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Massive 72,600-Square-Foot Asian Grocery Store Opening in East BayMassive 72,600-Square-Foot Asian Grocery Store Opening in East Bay
By - posted 6/19/2026
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Groceries / Supermarkets

A massive Bay Area grocery takeover is coming to Newark. T&T Supermarket is moving into the former Macy’s at NewPark Mall, turning the empty department store into a 72,600-square-foot Asian grocery flagship, the largest California location for the Canadian chain. The store will be a full-scale destination market, not just a grocery more...

SF Getting Giant Rainbow Laser Light Show w/ 49 BeamsSF Getting Giant Rainbow Laser Light Show w/ 49 Beams
By - posted 6/18/2026
4th of July, Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Pride

San Francisco is getting a giant rainbow laser light show this summer. From June 21 through July 4, 2026 Civic Center Plaza will host “7X7,” a free public art installation featuring 49 beams of light projecting into the sky, one for each square mile of the city. Visible across San Francisco and more...

This is SF's New 5-Acre Embarcadero Waterfront ParkThis is SF’s New 5-Acre Embarcadero Waterfront Park
By - posted 6/18/2026
Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

One of San Francisco’s most recognizable waterfront spaces is getting a major makeover. San Francisco has unveiled and approved the final concept design for a planned waterfront park that will transform Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park into a unified 5-acre public space along the city’s iconic waterfront. The Recreation and Park more...

SF's Big Golden Gate Bridge Fireworks Show for USA's 250th Anniv.SF’s Big Golden Gate Bridge Fireworks Show for USA’s 250th Anniv.
By - posted 6/16/2026
4th of July, Brand New, Celebrations

San Francisco is going all-in for July 4, 2026 with a truly once-in-a-generation moment: fireworks launching directly from the Golden Gate Bridge for the United States’ 250th anniversary. This is not your usual waterfront show. For the first time in 14 years, and only the third time in its history, the more...

SF’s New 6,200-Sq.-Ft. Food Hall w/ Epic Views Opens Soon in the PresidioSF’s New 6,200-Sq.-Ft. Food Hall w/ Epic Views Opens Soon in the Presidio
By - posted 5/28/2026
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

San Francisco’s newest food hall is almost here. The long-awaited The Mess Hall Presidio is expected to open in June 2026 at Presidio Tunnel Tops, bringing burgers, Korean fried chicken, oysters, coffee, cocktails and sweeping waterfront views to one of the city’s most scenic parks. The new 6,200-square-foot food hall is opening more...

New Nonprofit Grocery Store Coming to SF from Bi-RiteNew Nonprofit Grocery Store Coming to SF from Bi-Rite
By - posted 5/14/2026
Brand New, Good News, Groceries / Supermarkets

San Francisco is getting a new kind of grocery store. Local nonprofit 18 Reasons is teaming up with beloved SF grocery chain Bi-Rite and philanthropic foundation Crankstart to open Sunnydale Market, a nonprofit grocery store in San Francisco’s Sunnydale neighborhood in 2027. The 2,800-square-foot market at 1515 Sunnydale Ave. will offer fresh more...

SFO Now Lets You Walk Loved Ones to the Gate AgainSFO Now Lets You Walk Loved Ones to the Gate Again
By - posted 4/29/2026
Brand New, San Francisco, Transportation, Travel

For the first time in years, you can once again walk friends and family all the way to the gate at the airport, even if you are not flying. San Francisco International Airport has launched a new program called Gate Explorer that allows approved visitors without plane tickets to pass through more...

SF Could Get a Massive New 14-Story HospitalSF Could Get a Massive New 14-Story Hospital
By - posted 4/22/2026
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, City Insight

San Francisco could be getting its biggest hospital upgrade in decades. Kaiser Permanente is preparing to submit plans for a brand-new 14-story hospital at Geary Boulevard and Divisadero, directly across from its existing campus at the same intersection. If approved, it would be the organization’s first new hospital in San Francisco more...

Viral Bagel Chain Moving Into East Bay’s Former Iconic Taco BellViral Bagel Chain Moving Into East Bay’s Former Iconic Taco Bell
By - posted 4/21/2026
Brand New, East Bay, Eat & Drink

A buzzy East Coast bagel brand known for long lines and social media hype is headed to the East Bay. PopUp Bagels plans to open its first Bay Area location this fall in Lafayette, taking over the former Taco Bell building at 3501 Mount Diablo Blvd. which is one of the more...

Oakland's New Parkway Theater Launches New Lifetime PassOakland’s New Parkway Theater Launches New Lifetime Pass
By - posted 3/25/2026
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, East Bay, Things to Do, Worth the Splurge

The New Parkway Theater in Oakland has just launched a Lifetime Pass. Although the pass is a little spendy at $1,750, it includes nearly every movie, sports screening, and special event, including events like Super Bowl parties, Academy Awards viewings, and Easter brunches, and is a fun way to support more...

SF Gets a Brand New "Dinner Club"SF Gets a Brand New “Dinner Club”
By - posted 3/25/2026
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Eat & Drink

Launching the BAS Dinner Club! A space for people who want to connect beyond the screen. At each dinner, you’ll be matched with like-minded locals for thoughtful conversation and real community. Whether you’re new to SF or just looking to meet some cool new people (since all your friends moved to more...

Oakland to Transform Vacant Lot Into $16.9M Waterfront ParkOakland to Transform Vacant Lot Into $16.9M Waterfront Park
By - posted 3/19/2026
Brand New, New Parks, Oakland, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

A long-vacant industrial lot along Oakland’s shoreline is getting a major transformation. The East Bay Regional Park District is turning a 7-acre site on San Leandro Bay into a brand new waterfront park, with construction set to begin this summer and a grand opening expected in summer or fall 2027. The project more...

H Mart's First East Bay Store Opening w/ Korean Food Hall (Mar. 26)H Mart’s First East Bay Store Opening w/ Korean Food Hall (Mar. 26)
By - posted 3/12/2026
Brand New, East Bay, Groceries / Supermarkets

After a long wait, H Mart is finally opening its first East Bay location in Dublin. The popular Korean grocery chain will open its new store at 7884 Dublin Blvd. with a grand opening on Thursday, March 26 at 10 a.m.. The store will operate daily from 8 a.m. to 10 more...

SF's Giant New Interactive Word Sculptures in Golden Gate ParkSF’s Giant New Interactive Word Sculptures in Golden Gate Park
By - posted 3/6/2026
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

San Francisco’s Golden Mile just got even more playful. Two new interactive public art sculptures, SMiLE and KiND, have been installed along Golden Gate Park’s famous Golden Mile stretch. Created by Bay Area artist Reuben Rude in collaboration with Illuminate and funded by The Big Art Loop, the oversized WordPlay sculptures more...

75,000 Hand-Built Kites Are Flying Into SFMOMA75,000 Hand-Built Kites Are Flying Into SFMOMA
By - posted 3/2/2026
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco

75,000 hand-built kites are coming to San Francisco and you can walk right under them for free. A massive new installation, Jacob Hashimoto: Giant Arc, is transforming the free public Roberts Family Gallery at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art into a floating canopy of color, pattern, and light. The more...