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SF’s Historic Movie Theater Closes Its Doors Permanently
Bay Area Updates, Only in San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to KQED for sharing the unfortunate news that West Portal’s historic theater has closed permanently. San Francisco’s CinéArts at Empire has permanently shut its doors due to the ongoing pandemic. Cinemark noted to KQED that the end of its lease was up, and they were choosing not to renew. The theater originally more...
Top COVID-Safe Restaurants in SF (Based on Diner Feedback)
COVID-19 Updates, Eat & Drink, Indoor Dining, Only in San Francisco, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open Diffbot reached out to us to share the results of their latest data analysis that examined San Francisco restaurants and how well they are handling Covid precautions. Here’s the top 10 most Covid-safe restaurants based on parsing 2000+ reviews that mention their opinions on the restaurant’s COVID stance. The Patio Wine Lounge more...
20mph Speed Limit Coming to All of Tenderloin
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, City Insight, Only in San Francisco The Tenderloin will become first entire neighborhood in San Francisco with a 20mph speed limit. The SFMTA is undertaking two new traffic safety improvements as a part of the Tenderloin Traffic Safety project: (1) prohibiting vehicle turns on red at approximately 54 intersections (2) reducing vehicle speed limits to 20 miles per hour on more...
Balboa Theater’s “Rock Lotto” Music Video Party
Artsy Fartsy, Fun & Games, Only in San Francisco, Things to Do Join us in Balboa Theater’s outdoor parklet for the “Balanced Breakfast Music Video Party” showing music videos from 10 of 2020’s Rock Lotto bands on Friday, February 12th from 6-9 pm. The venue has a large screen, snacks, and lots of seating. This will be a social distanced event. Please wear more...
SF’s “Ride ‘N Roll” Slow Streets Art Hunt
Artsy Fartsy, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Things to Do Join in for an afternoon of walking, biking, scooting, roller skating and more safely along the Richmond District’s slow streets. Participate in a beautiful, people-first street-inspired art hunt that celebrates local writers, artists, & merchants. The Ride N’ Roll Slow Street Art Hunt kicks off on Saturday, February 13th in front more...
Chinatown’s Lunar New Year Mural Scavenger Hunt
Brand New, Celebrations, Lunar New Year, Murals, Only in San Francisco, Things to Do Celebrate Lunar New Year by hunting for murals throughout Chinatown. There’s 12 murals hidden throughout Chinatown, each one depicting one of the Chinese Zodiac animals. Find and snap of photo of each one, and share to Instagram to be entered to win their raffle. Chinatown Mural Hunt SF Chinatown Up through the end of more...
The Presidio’s Andy Goldsworthy “Spire” Sculpture Can Stay
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Updates, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy Sadly last June, Andy Goldsworthy’s 100-foot-tall wooden sculpture in The Presidio was damaged by fire. Thankfully, The Presidio just shared some good news. After being evaluated by The Presidio Trust’s own forester, a structural engineer and wood specialist, found the Spire to be stable, so it will be able to remain more...
SF Honors Civil Rights Icon Rosa Parks w/ Muni Plaque
Brand New, Causes, Only in San Francisco In honor of Rosa Parks on the Anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, SFMTA just unveiled a plaque in honor of Rosa Parks. 66 years ago, Rosa kept her seat on a Montgomery bus, was jailed and fined $10, thus sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott. A catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement, more...
SF’s Chinese New Year Float On Display
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Things to Do For the first time in the Chinese New Year Parade history, you can see one of the shimmering floats up close. The big Southwest Airlines float will be on display at Pier 27, Cruise Terminal Plaza, from noon to 8 pm for two weekends. Southwest Airlines Float Display Pier 27, Cruise Terminal Plaza – more...
Golden Gate Park’s $2.4 Million Renovated Dog Park Opens
Brand New, New Parks, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, What's Closed / What's Open Calling all woofers, puppers, and doggos… The $2.4 million renovation of the Golden Gate Park Dog Training Area is complete, making it the premier puppy play area in the city. The trans-fur-mation includes brand new play surfaces, natural play equipment, pet drinking fountains and more. San Francisco’s largest fenced dog park more...
Every COVID-19 Vaccination Site in San Francisco
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates, Only in San Francisco, Vaccines This week the City expanded its COVID-19 vaccination network with new and expanded sites at the Moscone Center and in the Mission, Bayview, South of Market, and Outer Sunset neighborhoods, vaccinating health care workers and community members 65 and older. The City of San Francisco has made significant progress on its more...
SF’s Brand New Mural for Poet Amanda Gorman
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, City Discoveries, Only in San Francisco The San Francisco Zen Center just debuted their brand new mural for the country’s first ever National Youth Poet Laureate. Poet Amanda Gorman entered the public eye’s when she recited her moving poem “The Hill We Climb” at President Biden’s inauguration. Now, San Francisco honors her with a colorful mural at more...
SF’s New Drop-In Vaccine Site for Seniors
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, COVID-19 Updates, Only in San Francisco, Vaccines Vaccine alert… Just announced, a brand new vaccination site has popped up at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General’s Learning Center Bldg 30. It’s open for seniors 65 or older who live in 94110, 94112, or 94107 zip codes. Best of all, no appointments are needed. It’s open every day from 9am more...
These SF Seniors 65+ Can Get a Vaccine w/o an Appointment
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, COVID-19 Updates, Only in San Francisco, Vaccines Vaccine alert. Vaccine appointments can be hard to get, but there’s good news for select San Franciscans. On February 2, San Francisco Department of Public Health announced that Covid-19 vaccines are now available for residents who are 65 and older in 94124 and 94134 zip codes, no appointment needed. Just bring with more...
SF’ First “Navigation Center” for Unhoused Youth Opens This Week
Brand New, Housing, Only in San Francisco San Francisco is getting ready to open its brand new 75-bed Navigation Center for transitional age youth, ages 18-24. The Navigation Center in Lower Polk is the first of its kind for youth experiencing homelessness in San Francisco. In addition to shelter, it will provide medical and mental health services, workforce development more...
