San Francisco
SF’s Rare Stinky “Corpse Flower” is Blooming
Museums / Cultural Institutions, San Francisco, Wow The Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park has announced that one of their super smelly “corpse flowers” is now blooming. And that means it’s going to smell like rotting flesh. Nice! June 24, 2026 Bloom Update It’s happening! See (and smell) Scarlet the Corpse Flower in bloom at: After-Hours tonight, June 24, 5-9pm. Exclusive Members more...
SF’s Iconic Drag Nightclub Oasis Reopens July 17 After Major Makeover
LGBTQ+, Pride, Reopening, San Francisco San Francisco’s beloved Oasis is getting ready for its next act. The iconic SoMa drag club, theater, and queer performance venue has been undergoing a major transformation and will officially reopen on July 17, 2026 with a special celebration dubbed “The Grand Reveal.” While Oasis is keeping many details under wraps for more...
This is SF’s New 5-Acre Embarcadero Waterfront Park
Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco One of San Francisco’s most recognizable waterfront spaces is getting a major makeover. San Francisco has unveiled and approved the final concept design for a planned waterfront park that will transform Embarcadero Plaza and Sue Bierman Park into a unified 5-acre public space along the city’s iconic waterfront. The Recreation and Park more...
SF’s Free Movies Under the Stars Return to Union Square
Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco Union Square’s free outdoor movie series returns for a second season this summer with five nights of films, pre-show entertainment, and downtown movie nights under the stars. The lineup includes a sing-along screening of KPop Demon Hunters, a Pride Weekend showing of The Birdcage, family favorites like The Princess Diaries and more...
SF’s Huge Free Outdoor “Pride Comedy Night” + Cocktail Party Returns to Thrive City for 2026
Celebrations, Fairs & Festivals, LGBTQ+, Only in San Francisco, Pride, San Francisco, Sponsored Join us for a night of laughter and fun in Thrive City! Outside and out loud is when breakthrough acts shine their brightest! Thrive City is tearing the roof off live entertainment with our can’t miss comedy lineup geared toward mature audiences. Pride Comedy Night presented by Accenture will feature special more...
For the First Time in 30+ Years, Sutro Tower Is Getting Repainted
City Insight, San Francisco If you have looked up at Sutro Tower recently and noticed large black box-like structures moving up and down its legs, there is a reason for it. The iconic San Francisco landmark is in the middle of a major long-term restoration project, which includes its first full repaint in about more...
SF’s New 6,200-Sq.-Ft. Food Hall w/ Epic Views Opens Soon in the Presidio
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco San Francisco’s newest food hall is almost here. The long-awaited The Mess Hall Presidio is expected to open in June 2026 at Presidio Tunnel Tops, bringing burgers, Korean fried chicken, oysters, coffee, cocktails and sweeping waterfront views to one of the city’s most scenic parks. The new 6,200-square-foot food hall is opening more...
SF’s Free Shuttle Goes Straight to Tunnel Tops & Baker Beach
San Francisco, Transportation Getting to places like Baker Beach, the California Coastal Trail, or Presidio Tunnel Tops without a car can be a hassle. But a lot of people still don’t realize San Francisco already has a totally free shuttle that goes straight there. The Presidio GO Shuttle connects downtown SF to the Presidio, more...
SF Presidio’s Free Summer Festivals & Outdoor Movies Are Back for 2026
Festival Updates, San Francisco The Presidio is bringing back its packed summer event lineup for 2026 with free festivals, outdoor movies, dance performances, cultural celebrations, and family-friendly events running from May through September 2026. Now in its fourth season, the Presidio’s summer programming once again transforms Presidio Tunnel Tops, the Main Post, and surrounding park more...
Yerba Buena Gardens Festival is Back for 2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events, San Francisco, Sponsored The 2026 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival hosts a full lineup of free outdoor music, theater, circus, dance, poetry, and children’s programs. The Festival opens on Saturday, May 9, 2026 with Hermán Olivera y Orquesta Taíno to kick off its 26th season. The Festival features over 100 free performances from May to November more...
SFO Now Lets You Walk Loved Ones to the Gate Again
Brand New, San Francisco, Transportation, Travel For the first time in years, you can once again walk friends and family all the way to the gate at the airport, even if you are not flying. San Francisco International Airport has launched a new program called Gate Explorer that allows approved visitors without plane tickets to pass through more...
Giant 2,000-Lb Sea Lion “Chonkers” Takes Over Pier 39
Adorable, Outdoorsy, San Francisco, Wow A giant sea lion nicknamed “Chonkers” is quickly becoming San Francisco’s latest waterfront sea-lebrity. The massive animal, a Steller sea lion, which is much larger than the more common California sea lions, has been spotted lounging among the docks at Pier 39, drawing crowds of curious visitors and camera phones. Experts say more...
San Francisco’s May Festivals & Street Fairs 2026
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous May festivals, street fairs, and events including San Francisco’s Carnaval, Bay to Breakers, and more you can look forward to this May 2026. > We’ll be updating this guide with more May events soon! Please note, this guide includes events from 2025; the 2026 more...
SF’s Twin Peaks Getting New Park + Trails w/ 360° Views
New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco San Francisco is moving forward with plans to upgrade Twin Peaks with new trails, overlooks with sweeping 360-degree views, and a car-free promenade. The project, which has a groundbreaking Ceremony on April 29, 2026, will convert the closed eastern stretch of Twin Peaks Boulevard into a new linear park designed for more...
SF’s Marina Getting New 5-Acre Waterfront Park (Finally!)
New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco San Francisco is moving ahead with a plan to transform Gashouse Cove in the Marina’s East Harbor into a new 5-acre public waterfront park next to Marina Green. The project, which has been debated and redesigned for years due to neighborhood pushback, just received conceptual approval from the San Francisco more...
