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Fun New Japanese Bowling Alley Coming to SF in 2024Fun New Japanese Bowling Alley Coming to SF in 2024
By - posted 9/11/2023
Brand New, Fun & Games

In these times when all we seem to hear is about businesses closing, thanks to The San Francisco Standard for letting us know that a fun new bowling center and arcade that will be opening in SF soon. A new “Round1 Bowling & Arcade” which originally opened in Japan back in more...

SFO's Brand New Pokémon Plane Flies San Francisco to TokyoSFO’s Brand New Pokémon Plane Flies San Francisco to Tokyo
By - posted 9/6/2023
Adorable, Brand New, Travel

SFO airport has a new specialty plane. You’ve got to see this unique Pokémon-themed plane. All Nippon Airways (ANA) and the Pokémon Company have expanded their collaboration with “Pokémon Air Adventures” by launching a second uniquely painted aircraft, the “Eevee Jet NH.” The aircraft entered service on August 31, 2023, featuring more...

SF's Oldest Gay Bar "The Stud" is Coming Back!SF’s Oldest Gay Bar “The Stud” is Coming Back!
By - posted 9/5/2023
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Brand New, LGBTQ+, What's Closed / What's Open

The Stud, the country’s only cooperatively owned LGBT bar that had been in operation for 54 years but shut down in May of 2020 is coming back! SF’s oldest Gay Bar dating back to 1966 was originally located on Folsom where Holy Cow is now. In 1987 the bar moved to more...

SF's Wild New "Infinity Mirror Rooms" Coming This FallSF’s Wild New “Infinity Mirror Rooms” Coming This Fall
By - posted 8/29/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New

SFMOMA just announced a second “Infinity Mirror Room” as part of the brand new exhibition, Yayoi Kusama: Infinite Love, the first opportunity for audiences to experience Yayoi Kusama’s famed Infinity Mirror Rooms in the Bay Area. Today, SFMOMA reveals a second Infinity Mirror Room included in the presentation: LOVE IS CALLING, one of the largest and most immersive more...

SF's New IKEA to Open their First "Nordic Food Hall" in U.S.SF’s New IKEA to Open their First “Nordic Food Hall” in U.S.
By - posted 8/21/2023
Brand New, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

When San Francisco’s brand new mini IKEA opens on August 23, 2023 at 945 Market Street, it won’t just have a standard IKEA food menu and Swedish meatballs you’re accustomed to. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the Mid Market location will also be home to the company’s first U.S. locations more...

This is SF's New Free Robot Shuttle BusThis is SF’s New Free Robot Shuttle Bus
By - posted 8/21/2023
Brand New, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

While the city tries to fight private robo taxis from a full launch in San Francisco, The Treasure Island Mobility Management Agency celebrated the launch of its autonomous shuttle pilot – called the Loop – with agency partners and community leaders, and commenced public service from the Ship Shape Community more...

SF's New Downtown IKEA Opening August 23rdSF’s New Downtown IKEA Opening August 23rd
By - posted 8/9/2023
Brand New, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

The oft-delayed IKEA on Market Street in Downtown San Francisco finally has an opening date scheduled. Today, IKEA U.S. announced the opening date for the much-anticipated IKEA San Francisco store. The new location will officially welcome customers on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 11 am. IKEA San Francisco at 945 Market more...

SF's Iconic Red Lanterns Return to ChinatownSF’s Iconic Red Lanterns Return to Chinatown
By - posted 8/8/2023
Brand New, Local Icons, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Back in early 2023 the hail and wind from the atmospheric river in San Francisco left the iconic red lanterns on Grant Avenue in shreds. The Chinatown Merchants Association had installed these lanterns on Grant over 10 years ago and had become just as important a symbol of Chinatown as more...

150-Year-Old Brewery Back in SF for First Time Since 1920150-Year-Old Brewery Back in SF for First Time Since 1920
By - posted 8/3/2023
Brand New, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

When we got word that a new brewery was opening in SoMa, we thought, “cool!” But then we read on SF Standard that this isn’t just any old brewery. Well, it IS an old brewery. Enterprise Brewing Co., which celebrates its grand opening on August 5, 2023 (with weekly parties every more...

SF Gets Brand New Waterfront Market (Starting August 6)SF Gets Brand New Waterfront Market (Starting August 6)
By - posted 8/1/2023
Brand New, Fairs & Festivals, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

There’s a new market on the block, and it’s at your soon-to-be new favorite park! The San Francisco Parks Alliance are partnering with Sunset Mercantile to bring this new market series, The Park Market, to Dogpatch’s best kept secret, Crane Cove Park. Each themed market will feature local makers, live music, more...

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...

New "Sunset" Night Market Coming to SF This FallNew “Sunset” Night Market Coming to SF This Fall
By - posted 7/18/2023
Brand New, San Francisco

By Olivia Wynkoop Bay City News Bustling, open-air night markets seen in places like China and Taiwan may be coming to California after San Francisco Assemblymember Matt Haney, D-San Francisco, introduced a new state bill Monday. Alongside San Francisco Supervisor Joel Engardio, Haney announced the introduction of Assembly Bill 441 on San 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 to Host Huge Free Downtown Concerts in 2024?SF to Host Huge Free Downtown Concerts in 2024?
By - posted 6/14/2023
Brand New, Fairs & Festivals, San Francisco

Another Planet Entertainment (APE), the Bay Area concert production company behind venues like Fox Theater, Bill Graham Civic Auditorium and the Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival, announced Tuesday a proposal to bring free outdoor concerts to historic plazas in downtown San Francisco. The plan would bring musical acts to three more...

100+ Units of "Affordable" Housing Coming to Civic Center in 2025100+ Units of “Affordable” Housing Coming to Civic Center in 2025
By - posted 6/8/2023
Brand New, Causes, Housing, San Francisco

Mayor London Breed Celebrates Groundbreaking Of 112 Unit Affordable Housing Development Across From City Hall The Kelsey Civic Center will provide affordable homes and supportive services for San Franciscans of diverse abilities, incomes, and backgrounds San Francisco, CA — On June 8, 2023, Mayor London N. Breed and representatives from the California more...