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Famous Bay Area Librarian Honored With His Own Library CardFamous Bay Area Librarian Honored With His Own Library Card
By - posted 8/15/2024
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-ElevensJapanese-Style Sandwiches Pop Up at SF 7-Elevens
By - posted 8/8/2024
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 PointSee The 20ft Film Projected Onto the Walls of SF’s Civil War-era Fort Point
By - posted 8/1/2024
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 BayBrand New 80-Acre Waterfront Park Coming to East Bay
By - posted 7/28/2024
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 StoreHyped Toy Shop “Pop Mart’ Opens Its First San Francisco Store
By - posted 7/28/2024
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 LineupHardly Strictly Bluegrass Unveils First of 2024 Lineup
By - posted 7/25/2024
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 LikeHere’s What SF’s New Downtown “Party Zone” Might Look Like
By - posted 7/25/2024
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...

A Brand New 5-acre Park Coming to SF's Waterfront?A Brand New 5-acre Park Coming to SF’s Waterfront?
By - posted 7/22/2024
Brand New, New Parks, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Thanks to the San Francisco Chronicle and SF Gate for letting us know that San Francisco is gearing up for a potentially dazzling transformation of its Embarcadero Plaza, the underused gem on the city’s iconic waterfront. Bold new plans aim to reimagine the entire area, formerly known as Justin Herman Plaza, more...

Presidio Tunnel Tops Getting New Food Hall in 2025Presidio Tunnel Tops Getting New Food Hall in 2025
By - posted 7/16/2024
Brand New, Eat & Drink, San Francisco

San Francisco’s Presidio Tunnel Tops is getting a brand new food hall, The Mess Hall. coming in 2025, which will be open every day from 8 am to 8 pm. The Mess Hall and the Presidio Trust are thrilled to announce a long-term lease agreement for 201 Halleck Street within Presidio more...

World's 1st Hydrogen-Powered Ferry Begins Service July 19 in SFWorld’s 1st Hydrogen-Powered Ferry Begins Service July 19 in SF
By - posted 7/14/2024
Brand New, Green, Only in San Francisco, Transportation

San Francisco Bay Ferry is now home to MV Sea Change, the world’s first commercial passenger ferry powered 100% by zero-emission hydrogen fuel cells. The vessel will begin service to the public on July 19, offering free transportation 3 days a week between Pier 41 and the Downtown San Francisco more...

New Free Oakland-Alameda Water Taxi Service Launches July 17New Free Oakland-Alameda Water Taxi Service Launches July 17
By - posted 7/12/2024
Brand New, East Bay, Freebies, Transportation

A brand new — and free — Oakland Alameda Water Shuttle (OAWS) pilot service will launch Wednesday morning, July 17. The OAWS, named Woodstock, will carry people across the Oakland Estuary, Wednesday through Sunday, for the next two years. It will offer 37 trips per day that take under 10 minutes. The more...

SF's Brand New Laser Light Show "Grace Window" (July 11-14)SF’s Brand New Laser Light Show “Grace Window” (July 11-14)
By - posted 7/3/2024
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, San Francisco, Wow

San Francisco lights up with a brand new laser light art exhibition. The Grace Window installation will illuminate San Francisco from dusk to dawn, July 11-14, 2024. 25 lasers will beam from the Fairmont Hotel into the Rose Window at Grace Cathedral. In addition to the laser spectacle outside, Grace Cathedral will more...

SF's Brand New Massive 4th of July Laser Light Show (July 3-7)SF’s Brand New Massive 4th of July Laser Light Show (July 3-7)
By - posted 7/3/2024
4th of July, Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, San Francisco, Wow

Illuminate just announced a brand new laser art exhibit is coming to San Francisco. Illuminate will light the sky with AuroraSF on July 3-7th from 9 pm – 1:00 am, and and extended display on July 4 from 10:30 pm – dawn. Just approved by the FAA, the brand new laser art more...

SF's Newest Bar "The Function" Soft Opens June 27SF’s Newest Bar “The Function” Soft Opens June 27
By - posted 6/27/2024
Bars, Brand New, Only in San Francisco

Be the VERY FIRST to check out THE FUNCTION – San Francisco’s brand new cocktail lounge, wine bar (and night-time comedy club!) bringing back classic cocktails and nightlife to Market Street. Can’t Make it June 27th? Join us for happy hour all weekend (June 28-30). You’re invited to join us for this more...

SF Will Be the First City in California to Have Boozy Entertainment ZonesSF Will Be the First City in California to Have Boozy Entertainment Zones
By - posted 6/26/2024
Bars, Brand New, San Francisco, Support the Bay

San Francisco to Become First City in California to Create New Entertainment Zones Authorized under new state law, the first Entertainment Zone will be in Downtown San Francisco on Front Street under Mayor Breed’s legislation approved today. Other EZ locations being considered include Union Square, Mid-Market, and Thrive City. On June 25, 2024, more...