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SF Planning Epic "Winter Lights at the Gardens" for GG Park in 2024SF Planning Epic “Winter Lights at the Gardens” for GG Park in 2024
By - posted 10/23/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

The Gardens of Golden Gate Park, which includes the Conservatory of Flowers, Japanese Tea Garden, and San Francisco Botanical Garden, are planning a unique winter lights installation from mid-November 2024 through early January 2025. Details are sparse for now as they are currently accepting proposals for a lighting partner to help more...

SF's Walt Disney Museum Has Rare Free "100 Years of Disney" ExhibitSF’s Walt Disney Museum Has Rare Free “100 Years of Disney” Exhibit
By - posted 10/22/2023
Brand New, San Francisco

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of The Walt Disney Company, The Walt Disney Family Museum will be showcasing rare and unique objects from the museum’s collection, which highlight important milestones in Walt’s career and his Company’s early history. These artifacts, which include recent acquisitions and fragile materials that more...

Philz Coffee Closes Its Original San Francisco Coffeehouse After Two DecadesPhilz Coffee Closes Its Original San Francisco Coffeehouse After Two Decades
By - posted 10/16/2023
Eat & Drink, Goodbye, San Francisco

Thanks to ABC7 for sharing the unfortunate news that San Francisco homegrown coffeehouse Philz Coffee has closed its original San Francisco shop located in the Mission District at 3101 24th Street. Philz Coffee opened its original location over two decades ago on January 1, 2003, and sadly brewed its last cup more...

"Barbie Movie Night" Coming to Oracle Park October 27“Barbie Movie Night” Coming to Oracle Park October 27
By - posted 10/16/2023
Get Out: Events, Outdoorsy, San Francisco

The year’s biggest movie is coming to the biggest screen in San Francisco on Halloween weekend. In collaboration with Warner Bros. and Mattel, join in at Oracle Park on Friday, October 27 for a special celebration of everything Barbie. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the film begins promptly at 7:15 more...

Sen. Diane Feinstein Public Memorial & Funeral at SF's City Hall (Oct. 4-5)Sen. Diane Feinstein Public Memorial & Funeral at SF’s City Hall (Oct. 4-5)
By - posted 10/4/2023
Bay Area Favorites, Brand New, Community, Goodbye, Local Icons, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who died last week at the age of 90, will lie in state Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at San Francisco City Hall and a public funeral service will now be held Thursday on the steps of the building. On Wednesday, the public will be invited to pay more...

SF's Massive New Rooftop Restaurant Above Union Square Opens in OctoberSF’s Massive New Rooftop Restaurant Above Union Square Opens in October
By - posted 9/21/2023
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Outdoor Dining, San Francisco

Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that San Francisco’s huge new rooftop bar and restaurant, atop the old Macy’s Men’s Store in Union Square, will be opening in October 2023. International restaurant Chotto Matte is opening a massive new rooftop dining experience at 100 Stockton, set to be larger more...

SF's Huge "TreasureFest" Returns to Treasure Island in 2024SF’s Huge “TreasureFest” Returns to Treasure Island in 2024
By - posted 9/19/2023
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Favorites, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco, Things to Do

For the first time since November 2019, the massive “TreasureFest” makes its return to Treasure Island on February 24-25, 2024. Announced on September 19, 2023, Treasure Fest, a huge 18,000+ weekend festival will once again take over the eastern side of Treasure Island for 11 monthly weekend-long festivals starting in February more...

SF's Union Square Ice Rink is Back for 2023-24 (Nov. 1 - Jan. 15)SF’s Union Square Ice Rink is Back for 2023-24 (Nov. 1 – Jan. 15)
By - posted 9/19/2023
Fairs & Festivals, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

San Francisco’s only outdoor ice rink, the Safeway Holiday Ice Rink returns to Union Square for the 2023-24 holiday season and will host favorite on-ice traditions including Learn to Skate, Drag Queens On Ice, Flashback Fridays, Simba Saturdays, Silent Skate, and Polar Bear Skate. SKATING SESSIONS AND HOURS (2023-24) The ice rink more...

SF's Ferry Building to be Raised 7 Feet to Protect from Sea Level Rise?SF’s Ferry Building to be Raised 7 Feet to Protect from Sea Level Rise?
By - posted 9/13/2023
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Local Icons, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Uplifting, Wow

Thanks to NPR for letting us know about San Francisco’s bold (and expensive) new plan to protect the important city buildings in case sea levels continue to rise. And so SF’s iconic Ferry Building may soon be getting a lift. Although there are no actual plans or specific proposals in place more...

SF’s Historic 160-Year Old Cliff House Coming Back in 2024SF’s Historic 160-Year Old Cliff House Coming Back in 2024
By - posted 9/13/2023
Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to the San Francisco Chronicle for breaking the news that the Cliff House, is expected to finally reopen in late 2024 after being closed for nearly four years. The National Park Service, which owns the building, has awarded a 20-year lease to “Sutro Lands Ed Partners” who say the building more...

NorCal's 1st Public "Padel" Courts Coming to Downtown SF in OctoberNorCal’s 1st Public “Padel” Courts Coming to Downtown SF in October
By - posted 9/13/2023
Brand New, Outdoorsy, San Francisco

Padel, a racket sport enjoying a meteoric rise in popularity across the world, will officially land in San Francisco this October with the opening of two courts in Embarcadero Plaza, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and Park Padel announced today. Construction will begin the week of September 18th on more...

SF to Host Up to 3 New Huge GG Park Concerts in 2024SF to Host Up to 3 New Huge GG Park Concerts in 2024
By - posted 9/12/2023
Bay Area Updates, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Plan for Concerts in Golden Gate Park and Downtown Plazas Approved New agreement will bring concert series to San Francisco annually for three years as part of the City’s economic revitalization efforts Today the City’s plans for a series of ticketed concerts in Golden Gate Park following Outside Lands Festival and three more...

9-Hole Golf Course Returns to SF's Oracle Park ⛳9-Hole Golf Course Returns to SF’s Oracle Park ⛳
By - posted 9/7/2023
Fun & Games, San Francisco

Even though the Giants bats have been dead pretty much all season, there’s still going to be a lot of swinging in Oracle Park in November. The San Francisco Giants’ are bringing back “Ballpark Back 9” turning Oracle Park’s outfield grass into a unique and interactive 9-hole golf course from November more...

SF's New IKEA to Open their First "Nordic Food Hall" in U.S.SF’s New IKEA to Open their First “Nordic Food Hall” in U.S.
By - posted 8/21/2023
Brand New, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

When San Francisco’s brand new mini IKEA opens on August 23, 2023 at 945 Market Street, it won’t just have a standard IKEA food menu and Swedish meatballs you’re accustomed to. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the Mid Market location will also be home to the company’s first U.S. locations more...

This is SF's New Free Robot Shuttle BusThis is SF’s New Free Robot Shuttle Bus
By - posted 8/21/2023
Brand New, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

While the city tries to fight private robo taxis from a full launch in San Francisco, The Treasure Island Mobility Management Agency celebrated the launch of its autonomous shuttle pilot – called the Loop – with agency partners and community leaders, and commenced public service from the Ship Shape Community more...