SF City Guides
SF’s Getting a Massive 95 ft. Tall Light Show
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco San Francisco is getting a new 95-foot-tall light show on Market Street. A year-round outdoor projection series called Yerba Buena Illuminated is launching in downtown San Francisco, lighting up the historic Humboldt Bank Building at Market Street and Yerba Buena Lane. The installation debuts Monday, January 12, 2026, featuring rotating digital artworks more...
SF Landmark ‘Waterfront Restaurant’ Closes After 56 Years
Eat & Drink, Goodbye San Francisco’s Waterfront Restaurant on the Embarcadero served its last meal on New Year’s Eve after more than 50 years of fresh seafood and Bay views. The Pier 7 spot first opened in 1969 and survived a fire in 1973, the Loma Prieta earthquake in 1989, and decades of loyal more...
Iconic SF Venue ‘Bottom of the Hill’ Closing After 35 Years
Bars, Goodbye, San Francisco Bottom of the Hill, the 247-capacity Potrero Hill venue that’s hosted everyone from Green Day to the Strokes, is closing at the end of the year after 35 years. The owners say the decision comes from a mix of rising costs, competition from major promoters, and a desire to focus more...
San Francisco January Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Fairs & Festivals Winter is here. Here’s a list of what to look forward to in January 2026! We’ll be updating this list frequently as we get more date confirmations. Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous January festivals and street fairs you can look forward to this January. > Please note that we’ll continue to more...
SF Getting New 15-Story “Affordable” LGBTQ+ Senior Housing
Brand New, Getting Help, Housing, San Francisco A long-empty, soggy lot on Market Street is set to become a 15-story affordable housing building for seniors, with a focus on San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ community. Developed by Mercy Housing, the project will bring 187 studio and one-bedroom apartments for residents ages 62 and up, with income limits ranging between $16,000 more...
Beloved SF Drag Club ‘Oasis’ Saved After Surprise Donation
Bay Area Updates, Good News, LGBTQ+, San Francisco A surprise last-minute donation has saved beloved SoMa drag club Oasis, which had planned to close after its New Year’s Eve party. The venue announced that Bay Area philanthropists Mark and Mary Stephens made a significant financial contribution to Oasis Arts, the club’s nonprofit arm, allowing the space to remain more...
June Street Fairs & Festivals 2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous June festivals, street fairs, and events including San Francisco Pride, the annual North Beach Festival, the 2026 season opening of San Francisco’s Sunday Streets and more you can look forward to this June 2026. > We’ll be updating this guide with more June events more...
New Year’s Eve 2025/2026 Fireworks In San Francisco
Celebrations, Holidays, New Year's Eve, Only in San Francisco Ring in 2026 with San Francisco’s annual fireworks show over the Bay. The big fireworks show will take place at midnight this year (December 31, 2025) on New Year’s Eve 2025/2026. Say goodbye to 2025 and ring in the 2026 new year with 200,000 fellow bundled-up San Franciscans for an annual tradition more...
Free & Late Night Rides Home for New Year’s Eve 2025-26
New Year's Eve, Transportation In order to ensure those who need a safe ride home New Year’s Eve have one, many Bay Area transit agencies are offering free rides, but not having any extended service. Confirmed Free Rides for 12/31/25 SF Muni Confirmed for 12/31/25 Ride Muni for Free on New Year’s Eve from 8 p.m. Wednesday, December more...
SF Honors Beloved Albino Alligator w/ Golden Gate Park Celebration (Jan. 18)
Goodbye, Local Icons San Francisco is honoring Claude, the beloved albino alligator who called the California Academy of Sciences home for nearly two decades. Join the community for a Celebration of Life on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Golden Gate Park for a free outdoor celebration with stories, music, and activities for all ages. Afterwards, more...
‘Stranger Things’ Series Finale Hits the Big Screen at 20+ Bay Area Theaters
New Year's Eve, Things to Do Netflix is giving Stranger Things fans a rare chance to watch the two-hour series finale on the big screen. The final episode of the hit sci-fi series will screen at select theaters nationwide on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day at over 20 theaters across the Bay Area, offering a more...
Christmas in San Francisco (2025)
Holidays The holidays are just around the corner and you are invited to get into the spirit at tree lightings and holiday festivals all over the Bay Area. Grab your friends and family and marvel twinkling lights, hear carolers sing all your seasonal favorites, as the little ones tell Santa their Christmas wishes. More more...
How to Get the NY Times for Free (Updated for 2026)
Freebies Reliable news is hard to find these days. The Chronicle and SFGate are great, but The New York Times does an excellent job of coverage should you want a more national perspective. Although they often have promotions for $1/week access for the first six months, The New York Times’ regular rate more...
East Bay’s New 40,000 Sq. Ft. Japanese Supermarket Opens Jan. 31, 2026
Brand New, East Bay, Groceries / Supermarkets Tokyo Central, the much-anticipated Japanese grocery chain coming to Bay Street Emeryville (5603 Bay Street), has finally announced its opening date. The store will open on January 31, 2026, with a grand-opening weekend running through February 1. It’s the East Bay’s first Tokyo Central and only the second Bay Area more...
Oakland to End Free Sunday Parking in 2026
Oakland, Transportation Free Sunday parking in Oakland is officially coming to an end. Starting January 4, 2026, parking meters will operate on Sundays from noon to 6 pm to improve space turnover and support local businesses during one of the city’s busiest days. The city says free Sunday parking often leads to cars more...
