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SF's Cable Cars Are Decked Out for the HolidaysSF’s Cable Cars Are Decked Out for the Holidays
By - posted 12/10/2020
City Insight, Only in San Francisco

San Francisco’s beloved cable cars are dressed up for the holidays. You can snap a photo of the iconic cable cars in their holiday finest every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday through the New Year, from 10am – 3pm. The historic landmark cable cars will be parked at Powell & Market, accompanied by more...

50 Foot Sculpture Garden May Be Coming to SF50 Foot Sculpture Garden May Be Coming to SF
By - posted 12/6/2020
Artsy Fartsy, City Insight, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy

San Francisco is looking for artists to be considered for an temporary sculpture outdoor exhibition featuring large sculptures ranging from 20-50 ft in height to be displayed in Patricia’s Green in Hayes Valley. The San Francisco Arts Commission is soliciting submissions to establish a pool of existing sculptures, ranging in height more...

SF's Brand New Floating Fire StationSF’s Brand New Floating Fire Station
By - posted 12/5/2020
Brand New, Fire Updates, Only in San Francisco, Wow

San Francisco has a new fire station that may be the first of its kind in the world as NBC Bay Area recently reported. Firestation 35’s new two-story floating fire station is berthed at Pier 22½ just north of the Bay Bridge. The new Fireboat Station 35 started to come to life more...

SFO Gets New "Surf's Up" Rock 'N Roll ExhibitSFO Gets New “Surf’s Up” Rock ‘N Roll Exhibit
By - posted 12/2/2020
Brand New, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco

Instrumental surf music swept across the United States like a great sonic wave during the early 1960s. Energetic and melodic with little or no vocal accompaniment, instrumental surf music originated in Southern California along with a booming interest in surfing and the subsequent pop-cultural craze. The first wave of surf more...

Bruce Lee History Exhibition Coming to SF in 2021Bruce Lee History Exhibition Coming to SF in 2021
By - posted 11/25/2020
Brand New, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco

San Francisco getting a brand new Bruce Lee History exhibit which will debut in fall 2021 at the Chinese Historical Society of America in San Francisco. The exhibit, We Are Bruce Lee: Under The Sky, One Family celebrates the remarkable life of a Chinese American icon, who transcended race, geography, and more...

SF City Hall Lights Up for ThanksgivingSF City Hall Lights Up for Thanksgiving
By - posted 11/24/2020
Holiday Lights, Only in San Francisco, Thanksgiving

San Francisco City Hall lights up in a harvest colors in celebration of Thanksgiving from Thursday, November 26 through Sunday, November 29, 2020. The schedule is always tentative for the holiday lighting and subject to change when there are special events and the building is lit in honor of those.

Celebrity Chef Martin Yan's M.Y. China Closes SF RestaurantCelebrity Chef Martin Yan’s M.Y. China Closes SF Restaurant
By - posted 11/24/2020
Bay Area Updates, Goodbye, Only in San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to Eater for breaking the news that unfortunately M.Y. China has permanently closed its doors due to the ongoing pandemic. Celebrity Chef Martin Yan, who you might remember as host of the ’80s cooking show Yan Can Cook and also more recently an Iron Chef judge, opened his signature restaurant more...

SF’s Winter Wonderland Holiday Market & Christmas Tree StrollSF’s Winter Wonderland Holiday Market & Christmas Tree Stroll
By - posted 11/23/2020
Celebrations, Only in San Francisco, Things to Do, What's Closed / What's Open

Ghirardelli Square invites you to join in for a festive Holiday Market presented by Fog City Flea and a self-guided Christmas Tree Stroll with trees decorated by the talented students at the Academy of Art. Linger in the square until sundown to catch the holiday lights for the first time this season. Winter Wonderland Holiday Market Friday, November more...

Ocean Beach is Getting a New Walking Trail (& Parking Lot)Ocean Beach is Getting a New Walking Trail (& Parking Lot)
By - posted 11/21/2020
Brand New, City Insight, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy

Ocean Beach is getting a new walking and cycling trail with a new parking lot, restroom and a plaza. The new project will also provide pedestrian access to the shore­­ and connect up with the existing trail network.  The Ocean Beach Climate Adaptation Project is situated along the Great Highway south more...

Golden Gate Park Gardens Now Free for Low Income FamiliesGolden Gate Park Gardens Now Free for Low Income Families
By - posted 11/21/2020
Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Things to Do

San Francisco just announced that San Francisco Botanical Garden, Conservatory of Flowers, and the Japanese Tea Garden will offer year-round, free admission to any visitors receiving government food assistance benefits. Free admission of up to four people will be granted at all three Golden Gate Park gardens with an electronic benefit more...

SF's 9-hole Golf Course Reopens at TPC Harding ParkSF’s 9-hole Golf Course Reopens at TPC Harding Park
By - posted 11/20/2020
Only in San Francisco, Things to Do, What's Closed / What's Open

Golfing is back in San Francisco at the Fleming 9 course at TPC Harding Park. TPC Harding Park is pleased to announce the re-opening of the Fleming 9 course on Monday, November 16. Tee time reservations MUST be made in advance online at tpc.com/hardingpark. Tee times can be booked up to more...

SF Will Pay Artists $1250 for Pop-Up Murals on Boarded Up StoresSF Will Pay Artists $1250 for Pop-Up Murals on Boarded Up Stores
By - posted 11/19/2020
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Murals, Only in San Francisco

Artists have a unique opportunity to help keep our communities’ spirit up in challenging times and to advocate for best practices of keeping each other safe during a pandemic. Paint the Void received a grant from the city of San Francisco to facilitate 30 new murals on boarded up storefronts more...

SF Hiring 60 Artists to Cheer You Up Over the HolidaysSF Hiring 60 Artists to Cheer You Up Over the Holidays
By - posted 11/19/2020
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Only in San Francisco

The San Francisco Creative Corps pilot program will provide economic opportunities for 60 visual and performance artists, who are underemployed due to COVID-19, while also promoting public health during global COVID-19 pandemic. This holiday season, performing artists, including actors, musicians, and dancers, will be deployed as Community Health Ambassadors to creatively more...

SF Opera at the Fort Mason Drive-InSF Opera at the Fort Mason Drive-In
By - posted 11/18/2020
Artsy Fartsy, Drive-In Movies, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, Things to Do

Experience opera — from the comfort of your car. San Francisco Opera is once again partnering with Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture to bring the performing arts to the big screen, with a drive-in movie experience.  Enjoy bayside views and delicious snacks from Off the Grid food trucks as you and your more...

Rainbow Grocery's New Late Night "Reservations" for Thanksgiving ShoppingRainbow Grocery’s New Late Night “Reservations” for Thanksgiving Shopping
By - posted 11/14/2020
Brand New, Groceries / Supermarkets, Only in San Francisco

Rainbow Grocery has just launched their new After Hours Reserved Shopping in advance of Thanksgiving. Reserve your time slot in advance online to shop after hours. You’ll enjoy a much quieter shopping experience as they’re reducing capacity to only 35 shoppers. Select days include November 14, and November 21-25. Rainbow Shopping Reservations more...