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Golden Gate Park is Getting Its First New Memorial Garden in Over 3 DecadesGolden Gate Park is Getting Its First New Memorial Garden in Over 3 Decades
By - posted 10/25/2023
Brand New, New Parks, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Thanks to SFGate for sharing the news that San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park is getting its first brand-new memorial in more than 30 years. The last memorial built was the Aids Memorial Grove in 1991. The brand new memorial, Bay Area Young Survivors Breast Cancer Memorial Garden, is expected to open more...

San Francisco's Fall Festivals & Street Fairs (2023)San Francisco’s Fall Festivals & Street Fairs (2023)
By - posted 10/19/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Flower Piano: 12 Hidden Pianos in GG Park – September 8-12, 2023 Opera in the Park– Sunday, September 10, 2023 San Francisco Greek Festival – Friday-Sunday, September 15-17, 2023 44th Annual Haight Ashbury Street Fair– Sunday, September 17, 2023 42nd Annual Comedy Day (Golden Gate Park) – Sunday, September 17, 2023 (Tentative) “Ever Higher” Excelsior Arts more...

California's 1st Drag Queen School Coming to SFCalifornia’s 1st Drag Queen School Coming to SF
By - posted 10/17/2023
Brand New, LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco, Wow

Thanks to KRON4 for sharing the news that San Francisco will soon be home to California’s first drag queen school. San Francisco’s iconic LGBTQ+ bar The Stud is opening the The Stud School of Drag which will teach the fundamentals of drag performance. The school will offer weekly evening classes covering more...

Sen. Diane Feinstein Public Memorial & Funeral at SF's City Hall (Oct. 4-5)Sen. Diane Feinstein Public Memorial & Funeral at SF’s City Hall (Oct. 4-5)
By - posted 10/4/2023
Bay Area Favorites, Brand New, Community, Goodbye, Local Icons, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died last week at the age of 90, will lie in state Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at San Francisco City Hall and a public funeral service will now be held Thursday on the steps of the building. On Wednesday, the public will be invited to pay more...

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2023 (Sept. 29 - Oct. 1): Everything You Need to KnowHardly Strictly Bluegrass 2023 (Sept. 29 – Oct. 1): Everything You Need to Know
By - posted 9/19/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco

One of the largest, free-est and beloved music festivals in the country. Be one of over 750,000 attendees over the three-day musical extravaganza in beautiful Golden Gate Park. Save the date as Hardly Strictly Bluegrass makes its return for 2023. Highlights for 2023 include Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, The more...

SF's Ferry Building to be Raised 7 Feet to Protect from Sea Level Rise?SF’s Ferry Building to be Raised 7 Feet to Protect from Sea Level Rise?
By - posted 9/13/2023
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Local Icons, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Uplifting, Wow

Thanks to NPR for letting us know about San Francisco’s bold (and expensive) new plan to protect the important city buildings in case sea levels continue to rise. And so SF’s iconic Ferry Building may soon be getting a lift. Although there are no actual plans or specific proposals in place more...

SF’s Historic 160-Year Old Cliff House Coming Back in 2024SF’s Historic 160-Year Old Cliff House Coming Back in 2024
By - posted 9/13/2023
Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to the San Francisco Chronicle for breaking the news that the Cliff House, is expected to finally reopen in late 2024 after being closed for nearly four years. The National Park Service, which owns the building, has awarded a 20-year lease to “Sutro Lands Ed Partners” who say the building more...

SF's "Terror Vault" 1874 Halloween Haunt is Back ($10 Off Tix)SF’s “Terror Vault” 1874 Halloween Haunt is Back ($10 Off Tix)
By - posted 9/12/2023
Bay Area Favorites, Deals, Get Out: Events, Halloween, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

San Francisco’s premiere haunted attraction returns for 2023 with “The Initiation” an all-new, bigger, and more terrifying theatrical and immersive experience from the insane mind of Peaches Christ. Brand new for 2023: Guests are invited to attend a recruitment seminar for “INsight”, a spiritual cult whose sole purpose is to open your more...

San Francisco's Summer Festivals & Street Fairs (2023)San Francisco’s Summer Festivals & Street Fairs (2023)
By - posted 9/1/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

45th Union Street Festival – Saturday & Sunday, June 3-4, 2023 Fillmore Summer Fest Kick-Off – Saturday, June 3, 2023 San Francisco Kung Fu Day – Saturday, June 3, 2023 11th Annual Soy and Tofu Festival – Saturday, June 3, 2023 Festa Coloniale Italian Street Fair – Saturday & Sunday, June 3-4, 2023 “Be Free” Festival more...

A Massive "Sky Heart" Tribute to Tony Bennett is Coming to SFA Massive “Sky Heart” Tribute to Tony Bennett is Coming to SF
By - posted 8/22/2023
Bay Area Favorites, Celebrations, Local Icons, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy

Antenna Theater’s “Heart of San Francisco” has appeared over the Golden Gate Bridge for several years. It is drawn by a sky-writing plane, one-mile high. It is meant to be a virtual manifestation of the essence of San Francisco’s soul and visionary spirit. For 2023, the Antenna Theater will dedicate The more...

SF's New IKEA to Open their First "Nordic Food Hall" in U.S.SF’s New IKEA to Open their First “Nordic Food Hall” in U.S.
By - posted 8/21/2023
Brand New, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

When San Francisco’s brand new mini IKEA opens on August 23, 2023 at 945 Market Street, it won’t just have a standard IKEA food menu and Swedish meatballs you’re accustomed to. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the Mid Market location will also be home to the company’s first U.S. locations more...

This is SF's New Free Robot Shuttle BusThis is SF’s New Free Robot Shuttle Bus
By - posted 8/21/2023
Brand New, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

While the city tries to fight private robo taxis from a full launch in San Francisco, The Treasure Island Mobility Management Agency celebrated the launch of its autonomous shuttle pilot – called the Loop – with agency partners and community leaders, and commenced public service from the Ship Shape Community more...

SF Moving UN Plaza Farmers' Market After 42 YearsSF Moving UN Plaza Farmers’ Market After 42 Years
By - posted 8/17/2023
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy

San Francisco’s UN Plaza is set to undergo a transformation into a skateboarding and recreation zone, as part of a city initiative to revamp the troubled area. This also entails that the long-standing Heart of the City Farmers’ Market, operating at the plaza for 42 years, faces relocation starting September 3, more...

SF's Fort Mason Food Truck Parties Back for Fall 2023 w/ 8 Themed Food PartiesSF’s Fort Mason Food Truck Parties Back for Fall 2023 w/ 8 Themed Food Parties
By - posted 8/16/2023
Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco

With Fogust behind us and beautiful Bay Area fall coming quick, Off the Grid is making its return to Fort Mason Center with 8 themed Friday night food fests between September 1 – October 27. Theme nights include a celebration of San Francisco, Asian holiday Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, a taco takeover, more...

SF's Iconic Red Lanterns Return to ChinatownSF’s Iconic Red Lanterns Return to Chinatown
By - posted 8/8/2023
Brand New, Local Icons, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Back in early 2023 the hail and wind from the atmospheric river in San Francisco left the iconic red lanterns on Grant Avenue in shreds. The Chinatown Merchants Association had installed these lanterns on Grant over 10 years ago and had become just as important a symbol of Chinatown as more...