San Francisco
Happy 155th Birthday to Golden Gate Park
Celebrations, City Insight, Outdoorsy, San Francisco Golden Gate Park, one of the world’s most iconic parks, turns 155 years old on April 4, 2025. More than a century-and-a-half ago, park engineer William Hammond Hall and master gardener John McLaren carved out an urban oasis from a vast, windswept expanse of sand dunes. The result: a verdant, more...
1950s SF Motel Transformed by Artists for One Weekend Only
Artsy Fartsy, Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, San Francisco, Wow San Francisco’s stARTup Art Fair is one of the most unique art shows you’re likely to ever encounter. The Return of SF’s Most Unique Art Fair: stARTup Takes Over Hotel del Sol San Francisco’s beloved stARTup Art Fair is finally making its long-awaited return after a five-year pause, and it’s coming back with renewed more...
Canada’s Largest Asian Grocery Chain is Coming to SF
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Groceries / Supermarkets, San Francisco T&T Supermarket, the largest Asian grocery retailer in Canada, is expanding to San Francisco with a new store at San Francisco City Center, located at 2675 Geary Blvd, at the intersection of Geary Blvd and Masonic Ave. The store is scheduled to open in Winter 2026. This location will serve more...
SF’s Beloved Pho Spot Turtle Tower Reopens
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, Reopening, San Francisco After closing its doors in 2023, the popular Vietnamese restaurant Turtle Tower has officially reopened in a new location at 220 California Street in the Financial District. Known for its Northern-style pho, particularly the chicken broth-based pho ga, Turtle Tower has been a staple in San Francisco’s food scene since more...
San Francisco’s Spring Festivals & Street Fairs (2025)
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco Spring is blooming! Here’s a round-up of fun and fabulous spring festivals, street fairs, and the best events you can look forward to this Spring 2025. > Please note that we’ll be continuing to update our Spring Festivals & Street Fairs Guide for 2025. MARCH 2025 Ocean Beach Bonfires Return for 2025 – March 1 more...
Brand New Nintendo Store Opens in SF May 15
Brand New, Fun & Games, San Francisco On May 15, 2025 Nintendo will open Nintendo SAN FRANCISCO, its newest retail store and the second official Nintendo location in the United States. Located at 331 Powell Street in Union Square, the store will offer a range of Nintendo products, including consoles, games, and accessories, as well as exclusive merchandise more...
March 13 Marks Final Day for Cars on SF’s Great Highway
Bay Area Updates, New Parks, Outdoorsy, San Francisco Thursday marks the final day for vehicles on San Francisco’s Upper Great Highway as the city moves forward with its plan to convert the roadway into a park. Approved by voters through Proposition K in the November election, the decision reflects a shift toward prioritizing public recreational spaces over car more...
Castro Theatre Reopening Delayed Until Fall 2025
Bay Area Updates, San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open Thanks to SFist for sharing the news the reopening of the Castro Theatre has been delayed due to an ongoing issue with PG&E power access. Initially planned for summer 2025, with hopes of being open for Pride Month, the theater is now expected to open at the earliest in fall more...
Cult Fav Chicken Chain “Raising Cane’s” Coming to SF
Brand New, Eat & Drink, San Francisco Thanks to SF Gate for sharing the news that San Francisco is finally getting its own Raising Cane’s. The popular chicken chain, known for its crispy chicken fingers, signature Cane’s sauce, and buttery Texas toast, will open its first SF location at Stonestown Galleria. Set to take over the former McDonald’s more...
Beautiful Azaleas in Bloom at SF’s Japanese Tea Garden
Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco, Spring Flowers Azaleas Bloom at the Japanese Tea Garden Azaleas, camellias, and rhododendrons are adding eye-catching pops of color to the Japanese Tea Garden. They are the eye-catching magenta flowers on rounded bushes primarily at the entrance of the Japanese Tea Garden with some more sprinkled throughout. Come by and see them for yourself more...
SF’s Getting a Brand New 5-Acre Embarcadero Waterfront Park
Brand New, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco Embarcadero Waterfront Park Revitalization Moves Forward San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors has approved a plan to revamp Embarcadero Plaza and the adjacent Sue Bierman Park as part of ongoing efforts to boost Downtown’s public spaces. The project is a collaboration between the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department, Office of Economic more...
Outside Lands’ Eager Beaver Pre-Sale: March 5 (2025)
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, San Francisco It’s time to get ready for Outside Lands to take over Golden Gate Park on August 8-10, 2025 to get the heart of San Francisco pumping. There’s no official word on the headliners yet, but 3-Day Eager Beaver tickets get unearthed on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, for $485.05 ($425 + $60.05 fees), which more...
Popular BBQ Joint “Everett & Jones” Opening in SF
Eat & Drink, San Francisco Thanks to the San Francisco Chronicle for sharing that Everett & Jones, is set to open a new location at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf. The San Francisco Port Commission has approved a lease for the restaurant at 300 Jefferson St., a two-story space that has been vacant since 2020. The new restaurant more...
SF’s New Simpsons Inspired Pop Up Bar “Moe’z”
Bars, Brand New, San Francisco Thanks to 48 Hills for sharing the news that San Francisco has a new destination for fans of The Simpsons. Moe’z, a pop-up bar inspired by Moe’s Tavern, has opened in Lower Nob Hill. Located on Sutter Street, this bar offers an experience with references to the long-running animated series. The more...
SF May End Free Street Parking in Golden Gate Park
Bay Area Updates, San Francisco, Transportation Thanks to SF Chronicle for sharing the news that San Francisco officials are considering new parking fees for Golden Gate Park, potentially ending free street parking along Martin Luther King Drive and other park roads. The proposal, which is part of a broader effort to address a growing budget deficit, more...
