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SF's Free Muni Weekend: Lunar New Year 2025 + NBA All-Star Game (Feb. 15-16)SF’s Free Muni Weekend: Lunar New Year 2025 + NBA All-Star Game (Feb. 15-16)
By - posted 2/14/2025
Downtown San Francisco, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Transportation, Travel

To celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 and the NBA All-Star Weekend, Muni is offering FREE rides all weekend long—making it easier to join the fun! 🎉🐉🏀 🚍 Free Muni Details When? 48 Hours this weekend Saturday, February 15, 2025 – 12:01 AM to Sunday, February 16, 2025 – 11:59 PM Where? Free rides on ALL Muni buses, more...

NBA All-Star Weekend Takes Over San FranciscoNBA All-Star Weekend Takes Over San Francisco
By - posted 2/14/2025
Celebrations, Downtown San Francisco, Fun & Games

NBA All-Star Weekend Takes Over San Francisco: What to Expect San Francisco is buzzing with excitement as the 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend comes to town from February 13–16, 2025. Union Square and Powell Street are transforming into “NBA All-Star Alley,” a vibrant hub of basketball-themed pop-ups, installations, and activities that will more...

SF Union Square’s Makeover: Ping Pong, Pop-A-Shot & JugglingSF Union Square’s Makeover: Ping Pong, Pop-A-Shot & Juggling
By - posted 1/29/2025
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Fun & Games, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Union Square is getting a much-needed glow-up. Recently, Union Square has more pigeons than people, but now the iconic San Francisco destination is set to buzz with energy thanks to a packed lineup of free events and activities. From live music and chess tournaments to dance workouts and juggling lessons, more...

45-ft Statue of Giant Naked Woman Coming to Union Square45-ft Statue of Giant Naked Woman Coming to Union Square
By - posted 1/9/2025
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco, Wow

San Francisco’s Union Square Park is set to host a remarkable piece of public art that celebrates feminine strength and empowerment. Marco Cochrane’s R-Evolution, a stunning 45-foot-tall sculpture, will be on display from February 6 through the end of May 2025. Originally created for Burning Man in 2015 as part more...

The Ultimate Guide to Bay Area Farmers' MarketsThe Ultimate Guide to Bay Area Farmers’ Markets
By - posted 1/8/2025
City Insight, Downtown San Francisco, East Bay

Sample stone fruit, samosas or strawberry jam while supporting sustainable agriculture and locally-grown food with Funcheap’s list of nearby farmers’ markets selling everything from fresh produce to live ferns in plazas, parking lots and piers across the Bay Area. Here’s our rundown of the best places to buy fresh fruit and more...

Downtown SF's "Winter Wander-land" Returns for 2024Downtown SF’s “Winter Wander-land” Returns for 2024
By - posted 11/25/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Downtown San Francisco, Holiday Lights, San Francisco

San Francisco announces the return of Winter Wander-land, a series of special events, attractions, and activations that last year alone drew more than 1.6 million people to Union Square during the holiday season. From November through the end of December, a variety of businesses throughout the neighborhood will spread the holiday more...

Bay Area's 1st Ever Unofficial "Taco Bell Triathlon" is HereBay Area’s 1st Ever Unofficial “Taco Bell Triathlon” is Here
By - posted 11/21/2024
Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Fun & Games, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

We have no idea what to make of this, but it sounds like it could be a sh*t show (in a good way) – a triathlon where you eat Taco Bell along the way – starting at the world’s most beautiful Taco Bell in Pacifica. If you’ve ever dreamed of turning more...

171-Foot PG&E Building Hosts SF’s First Permanent Light Show171-Foot PG&E Building Hosts SF’s First Permanent Light Show
By - posted 11/7/2024
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Wow

San Francisco’s skyline is about to get a dazzling new addition with the launch of “East Cut Electric,” the city’s first permanent building light projection. Set against the iconic backdrop of a 171-foot-tall PG&E Substation, this mesmerizing display will blend ’70s retro charm with state-of-the-art animation, lighting up the night more...

Catch a Free Ferry! SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday Until 2025Catch a Free Ferry! SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday Until 2025
By - posted 10/30/2024
Bay Area Updates, Downtown San Francisco, Only in San Francisco, Road Trip, San Francisco, Transportation, Travel

San Francisco Bay Ferry just announced that ferry rides between Richmond and Downtown San Francisco will be free every Friday from November 1 through the end of 2024. Ferry Nice!!!! The ferry ride is approximately 35 minutes and takes off from Gate E2 at the Downtown SF Terminal at the Ferry Building more...

Free SF Art Museum Opens in Historic Downtown Bank Building "The Cube"Free SF Art Museum Opens in Historic Downtown Bank Building “The Cube”
By - posted 10/28/2024
Downtown San Francisco, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

In a bold move bridging San Francisco’s history and future, the Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco (ICA SF) celebrated its grand opening from October 25-27, 2024, marking a major milestone for the city’s art scene and showcasing a model for revitalizing vacant urban spaces. Known as The Cube, the 78,000-square-foot, more...

New Halloween Block Party for 10,000+ Comes to Downtown SFNew Halloween Block Party for 10,000+ Comes to Downtown SF
By - posted 10/24/2024
Block Party, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals, Fall, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

San Francisco’s first “entertainment zone” will transform into a Halloween haven for the city’s brand-new “Nightmare on Front Street” event. Set for Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 2–10 p.m., the free block party will offer a full day of spooky fun in the heart of downtown. Attendees can expect DJs, more...