Only in San Francisco
SF’s Chinatown Car Show & “All You Can Eat” Dim Sum Party
Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco Are you looking for a cool event to go to? Look no further than the Chinatown Car Weekend Car Show presented by TPS Motorsports, ImaginAsian, and Chinatown Merchants United Association of SF. Not only will there be amazing cars but it’s held in historic Chinatown San Francisco on Grant Ave more...
Why SF Fav “El Farolito” Can’t Open in North Beach
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, Only in San Francisco Voted “The Most Life-Changing Burrito in America,” taqueria El Farolito was tentatively scheduled to open up a brand new location in North Beach. The new North Beach restaurant would have been its 4th location in The City and its 13th location around The Bay. However, SF Gate recently shared the news that its more...
SF’s Immersive Art Museum Reopens for First Time in 2 Years
Artsy Fartsy, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open For the first time in two years, San Francisco’s Gregangelo Museum has reopened. The Gregangelo Museum is the private home of the acclaimed native San Francisco artist. It is an impassioned multi-faceted immersive experience created over a span of 40 years and continuing. The house is a labyrinth of ornate rooms, each more...
Pranksters Turn Empty SF Google Office into Spirit Halloween Store
Artsy Fartsy, Halloween, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco Thanks to SF Gate and KRON4 for letting us know how prank artist Danielle Baskin converted an empty Google Office in SoMa in SF into what looked like a brand new “Spirit Halloween” store on Monday afternoon. Led by prank artist Danielle Baskin, a group of 11 set out to make more...
SF Might Make GG Park’s JFK Drive Car-Free for Good
Bay Area Updates, Have Your Voice Heard, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy Today, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department (RPD) and the SFMTA are jointly launching the Golden Gate Park Access and Safety Program, an effort to consider a post-pandemic set of closed or restricted access streets and mobility choices in San Francisco’s most iconic park. During the first weeks of the pandemic, more...
Where (and Why) SF Marathon Runners Will Need to Wear Masks
COVID-19 Updates, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco Thanks to KCBS for letting us know that for some portions of the San Francisco Marathon which takes place on Sunday, September 19, 2021, runners will need to wear masks. The race’s health protocols state that National Park property requires all runners to wear masks – there are two sections where more...
Cable Cars Are Back After 9 Day Shutdown on Sat. 9/18
Bay Area Updates, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, Transportation SFMTA just announced the good news on Twitter. Thankfully, San Francisco’s iconic cable cars are finally returning after a 9 day shut down. SFMTA’s Cable Car Shutdown Update – September 13, 20221 On Thursday, September 9 at approximately 1:30 p.m., the fire suppression system in the electrical room at the Cable Car more...
SF’s “Flower Piano” Festival is Back September 17-21
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Favorites, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Reopening San Francisco Botanical Garden and Sunset Piano are excited to present one of the most unique, creative, and innovative events in the Bay Area. After five successful years, and a pause in 2020 due to the pandemic, we are excited to bring back Flower Piano to transform San Francisco Botanical more...
Metallica’s Surprise $20 Concert at Tiny SF Rock Club
Only in San Francisco, Wow The Independent just announced a surprise concert by Metallica tonight, Thursday, September 16, 2021. Tickets are $20 cash and you’ll be given a wristband immediately to enter this evening. This is a rare opportunity to see a major band like Metallica play an intimate venue like The Independent – the last more...
SF’s New Popup “Silent Disco” Outdoor Cinema Hideaway
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy An outdoor cinema is popping up at Dirty Habit, the fifth-floor hideaway in SoMa with a spacious heated outdoor patio. Embrace the uniquely San Francisco ‘Second Summer’ again this September and October with an outdoor movie series, Second Summer Outdoor Movie Series at Dirty Habit, Silenced by Sound Off. Hotel Zelos and more...
SF’s Hilltop “Randall Museum” Reopens Oct. 2
Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco, Reopening San Francisco’s free-of-charge nature and culture museum, located in Corona Heights Park, is reopening to the public on Saturday, October 2, 2021. To celebrate the reopening of the Randall Museum, after 18 months of virtual programs and a summer of children’s camps, RePurposeful, The Art of Collage and Assemblage is on display more...
SF Now Has a $2,000 “Storefront Vandalism Relief Grant”
Brand New, Getting Help, Only in San Francisco San Francisco recently launched its new Storefront Vandalism Relief Grant program, which provides up to $2,000 in financial relief to restore and repair damages from vandalism at neighborhood storefronts. The program launches during a time when many small businesses are recovering from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Storefront Vandalism more...
SF’s 95-Foot Neon “The Ladder” Wins Big 2021 Art Award
Artsy Fartsy, Only in San Francisco San Francisco’s dazzling 95-foot tall illuminated ladder, appropriately named “The Ladder,” recently took home a big international design award. Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that Ivan Navarro’s piece won the award for “Best Residential Art.” CODAawards is an annual celebration of the most exciting Art + Design projects from more...
SF’s New “Bloomtown” Giant Inflatable Dahlias & Scavenger Hunt
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Fun & Games, Only in San Francisco Join us on Union Street to discover the magic of Bloomtown, a multi-layered, interactive art experience taking place on Union Street, between Steiner and Gough from September 15 to November 15, 2021. In partnership with Building 180, SF Parks Alliance is bringing eight large-scale inflatable dahlias and multiple never before seen more...
SF is Getting a New Giant 61-Story Skyscraper in 2026
Brand New, Only in San Francisco Thanks to Broke-Ass Stuart for sharing the news that San Francisco is getting a brand new skyscraper. The mixed-use skyscraper will be located adjacent to the current tallest building in The City, the Salesforce Tower. The two looming towers will share the Salesforce Park between them. The newest skyscraper will match more...
