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Longest Partial Lunar Eclipse for 1,000 Years (Nov. 18)Longest Partial Lunar Eclipse for 1,000 Years (Nov. 18)
By - posted 11/16/2021
Outdoorsy, Wow

A partial lunar eclipse is on the way, taking place overnight on November 18th and 19th, when the Moon slips into Earth’s shadow for a couple of hours. Weather permitting, the eclipse will be visible from any location where the Moon appears above the horizon during the eclipse. For observers on more...

SF Might Create Mega "Gardens of Golden Gate Park" AttractionSF Might Create Mega “Gardens of Golden Gate Park” Attraction
By - posted 11/16/2021
Bay Area Updates, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

Officials with San Francisco Recreation and Park Department on Monday announced a proposal to merge three separate attractions at Golden Gate Park into one, creating the new “Gardens of Golden Gate Park.” The proposal would bring together the Japanese Tea Garden, San Francisco Botanical Garden, and the Conservatory of Flowers — more...

SF Launches Brand New Concert Series in 2022SF Launches Brand New Concert Series in 2022
By - posted 11/15/2021
Brand New, Fairs & Festivals, San Francisco

San Francisco city officials on Monday unveiled a $2.5 million initiative to help revive the city’s entertainment and music industry, still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic. The SF Live Initiative will consist of a series of concerts and live performances presented by local entertainment venues at outdoor parks and plazas happening more...

SF Celebrates Its Newest Boat Dock at Lake MercedSF Celebrates Its Newest Boat Dock at Lake Merced
By - posted 11/15/2021
Brand New, Outdoorsy, San Francisco

City officials, dragon boat racers and community members gathered to celebrate a new boat dock at Lake Merced in San Francisco on Saturday. The new dock (which actually opened to the public back in September, but had its official opening ceremony on November 13, 2021) is located on the North Lake, more...

Take a Swing on SF's Only Flying TrapezeTake a Swing on SF’s Only Flying Trapeze
By - posted 11/11/2021
Fun & Games, Reopening, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

One of the most fun Friday night experiences in San Francisco is back for the first time in almost 2 years! For just $5, you can run away and join the circus! $5 Friday is perfect for a unique date or night out with friends. Please note this event is for more...

SF's "The Bark Mitzvah" for Doggies (Nov. 12-13)SF’s “The Bark Mitzvah” for Doggies (Nov. 12-13)
By - posted 11/11/2021
San Francisco, Sponsored

There comes a time in the life of a puppy when they become a dog. Join not for profit Value Culture and photo experience company SnapFiesta for an interactive, art experience on November 12th & 13th at 1506 Haight St. off the corner of Ashbury. The Bark Mitzvah? Don’t dogs deserve to more...

SF Will Soon Let You Buy Live Crab Fresh Off the BoatSF Will Soon Let You Buy Live Crab Fresh Off the Boat
By - posted 11/11/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, San Francisco

Thanks to Eater SF for sharing the news that when crab season kicks off, you’ll now be able to buy live Dungeness crabs directly off the boat at Fisherman’s Wharf. On Tuesday, November 9, San Francisco’s Port Commission approved the sale of whole live crabs from fishermen’s boats. Previously, Fisherman’s Wharf more...

Caltrain's World's Largest Toy Train Returns for 2021 (Dec. 4-5)Caltrain’s World’s Largest Toy Train Returns for 2021 (Dec. 4-5)
By - posted 11/11/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Holiday Lights

After cancelling the festive Holiday Train in 2020, Caltrain has announced its bringing back its World’s Largest Toy Train on December 4-5, 2021. Decorated with 70,000 glittering lights, the dazzling Caltrain Holiday Train will fire up its engine this December to delight Bay Area families with holiday giving. Station entertainment and onboard entertainment will more...

Downtown San Jose's Controversial Statue to be RemovedDowntown San Jose’s Controversial Statue to be Removed
By - posted 11/10/2021
Bay Area Updates, Causes, Controversy, Goodbye

By Jana Kadah, Bay City News Foundation The controversial Thomas Fallon statue, which stood in downtown San Jose for about 30 years, is finally coming down. On Tuesday, the city council unanimously approved to decommission the bronze structure that sat at the intersection of West Julian and West St. James streets. The more...

Oakland May Stop Cannabis Testing Its EmployeesOakland May Stop Cannabis Testing Its Employees
By - posted 11/10/2021
Bay Area Updates, Oakland

By Keith Burbank, Bay City News The Oakland City Council’s Public Safety Committee voted unanimously Tuesday on an ordinance to end the testing of city employees for off-the-job cannabis use considering the crisis the city is facing recruiting and retaining employees, Vice Mayor Rebecca Kaplan’s office said. The Public Safety Committee’s vote more...

East Bay College District Wipes Out $2.8 Million In Student DebtEast Bay College District Wipes Out $2.8 Million In Student Debt
By - posted 11/10/2021
Getting Help

By Keith Burbank, Bay City News A Bay Area community college district headquartered in Oakland will wipe out $2.8 million in student debt following the receipt of $12.25 million in federal relief money, district officials said. Officials with the Peralta Community College District, which serves 30,000 students in the East Bay, will more...

One of the Bay Area's Last Roller Rinks ClosingOne of the Bay Area’s Last Roller Rinks Closing
By - posted 11/10/2021
Bay Area Favorites, East Bay, Goodbye

Thanks to KTVU for sharing the news that one of the Bay Area’s last remaining roller rinks is closing its doors. As one of the largest roller skating rinks within hundreds of miles, San Ramon’s the Golden Skate, located at 2701 Hooper Drive, has delighted many skaters come from all over more...

SF's Holiday Drive-in Movies are Back at Fort Mason (Dec. 2-4)SF’s Holiday Drive-in Movies are Back at Fort Mason (Dec. 2-4)
By - posted 11/10/2021
Drive-In Movies, Fairs & Festivals, Only in San Francisco

Fort Mason’s popular pop-up drive-in movie theater, Fort Mason Flix, is returning for the holidays. Presented by and housed on Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (FMCAC)’s historic waterfront campus, Fort Mason Flix is a pop-up drive-in theater showing hits for the holidays, from family favorites and cult classics to more...

Oakland Museum Partially Closed Due to Damage from October's Big StormOakland Museum Partially Closed Due to Damage from October’s Big Storm
By - posted 11/10/2021
Bay Area Updates, Oakland, What's Closed / What's Open

The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) has temporarily shut down its special exhibition hosted in the Great Hall gallery due to damage sustained from the big storm in October. OMCA says… “Due to extraordinary weather conditions on Sunday, October 24, OMCA experienced some water damage to our campus. Leaking occurred from the more...

SF's Lighted Forest Returns to Golden Gate Park on Dec. 2SF’s Lighted Forest Returns to Golden Gate Park on Dec. 2
By - posted 11/9/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

San Francisco’s popular illuminated forest, Entwined, returns to Golden Gate Park’s Peacock Meadow, from December 2, 2021 through February 1, 2022. During the pandemic, this dazzling forest of lights entranced park goers and quickly became a popular evening destination for Bay Area residents and visitors alike. In the returning year of more...