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SF's 153rd Italian Heritage Parade Returns to North Beach (Oct. 10)SF’s 153rd Italian Heritage Parade Returns to North Beach (Oct. 10)
By - posted 8/30/2021
Bay Area Updates, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Reopening

One of the San Francisco’s oldest celebrations of heritage and the longest-running Italian-American parade in the nation returns October 10, 2021. Thanks to The Chronicle for breaking the news it’s the first major parade to return to San Francisco since the Covid-19 pandemic began. Serving as the Grand Marshall is Graziano Cerchiai, owner of the historic more...

Alcatraz Night Tours Return in September (Finally!)Alcatraz Night Tours Return in September (Finally!)
By - posted 8/29/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Evening tours at Alcatraz Island are back after having been temporarily suspended for the first time in more than a year, Alcatraz City Cruises announced this week. The night tours return beginning Sept. 9, and will be offered Thursdays through Mondays with ferries leaving from San Francisco’s Pier 33 at 6 more...

List of Bay Area Events & Venues Re-Closing Due to COVID DeltaList of Bay Area Events & Venues Re-Closing Due to COVID Delta
By - posted 8/22/2021
City Insight, COVID-19 Updates, Indoor Dining, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

That was fun while it lasted! For a few weeks at least, things were really looking up. While most everything is wide open and many venues are still opening back up, now with SF’s test positivity at a 15-month high, COVID-related hospitalizations matching  summer 2020, Delta on the rise and a more...

SF's Free Outdoor Movies are Back Starting August 27SF’s Free Outdoor Movies are Back Starting August 27
By - posted 8/20/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Free Movie Screenings, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Sundown Cinema is back, and just in time for San Francisco summer. Enjoy food, drinks, and film selections that celebrate the unique character and beauty of our city’s parks and neighborhoods. From now through October, Sundown Cinema is bringing five iconic films to five parks across SF, beginning with Sister Act more...

SF's Cliff House to Reopen as a New Restaurant in 2022SF’s Cliff House to Reopen as a New Restaurant in 2022
By - posted 8/20/2021
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, Only in San Francisco, Reopening

The National Park Service is looking for a new tenant to open up a restaurant at the iconic Cliff House, which will tentatively open in late 2022. In a News Release, the National Park Service noted: In an effort to find a new food and beverage provider for the Lands End Restaurant more...

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Cancels 2021 Golden Gate Park FestivalHardly Strictly Bluegrass Cancels 2021 Golden Gate Park Festival
By - posted 8/19/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

We probably all thought this news was coming, but Thursday morning Hardly Strictly Bluegrass made it official:  For the second year in a row organizers are canceling the in-person festival at Golden Gate Park for 2021 that was originally scheduled for October 1-3. But it’s not all bad news. HSB will more...

SF's Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival Returns September 11-12SF’s Chinatown Autumn Moon Festival Returns September 11-12
By - posted 8/19/2021
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Reopening

Plagued by the pandemic, xenophobia, and crime, Chinatown has had one rough year. Nonetheless, tourists are starting to return and things are beginning to return to normal. To enliven their spirit, the community can look forward to its traditional annual Autumn Moon Festival. Once again, the streets of historic Chinatown will more...

Castro Street Fair Returns October 3, 2021Castro Street Fair Returns October 3, 2021
By - posted 8/17/2021
Bay Area Updates, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Reopening

Although the Fair may look a little different this year, pending potential guidance from SFDPH, the Castro Street Fair returns in person on Sunday, October 3, 2021. 2021 Fair details are still forthcoming. The Fair is always the first Sunday in October from 11 am to 6 pm. History of Castro Street more...

Bay Area Summer Festival Guide 2021 (Updated)Bay Area Summer Festival Guide 2021 (Updated)
By - posted 8/17/2021
4th of July, Bay Area Favorites, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Things are feeling close to back to normal, so that means that many traditional summer fairs and festivals are returning for the first time in more than a year. Here’s our upcoming list big fun events to look forward to! 2021 Summer Festivals / Bay Area Updated 8/17/21 June 2021 San Mateo County Fair more...

SF's August Hall Music Venue Reopens August 27SF’s August Hall Music Venue Reopens August 27
By - posted 8/15/2021
Bay Area Updates, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

A historic venue near Union Square, August Hall, which was originally built in 1911, is finally reopening after closing due to the ongoing pandemic. Sublime with Rome will be at August Hall for two nights, August 27th & 28th. Join in for their reopening weekend and help welcome back live music to more...

'Hamilton' Returns to SF on August 10 + $10 Lottery Tickets‘Hamilton’ Returns to SF on August 10 + $10 Lottery Tickets
By - posted 8/10/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Updates, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

The hit Broadway musical Hamilton returns to San Francisco for a limited run after a 17 month intermission. The show at the 2,200 capacity Orpheum Theater is this first Hamilton production to reopen in North America. There will be a limited run of 4 weeks from August 10 to September 5, 2021. There was more...

South San Francisco Schools Fully Reopen August 11South San Francisco Schools Fully Reopen August 11
By - posted 8/6/2021
Bay Area Updates, COVID-19 Updates, Reopening

By Astrid Casimire, Bay City News Foundation The South San Francisco Unified School District will reopen for traditional, in-class instruction this coming Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Home to one adult school and 15 schools at the elementary, middle and high school levels, SSFUSD serves the communities of Daly City, South San more...

"The Great Dickens Christmas Fair" Postpones Until 2022“The Great Dickens Christmas Fair” Postpones Until 2022
By - posted 8/6/2021
Bay Area Updates, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Victorian Holiday Party is the first major event of 2021 we’re aware of to officially cancel in person and postpone until 2022. 2021 Great Dickens Christmas Fair Cancelled It is with heavy hearts that we announce the cancellation of this year’s in-person Great Dickens Christmas Fair. more...

11 More SF Library Branches Fully Reopening By August 1711 More SF Library Branches Fully Reopening By August 17
By - posted 8/6/2021
Bay Area Updates, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Mayor London N. Breed and City Librarian Michael Lambert today announced that San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) will reopen 11 neighborhood branches for full in-person service by August 17, beginning today with the Park and West Portal locations. After the Labor Day holiday, the Main Library will also resume its pre-pandemic hours, more...

SF's Great Highway Reopens for Cars August 16SF’s Great Highway Reopens for Cars August 16
By - posted 8/5/2021
Bay Area Updates, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, Transportation, What's Closed / What's Open

Starting Monday, August 16th, the Great Highway will have an adjusted operational plan tied to the pandemic emergency closure. The Great Highway between Lincoln Way and Sloat Blvd will be open for weekends and holidays for pedestrian and bicycle use only, and open to car traffic on weekdays. The timing of more...