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Bay Area's 115-Foot "Grass Art" Tribute to Kobe BryantBay Area’s 115-Foot “Grass Art” Tribute to Kobe Bryant
By - posted 1/30/2020
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New Ground Technologies, a company that typically creates “grass art” in center field of baseball stadiums have shifted gears and created a massive 115 x 92 ft tribute to Kobe Bryant in a park in Pleasanton using only GPS and air to gently bend the grass to make the image. Typically more...

SF Big Free Science Fiction FestivalSF Big Free Science Fiction Festival
By - posted 1/12/2020
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SF by the Bay, a celebration of Bay Area science fiction and fantasy, includes over 30 programs, including author talks, live dramas, lectures, panel discussions, a “filk” music concert (songs inspired by sci-fi and fantasy), book displays, a costume contest and diverse film screenings, including landmark films with a local more...

Dave Chappelle Tickets On Sale 1/4 at NoonDave Chappelle Tickets On Sale 1/4 at Noon
By - posted 1/4/2020
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It ain’t cheap, but it is fun. We get tons of requests for alerting people to when big shows like this are on sale (even if prices are high) so here we go! Dave Chappelle – Live at The Chapel in SF – Sat 1/4 at 10pm, Sun 1/5 at 7pm + 10pm – more...

SamTrans Now Offers Free Transfers for 2020SamTrans Now Offers Free Transfers for 2020
By - posted 1/4/2020
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To help inform riders about the agency’s new free transfer policy which just began on 1/1/20, SamTrans is holding a series of outreach events. SamTrans staff will be providing riders with free Clipper cards (which would normally cost $3 without autoload) and will help explain how the new policy will more...

Five Great Ways to Have a Better 2020Five Great Ways to Have a Better 2020
By - posted 12/30/2019
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For many of us, the start of a new year is a time for recalibration and, for some, reinvention. Whether you are exploring veganism as atonement for holiday indulgences, starting a job search or resolving to exercise more or to learn a new language, San Francisco Public Library has it all, for more...

"Eataly" Huge Italian Food Hall Coming to the Bay in 2021“Eataly” Huge Italian Food Hall Coming to the Bay in 2021
By - posted 12/19/2019
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Eataly – the super popular and vibrant Italian marketplace with an array of authentic Italian restaurants, cafés, fresh counters, to-go eateries, bars and a variety of unique tailored educational experiences – just announced plans to open a new 51,000 square foot store at Westfield Valley Fair in San Jose, CA more...

New 4D Pop-up Experience Brings Alaska to SFNew 4D Pop-up Experience Brings Alaska to SF
By - posted 11/20/2019
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Powered by a mix of breathtaking film, 4D technology, and immersive sensations, this one-of-a-kind art installation will allow you to experience a year in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Prepare to be awed by America’s last great wilderness and get up close and personal with herds of caribou, arctic foxes, more...

Free Hot Air Balloon Rides Are Coming to SFFree Hot Air Balloon Rides Are Coming to SF
By - posted 11/19/2019
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Get ready for Amazon’s The Cross-Country Ballooning Fair in honor of its new film, The Aeronauts—in theaters December 6 and available on Prime Video December 20—Amazon Prime Video is bringing the spirit and magic of 1862 to San Francisco. Thanks to SF Station for the tip-off. Families, schemers, dreamers and altitude more...

SF's Newest Block Party is HereSF’s Newest Block Party is Here
By - posted 11/10/2019
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Get ready for a brand new 5-story / 29,000 sq. ft. entertainment venue which honors the rich musical history of SF. To celebrate the groundbreaking, you’re invited to a free block party in the artistically-renovated Fern Alley for the San Francisco Music Historical Experience (scheduled to open in 2020) with more...

Horseback Rides Return to Golden Gate ParkHorseback Rides Return to Golden Gate Park
By - posted 10/31/2019
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Chaparral Ranch will hold its grand opening Saturday, November 2, 2019 in the Golden Gate Park’s Bercut Equitation Field, offering trail rides, children’s pony rides, horse camp and riding lessons. Aside from a brief pilot program in 2017, the opening of Chaparral Ranch marks the first horseback riding vendor in the more...

Shake Shack is Coming to Downtown SF in 2020Shake Shack is Coming to Downtown SF in 2020
By - posted 10/30/2019
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SFGate reports that Shake Shack will open its first downtown SF location in 2020. The new shack will open in San Francisco’s Westfield Center (Fifth and Market). This is the second San Francisco location to be announced, but the other spot in the Marina at 3060 Fillmore is still awaiting permits. more...

Check Out the New "SF Streets" Interactive MapCheck Out the New “SF Streets” Interactive Map
By - posted 10/25/2019
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San Francisco launched a new multi-agency project map: the SF STREETS Interactive Map, the newest way to explore projects in San Francisco from three City agencies – San Francisco Public Works (SFPW), San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA). This map is designed for individuals more...

A Black Mirror-ish Pop-Up Shop is Opening in SFA Black Mirror-ish Pop-Up Shop is Opening in SF
By - posted 10/15/2019
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The Glass Room is a pop-up store with a twist, displaying products and provocations where nothing is actually for sale. “Go to The Glass Room. If Black Mirror had a showroom, this would be it.” – Baratunde Thurston’ Instead, the objects in The Glass Room bring to life the hidden aspects of more...

SF's Newest Ferry Landing at Chase CenterSF’s Newest Ferry Landing at Chase Center
By - posted 10/3/2019
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Mayor London N. Breed today announced the opening of the new Mission Bay Interim Ferry Landing at Pier 48 ½ and the launch of ferry service to Chase Center. Ferry service will be available to and from Oakland, Alameda and Larkspur beginning on October 5, 2019—in time for the first Warriors more...

Free for All Bay Area Residents: de Young & Legion of HonorFree for All Bay Area Residents: de Young & Legion of Honor
By - posted 10/3/2019
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Following the success of Free Saturdays—a program offering free admission to San Francisco residents every Saturday—the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco today announced that they will be extending the program to include the entire Bay Area. Starting October 19, 2019, general admission to the de Young and Legion of more...