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SF Symphony presents The Trailblazing Music of Joni Mitchell & More
Get Out: Events, San Francisco, Sponsored Experience the unforgettable songs of three of the most influential and iconic artists of the last 50 years as the SF Symphony performs the music of Joni Mitchell, Carole King, and Carly Simon, curated by Ted Sperling. Together with guest vocalists, the Symphony presents a journey through the heartfelt lyrics more...
SF’s “Flower Piano” Festival is Back September 13-22
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, San Francisco, Sponsored Flower Piano is back! Find hidden pianos in SF’s Botanical Garden. Flower Piano is set to return to the Botanical Garden this September 2024 for 10 days—September 13-22, with a special opening night event on September 12—doubling the duration from last year and spanning two weekends! In the final days of summer more...
A Brand New 5-acre Park Coming to SF’s Waterfront?
Brand New, New Parks, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco Thanks to the San Francisco Chronicle and SF Gate for letting us know that San Francisco is gearing up for a potentially dazzling transformation of its Embarcadero Plaza, the underused gem on the city’s iconic waterfront. Bold new plans aim to reimagine the entire area, formerly known as Justin Herman Plaza, more...
New Japanese Bowling Alley & Arcade Coming to SF November 2024
Brand New, Fun & Games, San Francisco San Francisco is getting a brand new Japanese bowling center. A new Round1 Bowling & Arcade which originally opened in Japan back in 1993 will be opening up a new bowling complex with 12 lanes in Stonestown Galleria. Round1’s entertianment permit was approved by the San Francisco Entertainment Commission at their July more...
Hamilton is Returning to SF w/ a $10 Ticket Lottery
Artsy Fartsy, Cheap Tips, San Francisco, Things to Do The Broadway smash hit, Hamilton, returns to San Francisco’s Orpheum Theatre for a limited six-week engagement. Single tickets for Hamilton at BroadwaySF’s Orpheum Theatre (1192 Market St.) will go on sale to the public on Monday, July 22 at 10 a.m. PT. Tickets ($59 – $199 with premium tickets from $209) for more...
Presidio Tunnel Tops Getting New Food Hall in 2025
Brand New, Eat & Drink, San Francisco San Francisco’s Presidio Tunnel Tops is getting a brand new food hall, The Mess Hall. coming in 2025, which will be open every day from 8 am to 8 pm. The Mess Hall and the Presidio Trust are thrilled to announce a long-term lease agreement for 201 Halleck Street within Presidio more...
Huge Free EDM Rave Coming to SF This Sunday (July 21)
Fun & Games, Get Out: Events, San Francisco Dirtybird is hosting a free outdoor rave in San Francisco’s Embarcadero Plaza on July 21 from 2 to 6 pm. Thanks to SF Standard for sharing the deets that Dirtybird’s Sacha Robotti is headlining Back to Baysics party, along with Deron Delgado and Moody Jones, plus two secret performers yet to be announced. Back to more...
SF’s Brand New Laser Light Show “Grace Window” (July 11-14)
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, San Francisco, Wow San Francisco lights up with a brand new laser light art exhibition. The Grace Window installation will illuminate San Francisco from dusk to dawn, July 11-14, 2024. 25 lasers will beam from the Fairmont Hotel into the Rose Window at Grace Cathedral. In addition to the laser spectacle outside, Grace Cathedral will more...
SF’s Brand New Massive 4th of July Laser Light Show (July 3-7)
4th of July, Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, San Francisco, Wow Illuminate just announced a brand new laser art exhibit is coming to San Francisco. Illuminate will light the sky with AuroraSF on July 3-7th from 9 pm – 1:00 am, and and extended display on July 4 from 10:30 pm – dawn. Just approved by the FAA, the brand new laser art more...
SF’s Only Indoor Waterslide Pool is Free Wednesday, July 3
Freebies, Fun & Games, San Francisco, Swimming / Waterparks If you’re looking to beat the heat as summer temperatures soar, all 9 public pools in San Francisco will be free and open to all on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Highs in San Francisco are expected to be in the mid-80s on Wednesday and a heat advisory will be in effect, more...
SF’s “Free Summer Swim Day” at 9 City Pools (July 3)
Freebies, Fun & Games, San Francisco, Swimming / Waterparks SF Rec and Park to Offer Free Pool Access on Wednesday SF Residents can cool off at a nearby pool amid the hot summer weather If you’re looking to beat the heat as summer temperatures soar, all 9 public pools in San Francisco will be free and open to all on Wednesday, more...
SF Will Be the First City in California to Have Boozy Entertainment Zones
Bars, Brand New, San Francisco, Support the Bay San Francisco to Become First City in California to Create New Entertainment Zones Authorized under new state law, the first Entertainment Zone will be in Downtown San Francisco on Front Street under Mayor Breed’s legislation approved today. Other EZ locations being considered include Union Square, Mid-Market, and Thrive City. On June 25, 2024, more...
New Permanent Oceanfront Park at SF’s Great Highway?
New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco San Francisco is putting it to the vote; should The Great Highway be turned into a permanent oceanfront park? Voters will decide in November 2024. The Great Highway is a 3.8-mile-long roadway running along Ocean Beach on the westernmost side of San Francisco. The Upper Great Highway is a two-mile segment more...
SF’s Bob’s Donuts is Moving! (Just One Block Away)
Bay Area Favorites, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco Thanks for KRON4 and Hoodline for letting us know that, although our favorite late-night donut shop is closing down its original Polk Street location, it’s not all bad news. After over 50 years of serving up hot donuts at 1621 Polk Street @ Clay, the iconic Bob’s Donuts 24/7 donut haven more...
Castro Theatre’s Iconic Neon Blade Sign & Marquee Official Relighting (June 19)
Local Icons, Reopening, San Francisco On June 19, 2024 celebrate the official re-lighting of the Castro Theatre’s iconic neon blade sign and marquee, as part of Another Planet Entertainment’s restoration and renovation efforts. On Wednesday, June 19 beginning at 7pm, Frameline48’s Juneteenth Opening Night Film and Block Party will coincide with the official re-lighting of the more...
