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SF Fireboat Creates Beautiful RainbowSF Fireboat Creates Beautiful Rainbow
By - posted 4/7/2021
Only in San Francisco, Wow

In case you missed it, the San Francisco Fire Department shared an amazing photo by N. Gardner on Easter, showcasing a spectacular rainbow created by Fireboat 3, a San Francisco Fireboat, in front of the Golden Gate Bridge. #SFFDFB3 is wishing everyone a very happy and safe Easter Afternoon and day. more...

SF's New Rooftop Dining Terrace at Westfield CentreSF’s New Rooftop Dining Terrace at Westfield Centre
By - posted 4/7/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Eat & Drink, Only in San Francisco, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open

For a limited time, grab a bite and head up to Westfield Centre’s newly opened rooftop where you can safely enjoy your breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The Rooftop Dining Terrace is open from March 1 to September 30. Please note the original end date was April 30, but we’ve been told more...

New Belgium Brewery Opens in SF on April 9New Belgium Brewery Opens in SF on April 9
By - posted 4/7/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Eat & Drink, Only in San Francisco

Colorado Brewery, New Belgium Brewery, known for its famous Fat Tire Ale and its bicycle theme, is rolling into San Francisco with its own taproom and the brewery’s first full restaurant. Thanks to Eater SF for sharing the details that New Belgium Brewery is taking over the massive 6,300 sqft former more...

SF's Muni Subway is Getting Wi-FiSF’s Muni Subway is Getting Wi-Fi
By - posted 4/6/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Travel

The recent wave of major subway repairs is finally wrapping up and customers can expect smoother, more reliable rides when Muni Metro reopens. New wayfinding signs and art projects are in place at Castro and West Portal stations, and – drumroll, please – Wi-Fi availability, thanks to routers installed in more...

SF's Restaurant Week 2021: Spring Edition (April 9-19)SF’s Restaurant Week 2021: Spring Edition (April 9-19)
By - posted 4/6/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Eat & Drink, Indoor Dining, Only in San Francisco, Support the Bay

San Francisco Restaurant Week returns this spring, April 9-18, 2021 with special pre-fixe menus from over 140 restaurants all over the city. Thanks to SFGate for sharing the details of some of the best deals for SF Restaurant Week that they’re excited about. Highlights include many Chinatown restaurants participating in SF Restaurant more...

SF's "How Weird' Street Faire" is Back September 12SF’s “How Weird’ Street Faire” is Back September 12
By - posted 4/5/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco

How Weird Street Faire has announced its plan to come back for its 22nd edition on September 12, 2021. The Faire returns to Howard and 2nd Streets in Downtown San Francisco “to celebrate peace, dance in the streets, be inspired by art, shop exotic stores,reunite with our friends, generate waves of more...

San Francisco's Sunday Streets is Back in 2021San Francisco’s Sunday Streets is Back in 2021
By - posted 4/5/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

San Francisco just announced the return of Sunday Streets in 2021 beginning with the Rise Together Season. Sunday Streets in its large-scale format is slated to return in October (location and date to be announced). Until then, San Franciscans can enjoy the spirit of Sunday Streets beginning in April at Rise more...

SF's "Lone Palm Bar" is Now "No Palm Bar"SF’s “Lone Palm Bar” is Now “No Palm Bar”
By - posted 4/5/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, City Insight, Only in San Francisco, Support the Bay

Oh no….The Mission’s tropical art deco cocktail lounge Lone Palm Bar has now lost their only palm tree. Thanks to Helmut the Schmidt for sharing the photos of the lone palm tree now in pieces. According to Shotwells Bar, the tree was sick and the property manager wanted it removed. Hopefully, the more...

SF's Brand New Huge Food Hall La Cocina Opens April 5SF’s Brand New Huge Food Hall La Cocina Opens April 5
By - posted 4/2/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Eat & Drink, Only in San Francisco

The 7,000 sqft marketplace is the nation’s first women-led food hall Thanks to Eater for sharing the news that the nation’s first women-led food hall is opening soon in a former US post office building. In the heart of San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood, the 7,000 sq.-foot La Cocina Municipal Marketplace will more...

How to Watch SF's "Hunky Jesus" Easter Contest LiveHow to Watch SF’s “Hunky Jesus” Easter Contest Live
By - posted 4/2/2021
LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco

The Sisters’ annual Easter In The Park for 2021 will be a virtual celebration, once again partnering with the SF Queer Nightlife Fund and Folsom Street Events. This year’s theme “Rising Up With The Sisters” hopes to inspire viewers as we emerge from the turmoil and darkness of the past four more...

Final Days: SF's Lighted Forest Ends on April 4Final Days: SF’s Lighted Forest Ends on April 4
By - posted 4/2/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Updates, Goodbye, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, What's Closed / What's Open

It’s the final weekend to take in Golden Gate Park’s “Entwined” lighted forest. An illuminating art installation in Golden Gate Park transforms Peacock Meadow into an enchanted forest of otherworldly shapes and ever-changing light every night. “Entwined,” by San Francisco artist Charles Gadeken, honors Golden Gate Park’s 150th Anniversary. Related Story: An Amazing “Lighted more...

SF's 50+ Year Olds Are Now Eligible for the VaccineSF’s 50+ Year Olds Are Now Eligible for the Vaccine
By - posted 4/2/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, COVID-19 Updates, Only in San Francisco, Vaccines

50+ year olds, you’re up. Starting April 1, all people age 50 and over are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in San Francisco. This significant expansion in vaccine eligibility comes as the City approaches an important milestone in its unprecedented vaccination effort: nearly half of people in San Francisco more...

SF Giants Allow 22% Capacity at Oracle Park for 2021SF Giants Allow 22% Capacity at Oracle Park for 2021
By - posted 4/1/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, COVID-19 Updates, Only in San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

After a long year, the Giants will welcome fans back to Oracle Park on Opening Day, April 9. Under the public health order issued by the San Francisco Health Officer, the Giants can operate the ballpark at up to 22% capacity with special testing/vaccination requirements for entry to Oracle Park. San Francisco more...

GG Park's Tulip Garden is Now BloomingGG Park’s Tulip Garden is Now Blooming
By - posted 3/30/2021
Bay Area Updates, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy

Spring has arrived which means SF’s beautiful tulips are back. Golden Gate Park’s gorgeous tulips are now blooming in the Queen Wilhelmina Tulip Garden. Thanks San Francisco Recreation and Park Department for sharing the update and photos of the garden in bloom. To experience a brightly colored extravaganza of color, pack a picnic more...

SoMa's New Filipino "Kapwa Gardens" Opens April 14SoMa’s New Filipino “Kapwa Gardens” Opens April 14
By - posted 3/30/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Updates, Brand New, City Discoveries, COVID Testing, New Parks, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy

SoMA’s brand new Filipino-inspired community space designed for social distancing, complete with a garden of Philippine calamansi fruit trees that are free for taking, is opening in April.  Kapwa Gardens — a city-owned parking lot turned art & wellness pop-up and healing space for the community — will open to the public on more...