San Francisco
Pranksters Turn Empty SF Google Office into Spirit Halloween Store
Artsy Fartsy, Halloween, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco Thanks to SF Gate and KRON4 for letting us know how prank artist Danielle Baskin converted an empty Google Office in SoMa in SF into what looked like a brand new “Spirit Halloween” store on Monday afternoon. Led by prank artist Danielle Baskin, a group of 11 set out to make more...
SF’s Jerry Garcia Amphitheater Reopens After $1.45 Million in Upgrades
Bay Area Updates, Reopening, San Francisco San Francisco city officials on Saturday held a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil the newly renovated Jerry Garcia Amphitheater, located at John McLaren Park in the city’s Portola District. The amphitheater’s reopening comes after $1.45 million worth of renovations have been completed, including an expanded area for food trucks and portable more...
Where (and Why) SF Marathon Runners Will Need to Wear Masks
COVID-19 Updates, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco Thanks to KCBS for letting us know that for some portions of the San Francisco Marathon which takes place on Sunday, September 19, 2021, runners will need to wear masks. The race’s health protocols state that National Park property requires all runners to wear masks – there are two sections where more...
Video from Metallica’s Surprise Tiny Gig in SF This Week
San Francisco, Wow Metallica surprised fans on Thursday, September 16 with a rare intimate club show at The Independent. Tickets were announced on Thursday afternoon and sold out in minutes to fans with $20 cash in hand (and proof of vaccination). 500 lucky fans were treated to a full set from the band who more...
SF’s Free “PresidiGo” Shuttle Restarts Weekend Service
Bay Area Updates, Reopening, San Francisco, Transportation Starting September 11, PresidiGo will operate on weekends. The Downtown Route operates every hour and the Presidio Hills Route operates between 11am and 6pm. Given greatly reduced ridership and ongoing budget constraints, we’ve made the difficult decision to permanently suspend the Crissy Field Route. However, with new Muni 30 service to Crissy Field and more...
SF Arcade Bar “Emporium” Now Has Weekly Free Game Token Night
Brand New, Freebies, Fun & Games, San Francisco Emporium Arcade Bar San Francisco, the dynamic venue known for its classic arcade games, colorful, fun-loving atmosphere, and renowned drink menu, now offers four free game tokens for residents with a valid California I.D. during locals’ night every Monday. Emporium Arcade Bar offers guests a variety of games, including classic arcade more...
US Navy’s Brand New USS Tripoli Sails Under Golden Gate Bridge
Brand New, San Francisco The Navy’s newest amphibious assault ship, USS Tripoli (LHA 7), arrived in San Francisco in support of San Francisco Fleet Week 2021 on Sept. 11. The ship and her crew are set to participate in San Francisco Fleet Week’s annual Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) exercise being held Sept. 12-14. “The more...
Epic “Night Watch” Film Night on a Barge Cruises SF Bay (Sept. 17-19)
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Fairs & Festivals, San Francisco Join in for the West Coast debut of Shimon Attie’s Night Watch, a floating media arts installation. Night Watch will travel San Francisco Bay and the Oakland Estuary on the evenings of September 17 – 19 from 6:15pm – 9pm. During these three nights in September, onshore activations — exhibitions, panels, more...
SF’s North Beach Festival Postponed (Again) to 2022
Bay Area Favorites, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Reopening, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open After being canceled in 2020 and rescheduled for September 18-19, 2021, San Francisco’s North Beach Festival has ben postponed again, now with the 66th edition of the street fair set to take place June 18-19, 2022. Out of an abundance of caution, we are sad to announce that the 2021 North more...
The Presidio Hosts SF’s Brand New Outdoor Photo Show
Artsy Fartsy, San Francisco Parks belong to all of us – they are where we gather to play, celebrate, and spend time with those we love. The free My Park Moment photo show features people from all backgrounds across the U.S. loving their favorite parks. More than 400 images are on view outdoors at four more...
SF Opens New Treatment Center for Alternative Sentencing
Brand New, Getting Help, San Francisco San Francisco Mayor London Breed and other city officials this week celebrated the opening of a new facility that will serve as an alternative to incarceration and provide counseling, career development and other services for more than 80 people. The Treatment, Recovery and Prevention Academy, located at 630 Geary St., is more...
“Ticket to Ride” SF’s Epic New Muni Transfer Art Show
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Favorites, San Francisco Thanks to HereSay for letting us know and this really cool art show for any Muni lovers out there who miss the old colorful paper transfers. TICKET TO RIDE New works by Tim Williams @optimistwilliams Opening night Friday 9/10/21 (Reception 7 – 11pm) RVCA | VASF Clothing Store 1485 Haight st. San Francisco, CA 94117 Exhibit more...
SF’s Alamo Drafthouse Reopens September 10th
Reopening, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open Alamo Drafthouse New Mission reopens in San Francisco on September 10, 2021. Movies are miracles, and Alamo Drafthouse New Mission is excited to welcome back audiences in San Francisco to collectively share in those miracles. Tickets are on sale now for shows beginning today. Alamo Drafthouse New Mission reopens with the massively more...
SF Gets Brand New 3.5 Acre Pop-Up “The Crossing” Starting Today
Brand New, Community, New Parks, San Francisco It’s finally here! The Crossing at East Cut, a highly anticipated new community pop-up with food tucks, beer garden, entertainment, ground murals and recreation offerings, will officially open Friday, September 10, 2021 at the former Temporary Transbay Transit Terminal. Please note we’ve had reports that the venue is still a work in more...
The Presidio’s Brand New Pedestrian Trail Opens
Brand New, New Parks, San Francisco On December 18, 2020, the Presidio Trust unveils to visitors seven acres of restored tidal marshland and a new pedestrian trail near San Francisco Bay, marking a significant milestone in the 20-year revitalization of one of San Francisco’s original watersheds. Update: The new pedestrian path is located adjacent to, but not more...
