SF City Guides
SF’s Brand New Laser Light Show “Grace Window” (July 11-14)
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, San Francisco, Wow San Francisco lights up with a brand new laser light art exhibition. The Grace Window installation will illuminate San Francisco from dusk to dawn, July 11-14, 2024. 25 lasers will beam from the Fairmont Hotel into the Rose Window at Grace Cathedral. In addition to the laser spectacle outside, Grace Cathedral will more...
SF’s Brand New Massive 4th of July Laser Light Show (July 3-7)
4th of July, Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, San Francisco, Wow Illuminate just announced a brand new laser art exhibit is coming to San Francisco. Illuminate will light the sky with AuroraSF on July 3-7th from 9 pm – 1:00 am, and and extended display on July 4 from 10:30 pm – dawn. Just approved by the FAA, the brand new laser art more...
SF’s Only Indoor Waterslide Pool is Free Wednesday, July 3
Freebies, Fun & Games, San Francisco, Swimming / Waterparks If you’re looking to beat the heat as summer temperatures soar, all 9 public pools in San Francisco will be free and open to all on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Highs in San Francisco are expected to be in the mid-80s on Wednesday and a heat advisory will be in effect, more...
SF’s “Free Summer Swim Day” at 9 City Pools (July 3)
Freebies, Fun & Games, San Francisco, Swimming / Waterparks SF Rec and Park to Offer Free Pool Access on Wednesday SF Residents can cool off at a nearby pool amid the hot summer weather If you’re looking to beat the heat as summer temperatures soar, all 9 public pools in San Francisco will be free and open to all on Wednesday, more...
Where to Buy Fireworks in San Francisco Bay Area (2024)
4th of July Don’t let the rocket’s red glare get you this Fourth of July weekend by not doing your homework on state and local regulations concerning legal and illegal fireworks. Though the state of California allows for the sale of so-called “safe and sane” fireworks (like cone fountains, hand-held sparklers and smoke items more...
SF’s Newest Bar “The Function” Soft Opens June 27
Bars, Brand New, Only in San Francisco Be the VERY FIRST to check out THE FUNCTION – San Francisco’s brand new cocktail lounge, wine bar (and night-time comedy club!) bringing back classic cocktails and nightlife to Market Street. Can’t Make it June 27th? Join us for happy hour all weekend (June 28-30). You’re invited to join us for this more...
SF Will Be the First City in California to Have Boozy Entertainment Zones
Bars, Brand New, San Francisco, Support the Bay San Francisco to Become First City in California to Create New Entertainment Zones Authorized under new state law, the first Entertainment Zone will be in Downtown San Francisco on Front Street under Mayor Breed’s legislation approved today. Other EZ locations being considered include Union Square, Mid-Market, and Thrive City. On June 25, 2024, more...
Where to Go Berry Picking in the Bay Area in Summer 2024
Bay Area Favorites, Outdoorsy, Things to Do Want fresh, juicy berries? It doesn’t get any fresher than straight from a Bay Area farm. Escape the city and spend the day in the country. There are lots of local farms near San Francisco where you can pick your own berries. Plus, many local farms grow veggies too so that more...
New Permanent Oceanfront Park at SF’s Great Highway?
New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco San Francisco is putting it to the vote; should The Great Highway be turned into a permanent oceanfront park? Voters will decide in November 2024. The Great Highway is a 3.8-mile-long roadway running along Ocean Beach on the westernmost side of San Francisco. The Upper Great Highway is a two-mile segment more...
SF’s Hosts Huge Free Outdoor “Pride Comedy Night” Festival
Pride Comedy Night Presented by Accenture Outside and out loud is when breakthrough acts shine their brightest! Thrive City is tearing the roof off live entertainment with our can’t miss comedy lineup geared toward mature audiences. For the second year in a row, Pride Comedy Night presented by Accenture will feature special performances and more...
SF’s Bob’s Donuts is Moving! (Just One Block Away)
Bay Area Favorites, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco Thanks for KRON4 and Hoodline for letting us know that, although our favorite late-night donut shop is closing down its original Polk Street location, it’s not all bad news. After over 50 years of serving up hot donuts at 1621 Polk Street @ Clay, the iconic Bob’s Donuts 24/7 donut haven more...
Castro Theatre’s Iconic Neon Blade Sign & Marquee Official Relighting (June 19)
Local Icons, Reopening, San Francisco On June 19, 2024 celebrate the official re-lighting of the Castro Theatre’s iconic neon blade sign and marquee, as part of Another Planet Entertainment’s restoration and renovation efforts. On Wednesday, June 19 beginning at 7pm, Frameline48’s Juneteenth Opening Night Film and Block Party will coincide with the official re-lighting of the more...
Castro’s Juneteenth Block Party: Lil Nas X Outdoor Screening & Drag Show
LGBTQ+, Pride, San Francisco Curtain up and light the lights – and let them be neon in rainbow hues. Hosted by the arts nonprofit Frameline, (www.frameline.org) the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (Frameline48) kicks off its 48th edition with a first-of-its-kind outdoor special event and film screening in front of its “Forever Home,” San more...
CA’s New 1600-Acre State Park (90 Miles from SF) Opens June 12
Brand New, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches California’s newest state park, the first in over a decade, opens on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Dos Rios State Park‘s opening day coincides with the launch of the Third Annual State Parks Week June 12-16. This year’s theme is “This is Where You Live” which is befitting for the opening more...
SF’s Iconic Powell Street is Getting a Dazzling Redesign
Brand New, Only in San Francisco Powell Street, gateway to Union Square and home of San Francisco’s iconic cable cars, has a stunning new streetscape design under a proposal by the design team behind New York’s Highline. On Monday, the Union Square Alliance, in partnership with the City of San Francisco unveiled a new design proposal and robust vision more...
