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SF's Tallest 360° "Sky Bar" ReopensSF’s Tallest 360° “Sky Bar” Reopens
By - posted 9/14/2024
Bars, City Discoveries, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, San Francisco

After a three-month hiatus, Cityscape, San Francisco’s tallest sky bar, is reopening just in time for clearer skies and stunning views. Perched 46 stories high atop the Hilton San Francisco Union Square, this 360-degree sky bar offers unparalleled vistas of the City by the Bay including the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay more...

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Full Day by Day Lineup for 2024 (Oct. 4-6)Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Full Day by Day Lineup for 2024 (Oct. 4-6)
By - posted 9/10/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass has just announced its full lineup by day for 2024 – the first time the festival has announced the day-by-day lineup this early! (exact set-times will be released closer to the festival) The beloved (and completely free) San Francisco festival returns to Golden Gate Park for 2024 from October more...

"Mi Rancho" Mexican Supermarket Opens 1st SF Location“Mi Rancho” Mexican Supermarket Opens 1st SF Location
By - posted 9/3/2024
Brand New, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

The family-owned Mexican grocery chain, Mi Rancho, brings its unique shopping experience to San Francisco’s Bayview community. The supermarket, which prides itself on being accessible to the Spanish-speaking community, offers residents and businesses convenient access to fresh, quality groceries and affordable meal solutions at Mi Rancho’s low prices. The grand opening more...

San Francisco's Summer Festivals & Street Fairs (2024)San Francisco’s Summer Festivals & Street Fairs (2024)
By - posted 8/1/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Summer is the best time in San Francisco for fairs and festivals. Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous summer festivals, street fairs, and the best events you can look forward to this summer 2024. MAY 2024 SFMOMA Free Community Day – May 4, 2024 25th Annual How Weird Street Faire – May more...

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Unveils First of 2024 LineupHardly Strictly Bluegrass Unveils First of 2024 Lineup
By - posted 7/25/2024
Brand New, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, Parks & Beaches

Hold onto your banjos! Hardly Strictly Bluegrass just dropped the first part of its 2024 lineup. The beloved (and completely free) San Francisco festival returns to Golden Gate Park for 2024 from October 4th to 6th, and they’ve got some real headliners to kick off the excitement. Among the first wave more...

Here's What SF's New Downtown "Party Zone" Might Look LikeHere’s What SF’s New Downtown “Party Zone” Might Look Like
By - posted 7/25/2024
Bars, Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Outdoor Dining

San Francisco is about to get its own slice of New Orleans and Las Vegas with California’s first Entertainment Zone on Front Street. Thanks to new legislation, this area in the Financial District will become a lively, pedestrian-friendly spot where visitors can enjoy alcoholic drinks to-go while exploring vibrant streetscapes more...

A Brand New 5-acre Park Coming to SF's Waterfront?A Brand New 5-acre Park Coming to SF’s Waterfront?
By - posted 7/22/2024
Brand New, New Parks, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Thanks to the San Francisco Chronicle and SF Gate for letting us know that San Francisco is gearing up for a potentially dazzling transformation of its Embarcadero Plaza, the underused gem on the city’s iconic waterfront. Bold new plans aim to reimagine the entire area, formerly known as Justin Herman Plaza, more...

World's 1st Hydrogen-Powered Ferry Begins Service July 19 in SFWorld’s 1st Hydrogen-Powered Ferry Begins Service July 19 in SF
By - posted 7/14/2024
Brand New, Green, Only in San Francisco, Transportation

San Francisco Bay Ferry is now home to MV Sea Change, the world’s first commercial passenger ferry powered 100% by zero-emission hydrogen fuel cells. The vessel will begin service to the public on July 19, offering free transportation 3 days a week between Pier 41 and the Downtown San Francisco more...

SF's Newest Bar "The Function" Soft Opens June 27SF’s Newest Bar “The Function” Soft Opens June 27
By - posted 6/27/2024
Bars, Brand New, Only in San Francisco

Be the VERY FIRST to check out THE FUNCTION – San Francisco’s brand new cocktail lounge, wine bar (and night-time comedy club!) bringing back classic cocktails and nightlife to Market Street. Can’t Make it June 27th? Join us for happy hour all weekend (June 28-30). You’re invited to join us for this more...

SF's Bob's Donuts is Moving! (Just One Block Away)SF’s Bob’s Donuts is Moving! (Just One Block Away)
By - posted 6/18/2024
Bay Area Favorites, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Thanks for KRON4 and Hoodline for letting us know that, although our favorite late-night donut shop is closing down its original Polk Street location, it’s not all bad news. After over 50 years of serving up hot donuts at 1621 Polk Street @ Clay, the iconic Bob’s Donuts 24/7 donut haven more...

SF's Iconic Powell Street is Getting a Dazzling RedesignSF’s Iconic Powell Street is Getting a Dazzling Redesign
By - posted 6/11/2024
Brand New, Only in San Francisco

Powell Street, gateway to Union Square and home of San Francisco’s iconic cable cars, has a stunning new streetscape design under a proposal by the design team behind New York’s Highline. On Monday, the Union Square Alliance, in partnership with the City of San Francisco unveiled a new design proposal and robust vision more...

Massive 4.1 Mile Laser Rainbow Flag Returns to SFMassive 4.1 Mile Laser Rainbow Flag Returns to SF
By - posted 6/11/2024
LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco, Pride

 The world’s largest rainbow pride flag made up of massive laser space cannons will again flood San Francisco’s Market Street on Friday, June 28, 2024 and will continue for three nights, ending Sunday. Called WELCOME (#WelcomeSF), the 4.1-mile installation by arts nonprofit Illuminate debuted in 2022 to great fanfare, setting off celebrations up and more...

San Francisco Pride Guide 2024San Francisco Pride Guide 2024
By - posted 6/10/2024
Celebrations, LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco, Pride

The San Francisco LGBT Pride Celebration and Parade is one of the largest LGBT gatherings in the nation. The two-day celebration is free and open to all. The Parade takes place on the last Sunday of June annually. The 2024 theme is Beacon of Love. Pride Celebration and Rally June 29-30, 2024 more...

GG Park's Beer & Wine Garden is Back (Memorial Day Weekend 2024)GG Park’s Beer & Wine Garden is Back (Memorial Day Weekend 2024)
By - posted 5/23/2024
Bars, Fun & Games, Only in San Francisco, Outdoor Dining, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Golden Gate Park’s seasonal watering hole is back with a cocktail twist – For the first time, brunch cocktails will be available in addition to beer and wine. Starting Memorial Day Weekend 2024, park-goers can enjoy their favorite brunch cocktails as The Whale’s Tail makes a splash on the JFK Promenade, more...

San Francisco's May Festivals & Street FairsSan Francisco’s May Festivals & Street Fairs
By - posted 5/18/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous May festivals, street fairs, and events including San Francisco’s Carnaval, The Bay’s Huge “626 Night Market,” Bay to Breakers, and more you can look forward to this May 2024. >  We’ll be updating this guide with more May events soon! MAY 2024 SFMOMA Free Community Day more...