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Transamerica Pyramid's $400 Million Revamp w/ Brand New Sculpture GardenTransamerica Pyramid’s $400 Million Revamp w/ Brand New Sculpture Garden
By - posted 9/11/2024
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, New Parks, San Francisco

Thanks to the SF Chronicle for sharing that San Francisco’s iconic Transamerica Pyramid has recently undergone a $400 million revamp, after its new owner, Michael Shvo, took over. The uniquely shaped 48-story building remodel’s final touches are being set in place for its grand opening ceremony on September 12, 2024 which more...

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Full Day by Day Lineup for 2024 (Oct. 4-6)Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Announces Full Day by Day Lineup for 2024 (Oct. 4-6)
By - posted 9/10/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass has just announced its full lineup by day for 2024 – the first time the festival has announced the day-by-day lineup this early! (exact set-times will be released closer to the festival) The beloved (and completely free) San Francisco festival returns to Golden Gate Park for 2024 from October more...

SF Plans 4 New "To Go Booze" Zones in Downtown & Thrive CitySF Plans 4 New “To Go Booze” Zones in Downtown & Thrive City
By - posted 9/6/2024
Bay Area Updates, Fun & Games, San Francisco

Mayor London N. Breed and Supervisor Matt Dorsey with the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) introduced legislation on Tuesday, September 3 to create four new Entertainment Zones in Downtown, which could launch as early as December of this year. The new locations include Mid-Market, Maiden Lane, Mark Lane more...

"Mi Rancho" Mexican Supermarket Opens 1st SF Location“Mi Rancho” Mexican Supermarket Opens 1st SF Location
By - posted 9/3/2024
Brand New, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

The family-owned Mexican grocery chain, Mi Rancho, brings its unique shopping experience to San Francisco’s Bayview community. The supermarket, which prides itself on being accessible to the Spanish-speaking community, offers residents and businesses convenient access to fresh, quality groceries and affordable meal solutions at Mi Rancho’s low prices. The grand opening more...

SF's Free Outdoor Rock Concert w/ Eagles of Death MetalSF’s Free Outdoor Rock Concert w/ Eagles of Death Metal
By - posted 8/25/2024
Get Out: Events, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

San Francisco returns with another free concert, as part of SF Live, with Eagles of Death Metal performing live in Potrero del Sol Park on September 7, 2024. SF Live: Eagles of Death Metal September 7, 2024 | 1-6 pm Potrero del Sol Park, San Francisco FREE with RSVP Eagles of Death Metal is an more...

SF's Beloved 'Sunset Reservoir Brewing Co.' ClosingSF’s Beloved ‘Sunset Reservoir Brewing Co.’ Closing
By - posted 8/23/2024
Bars, Bay Area Updates, Goodbye, LGBTQ+, San Francisco

San Francisco brewery, Sunset Reservoir Brewing Company, is saying goodbye at the end of the month. The beloved brewery has served the Outer Sunset for the past decade, serving food and drinks, and hosting their popular Drag Brunch. The acclaimed brewery has won several awards including: Best Local Brewery Best Beer Selection Best Brunch Best more...

SF's Brand New Bi-Rite Market Finally Opens Aug. 29SF’s Brand New Bi-Rite Market Finally Opens Aug. 29
By - posted 8/23/2024
Brand New, Groceries / Supermarkets, San Francisco

Beloved grocery store Bi-Rite Market is finally opening its third shop in San Francisco. Bi-Rite has been a San Francisco institution for more than 80 years, known for local, and responsibly sourced products, and now they’re expanding with a new location in Russian Hill, which joins locations in Divisadero Street and Mission more...

Big Free Indie Concert in Downtown SF w/ Portugal. The Man (Sept. 20)Big Free Indie Concert in Downtown SF w/ Portugal. The Man (Sept. 20)
By - posted 8/21/2024
Brand New, San Francisco, Wow

San Francisco is hosting another big free outdoor concert in downtown San Francisco on Friday, September 20, 2024 with indie rockers Portugal. The Man. This is the second of three large-scale events that Another Planet Entertainment is hosting in and around downtown San Francisco, as part of their obligation to the more...

Here's What SF's Potrero Yard Will Look Like After Big MakeoverHere’s What SF’s Potrero Yard Will Look Like After Big Makeover
By - posted 8/21/2024
Bay Area Updates, Housing, San Francisco, Transportation

The Potrero Yard Modernization Project (located between Bryant & 17th and Mariposa & Hampshire) plans to replace the 100-year-old bus yard with a modern bus facility. The Potrero Yard Modernization Project is a new four-story state-of-the-art bus maintenance and storage facility that integrates new affordable housing and retail spaces. As the more...

SF's Brand New '70s-Themed Bar & Secret Retro Disco Opens Aug. 22SF’s Brand New ’70s-Themed Bar & Secret Retro Disco Opens Aug. 22
By - posted 8/20/2024
Bars, Brand New, San Francisco

San Francisco is getting a brand new ’70s-themed bar and nightclub, Rick and Roxy’s, at 2131 Lombard Street in the Marina District. The venue will feature two distinct venues under one roof. Rick’s is a cozy 70s-themed bar exuding nostalgic charm with its low ceilings, decorative rock wall, and game room more...

See The 20ft Film Projected Onto the Walls of SF's Civil War-era Fort PointSee The 20ft Film Projected Onto the Walls of SF’s Civil War-era Fort Point
By - posted 8/1/2024
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Free Movie Screenings, San Francisco

Artist, Ben Wood, in collaboration with the Fort Point National Historic Site and National Park Service, is excited to announce the unveiling of a 20×15 ft video artwork projected onto the interior bastion walls of Fort Point, called Fort Point: A Bastion of Memory on view daily Thursday through Mondays more...

San Francisco's Summer Festivals & Street Fairs (2024)San Francisco’s Summer Festivals & Street Fairs (2024)
By - posted 8/1/2024
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco

Summer is the best time in San Francisco for fairs and festivals. Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous summer festivals, street fairs, and the best events you can look forward to this summer 2024. MAY 2024 SFMOMA Free Community Day – May 4, 2024 25th Annual How Weird Street Faire – May more...

SF's Retro 24-Hour Diner Closes After 50 Years - Possibly ForeverSF’s Retro 24-Hour Diner Closes After 50 Years – Possibly Forever
By - posted 7/28/2024
Goodbye, Local Icons, San Francisco

San Francisco’s veteran diner, Silver Crest Donut Shop, has been a staple in the Bernal Heights neighborhood for over 50 years. The retro diner, located at 340 Bayshore Blvd, serves up all day — and all night breakfast and more around the clock. The owners, George and Nina Giavris, have owned more...

Hyped Toy Shop "Pop Mart' Opens Its First San Francisco StoreHyped Toy Shop “Pop Mart’ Opens Its First San Francisco Store
By - posted 7/28/2024
Brand New, San Francisco

Hyped Chinese toy shop Pop Mart has opened a brand new store in San Francisco. Pop Mart’s 11th US store is located in Stonestown Galleria at 3251 20th Avenue, Suite #116, San Francisco, CA. This makes Pop Mart’s second Bay Area location, joining Westfield’s Valley Fair Mall in Santa Clara which more...

SF's "Flower Piano" Festival is Back September 13-22SF’s “Flower Piano” Festival is Back September 13-22
By - posted 7/25/2024
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...