Brand New
Transamerica Pyramid’s $400 Million Revamp w/ Brand New Sculpture Garden
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, New Parks, San Francisco Thanks to the SF Chronicle for sharing that San Francisco’s iconic Transamerica Pyramid has recently undergone a $400 million revamp, after its new owner, Michael Shvo, took over. The uniquely shaped 48-story building remodel’s final touches are being set in place for its grand opening ceremony on September 12, 2024 which more...
BART’s New Fare Gates Open at Civic Center Bart to Curb Fare Evaders
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Transportation BART has made the historic purchase of brand-new fare gates to be installed systemwide as part of its latest effort to improve the customer experience and overhaul safety in the system. The new fare gates bring a new look and improved experience, offering state-of-the-art technology that will boost safety by more...
“Mi Rancho” Mexican Supermarket Opens 1st SF Location
Brand New, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open The family-owned Mexican grocery chain, Mi Rancho, brings its unique shopping experience to San Francisco’s Bayview community. The supermarket, which prides itself on being accessible to the Spanish-speaking community, offers residents and businesses convenient access to fresh, quality groceries and affordable meal solutions at Mi Rancho’s low prices. The grand opening more...
SF’s Brand New Bi-Rite Market Finally Opens Aug. 29
Brand New, Groceries / Supermarkets, San Francisco Beloved grocery store Bi-Rite Market is finally opening its third shop in San Francisco. Bi-Rite has been a San Francisco institution for more than 80 years, known for local, and responsibly sourced products, and now they’re expanding with a new location in Russian Hill, which joins locations in Divisadero Street and Mission more...
SFO’s Terminal 3 is Getting a Big Makeover
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Travel SFO’s Terminal 3 West Modernization Project is Underway Construction in progress on $2.6B project to renovate and expand terminal The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has launched the Terminal 3 West Modernization project, a $2.6B construction project which will renovate the existing 650,000 square foot western half of Terminal 3, including a more...
Big Free Indie Concert in Downtown SF w/ Portugal. The Man (Sept. 20)
Brand New, San Francisco, Wow San Francisco is hosting another big free outdoor concert in downtown San Francisco on Friday, September 20, 2024 with indie rockers Portugal. The Man. This is the second of three large-scale events that Another Planet Entertainment is hosting in and around downtown San Francisco, as part of their obligation to the more...
SF’s Brand New ’70s-Themed Bar & Secret Retro Disco Opens Aug. 22
Bars, Brand New, San Francisco San Francisco is getting a brand new ’70s-themed bar and nightclub, Rick and Roxy’s, at 2131 Lombard Street in the Marina District. The venue will feature two distinct venues under one roof. Rick’s is a cozy 70s-themed bar exuding nostalgic charm with its low ceilings, decorative rock wall, and game room more...
Brand New Japanese Supermarket Coming to the East Bay
Brand New, East Bay, Eat & Drink Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that a brand new Japanese grocery store is coming to the East Bay. Tokyo Central, a popular Japan-based grocer and retailer, is coming to the newly redeveloped Bay Street Emeryville lifestyle shopping center in 2025. Tokyo Central, owned by Pan Pacific Retail Management (PPRM), more...
Famous Bay Area Librarian Honored With His Own Library Card
Bay Area Favorites, Brand New, Local Icons Viral sensation Mychal Threets is a former Solano County librarian who rose to fame through his joyous posts about the library, sharing stories about positive library encounters, library kids, book recommendations and library joy. Now, the uplifting PBS Kids’ resident librarian, is getting his own library card. Thanks to SF Chronicle more...
Japanese-Style Sandwiches Pop Up at SF 7-Elevens
Brand New, Eat & Drink Thanks to The Chronicle for sharing the news that Japanese-style sandwiches have popped up in San Francisco. You can find the popular Japanese konbini egg salad sando at San Francisco’s 7-Eleven at 527 Sutter St. Earlier this summer, 7-Eleven announced that they would be bringing fan-favorite items from Japan over to more...
See The 20ft Film Projected Onto the Walls of SF’s Civil War-era Fort Point
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Free Movie Screenings, San Francisco Artist, Ben Wood, in collaboration with the Fort Point National Historic Site and National Park Service, is excited to announce the unveiling of a 20×15 ft video artwork projected onto the interior bastion walls of Fort Point, called Fort Point: A Bastion of Memory on view daily Thursday through Mondays more...
Brand New 80-Acre Waterfront Park Coming to East Bay
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, East Bay, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches The East Bay Regional Park District Board (EBRPD) agreed unanimously today to sign on to the Letter of Intent (LOI), a three-party agreement between the City of Richmond, the Guidiville Rancheria of California, and EBRPD, to acquire the 80-acre Point Molate property located on the Point San Pablo Peninsula in more...
Hyped Toy Shop “Pop Mart’ Opens Its First San Francisco Store
Brand New, San Francisco Hyped Chinese toy shop Pop Mart has opened a brand new store in San Francisco. Pop Mart’s 11th US store is located in Stonestown Galleria at 3251 20th Avenue, Suite #116, San Francisco, CA. This makes Pop Mart’s second Bay Area location, joining Westfield’s Valley Fair Mall in Santa Clara which more...
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Unveils First of 2024 Lineup
Brand New, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, Parks & Beaches Hold onto your banjos! Hardly Strictly Bluegrass just dropped the first part of its 2024 lineup. The beloved (and completely free) San Francisco festival returns to Golden Gate Park for 2024 from October 4th to 6th, and they’ve got some real headliners to kick off the excitement. Among the first wave more...
Here’s What SF’s New Downtown “Party Zone” Might Look Like
Bars, Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Outdoor Dining San Francisco is about to get its own slice of New Orleans and Las Vegas with California’s first Entertainment Zone on Front Street. Thanks to new legislation, this area in the Financial District will become a lively, pedestrian-friendly spot where visitors can enjoy alcoholic drinks to-go while exploring vibrant streetscapes more...
