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SF Weekly Shutting Down for “Indefinite Hiatus”
Bay Area Favorites, Goodbye Thanks to Broke-Ass Stuart for letting us know the sad news that the alt-weekly SF Weekly is going on indefinite hiatus starting the end of September 2021. Funcheap is super bummed, especially after the rival Guardian shut down and Johnny Funcheap used to write a weekly column for the SF Weekly more...
“Ticket to Ride” SF’s Epic New Muni Transfer Art Show
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Favorites, San Francisco Thanks to HereSay for letting us know and this really cool art show for any Muni lovers out there who miss the old colorful paper transfers. TICKET TO RIDE New works by Tim Williams @optimistwilliams Opening night Friday 9/10/21 (Reception 7 – 11pm) RVCA | VASF Clothing Store 1485 Haight st. San Francisco, CA 94117 Exhibit more...
SF Welcomes First Big Convention Since 2020 (Sept. 9-11)
Bay Area Favorites, Reopening Mayor London N. Breed today celebrated the return of conventions to the Moscone Convention Center with a ceremonial ribbon cutting for the Exhibit Hall at the California Dental Association’s “CDA Presents The Art and Science of Dentistry” conference. This is the first convention to return to Moscone Center since the more...
Free Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream Pints for the Vaxxed
Bay Area Favorites, Eat & Drink, Freebies, Vaccines Thanks to ABC7 for sharing the news that Humphry Slocombe is giving away free pints of ice cream for the vaccinated. Show proof of your COIVD-19 vaccination at any Humphry Slocombe scoop shop and receive a free pint of Cornflake Crunch Ice Cream, no substitutions. The offer is valid through the more...
Brand New Gott’s Roadside Coming to SF’s “Thrive City” on Sept. 17
Bay Area Favorites, Brand New, Eat & Drink, Outdoor Dining Thanks to Eater SF for sharing the news that Bay Area favorite burger joint, Gott’s Roadside is opening a brand new restaurant in San Francisco’s Mission Bay at Thrive City, the plaza surrounding Chase Center, on September 17, 2021. The new location marks the 8th location for the Napa County-based burger more...
Alcatraz Night Tours Return in September (Finally!)
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open Evening tours at Alcatraz Island are back after having been temporarily suspended for the first time in more than a year, Alcatraz City Cruises announced this week. The night tours return beginning Sept. 9, and will be offered Thursdays through Mondays with ferries leaving from San Francisco’s Pier 33 at 6 more...
SF’s “Joey The Cat” is Now #1 Skee Ball Player in the World (Again)
Bay Area Favorites, Celebrations, Fun & Games Congrats to San Francisco’s Joey The Cat on earning his spot at the #1 Skeeball player in the world. On August 12th, 2021 after a 17 month hiatus from competitive gameplay, The Kid put his title of #1 roller in the world on the line with a rematch of Joey the more...
A Brand New El Farolito is Coming to SF’s North Beach
Bay Area Favorites, Brand New, Eat & Drink Thanks to Eater SF for sharing the news that San Francisco’s famous El Farolito is expanding their burrito turf into North Beach. El Farolito is one of the most popular burrito spots in the Bay Area and was even named “The Most Life-Changing Burrito in America” by Esquire in 2013. The more...
SF’s Free Outdoor Movies are Back Starting August 27
Bay Area Favorites, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Free Movie Screenings, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open Sundown Cinema is back, and just in time for San Francisco summer. Enjoy food, drinks, and film selections that celebrate the unique character and beauty of our city’s parks and neighborhoods. From now through October, Sundown Cinema is bringing five iconic films to five parks across SF, beginning with Sister Act more...
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Cancels 2021 Golden Gate Park Festival
Bay Area Favorites, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open We probably all thought this news was coming, but Thursday morning Hardly Strictly Bluegrass made it official: For the second year in a row organizers are canceling the in-person festival at Golden Gate Park for 2021 that was originally scheduled for October 1-3. But it’s not all bad news. HSB will more...
Waterfront Flicks is Back at Oakland’s Jack London Square, Aug. 19
Bay Area Favorites, Free Movie Screenings, Oakland Cozy up on the waterfront for a free outdoor movie night, part of Jack London Square’s Waterfront Flicks. On August 19, they’ll be featuring Pixar’s Up at dusk on the Ferry Lawn. Waterfront Flicks August 19, 2021 | Dusk Ferry Lawn, Jack London Square, Oakland FREE
Bay Area Summer Festival Guide 2021 (Updated)
4th of July, Bay Area Favorites, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open Things are feeling close to back to normal, so that means that many traditional summer fairs and festivals are returning for the first time in more than a year. Here’s our upcoming list big fun events to look forward to! 2021 Summer Festivals / Bay Area Updated 8/17/21 June 2021 San Mateo County Fair more...
A Pop-Up Museum is Coming to SF’s Cliff House
Bay Area Favorites, Only in San Francisco Sadly, San Francisco’s famous 157-year old Cliff House sadly closed its doors on December 31, 2020. Thankfully, the historic memorabilia has been preserved and will be on display in the Cliff House once again in a new pop-up museum. Thanks to KQED for sharing the news that the collection will be more...
SF’s Opera at the Ballpark Returns Sept. 10
Bay Area Favorites, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco The city is open, live opera is back and it’s time to celebrate. San Francisco Opera and the San Francisco Giants invite you to join in for Opera at the Ballpark, the free simulcast of Live and in Concert: The Homecoming will be transmitted in high definition live from the more...
SFs Cable Cars are Officially Back (and Free) for August
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Freebies, Reopening, Transportation, Travel, What's Closed / What's Open The SFMTA will run mock service and will solicit the public’s help and feedback ahead of the official return to revenue service Mayor London N. Breed and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) today welcomed back cable car service to San Francisco streets. Following the successful completion of operator training more...
