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Matrix 4 Trailer Drops. And It Stars San FranciscoMatrix 4 Trailer Drops. And It Stars San Francisco
By - posted 9/9/2021
Only in San Francisco

The first official trailer for The Matrix Resurrections, the fourth installment in The Matrix series, just landed, and it stars our favorite leading lady…. San Francisco. According to SF Gate, the movie was filmed over 21 days in San Francisco in 2020. The studio paid over $420,000 to the SFPD for security more...

SF Recreation Centers Reopen w/ Vaccine Proof (Sept. 7)SF Recreation Centers Reopen w/ Vaccine Proof (Sept. 7)
By - posted 9/7/2021
Bay Area Updates, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, Vaccines

San Francisco Recreation and Park Department recently announced that the majority of their Recreation Centers will reopen on weekdays beginning on Tuesday, September 7. Note that the Harvey Milk Photo Center will reopen on September 15, the Randall Museum on October 2, and the Golden Gate Park Senior Center on more...

SF Lowrider 40th Anniversary Exhibit & Cruise (Sept. 18)SF Lowrider 40th Anniversary Exhibit & Cruise (Sept. 18)
By - posted 9/6/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Celebrations, Fairs & Festivals, Only in San Francisco

A free art exhibit opening on Tuesday in San Francisco’s Mission District aims to highlight the history of lowrider vehicles — a celebrated form of expression for Latinos in the U.S. The exhibit is being put on by the San Francisco Lowrider Council as part of the organization’s 40th anniversary celebration more...

SF's Cable Cars Resume Revenue Service on Sept. 4SF’s Cable Cars Resume Revenue Service on Sept. 4
By - posted 9/3/2021
Bay Area Updates, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

By Pamela Johnson, SFMTA All aboard? Ding! Ding! A familiar sound is in the air again. It’s time to experience San Francisco once more with a ride on one of the city’s landmark cable cars. When was the last time you were on board? Shop, dine, and visit your favorite destinations more...

Dominique Crenn's $13 Grilled Cheese Pop Up at SF's Shake Shack (Sept. 9)Dominique Crenn’s $13 Grilled Cheese Pop Up at SF’s Shake Shack (Sept. 9)
By - posted 9/3/2021
Eat & Drink, Only in San Francisco

As part of Shake Shack’s collab series Now Serving, Shake Shack’s culinary team has joined forces with award-winning, three Michelin-starred restaurateur Dominique Crenn of Atelier Crenn, Petit Crenn, and Bar Crenn to create a one-of-a-kind, limited-time menu item: Dominique Crenn’s Grilled Cheese. Recently awarded the Icon Award from The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, more...

Alcatraz Night Tours Return in September (Finally!)Alcatraz Night Tours Return in September (Finally!)
By - posted 8/29/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Evening tours at Alcatraz Island are back after having been temporarily suspended for the first time in more than a year, Alcatraz City Cruises announced this week. The night tours return beginning Sept. 9, and will be offered Thursdays through Mondays with ferries leaving from San Francisco’s Pier 33 at 6 more...

SF's Transgender District’s "Riot Block Party" (Aug. 29)SF’s Transgender District’s “Riot Block Party” (Aug. 29)
By - posted 8/25/2021
Celebrations, LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco

On Sunday, August 29 from noon to 4 pm, the Transgender District will be hosting a neighborhood block party, “The Riot Party,” featuring food, live music, performances, and more. The event will also honor community members who have advanced trans rights in San Francisco and beyond. In observance of one of more...

SF Now Has a "Transgender History Month"SF Now Has a “Transgender History Month”
By - posted 8/24/2021
Brand New, LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco

On the 55th anniversary of the Compton’s Cafeteria Riots, San Francisco recognizes the country’s first Transgender History Month. San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed today officially declared August as Transgender History Month in San Francisco. Developed in partnership with the Transgender District and Office of Transgender Initiatives, today’s proclamation signing at more...

SF's New Waterfront Park Opens to Public For First Time EverSF’s New Waterfront Park Opens to Public For First Time Ever
By - posted 8/24/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, New Parks, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches

Black Point Historic Gardens is the San Francisco Bay Area’s newest national park site, a one-acre hillside that connects San Francisco’s Aquatic Park to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) at Fort Mason. At Black Point Historic Gardens, an outdoor staircase connects to newly restored pathways, budding gardens and terraced more...

SF School District Aims to Spend $2.9 Million for Air PurifiersSF School District Aims to Spend $2.9 Million for Air Purifiers
By - posted 8/23/2021
Bay Area Updates, Fire Updates, Only in San Francisco

San Francisco Unified School District officials are looking into spending $2.9 million on portable air purifiers to combat poor air quality from wildfires, district officials said on Monday. Most classrooms rely open windows to prevent the spread of COVID-19 — a main concern as in-person learning resumed just last week — more...

SF's Cliff House to Reopen as a New Restaurant in 2022SF’s Cliff House to Reopen as a New Restaurant in 2022
By - posted 8/20/2021
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, Only in San Francisco, Reopening

The National Park Service is looking for a new tenant to open up a restaurant at the iconic Cliff House, which will tentatively open in late 2022. In a News Release, the National Park Service noted: In an effort to find a new food and beverage provider for the Lands End Restaurant more...

Big Rally to Keep the Great Highway Car-Free Planned for Sunday, Aug. 15Big Rally to Keep the Great Highway Car-Free Planned for Sunday, Aug. 15
By - posted 8/14/2021
Have Your Voice Heard, Only in San Francisco

By Olivia Wynkoop, Bay City News Foundation Residents, community groups and policymakers will be taking part in a rally to keep the Great Highway car-free on Sunday. On August 5, Mayor London Breed and other city officials announced that the Great Highway will partially reopen car use, and the pedestrian and bicycle-only more...

SF's Bus Arrival Predictions Getting a Big Upgrade in 2022SF’s Bus Arrival Predictions Getting a Big Upgrade in 2022
By - posted 8/14/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Transportation

By Mariana Maguire, SFMTA When the SFMTA first partnered with NextBus more than twenty years ago to create NextMuni, the real-time transit vehicle arrival predictions system was state-of-the-art and revolutionary for its time. As technology has advanced and our transit system has grown, we are moving to a new system that more...

A Pop-Up Museum is Coming to SF's Cliff HouseA Pop-Up Museum is Coming to SF’s Cliff House
By - posted 8/14/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Only in San Francisco

Sadly, San Francisco’s famous 157-year old Cliff House sadly closed its doors on December 31, 2020. Thankfully, the historic memorabilia has been preserved and will be on display in the Cliff House once again in a new pop-up museum.  Thanks to KQED for sharing the news that the collection will be more...

SF's Epic 100+ Lowrider Cruise of the Mission (Aug 14)SF’s Epic 100+ Lowrider Cruise of the Mission (Aug 14)
By - posted 8/12/2021
Celebrations, Only in San Francisco

No matter where you are in the Mission, you’ll probably be able to catch a glimpse of over San Francisco’s most decked out lowriders cruising after the King of the Streets car show at the Cow Palace. The numbers can vary, but typically there are over 100 cars participating in more...