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Nob Hill "Window" Laser Show (July 27-29)Nob Hill “Window” Laser Show (July 27-29)
By - posted 7/24/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy

San Francisco’s famed “Rose Window” at Grace Cathedral will light up from July 27-29 thanks to laser cannons shooting from atop the roof of Fairmont Hotel in Nob Hill. Created by arts non-profit Illuminate, the three night installation named “Window” (#NobHillWindow), will officially begin when darkness falls on Thursday night (estimated time: more...

Coit Tower "The Candle" Laser Show (July 14-16)Coit Tower “The Candle” Laser Show (July 14-16)
By - posted 7/14/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy

San Francisco’s Coit Tower will light up the San Francisco skyline this weekend (July 14-16, 2023), thanks to 10 laser space cannons beaming up from atop the iconic structure. Created by arts non-profit Illuminate, the three night installation named “Candle” (#CoitCandle), will officially begin when darkness falls on Friday night (estimated time: more...

SF Hosts 2023 Frida Kahlo Festival (July 8-23)SF Hosts 2023 Frida Kahlo Festival (July 8-23)
By - posted 7/7/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Fairs & Festivals, San Francisco

Frida Kahlo loved San Francisco, and Fiestas Fridas show how much we have come to love her in return, in our own unique style, of course. In the 10th year celebrating the inimitable painter (1907-1954), Fiestas Fridas features music, activities and numerous opportunities to demonstrate devotion. SF’s Fiestas Fridas 2023 Schedule of more...

Check Out SF's New Bruce Lee Mural in ChinatownCheck Out SF’s New Bruce Lee Mural in Chinatown
By - posted 7/3/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Community, Murals, Museums / Cultural Institutions, San Francisco

Last week, San Francisco’s Chinese Historical Society of America Museum and  Bruce Lee’s daughter, Shannon, actress Olivia Cheng, and actor Richard Ting, for the unveiling of the new Bruce Lee mural on Joice Street alley in the place of his birth—San Francisco Chinatown—to celebrate the premiere of season 3 of more...

Huge 69-Foot Sculpture Unveiled at SF's New Hilltop ParkHuge 69-Foot Sculpture Unveiled at SF’s New Hilltop Park
By - posted 6/12/2023
Artsy Fartsy, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

By Lydia Sidhom Bay City News A 69-foot sculpture by internationally renowned artist Hiroshi Sugimoto was recently installed on Yerba Buena Island, next to Treasure Island in May of 2023 The sculpture marks the first artwork from the Treasure Island Arts Program, which dictates that public art equal to at least 1% more...

This is the Bay Area's Epic New Art Pop-UpThis is the Bay Area’s Epic New Art Pop-Up
By - posted 6/1/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

Thanks to KRON4 for letting us know about an amazingly beautiful art installation just opened in the middle of nature, in a park in Tiburon with a peak-a-boo view of the top of the Golden Gate Bridge and of Downtown San Francisco. The Tiburon Heritage & Arts Commission announced the unveiling more...

SF's Epic Summer Light Show is Back in GG Park for 2023SF’s Epic Summer Light Show is Back in GG Park for 2023
By - posted 5/20/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

The annual light show, Photosynthesis, on the exterior of the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park returns on Friday, May 12, 2023 around 8:30pm. We invite you to bring a picnic to set up on our front lawns as the sun sets. The 30-minute light show will transform the building more...

Rogue Butterfly Sculpture Removed From Golden Gate ParkRogue Butterfly Sculpture Removed From Golden Gate Park
By - posted 4/28/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Causes, Controversy, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

By Bay City News An illegally-erected monument to an extinct butterfly was removed from Golden Gate Park on Friday by San Francisco public art officials. The sculpture, “Memorial to the Extinct Xerces Blue Butterfly,” was “an unauthorized sculpture intervention of unknown provenance by an unidentified artist or group of artists that was more...

"Bay Lights" Set to Dazzle Again on Labor Day Weekend 2023?“Bay Lights” Set to Dazzle Again on Labor Day Weekend 2023?
By - posted 4/26/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates

Thanks to The SF Standard for sharing the good news that the “Bay Lights” might be returning soon with $7.5 million raised out of $11 million fundraising goal. Back in March, the “Bay Lights” went dark after 10 years as part of a planned shutdown to repair it and make it more...

Golden Gate Park Band's 2023 Free Sunday Park Concerts (Apr. 30 - Oct. 1)Golden Gate Park Band’s 2023 Free Sunday Park Concerts (Apr. 30 – Oct. 1)
By - posted 3/23/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, San Francisco

The Golden Gate Park Band, presents its 141st season in Golden Gate Park’s music concourse. That’s right, this 30-piece symphony has been playing free concerts in Golden Gate Park since 1882. For 2023, there are 25 free weekly concerts that take place most Sundays at 1 pm and usually end between 2:30 more...

SF's "Bay Lights" Are Back On Due to "Glitch"SF’s “Bay Lights” Are Back On Due to “Glitch”
By - posted 3/13/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Favorites, Goodbye, What's Closed / What's Open

On March 5th, the Bay Lights officially went “dark” after 10 years – part of a planned shutdown to take 6-months to repair the lights and bring them back brighter and bigger than ever on Labor Day Weekend 2023. But there’s a catch. Actually, a glitch. The Bay Lights actually turned more...

SF’s Lighted Forest Ends March 12? Not So Fast...SF’s Lighted Forest Ends March 12? Not So Fast…
By - posted 3/8/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Goodbye, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Another update! (As of 3/11/23) – Good news for people who love Entwined! According to Box Shop SF, due to the wet weather the organizers are unable to de-install their lighted forest as they were planning on doing after March 12th. So, for the time being, the lights will stay more...

The Bay Lights to Go Dark After 10 Years. Will They Return?The Bay Lights to Go Dark After 10 Years. Will They Return?
By - posted 3/2/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Updates, Goodbye

The Bay Lights is set to finally go dark after 10 years. When exactly will the lights go dark? Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 8pm – On Sunday night, Ben Davis (founder of Illuminate) will make a few remarks just before he gives the signal to shut them down around 8pm. Best viewing more...

SF's Rainbow Bridge Gets a Fresh Coat of Paint (And Clouds!)SF’s Rainbow Bridge Gets a Fresh Coat of Paint (And Clouds!)
By - posted 2/24/2023
Artsy Fartsy, San Francisco

San Francisco’s gorgeous rainbow bridge just got a refresh. DoloRainbow, the pedestrian bridge, which connects Church St. (at 19th St.) to Dolores Park, has unfortunately been the victim of graffiti. Thankfully, it’s nothing a fresh coat of paint can’t fix. The bridge is looking bright once again, and if you haven’t more...

SF's "Crappy Valentine's": Send Your Ex Guinea Pig PoopSF’s “Crappy Valentine’s”: Send Your Ex Guinea Pig Poop
By - posted 2/11/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Only in San Francisco, Valentine's Day

To send a scatological, albeit symbolic, gesture toward an ex this Valentine’s Day, look no further than the guinea pig enclosure at San Francisco’s animal shelter. The shelter is offering “Crappy Valentine’s Day” cards that will be shredded and provide, ahem, excretory assistance to 30 guinea pigs currently in residence. “Valentine’s more...