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Memorial Day 2021: Your 3-Day Weekend Guide (50+ Events)Memorial Day 2021: Your 3-Day Weekend Guide (50+ Events)
By - posted 5/27/2021
Bay Area Updates, Celebrations, Fairs & Festivals, Get Out: Events, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

With California’s full reopening just a few weeks away, things are coming back in a big way this weekend. If you’re ready to venture out, here’s 50+ live events in SF and the Bay Area including art shows, street fairs, cultural festivals, outdoor roller discos, free museum days, secret comedy more...

SF's First Huge Outdoor Craft Fair of 2021 is at Pier 70SF’s First Huge Outdoor Craft Fair of 2021 is at Pier 70
By - posted 5/25/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Normally the “Craneway” Craft Fair is inside The Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, but this edition will be outdoors on the grounds of the under-construction Pier 70 in Dogpatch in San Francisco. Craneway Craft Fair / Summer Edition June 26-27, 2021 (11a-5p) 555 20th St., Pier 70, San Francisco FREE – RSVP on Facebook Parking onsite, more...

SF's Hilton Union Square Reopens After More Than A Year ClosedSF’s Hilton Union Square Reopens After More Than A Year Closed
By - posted 5/24/2021
Bay Area Updates, Reopening

The Hilton San Francisco Union Square Hotel opened Monday morning after more than a year without guests due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a hotel spokesman. Prior to reopening, the hotel displayed a five-day illuminated countdown to the moment the first guests walked through its doors. “It’s an important message for more...

California's Great America Reopens May 22California’s Great America Reopens May 22
By - posted 5/22/2021
Bay Area Updates, Fun & Games, Reopening, Swimming / Waterparks

May 22, 2021 will finally mark the end of the 508-day-long closure California’s Great America endured due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After a year and a half, the amusement park is finally able to welcome guests back and once again showcase the magic we call Great America. With updated rides, new more...

CA Opens Back Up June 15CA Opens Back Up June 15
By - posted 5/21/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Reopening

 By Dan McMenamin, Bay City News California will reopen on June 15 without any capacity limits or physical distancing requirements for businesses or events (with the limited exceptions for Mega Events), the state’s Health and Human Services secretary said Friday. Mega Events are characterized by large crowds greater than 5,000 (indoors) and more...

Oakland Museum of California's New GardensOakland Museum of California’s New Gardens
By - posted 5/21/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Outdoorsy, Reopening

OMCA welcomes the community back to a newly-refreshed campus and transformed garden, providing a safe and welcoming space to reconnect with each other. After over a year of facing a global pandemic, compounded with instances of violence, racism, and civil unrest in our country, OMCA’s outdoor public spaces are available more...

SF's Emporium Arcade Bar is Now Open 7 Days a WeekSF’s Emporium Arcade Bar is Now Open 7 Days a Week
By - posted 5/20/2021
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, Fun & Games, Reopening

After more than a year of closure, Emporium SF with the largest collection of games in San Francisco with everything from classic arcade games to pool tables to tons of pinball, foosball, skeeball, air hockey, and more, is finally back open 7 days a week. Thanks to Alt 105.3 for sharing more...

Oakland Museum of CA Reopens June 18 w/ Free WeekendOakland Museum of CA Reopens June 18 w/ Free Weekend
By - posted 5/20/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

After 15 months of closure the Oakland Museum of California is finally reopening its doors on June 18.  After more than a year of temporary closure due to the impacts of COVID-19 (plus an aborted attempt to reopen in November with a free weekend that needed to be canceled at the more...

SF Just Relaxed COVID Rules Again (New May 20 Updates)SF Just Relaxed COVID Rules Again (New May 20 Updates)
By - posted 5/20/2021
Bay Area Updates, Indoor Dining, Outdoor Dining, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

San Francisco Allows More Flexibility For Open Activities    Beginning Thursday, May 20, San Francisco will allow a greater range of activities and remove some operational requirements on open activities as it continues to prepare for full reopening. Director of Health Dr. Grant Colfax and Health Officer Dr. Susan Philip today announced that as of today, May 20, more...

Stern Grove Festival is Back for 2021 (June 20 - Aug 29)Stern Grove Festival is Back for 2021 (June 20 – Aug 29)
By - posted 5/20/2021
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Parks & Beaches, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Stern Grove Festival announced a packed lineup for their 2021 season highlighted by a July 4th concert with the San Francisco Symphony, Thievery Corporation on July 11, Fitz & The Tantrums on August 15th and the finale “The Big Picnic” with Tower of Power and Too $hort on August 29. All shows more...

San Francisco & Bay Area Museums: What's OpenSan Francisco & Bay Area Museums: What’s Open
By - posted 5/19/2021
Museums / Cultural Institutions, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Here’s a list of all of the Bay Area museums, historical sites, zoos and gardens we could find and their current status and when they may open. Every county is moving at its own pace. Who did we miss? Know of any museums, zoos or gardens we missed? – email us more...

SF Giants Loosen Entry Requirements to Oracle ParkSF Giants Loosen Entry Requirements to Oracle Park
By - posted 5/18/2021
Bay Area Updates, Reopening

By Eli Walsh, Bay City News Foundation The San Francisco Giants announced Tuesday that the team will stop requiring a negative COVID-19 test or proof of vaccination to enter Oracle Park and sit in socially distanced sections of the park. The change will take effect Friday, the team said in a more...

Santa Clara County Moves into Yellow TierSanta Clara County Moves into Yellow Tier
By - posted 5/18/2021
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

By Eli Walsh, Bay City News Foundation Santa Cruz and Santa Clara counties moved into the yellow tier of the state’s pandemic reopening system Tuesday, becoming the third and fourth counties in the greater Bay Area to move into the least restrictive tier. The tier change, which will take effect at more...

Oakland's "Bulky Block Parties" Return May 22Oakland’s “Bulky Block Parties” Return May 22
By - posted 5/18/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Reopening

By Keith Burbank, Bay City News Oakland residents can rid themselves of large trash items for free with the return this year of the Bulky Block Party, city officials said Thursday. Starting May 22 at 9 a.m. and then on the last Saturday of the month, people with proof of residency can more...

North Beach “Specs’ Bar” Reopens May 20North Beach “Specs’ Bar” Reopens May 20
By - posted 5/17/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to Broke-Ass Stuart for sharing the news that beloved Specs’ Bar in North Beach will be reopening on May 20, 2021. The 53-year-old bar at 12 William Saroyan Place, tucked away on an alley just off of Columbus Ave (across from City Lights), had been open periodically for to-go drinks and as a bottle more...