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Oakland is Getting a Brand New 1,000 Person Capacity Music VenueOakland is Getting a Brand New 1,000 Person Capacity Music Venue
By - posted 2/12/2025
Bars, Brand New, East Bay, Oakland

Thanks to KQED for sharing the news that Oakland is getting a brand new 1,000 person capacity music venue in downtown. A new music venue, Ceremony, is set to open next month in downtown Oakland near the corner of Broadway and 13th Street. With a capacity of 1,000, the venue aims to more...

SF’s Jackson Playground Gets New Basketball Court MuralSF’s Jackson Playground Gets New Basketball Court Mural
By - posted 2/12/2025
Brand New, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

San Francisco’s Jackson Playground basketball court is set to receive a temporary art makeover, celebrating the city’s love of basketball as it prepares to host the NBA All-Star Game at Chase Center in February. The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department has partnered with artist Victor Solomon and the Courtside Foundation, more...

Jerry Garcia Museum Coming San Francisco?Jerry Garcia Museum Coming San Francisco?
By - posted 2/7/2025
Brand New, Museums / Cultural Institutions, San Francisco

San Francisco may soon be home to a new museum dedicated to legendary Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia, celebrating his roots in the city’s Excelsior District. The project, spearheaded by the Jerry Day Committee, is still in its early planning stages, but organizers hope to bring Garcia’s lasting musical legacy more...

Viral Cookie Chain "Crumbl" Opens First SF Shop w/ Free Cookies (Feb. 7)Viral Cookie Chain “Crumbl” Opens First SF Shop w/ Free Cookies (Feb. 7)
By - posted 2/5/2025
Brand New, Eat & Drink, San Francisco

Crumbl open its first San Francisco location with a free cookie giveaway on Friday, February 7, 2025. San Francisco’s cookie lovers have reason to celebrate as Crumbl, the viral cookie chain known for its rotating menu of indulgent treats, is finally making its debut in the city. The popular bakery, which more...

SF Union Square’s Makeover: Ping Pong, Pop-A-Shot & JugglingSF Union Square’s Makeover: Ping Pong, Pop-A-Shot & Juggling
By - posted 1/29/2025
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Fun & Games, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Union Square is getting a much-needed glow-up. Recently, Union Square has more pigeons than people, but now the iconic San Francisco destination is set to buzz with energy thanks to a packed lineup of free events and activities. From live music and chess tournaments to dance workouts and juggling lessons, more...

Here's Where All 33 of SF's Speed Cameras Will BeHere’s Where All 33 of SF’s Speed Cameras Will Be
By - posted 1/29/2025
Brand New, San Francisco, Transportation

San Francisco is set to make history as the first city in California to roll out speed safety cameras, a new tool aimed at reducing traffic-related injuries and fatalities. Starting in March 2025, up to 33 locations across the city will be equipped with cameras to catch speeding vehicles and more...

SF's New 2025 Heart Sculptures On View at the Ferry BuildingSF’s New 2025 Heart Sculptures On View at the Ferry Building
By - posted 1/24/2025
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Causes, Only in San Francisco

Join the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation to celebrate the 2025 Hearts in San Francisco that support excellence in patient care and innovation at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. In 2025, 22 artists have been selected to participate in the 2025 Hearts in San Francisco public art project more...

Planned Parenthood's Largest Health Center in USA Now Open in Downtown OaklandPlanned Parenthood’s Largest Health Center in USA Now Open in Downtown Oakland
By - posted 1/23/2025
Brand New, Causes, East Bay, Health & Wellness, Oakland

Planned Parenthood has opened its largest health center in the country, right in the heart of downtown Oakland. Located in the historic Central Building at 1400 Broadway, across from Frank Ogawa Plaza, this state-of-the-art facility spans 12,000 square feet and features 19 exam rooms. Officially named the Barbara Lee Oakland more...

SF's New UCSF/Mission Bay Ferry Starts in 2027SF’s New UCSF/Mission Bay Ferry Starts in 2027
By - posted 1/14/2025
Brand New, Green, Transportation

San Francisco is set to enhance its public transportation network with the addition of an all-electric ferry service to Mission Bay, scheduled to launch in 2027. This innovative project aims to provide a sustainable, zero-emission commute option, significantly benefiting UCSF employees, patients, and visitors to the area. The project recently more...

Popular "China Live" Restaurant Opening 13,000 Sqft Spin Off in South BayPopular “China Live” Restaurant Opening 13,000 Sqft Spin Off in South Bay
By - posted 1/9/2025
Brand New, Eat & Drink

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that popular “China Live” restaurant and marketplace is opening a spin off restaurant called Asia Live. The team behind the acclaimed China Live prepares to debut Asia Live at Westfield Valley Fair in Santa Clara. Scheduled to open this fall, this massive new more...

45-ft Statue of Giant Naked Woman Coming to Union Square45-ft Statue of Giant Naked Woman Coming to Union Square
By - posted 1/9/2025
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco, Wow

San Francisco’s Union Square Park is set to host a remarkable piece of public art that celebrates feminine strength and empowerment. Marco Cochrane’s R-Evolution, a stunning 45-foot-tall sculpture, will be on display from February 6 through the end of May 2025. Originally created for Burning Man in 2015 as part more...

75,000-Square-Foot Korean Food Hub Coming to Daly City75,000-Square-Foot Korean Food Hub Coming to Daly City
By - posted 1/9/2025
Brand New, Eat & Drink

Thanks to the San Francisco Chronicle for sharing the news that a massive Korean food complex opening soon in Daly City. A groundbreaking addition to the Bay Area’s culinary scene is set to open in February March*:  Jagalchi, a sprawling 75,000-square-foot Korean food complex, will make its debut at the Serramonte more...

SF's Huge "Flower Market" Gets New Home After 58 YearsSF’s Huge “Flower Market” Gets New Home After 58 Years
By - posted 12/26/2024
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, San Francisco, Support the Bay

Thanks to SF Chronicle for sharing that San Francisco’s Flower Market has a new home.  San Francisco Flower Market is relocating to Potrero Hill after 58 years in SoMa. The new market opens January 2, 2025. The San Francisco Flower Market has moved from its longtime location at Sixth and Brannan to more...

A Luxe Sleeper Train from SF to LA Might Come in 2025A Luxe Sleeper Train from SF to LA Might Come in 2025
By - posted 12/21/2024
Brand New, Transportation, Travel

A New Era of Travel Between San Francisco and Los Angeles San Francisco residents, take note: a transformative way to journey between the City by the Bay and Los Angeles is on the horizon. Dreamstar Lines, a Newport Beach-based transit startup, is introducing a luxurious overnight train service that promises to more...

SF Gets a Brand New Vintage "Photo Booth Museum"SF Gets a Brand New Vintage “Photo Booth Museum”
By - posted 12/11/2024
Brand New, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

Photomatica, a San Francisco company renowned for reviving the magic of vintage photo booths, is launching a fun new venture in San Francisco – opening a brand new “Photo Booth Museum” on Thursday, December 12th, 2024. This isn’t your ordinary museum. Sure, it will be filled with historic analog photo booths, more...