San Francisco
SF Unveils New Dead-Inspired Psychedelic Buses
Brand New, San Francisco, Transportation, Wow Muni is rolling out some serious Summer of Love vibes. Just in time for the Dead & Company shows in Golden Gate Park (August 1-3, 2025), SFMTA has wrapped two buses and one train in vibrant, psychedelic designs. The colorful vehicles – dubbed the “Psychedeli-bus” and the “Trippy Train” – are more...
Free Parking in Golden Gate Park is Ending
Parks & Beaches, San Francisco, Transportation Say goodbye to one of the last free parking spots in San Francisco. The Board of Supervisors just voted to let the SFMTA begin charging for parking in Golden Gate Park starting January 1, 2027. This means popular destinations like the de Young, Cal Academy, and the Conservatory of Flowers more...
SF’s Iconic Drag Nightclub Oasis Closing At End of the Year
Goodbye, LGBTQ+, San Francisco Oasis, the longtime queer nightclub and cabaret space at 11th and Folsom, will close permanently on January 1, 2026, with its final event set for New Year’s Eve. Open since 2014, the club quickly became a nightlife fixture, known for over-the-top drag shows, campy theatrical productions, and big-name appearances from the more...
Free Roundtrip Rides on the San Francisco Bay Ferry
San Francisco, Transportation For a limited time, you can ride roundtrip on the San Francisco Bay Ferry for free. Just download the SF Bay Ferry app on iOS or Android and enter the promo code ferrygodmother at checkout to claim two free one-way rides, while supplies last. UPDATE: As of 7/22/25 as of 10:59am – more...
Pop Mart’s Viral “Labubu” Toy Store Coming to SF’s Union Square
Brand New, San Francisco Hyped Chinese toy shop Pop Mart store is heading to Union Square later this year, bringing one of the world’s fastest-growing toy brands to the heart of downtown San Francisco. Best known for its collectible vinyl figures like Labubu and Skullpanda, Pop Mart is a Chinese toy company that’s made a more...
Chava’s Closes After 24 Years Serving Homestyle Mexican Food in the Mission
Eat & Drink, Goodbye, San Francisco Chava’s Restaurant, a longstanding Mexican eatery in San Francisco’s Mission District, is closing its doors after 24 years. Located just off 24th Street on Mission, the restaurant stopped serving food earlier this month and will officially close on July 15. The closure follows years of economic challenges, including a slow more...
SF’s Historic Golf Course Turns 100
Local Icons, San Francisco San Francisco’s TPC Harding Park Golf Course is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. The city-owned public course, located along Lake Merced, has hosted major tournaments like the 2020 PGA Championship and the 2009 Presidents Cup. On July 18, the course will hold a centennial celebration with special giveaways for more...
Golden Gate Park Skate Plaza Renamed for Influential SF Skater
Local Icons, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco San Francisco’s Waller Street Skate Park has been officially renamed Zion Skate Plaza in honor of Zion Williams Gaines, a Bayview resident and influential figure in the local skateboarding community. Zion lost his vision as a teenager due to a gunshot wound but continued skating and mentoring others until his more...
SF’s New Coastal Skate Park Opens at Sunset Dunes
Brand New, New Parks, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco San Francisco’s new Sunset Dunes park on the city’s west side is now home to a fresh set of skate features designed for riders of all levels. The new additions include a bank, quarter pipe, island feature, and several creatively crafted elements made from upcycled granite. The skate features, part more...
SF’s 109-Year-Old Ghirardelli Clock Tower Is Back
Bay Area Updates, Local Icons, San Francisco After more than a year under scaffolding, the historic Ghirardelli Square clock tower has been fully restored and is once again visible from across San Francisco. The 109-year-old tower, built in 1916 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, underwent a major renovation that included a full roof more...
Chase Center Hosts Huge Free Outdoor Pride Comedy Show
Fairs & Festivals, Only in San Francisco, Pride, San Francisco Outside and out loud is when breakthrough acts shine their brightest! Thrive City is tearing the roof off live entertainment with our can’t miss comedy lineup geared toward mature audiences. For the third year in a row, Pride Comedy Night presented by Accenture will feature special performances and comedic sets that will have more...
San Francisco’s Summer Festivals & Street Fairs (2025)
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 2025. MAY 2025 2025 Slavic Festival – May 2-3, 2025 The Bay’s Huge “626 Night Market” – May 2-4, more...
New Movie Theater Coming Back to SF’s 1000 Van Ness
Reopening, San Francisco Hat tip to the SF Chronicle for the scoop San Francisco is getting a brand-new movie theater just in time for the summer blockbuster season. Apple Cinemas, a small East Coast theater chain, has signed a lease to take over the long-vacant 14-screen cinema inside the historic Don Lee Building at more...
Golden Gate Park Unveils Nation’s First Breast Cancer Memorial Garden
Brand New, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco Golden Gate Park has a new peaceful spot to reflect and find comfort with the recent opening of the Bay Area Young Survivors Breast Cancer Memorial Garden. This marks the first permanent memorial in the U.S. dedicated specifically to those affected by breast cancer, and the first new memorial in more...
SF’s Huge New All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Has Waterfront Views
Brand New, Eat & Drink, San Francisco If you’ve ever dreamed of building your own stir-fry mountain and handing it off to a Benihana-style chef—good news: FiRE + iCE just opened at Pier 39. Sea lions to the left of you, Bubba Gump to the right, and now you’re stuck in the middle with sizzling steak fajitas. The choose-your-own-adventure more...
