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SF to Host Up to 3 New Huge GG Park Concerts in 2024SF to Host Up to 3 New Huge GG Park Concerts in 2024
By - posted 9/12/2023
Bay Area Updates, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Plan for Concerts in Golden Gate Park and Downtown Plazas Approved New agreement will bring concert series to San Francisco annually for three years as part of the City’s economic revitalization efforts Today the City’s plans for a series of ticketed concerts in Golden Gate Park following Outside Lands Festival and three more...

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Unveils Final Lineup For 2023Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Unveils Final Lineup For 2023
By - posted 9/12/2023
Bay Area Favorites, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Parks & Beaches

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Unveils Final Lineup For 2023 Additions Include: Bettye LaVette, Big Richard, Buddy Miller, Cassandra Lewis, Dawes, deadramones, Della Mae, Dry Branch Fire Squad, The Go To Hell Man Band, The Jerry Douglas Band, Jimmie Dale Gilmore & The West Texas Exiles, Jon Langford & The Bright Shiners, Laurie Lewis & more...

SF's "Flower Piano" Festival is Back September 8-12SF’s “Flower Piano” Festival is Back September 8-12
By - posted 9/6/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, San Francisco, Sponsored

Flower Piano is back! Find the 12 hidden pianos in SF’s Botanical Garden! Flower Piano returns to the SF Botanical Garden, September 8-12, 2023 with one of the most unique, creative, and innovative events in the Bay Area. The San Francisco Botanical Garden is once again is transformed into the city’s own more...

San Francisco's Summer Festivals & Street Fairs (2023)San Francisco’s Summer Festivals & Street Fairs (2023)
By - posted 9/1/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

45th Union Street Festival – Saturday & Sunday, June 3-4, 2023 Fillmore Summer Fest Kick-Off – Saturday, June 3, 2023 San Francisco Kung Fu Day – Saturday, June 3, 2023 11th Annual Soy and Tofu Festival – Saturday, June 3, 2023 Festa Coloniale Italian Street Fair – Saturday & Sunday, June 3-4, 2023 “Be Free” Festival more...

San Francisco September Festivals & Street FairsSan Francisco September Festivals & Street Fairs
By - posted 8/21/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events

Flower Piano: 12 Hidden Pianos in GG Park – September 8-12, 2023 Opera in the Park– Sunday, September 10, 2023 San Francisco Greek Festival – Friday-Sunday, September 15-17, 2023 44th Annual Haight Ashbury Street Fair– Sunday, September 17, 2023 42nd Annual Comedy Day (Golden Gate Park) – Sunday, September 17, 2023 “Ever Higher” Excelsior Arts & more...

SF's Fort Mason Food Truck Parties Back for Fall 2023 w/ 8 Themed Food PartiesSF’s Fort Mason Food Truck Parties Back for Fall 2023 w/ 8 Themed Food Parties
By - posted 8/16/2023
Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco

With Fogust behind us and beautiful Bay Area fall coming quick, Off the Grid is making its return to Fort Mason Center with 8 themed Friday night food fests between September 1 – October 27. Theme nights include a celebration of San Francisco, Asian holiday Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, a taco takeover, more...

How to Get Free BART Ticket for Outside Lands 2023How to Get Free BART Ticket for Outside Lands 2023
By - posted 8/11/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Transportation

After Caltrain suspended service between San Francisco and Millbrae Stations during the weekend of Outside Lands, BART is coming to the rescue. On Friday morning, BART announced that they’ll be providing free roundtrip BART tickets to Caltrain riders at the Millbrae Station on Saturday and Sunday from 10a-2p (or while more...

Here's Every San Francisco Street Closed For Outside Lands 2023Here’s Every San Francisco Street Closed For Outside Lands 2023
By - posted 8/11/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, San Francisco

Friday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 13: Outside Lands will be held in Golden Gate Park from noon to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from noon to 9:35 p.m. on Sunday. Attendance of over 225,000 participants is expected over the course of the weekend. The event is expected to 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...

SF Hosts Four Day "Civic Center Carnival" in August 2023SF Hosts Four Day “Civic Center Carnival” in August 2023
By - posted 7/31/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Fun & Games, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Mayor London N. Breed announced today the upcoming arrival of Civic Center Carnival, a vibrant four-day carnival that promises to infuse the heart of the Civic Center with summer delights and thrilling family entertainment. Civic Center Carnival will kick off Thursday, Aug. 24 and run through Sunday, Aug. 27, on Fulton Street more...

San Francisco August Festivals & Street FairsSan Francisco August Festivals & Street Fairs
By - posted 7/31/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events

150th Anniversary Cable Car Celebration – Wednesday, August 2, 2023 Jerry Day – Saturday, August 5, 2023 49th Annual Nihonmachi Street Fair – Saturday & Sunday, August 5-6, 2023 2nd Annual Chinatown Lion Dance Festival – Saturday, August 12, 2023 Pistahan 30th Anniversary Filipino Festival & Parade – Saturday & Sunday, August 12-13, 2023 “Summer Ferry Fest” more...

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass' First 2023 Lineup HintsHardly Strictly Bluegrass’ First 2023 Lineup Hints
By - posted 7/25/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates

One of the largest, free-est and beloved music festivals in the country. Be one of over 750,000 attendees over the three-day musical extravaganza in beautiful Golden Gate Park. Save the date as Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes its return for 2023. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2023 Friday- Sunday, September 29 – October 1, 2023 Six more...

San Francisco July Festivals & Street FairsSan Francisco July Festivals & Street Fairs
By - posted 7/15/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events

Fillmore Jazz Festival– Saturday & Sunday, July 1-2, 2023 “Get Free” Hip Hop Dance Festival – July 1-8, 2023 4th of July Fireworks Show – Tuesday, July 4, 2023 San Francisco Mime Troupe – July 4 – Sept. 4, 2023 “People in Plazas”  130 Free Summer Concerts – July 5-Sept. 28, 2023 Dolores Park Hillbomb – more...

Bay Area's Complete Outdoor Movie Guide (Summer 2023)Bay Area’s Complete Outdoor Movie Guide (Summer 2023)
By - posted 7/14/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Free Movie Screenings, Outdoorsy

Summer means the weather (usually) gets a little warmer in the Bay Area and all the outdoor movie screens pop up. So get ready to bring a blanket, pack a picnic (and smuggle in a bottle of wine) and watch a movie under the stars. San Francisco Sundown Cinema 2023 San Francisco hosts more...

SF Hosts 2023 Frida Kahlo Festival (July 8-23)SF Hosts 2023 Frida Kahlo Festival (July 8-23)
By - posted 7/7/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Fairs & Festivals, San Francisco

Frida Kahlo loved San Francisco, and Fiestas Fridas show how much we have come to love her in return, in our own unique style, of course. In the 10th year celebrating the inimitable painter (1907-1954), Fiestas Fridas features music, activities and numerous opportunities to demonstrate devotion. SF’s Fiestas Fridas 2023 Schedule of more...