San Francisco
Iconic SF Venue ‘Bottom of the Hill’ Closing After 35 Years
Bars, Goodbye, San Francisco Bottom of the Hill, the 247-capacity Potrero Hill venue that’s hosted everyone from Green Day to the Strokes, is closing at the end of the year after 35 years. The owners say the decision comes from a mix of rising costs, competition from major promoters, and a desire to focus more...
SF Getting New 15-Story “Affordable” LGBTQ+ Senior Housing
Brand New, Getting Help, Housing, San Francisco A long-empty, soggy lot on Market Street is set to become a 15-story affordable housing building for seniors, with a focus on San Francisco’s LGBTQ+ community. Developed by Mercy Housing, the project will bring 187 studio and one-bedroom apartments for residents ages 62 and up, with income limits ranging between $16,000 more...
Beloved SF Drag Club ‘Oasis’ Saved After Surprise Donation
Bay Area Updates, Good News, LGBTQ+, San Francisco A surprise last-minute donation has saved beloved SoMa drag club Oasis, which had planned to close after its New Year’s Eve party. The venue announced that Bay Area philanthropists Mark and Mary Stephens made a significant financial contribution to Oasis Arts, the club’s nonprofit arm, allowing the space to remain more...
SF Is Tearing Down the Infamous Chinatown “Bridge to Nowhere”
City Insight, San Francisco San Francisco’s much-maligned Portsmouth Square pedestrian bridge, often dubbed the city’s most hated bridge, is finally on track to be demolished next year as part of a long-planned redesign of Chinatown’s central park. Locals have complained for decades that the concrete footbridge blocks light, creates safety issues, and takes up more...
San Francisco Giants Buy SF’s Historic 103-Year-Old Curran Theatre
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Updates, San Francisco Downtown San Francisco is getting a new cultural twist thanks to the Giants. The team has officially purchased the historic Curran Theatre, a 1,600-seat venue just two blocks from Union Square. While BroadwaySF will keep running shows and ATG remains in charge of operations, the move signals the Giants are more...
SF’s Iconic ‘Lucky 13’ Dive Bar Spot Might Reopen
Bars, Reopening, San Francisco After sitting dark for nearly five years, the space at 2140 Market St., once home to beloved dive bar Lucky 13, is showing signs of life again. According to records from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, a business called Silver Apple LLC has applied for a Type 42 license, more...
SF’s “Bay Lights” to Finally Return in March 2026 w/ Twice the Glow
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Good News, Holiday Lights, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco San Francisco’s iconic Bay Bridge-spanning nighttime light show is once again preparing for a comeback with more lights than ever. Although there hasn’t been a formal announcement yet, according to the San Francisco Chronicle, the Bay Lights are hoping to return in March 2026 with a new installation called Bay Lights more...
SF’s Festive Larger-Than-Life Ornament Trail is Back for 2025 (Dec. 6-24)
Brand New, Christmas, San Francisco SF’s Ornament Trail is back in Union Square, bringing 11 oversized holiday ornaments created by local artists to Powell Street and the surrounding area. Running daily from December 6 through December 24, the free, self-guided trail invites you to take a holiday walk through downtown and discover each larger-than-life ornament along more...
“SantaCon”: SF’s City-Wide Santa Pub Crawl is Back for 2025
Bars, Bay Area Favorites, Celebrations, Fun & Games, San Francisco “SantaCon” is San Francisco’s annual city-wide Santas-only pub crawl happening on Saturday, December 13, 2025. SantaCon Comedy Show! Funcheap is hosting our first ever SantaCon Comedy Crawl at The Function 1414 Market St. @ Polk opening at 6p with special holiday cocktails, and a Santa + Elves comedy show at 7P + more...
Help Decorate SF’s First Rose Parade Float in Nearly 50 Years
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, San Francisco, Support the Bay San Francisco is gearing up for a big return to the 2026 Rose Parade with a brand new float that will roll through Pasadena on New Year’s Day. It is the city’s first official float entry in nearly five decades, and the public is invited to help build it. From December more...
Check Out 20+ SF Fire Stations Light Up for the Holidays (2025)
Holiday Lights, San Francisco San Francisco fire stations are lighting up once again for the holidays, bringing festive cheer with creative decorations and even snow machines! The city’s beloved Fire Station Community Holiday Decorations Competition is back for its sixth year, spreading joy and raising funds for local charities. What to Expect in 2025 While official more...
San Francisco’s Cozy Winter Bars with Fireplaces (2025)
Bars, City Discoveries, Eat & Drink, San Francisco When the nights grow longer, sometimes you just want to cozy up with a drink by a roaring fire. Here are five great bars with fireplaces to warm up for winter. Updated 11/18/25 Cozy Bars with a Fireplace in San Francisco Park Chalet Golden Gate Park | The coastal beer garden at Park more...
SF’s 150ft “SkyStar” Wheel Gets 18-Month Extension
Fun & Games, San Francisco San Francisco’s 150-foot SkyStar wheel is sticking around a lot longer. After drawing more than 600,000 riders since landing at Fisherman’s Wharf in late 2023, the Board of Supervisors has approved an 18-month extension of its lease at Seawall Lot 301. The wheel has become one of the Wharf’s biggest crowd-pleasers, more...
SF’s Historic Cliff House Could Reopen in 2026 (After 5+ Years Closed)
Local Icons, Reopening, San Francisco San Francisco’s iconic Cliff House is one step closer to reclaiming its name and historic art deco sign after years of closures and disputes. Perched on a rugged Outer Richmond bluff overlooking Ocean Beach, the landmark restaurant has been shuttered since December 2020, but recent developments are offering hope to more...
Movies Return to the Castro Theatre in March 2026 (After 2 Years Closed!)
Local Icons, Reopening, San Francisco Big news for SF film lovers and everyone who missed the Castro: The Castro Theatre has just announced its first slate of upcoming movies after a 2-year break, marking the long-awaited return of film programming to San Francisco’s most beloved movie palace. After months of debate over whether the renovated venue more...
