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Thrive City Outdoor "Winter Wonderland" 2021 at Chase CenterThrive City Outdoor “Winter Wonderland” 2021 at Chase Center
By - posted 12/17/2021
Christmas, Fairs & Festivals, Holiday Lights, Holidays, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Thrive City Winter Wonderland, presented by Chase, is bringing a new family fun activity to experience. Take photos in front of the largest holiday tree in the Bay Area, submit your wish list in our North Pole mailbox and sing along to your favorite carols under a nightly snowfall. The holiday more...

Lawsuit Wants SF to Reopen Golden Gate Park's "Slow Streets" to CarsLawsuit Wants SF to Reopen Golden Gate Park’s “Slow Streets” to Cars
By - posted 12/17/2021
Causes, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, San Francisco

A group of San Francisco residents filed a lawsuit on Thursday, seeking to force the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department to reopen streets within Golden Gate Park that were closed off to vehicles during the pandemic. In addition to the Recreation and Park Department, the lawsuit also names the Recreation more...

SF's First Ever Full Moon "Howl" is December 18SF’s First Ever Full Moon “Howl” is December 18
By - posted 12/16/2021
Brand New, Fairs & Festivals, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Come on out for an “only in San Francisco” event to exorcise 2021. Join legendary psychedelic rock band Moonalice and a host of “Masters and Mistresses of Howling” for a cathartic release under the last full moon of 2021. The full moon will be visible (stay away Karl) starting around 4:30pm more...

Take SF's Self-Guided "The Matrix Resurrections" TourTake SF’s Self-Guided “The Matrix Resurrections” Tour
By - posted 12/15/2021
Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Wow

Thanks to SF Travel for putting together this fun self-guided tour of The Matrix Resurrections filming locations in San Francisco including spots in Chinatown, Embarcadero and the Financial District. The movie, which had tons of scenes filmed in San Francisco back in early 2020, opens in theaters on December 22, 2021 U.S. more...

SF Gets Exemption From CA’s New Indoor Mask RuleSF Gets Exemption From CA’s New Indoor Mask Rule
By - posted 12/15/2021
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

By Tony Hicks Bay City News Foundation Though California has again mandated masks in indoor public settings, the state has granted exemptions to some Bay Area municipalities for gyms and other businesses already requiring all patrons to be totally vaccinated. UPDATE – Now at least five Bay Area counties have been granted more...

SF Sketchfest is Back In-Person for 2022 (January 7-23)SF Sketchfest is Back In-Person for 2022 (January 7-23)
By - posted 12/13/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco

SF Sketchfest returns in person to celebrate its 20th year, January 7 – 23, 2022. The San Francisco Comedy Festival is a yearly celebration of sketch, improv, stand-up, musical and alternative comedy, bringing the best in headlining and up-and-coming comedy to the Bay Area every January. 20th Annual SF Sketchfest January 7-23, 2022 See more...

Get Free Parking in SF's Union Square Through the End of the YearGet Free Parking in SF’s Union Square Through the End of the Year
By - posted 12/9/2021
Brand New, Holidays, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Thanks to SF Chronicle for sharing the news that to help lure holiday shoppers downtown, three city-owned garages near Union Square are offering free parking through the end of the year. You can get free parking for up to two hours at three garages that are located within a two-block radius more...

SF Might Give Renters Facing Eviction 10-Day Warning PeriodSF Might Give Renters Facing Eviction 10-Day Warning Period
By - posted 12/8/2021
Bay Area Updates, Housing, Only in San Francisco

San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston will propose legislation during Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting that would require landlords to provide a ten-day notice to tenants prior to filing an eviction notice — allowing tenants an extra chance to stay in their homes. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, landlords seeking to evict more...

Muni’s “Butt Dents” Are Back!Muni’s “Butt Dents” Are Back!
By - posted 12/6/2021
Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Transportation

Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that Muni’s “Butt Dents” are finally back on Metro’s light rail trains. HeadsUp: You asked for them & they are here! The first two LRV4 train cars with our new seating arrangement are in service this morning on the #MOceanView. Look for 2-car more...

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...