Pyramid Grand Re-Opening: Massive Laser Light Show (Sept. 12)Transamerica Pyramid Grand Re-Opening: Massive Laser Light Show (Sept. 12)
By - posted 9/11/2024
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, San Francisco, Wow

Thanks to the SFist for sharing that San Francisco’s iconic Transamerica Pyramid is hosting a grand opening celebration on September 12, 2024, to commemorate their $400 million remodel including a brand new outdoor sculpture garden. Grand Opening – Sept. 12, 2024 The “grand opening” celebration includes an Opening Ceremony (9-11 am), a Conversation with Michael more...

Transamerica Pyramid's $400 Million Revamp w/ Brand New Sculpture GardenTransamerica Pyramid’s $400 Million Revamp w/ Brand New Sculpture Garden
By - posted 9/11/2024
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, New Parks, San Francisco

Thanks to the SF Chronicle for sharing that San Francisco’s iconic Transamerica Pyramid has recently undergone a $400 million revamp, after its new owner, Michael Shvo, took over. The uniquely shaped 48-story building remodel’s final touches are being set in place for its grand opening ceremony on September 12, 2024 which more...

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Full Day by Day Lineup for 2024 (Oct. 4-6)Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Full Day by Day Lineup for 2024 (Oct. 4-6)
By - posted 9/10/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass has just announced its full lineup by day for 2024 – the first time the festival has announced the day-by-day lineup this early! (exact set-times will be released closer to the festival) The beloved (and completely free) San Francisco festival returns to Golden Gate Park for 2024 from October more...

SF's Presidio Getting New 1.5 Acre "Picnic Meadow" in 2025SF’s Presidio Getting New 1.5 Acre “Picnic Meadow” in 2025
By - posted 9/10/2024
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

The Presidio is getting a brand new picnic meadow, opening in late 2025. Get ready for Outpost Meadow, a new picnic space where all people can come together, feel safe, and enjoy easy access to national park experiences. They’ll find shaded, wheelchair-accessible picnic tables, grills, bike parking, and one-of-a-kind views of more...

Where to Go Apple Picking: Bay Area + Northern California Guide (2024)Where to Go Apple Picking: Bay Area + Northern California Guide (2024)
By - posted 9/6/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Fall, Outdoorsy, Road Trip

Want fresh apples? It doesn’t get any fresher than straight from the tree. There are lots of local farms near San Francisco where you can pick your own apples. Peak apple-picking season near the Bay Area is typically September and October. But don’t wait – many people who wait until later more...

SF Plans 4 New "To Go Booze" Zones in Downtown & Thrive CitySF Plans 4 New “To Go Booze” Zones in Downtown & Thrive City
By - posted 9/6/2024
Bay Area Updates, Fun & Games, San Francisco

Mayor London N. Breed and Supervisor Matt Dorsey with the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) introduced legislation on Tuesday, September 3 to create four new Entertainment Zones in Downtown, which could launch as early as December of this year. The new locations include Mid-Market, Maiden Lane, Mark Lane more...