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SF's Glorious Nob Hill Tree Lighting Ceremony Returns for 2021 (11/29)SF’s Glorious Nob Hill Tree Lighting Ceremony Returns for 2021 (11/29)
By - posted 11/28/2021
Celebrations, Christmas, San Francisco

The Nob Hill Association will host its 50th consecutive Tree Lighting Ceremony in its traditional format this year, in person at Huntington Park. The French American Jazz Quartet will play live music, and refreshments are provided by the InterContinental Mark Hopkins, Fairmont San Francisco, and The Ritz-Carlton. Nob Hill Tree Lighting Ceremony Monday, more...

SF + Bay Area Christmas Markets & Holiday Fairs (2021)SF + Bay Area Christmas Markets & Holiday Fairs (2021)
By - posted 11/26/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Christmas, Fairs & Festivals, Holidays, San Francisco

SF's Zeitgeist Just Took Down Half Their Beer Garden Plastic BarriersSF’s Zeitgeist Just Took Down Half Their Beer Garden Plastic Barriers
By - posted 11/25/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Outdoor Dining, Outdoorsy, San Francisco

Need to escape your family and grab an outdoor beer? Zeitgeist are having special Thanksgiving Day hours, opening from 2pm to 9pm on Thursday. Also, they just announced that they’ve removed the plastic barriers on the outdoor picnic tables in half of their beer garden. They’ve left a few barriers still more...

San Francisco No Longer Worst U.S. City For Package Theft (Now It's 2nd Worst)San Francisco No Longer Worst U.S. City For Package Theft (Now It’s 2nd Worst)
By - posted 11/24/2021
Crime, San Francisco

Thanks to KRON4 for sharing the news that San Francisco is no longer the worst city in the United States for stolen packages. Thankfully, San Francisco lost its reigning title this year, which it held from 2018-2020. According to a study by Safewise, Denver, Colorado has claimed the new porch pirate more...

San Francisco Declares Water Shortage EmergencySan Francisco Declares Water Shortage Emergency
By - posted 11/23/2021
Bay Area Updates, Green, San Francisco

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission declared a water shortage emergency and approved measures aimed at further conserving and reducing water usage across the SFPUC’s service territory in response to exceptionally dry weather conditions that have affected the entire state over the past two years. As a result of the emergency measure, more...

Food Trucks Coming to SF's Great HighwayFood Trucks Coming to SF’s Great Highway
By - posted 11/23/2021
Brand New, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department today announced the launch of a three-month pilot program for food trucks on the Upper Great Highway during days the roadway is closed to vehicle traffic, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today. Viva Vegan, a plant-based burger truck, began serving its more...

SF's Interfaith Winter Shelters Open Through March 26SF’s Interfaith Winter Shelters Open Through March 26
By - posted 11/23/2021
Getting Help, Housing, San Francisco

San Francisco announced the opening of its Interfaith Winter Shelter program. Now in its 33rd year, the Interfaith Winter Shelter program opens Sunday, November 21, 2021, increasing shelter capacity for people experiencing homelessness during the particularly difficult winter season. This year, the shelter will transition among four religious facilities with more...

Union Square Closing Streets for the HolidaysUnion Square Closing Streets for the Holidays
By - posted 11/23/2021
Bay Area Updates, Crime, San Francisco

Thanks to KRON4 for sharing the news that after the recent brazen looting incidents, San Francisco announced that it will be limiting vehicle access in Union Square. The news was shared during a joint press conference with Mayor London Breed and the San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott. Breed announced that, more...

SF City Hall Lights Up for Thanksgiving (Nov. 25-27)SF City Hall Lights Up for Thanksgiving (Nov. 25-27)
By - posted 11/23/2021
San Francisco, Thanksgiving

San Francisco’s City Hall and its 220+ state-of-the-art LED lighting fixtures will illuminate in beautiful shades of amber in celebration of Thanksgiving, November 25-27, 2021. It’s a great photo opportunity to capture San Francisco’s iconic dome lit up for the occasion. The schedule is always tentative for the holiday lighting and subject to change when there are special events and the more...

See Golden Gate Park's Dazzling Lights all December 2021See Golden Gate Park’s Dazzling Lights all December 2021
By - posted 11/21/2021
Bay Area Favorites, Christmas, Holiday Lights, Holidays, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco

Starting in December, visitors to Golden Gate Park will journey through an immersive wonderland of light, nature and art as illuminated paths, interactive exhibits, and live performances brighten nearly a mile of car-free JFK Drive and the park’s Music Concourse, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and the San more...

Union Square's Christmas Tree Lighting in SF Held a Week EarlyUnion Square’s Christmas Tree Lighting in SF Held a Week Early
By - posted 11/20/2021
Christmas, Holidays, Reopening, San Francisco

Thanks to KTVU for letting us know that Macy’s “Great Tree” lighting in San Francisco’s Union Square was lit up a week early than normal, on November 19, 2021. KTVU reports that the lighting was held early in order “to promote sales in the slumping retail corridor.” You can view the tree more...

SF Gives 5,500 Turkeys to Needy for "15th Annual Turkey Giveaway"SF Gives 5,500 Turkeys to Needy for “15th Annual Turkey Giveaway”
By - posted 11/19/2021
Causes, Community, Getting Help, San Francisco, Thanksgiving

As part of a Thanksgiving tradition in San Francisco, Mayor London Breed on Thursday announced the city will donate more than 5,500 turkeys to families in need during the 15th annual Turkey Giveaway next week. As part of the giveaway, the turkeys will be distributed on Thanksgiving across more than 85 more...

SF Launches Brand New Concert Series in 2022SF Launches Brand New Concert Series in 2022
By - posted 11/15/2021
Brand New, Fairs & Festivals, San Francisco

San Francisco city officials on Monday unveiled a $2.5 million initiative to help revive the city’s entertainment and music industry, still reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic. The SF Live Initiative will consist of a series of concerts and live performances presented by local entertainment venues at outdoor parks and plazas happening more...

SF Celebrates Its Newest Boat Dock at Lake MercedSF Celebrates Its Newest Boat Dock at Lake Merced
By - posted 11/15/2021
Brand New, Outdoorsy, San Francisco

City officials, dragon boat racers and community members gathered to celebrate a new boat dock at Lake Merced in San Francisco on Saturday. The new dock (which actually opened to the public back in September, but had its official opening ceremony on November 13, 2021) is located on the North Lake, more...

Take a Swing on SF's Only Flying TrapezeTake a Swing on SF’s Only Flying Trapeze
By - posted 11/11/2021
Fun & Games, Reopening, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

One of the most fun Friday night experiences in San Francisco is back for the first time in almost 2 years! For just $5, you can run away and join the circus! $5 Friday is perfect for a unique date or night out with friends. Please note this event is for more...