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SF's Castro Theatre Hosts U.S. Premiere for Matrix 4 (Dec. 18)SF’s Castro Theatre Hosts U.S. Premiere for Matrix 4 (Dec. 18)
By - posted 12/3/2021
Only in San Francisco, Wow

Thanks to Audacy for sharing the exciting news that the highly anticipated fourth Matrix film, The Matrix Resurrections, will have its U.S. premiere at the historic Castro Theatre in San Francisco. Enter to win tickets to the U.S. Premiere from Funcheap! Enter to win by Dec. 15. – Contest Ended BONUS CONTEST – more...

Golden Gate Park's "Winter Lights" Glowing Forest is HereGolden Gate Park’s “Winter Lights” Glowing Forest is Here
By - posted 12/2/2021
Brand New, Holiday Lights, Holidays, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Join us for a new tradition this holiday season! Explore Golden Gate Park from sundown to 10 p.m. each night to experience an illuminated journey to delight the whole family. Make your way from “Uncle John’s Tree” at McLaren Lodge to Entwined in Peacock Meadow, then from the glowing Conservatory of more...

SF's Brand New Huge Downtown Holiday Light Show (2021)SF’s Brand New Huge Downtown Holiday Light Show (2021)
By - posted 12/2/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Holiday Lights, Only in San Francisco, Wow

Downtown SF, the community benefit district which serves the Financial District and Jackson Square announced today the inaugural holiday projection mapping event, Let’s Glow SF, running December 3-12, 2021 in downtown San Francisco to generate economic recovery. Let’s Glow SF Dates: December 3-12, 2021 Time: 5:30 PM -10:00 PM nightly Location: Downtown San Francisco FREE Let’s more...

SF's Spectacular Upside Down 50-Foot Crystal Tree Is BackSF’s Spectacular Upside Down 50-Foot Crystal Tree Is Back
By - posted 12/1/2021
Christmas, Holiday Lights, Holidays, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Wow

Westfield Centre is bringing back their famous 50-foot upside down Christmas tree for 2021 The famous Inverted Christmas Tree is back for the holidays on Level 4 Under The Dome.  It is the perfect picture opportunity in the shopping center while you shop. See it shine from December 1-31, 2021. Holiday Tree more...

This Epic "World Hope Tree" in SF Has 17,000 Origami CranesThis Epic “World Hope Tree” in SF Has 17,000 Origami Cranes
By - posted 11/28/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Christmas, Only in San Francisco

See the world’s most unique holiday tree at Grace Cathedral. The Rainbow World Fund (RWF) World Tree of Hope is the largest origami holiday tree in the world, standing over 23 feet tall and decorated with over 17,000 origami cranes and stars, each hand folded and inscribed with wishes for the more...

SF Might Create Mega "Gardens of Golden Gate Park" AttractionSF Might Create Mega “Gardens of Golden Gate Park” Attraction
By - posted 11/16/2021
Bay Area Updates, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

Officials with San Francisco Recreation and Park Department on Monday announced a proposal to merge three separate attractions at Golden Gate Park into one, creating the new “Gardens of Golden Gate Park.” The proposal would bring together the Japanese Tea Garden, San Francisco Botanical Garden, and the Conservatory of Flowers — more...

SF's Holiday Drive-in Movies are Back at Fort Mason (Dec. 2-4)SF’s Holiday Drive-in Movies are Back at Fort Mason (Dec. 2-4)
By - posted 11/10/2021
Drive-In Movies, Fairs & Festivals, Only in San Francisco

Fort Mason’s popular pop-up drive-in movie theater, Fort Mason Flix, is returning for the holidays. Presented by and housed on Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture (FMCAC)’s historic waterfront campus, Fort Mason Flix is a pop-up drive-in theater showing hits for the holidays, from family favorites and cult classics to more...

SF's Lighted Forest Returns to Golden Gate Park on Dec. 2SF’s Lighted Forest Returns to Golden Gate Park on Dec. 2
By - posted 11/9/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

San Francisco’s popular illuminated forest, Entwined, returns to Golden Gate Park’s Peacock Meadow, from December 2, 2021 through February 1, 2022. During the pandemic, this dazzling forest of lights entranced park goers and quickly became a popular evening destination for Bay Area residents and visitors alike. In the returning year of more...

5-Year-Olds Will Have To Show Vaccine Cards in San Francisco Soon5-Year-Olds Will Have To Show Vaccine Cards in San Francisco Soon
By - posted 11/4/2021
Bay Area Updates, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Vaccines

Thanks to Politico for sharing the news that soon children aged 5 and up will be required to present their COVID-19 vaccination card for entry to certain indoor spaces in San Francisco. The city mandate currently requires people aged 12 and older to show their proof of vaccination before entry to more...

SF's Brand New "Welcome Ambassadors" ProgramSF’s Brand New “Welcome Ambassadors” Program
By - posted 11/4/2021
Brand New, Only in San Francisco

Mayor London N. Breed today announced the official launch of the San Francisco Welcome Ambassadors Program, which aims to create a safer and more hospitable environment for returning employees, commuters, visitors, and residents to the City’s downtown and tourist areas. As part of Mayor Breed’s Downtown Recovery Plan, ambassadors will more...

SF May be First to Mandate Paid Sick Leave for Domestic WorkersSF May be First to Mandate Paid Sick Leave for Domestic Workers
By - posted 11/3/2021
Getting Help, Only in San Francisco

San Francisco Supervisor Hillary Ronen on Tuesday introduced legislation to secure access to paid time off for domestic workers, ensuring compensation in the face of an illness or emergency. Under the city’s current Paid Sick Leave Ordinance, domestic workers have the right to accumulate paid sick leave. However, because most workers more...

"Dance-O-Ween" SF's Epic Roving Costumed Dance Party is Back for 2021“Dance-O-Ween” SF’s Epic Roving Costumed Dance Party is Back for 2021
By - posted 10/28/2021
Celebrations, Fun & Games, Halloween, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

It’s almost Halloween, and if you listen close, you can hear the streets calling your name. There will be speakers. There will be Mariah Carey. There will be giant costumes. And as always, there will be bizarre tricks and treats along the way as we walk, dance, and wind our way more...

SF's Brand New Pop-Up "The Museum at The Cliff" OpensSF’s Brand New Pop-Up “The Museum at The Cliff” Opens
By - posted 10/25/2021
Brand New, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

It’s officially open! After the Cliff House shut down in 2020, Come visit a brand new 6-month pop-up museum The Museum at The Cliff to learn about the Cliff House, Sutro Baths, and the surrounding area 1090 Point Lobos Ave in the former Cliff House Gift Shop. The Museum at The Cliff October more...

SF's Bob's Donuts Stars in Fun New YouTube SeriesSF’s Bob’s Donuts Stars in Fun New YouTube Series
By - posted 10/22/2021
Brand New, City Insight, Fun & Games, Only in San Francisco, Transportation

Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that a new comedy web series has launched and it stars San Francisco’s Bob’s Donuts. Taking a riff from Jerry Seinfeld’s “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” is San Francisco’s “Comedians on Bicycles Getting Bob’s” streaming on YouTube. Comedian Sarah Katz-Hyman meets guests for a more...

SF's Only In-N-Out Shut Down IndoorsSF’s Only In-N-Out Shut Down Indoors
By - posted 10/21/2021
Indoor Dining, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Vaccines, What's Closed / What's Open

San Francisco’s only In-N-Out was shut down last week due to repeatedly violating the city of San Francisco’s mandate to require proof of vaccination checks for indoor dining. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the temporary closure of the Fisherman’s Wharf location took place on October 14th after multiple warnings from more...