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SF’s First African American Small Business Loan is Now OpenSF’s First African American Small Business Loan is Now Open
By - posted 7/28/2020
Brand New, COVID-19 Updates, Only in San Francisco

Are you a Black business owner impacted by COVID-19?  The City’s African American Small Business Revolving Loan Fund will deploy loans up to $50,000 at 0% interest to support San Francisco Black-owned businesses. There are no fees and no collateral requirements. Long-standing Black-owned businesses and those most severely impacted by the more...

$1,000 Grants for California Artists$1,000 Grants for California Artists
By - posted 7/28/2020
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New

The California Relief Fund for Artists and Cultural Practitioners is distributing $920,000 from the CAC’s general fund in the form of $1,000 grants to help artists and cultural practitioners (including fine and performing artists, teaching artists, culture bearers, and maker-based sole or collective creative entrepreneurs) who comprise the various and diverse more...

SF Announces New Community Learning HubsSF Announces New Community Learning Hubs
By - posted 7/28/2020
Brand New, COVID-19 Updates

Mayor London N. Breed announced on Thursday, July 23rd that San Francisco will transform facilities around the city into supervised Community Learning Hubs to support distance learning for high need San Francisco Unified School District students starting this fall. Additionally, the city will extend its emergency child and youth care more...

Meet SF Giants "Fans" E-40, Tony Bennett & Metallica at Oracle ParkMeet SF Giants “Fans” E-40, Tony Bennett & Metallica at Oracle Park
By - posted 7/27/2020
Brand New

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and strict implementation of social distancing rules, SF Giants fans have to stay home and watch opening day at Oracle Park when the Giants host the San Diego Padres at 6:45pm on July 28th. In their place, seats will be filled up with large cardboard more...

Virtual "Tom Hanks" Now Sells Hot Dogs at Empty Oakland A's StadiumVirtual “Tom Hanks” Now Sells Hot Dogs at Empty Oakland A’s Stadium
By - posted 7/25/2020
Brand New

The stadiums may be empty this year around MLB, but that isn’t stopping longtime Oakland A’s fan Tom Hanks from recapturing his youth and “selling” hot dogs, peanuts and scorecards at the Oakland Coliseum. Read more at MLB.com Due to COVID restrictions, the stands are empty, but the A’s have filled more...

Map of 22 Storefront Murals in San FranciscoMap of 22 Storefront Murals in San Francisco
By - posted 7/23/2020
Brand New, Murals, Uplifting

How about a hike around San Francisco this week to check out some public art history? Sounds wonderful right? Local artist Todd Kurnat has spent the last three months volunteering his time and designs to beautify San Francisco. He’s done this by connecting with merchants who have boarded up their storefronts more...

Is a Pop-Up “Floating Cinema” Coming To SF This Fall?
By - posted 7/22/2020
Brand New, Drive-In Movies, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to Alt105.3 for letting us know that a floating cinema is coming to San Francisco for a week in September. UPDATE – According to SF Weekly and Orlando Weekly it appears this event is probably not real. After recently debuting in Paris, a socially-distant floating cinema is coming to SF. It more...

SF is Getting a Brand New High Ropes CourseSF is Getting a Brand New High Ropes Course
By - posted 7/21/2020
Brand New, What's Closed / What's Open

Construction on a high ropes challenge course teaching youth leadership and character development in John McLaren Park kicked off today, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced. A project of SF Rec and Parks and Outward Bound California (OBCA), the ropes course will be located at the park’s Wilde Overlook more...

Historic SF Building Lifted 10 Feet Due to Sea Level RiseHistoric SF Building Lifted 10 Feet Due to Sea Level Rise
By - posted 7/21/2020
Brand New

Thanks to the SFGATE for letting us know that a historic San Francisco building at Pier 70 is being lifted 10 feet due to help protect the waterfront site from potential flooding. The historic San Francisco Building 12 will be lifted 10 feet above the ground in preparation for rising sea more...

SF's Newest Mini Park Opens TodaySF’s Newest Mini Park Opens Today
By - posted 7/20/2020
Brand New, New Parks, What's Closed / What's Open

Guy Place Mini Park, a new and peaceful open space amid the skyscrapers of Rincon Hill, is now open starting July 20th. Guy Place Mini Park is located at 4-8 Guy Place near 1st Street, just behind Local Kitchen & Wine Merchant. Located on Guy Place near the approach to the more...

Japantown’s New "Picnic at the Plaza" Outdoor Dining | July 18 - Sep 27Japantown’s New “Picnic at the Plaza” Outdoor Dining | July 18 – Sep 27
By - posted 7/16/2020
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Outdoor Dining, Takeout / Delivery, Things to Do, What's Closed / What's Open

Japantown is ready to welcome you back with their Picnic at the Plaza, from July 18 through September 27, 11:30 am to 8 pm. The Peace Plaza will be transformed into a beautiful and festive area on the weekends (Every Saturday and Sunday) where you can enjoy a socially-distanced picnic with more...

Check Out SF's New "Bison Cam" Live from GG ParkCheck Out SF’s New “Bison Cam” Live from GG Park
By - posted 7/16/2020
Brand New

For the first time, fans of Golden Gate Park’s resident bison can connect with the beloved beasts from home, thanks to two live webcams in their paddock. View the “Bison Cam” live from Golden Gate Park – Sorry! the live feed has gone away as of 2023 The bison cams offer a more...

Tenderloin's New “BigBelly” High-Tech Trash Cans feat. Local ArtistsTenderloin’s New “BigBelly” High-Tech Trash Cans feat. Local Artists
By - posted 7/15/2020
Brand New, City Discoveries

Thank you KALW for letting us know that smart trash cans were installed in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood. Last month, San Francisco Supervisor Matt Haney announced the installation of 68 smart trash cans into the Tenderloin neighborhood. The project aims to provide the Tenderloin with the same amenities as any other more...

SF's Historic 1901 Muni Car Barn to Become Youth Arts HubSF’s Historic 1901 Muni Car Barn to Become Youth Arts Hub
By - posted 7/15/2020
Brand New

Work is complete on a meticulous renovation of the Geneva Car Barn and Powerhouse, part of San Francisco’s railway history in the Excelsior District, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced yesterday.  The historic landmark will open to the public as a hub for creativity, performance, youth arts education, more...

SF's Brand New 100-Seat Outdoor Only Restaurant Opens June 18thSF’s Brand New 100-Seat Outdoor Only Restaurant Opens June 18th
By - posted 6/17/2020
Brand New, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open

Step inside The Vault Garden, a brand new outdoor oasis in the Financial District. As far as we know, this is the first new restaurant to open in the COVID-era that is fully envisioned and dedicated to be completely outdoors. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, they now present The Vault more...