San Francisco
Iconic SF Festival “How Weird Street Faire” Says Farewell After 25 Years
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Goodbye, San Francisco Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news the unfortunate news that San Francisco’s iconic “How Weird Street Faire” is saying farewell. After more than two decades of bringing eccentric costumes and electronic beats to San Francisco, the How Weird Street Faire announced it will not apply for a permit to more...
New Japanese Bowling Alley Finally Opens in SF at Stonestown Galleria
Brand New, Fun & Games, San Francisco San Francisco finally got its brand new Japanese bowling center. A new Round1 Bowling & Arcade which originally opened in Japan back in 1993 opened up a new bowling complex with 12 lanes in Stonestown Galleria. The location also features karaoke, and arcade and billiards Grand Opening Update! Round1 at Stonestown finally opened more...
SF’s Contemporary Jewish Museum Closes (Free Visits Through December 15)
Bay Area Favorites, Freebies, Museums / Cultural Institutions, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open The Contemporary Jewish Museum (CJM) in San Francisco has, unfortunately, announced it will temporarily close its galleries for at least one year, beginning December 16, 2024, due to financial challenges. The good news (if there is any, here) is that in order to give the public an opportunity to experience the more...
SF Loses 14,000 Parking Spaces Starting Today (Thanks to “Daylighting”)
Brand New, San Francisco, Transportation, Travel San Francisco’s New Daylighting Law Means Major Parking Changes—and Fines Starting in January Starting today, Monday, November 11, 2024, San Francisco drivers are facing a new parking rule: if you park too close to an crosswalk (whether it’s marked or not, and even if the curb isn’t red), you might find more...
171-Foot PG&E Building Hosts SF’s First Permanent Light Show
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Wow San Francisco’s skyline is about to get a dazzling new addition with the launch of “East Cut Electric,” the city’s first permanent building light projection. Set against the iconic backdrop of a 171-foot-tall PG&E Substation, this mesmerizing display will blend ’70s retro charm with state-of-the-art animation, lighting up the night more...
SF’s Golden Gate Park Gets Stunning New Glowing Archway
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco, Wow Although it’s been trialed for the past few weeks, on Friday night, November 8, 2024, arts nonprofit Illuminate will officially unveil a large-scale, illuminated arch inside Golden Gate Park. In conjunction with the unveiling, the Bay Area Ridge Trail will reroute to run directly through this new landmark, merging art 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...
Catch a Free Ferry! SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday Until 2025
Bay Area Updates, Downtown San Francisco, Only in San Francisco, Road Trip, San Francisco, Transportation, Travel San Francisco Bay Ferry just announced that ferry rides between Richmond and Downtown San Francisco will be free every Friday from November 1 through the end of 2024. Ferry Nice!!!! The ferry ride is approximately 35 minutes and takes off from Gate E2 at the Downtown SF Terminal at the Ferry Building more...
San Francisco’s Cozy Winter Bars with Fireplaces
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 10/29/24 Cozy Bars with a Fireplace in San Francisco Park Chalet Golden Gate Park | The coastal beer garden at Park more...
Free SF Art Museum Opens in Historic Downtown Bank Building “The Cube”
Downtown San Francisco, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open In a bold move bridging San Francisco’s history and future, the Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco (ICA SF) celebrated its grand opening from October 25-27, 2024, marking a major milestone for the city’s art scene and showcasing a model for revitalizing vacant urban spaces. Known as The Cube, the 78,000-square-foot, more...
San Francisco’s Fall Festivals & Street Fairs (2024)
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco Autumn is here! Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous fall festivals, street fairs, and the best events you can look forward to this Fall 2024. SEPTEMBER 2024 Opera in the Park 2024 – September 8, 2024 2024 Flower Piano: 12 Hidden Pianos in GG Park – September 13-22, 2024 “Corgi Con” Bay Area 2024 – more...
SF’s Legion of Honor Celebrates 100 Years with Rare Free 3-Day Weekend
Celebrations, Fairs & Festivals, Fall, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco In a rare three-day event, San Francisco’s Legion of Honor museum will open its doors for free to all visitors from November 9-11, 2024, in celebration of its 100th anniversary. Known for offering a free day on the first Tuesday of every month to all visitors, and weekly free Saturdays exclusive more...
New Halloween Block Party for 10,000+ Comes to Downtown SF
Block Party, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Eat & Drink, Fairs & Festivals, Fall, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco San Francisco’s first “entertainment zone” will transform into a Halloween haven for the city’s brand-new “Nightmare on Front Street” event. Set for Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 2–10 p.m., the free block party will offer a full day of spooky fun in the heart of downtown. Attendees can expect DJs, more...
SF’s Brand New 10-Acre “India Basin” Waterfront Park Opens
New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed today joined community members and state leaders to celebrate the opening of the southern half of India Basin Waterfront Park, one of the most significant park projects in modern San Francisco history. The $200 million environmental justice investment connects Bayview-Hunter’s Point residents to a healthy shoreline, more...
SF’s Quirky Ice Cream Shop Humphry Slocombe Closing Original Location
Eat & Drink, Goodbye, San Francisco Thanks to Mission Local for sharing the unfortunate news that San Francisco’s quirky ice cream shop, Humphry Slocombe, is closing its original location in the Mission located at 2790 Harrison Street. The ice cream shop opened in 2008 and is well known for its unusual flavors like its signature Secret Breakfast more...
