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BART's New Fare Gates Open at Civic Center Bart to Curb Fare EvadersBART’s New Fare Gates Open at Civic Center Bart to Curb Fare Evaders
By - posted 9/5/2024
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Transportation

BART has made the historic purchase of brand-new fare gates to be installed systemwide as part of its latest effort to improve the customer experience and overhaul safety in the system. The new fare gates bring a new look and improved experience, offering state-of-the-art technology that will boost safety by more...

San Francisco September Festivals & Street FairsSan Francisco September Festivals & Street Fairs
By - posted 9/5/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events

Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous September festivals, street fairs, and events including Opera in the Park, SF Botanical Gardens’ Flower Piano, Comedy Day, Haight Ashbury Street Fair, Folsom Street Fair, and more you can look forward to this September 2024. >  We’ll be updating this guide with more September more...

"Mi Rancho" Mexican Supermarket Opens 1st SF Location“Mi Rancho” Mexican Supermarket Opens 1st SF Location
By - posted 9/3/2024
Brand New, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

The family-owned Mexican grocery chain, Mi Rancho, brings its unique shopping experience to San Francisco’s Bayview community. The supermarket, which prides itself on being accessible to the Spanish-speaking community, offers residents and businesses convenient access to fresh, quality groceries and affordable meal solutions at Mi Rancho’s low prices. The grand opening more...

40+ Awesome Things to Do in SF over Labor Day Weekend (2024)40+ Awesome Things to Do in SF over Labor Day Weekend (2024)
By - posted 8/30/2024
Get Out: Events

If you’re in town over Labor Day weekend, don’t worry… there’s tons to do and with lots of outdoor fun. Walking tours, festivals, block parties, comedy festivals and lots more. Keep checking back; we’re actively adding more fun events happening over Labor Day weekend.

Fall Colors of the Bay: Where to See the Leaves Change | 2024Fall Colors of the Bay: Where to See the Leaves Change | 2024
By - posted 8/29/2024
Outdoorsy

The Bay Area may not be renowned for its fall colors, but with a bit of planning, you can still see the beautiful leaves change. We’ll be updating this guide for 2024, stay tuned; we expect the information to be similar to last year’s.  San Francisco Botanical Garden San Francisco | While more...

Dazzling New Immersive Light Festival w/ 5 Million Lights Comes to East BayDazzling New Immersive Light Festival w/ 5 Million Lights Comes to East Bay
By - posted 8/29/2024
Artsy Fartsy, East Bay, Wow

A brand new immersive, all-ages walk-through experience has opened at Stoneridge Shopping Center in Pleasanton, CA. Imaginarium is a family-friendly, immersive walk-through light festival. Boasting more than five million lights, guests will wind their way through rose gardens, explore illuminated forest mazes, enter magical mirror rooms, capture memories in eclectic photo more...

SF's Free Outdoor Rock Concert w/ Eagles of Death MetalSF’s Free Outdoor Rock Concert w/ Eagles of Death Metal
By - posted 8/25/2024
Get Out: Events, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

San Francisco returns with another free concert, as part of SF Live, with Eagles of Death Metal performing live in Potrero del Sol Park on September 7, 2024. SF Live: Eagles of Death Metal September 7, 2024 | 1-6 pm Potrero del Sol Park, San Francisco FREE with RSVP Eagles of Death Metal is an more...

Bay Area's Point Bonita Lighthouse Closes IndefinitelyBay Area’s Point Bonita Lighthouse Closes Indefinitely
By - posted 8/23/2024
Bay Area Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

Sausalito’s Point Bonita Lighthouse is currently inaccessible to the public. A secret jewel of the Bay Area, the Point Bonita Lighthouse, built in 1855, was the third lighthouse built on the West Coast and helped shepherd ships through the treacherous Golden Gate straights. Today, the lighthouse is still active and is maintained by the more...

SF's Beloved 'Sunset Reservoir Brewing Co.' ClosingSF’s Beloved ‘Sunset Reservoir Brewing Co.’ Closing
By - posted 8/23/2024
Bars, Bay Area Updates, Goodbye, LGBTQ+, San Francisco

San Francisco brewery, Sunset Reservoir Brewing Company, is saying goodbye at the end of the month. The beloved brewery has served the Outer Sunset for the past decade, serving food and drinks, and hosting their popular Drag Brunch. The acclaimed brewery has won several awards including: Best Local Brewery Best Beer Selection Best Brunch Best more...

SF's Brand New Bi-Rite Market Finally Opens Aug. 29SF’s Brand New Bi-Rite Market Finally Opens Aug. 29
By - posted 8/23/2024
Brand New, Groceries / Supermarkets, San Francisco

Beloved grocery store Bi-Rite Market is finally opening its third shop in San Francisco. Bi-Rite has been a San Francisco institution for more than 80 years, known for local, and responsibly sourced products, and now they’re expanding with a new location in Russian Hill, which joins locations in Divisadero Street and Mission more...

SFO's Terminal 3 is Getting a Big MakeoverSFO’s Terminal 3 is Getting a Big Makeover
By - posted 8/22/2024
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Travel

SFO’s Terminal 3 West Modernization Project is Underway Construction in progress on $2.6B project to renovate and expand terminal The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has launched the Terminal 3 West Modernization project, a $2.6B construction project which will renovate the existing 650,000 square foot western half of Terminal 3, including a more...

Big Free Indie Concert in Downtown SF w/ Portugal. The Man (Sept. 20)Big Free Indie Concert in Downtown SF w/ Portugal. The Man (Sept. 20)
By - posted 8/21/2024
Brand New, San Francisco, Wow

San Francisco is hosting another big free outdoor concert in downtown San Francisco on Friday, September 20, 2024 with indie rockers Portugal. The Man. This is the second of three large-scale events that Another Planet Entertainment is hosting in and around downtown San Francisco, as part of their obligation to the more...

Here's What SF's Potrero Yard Will Look Like After Big MakeoverHere’s What SF’s Potrero Yard Will Look Like After Big Makeover
By - posted 8/21/2024
Bay Area Updates, Housing, San Francisco, Transportation

The Potrero Yard Modernization Project (located between Bryant & 17th and Mariposa & Hampshire) plans to replace the 100-year-old bus yard with a modern bus facility. The Potrero Yard Modernization Project is a new four-story state-of-the-art bus maintenance and storage facility that integrates new affordable housing and retail spaces. As the more...

SF's Brand New '70s-Themed Bar & Secret Retro Disco Opens Aug. 22SF’s Brand New ’70s-Themed Bar & Secret Retro Disco Opens Aug. 22
By - posted 8/20/2024
Bars, Brand New, San Francisco

San Francisco is getting a brand new ’70s-themed bar and nightclub, Rick and Roxy’s, at 2131 Lombard Street in the Marina District. The venue will feature two distinct venues under one roof. Rick’s is a cozy 70s-themed bar exuding nostalgic charm with its low ceilings, decorative rock wall, and game room more...

The 30 Stockton Will Now Take You to Presidio Tunnel Tops & Crissy FieldThe 30 Stockton Will Now Take You to Presidio Tunnel Tops & Crissy Field
By - posted 8/19/2024
Bay Area Updates, Transportation

Muni has just made some big changes effective August 17, 2024. One of the biggest changes comes to 30 Stockton which now includes a stop at Tunnel Tops, and ends at the new Presidio Terminal at Crissy Field. We’re taking steps to reduce crowding on the busy 48 Quintara-24th Street. We’re adding more...