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El Rio Opens Its Patio on April 1st. Finally!El Rio Opens Its Patio on April 1st. Finally!
By - posted 3/30/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Popular Mission bar El Rio just announced that it’s reopening its awesome back patio on Thursday, April 1, after more than a year of being closed. Thanks to Hoodline for sharing the news.  El Rio will be open on Thursdays and Fridays from 4-10 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays from 3-10 pm. more...

Monterey Bay Aquarium Reopens May 15Monterey Bay Aquarium Reopens May 15
By - posted 3/30/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

After being closed for more than a year now due to the ongoing pandemic, Monterey Bay Aquarium has just announced that it will be reopening to all guests on May 15. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, May 5 at 9 a.m. PT. Members can reserve tickets starting April 26; special member more...

SF's High Schools to Finally Reopen April 26SF’s High Schools to Finally Reopen April 26
By - posted 3/30/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to KRON4 for sharing the details about the San Francisco Unified School District’s return to in-person learning, after the the schools have closed for a year now due to the ongoing pandemic. KTVU reports that initially the reopening of in-person learning will be restricted to San Francisco’s “focal populations”  i.e. more...

Coyote Pupping Season Begins in The PresidioCoyote Pupping Season Begins in The Presidio
By - posted 3/26/2021
Bay Area Updates, City Insight, Outdoorsy, What's Closed / What's Open

While coyotes are seen year-round in the Presidio, spring signals the start of coyote pupping season, which typically extends to fall. This is when coyote parents are active around and protective of their den site. As in recent years, we expect this year’s pups to be born in late March or more...

All of SF's Indoor Pools to Open by Mid-JuneAll of SF’s Indoor Pools to Open by Mid-June
By - posted 3/25/2021
Bay Area Updates, Reopening, Swimming / Waterparks, What's Closed / What's Open

Splish splash…San Francisco’s indoor swimming pools are opening soon. San Francisco’s arrival in the state’s Orange Tier means a return to limited indoor lap swimming with prior reservation, as well as some other programs. San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department are currently coordinating staffing and programming in an effort to get more...

Indoor Concerts Are Finally Coming BackIndoor Concerts Are Finally Coming Back
By - posted 3/23/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, What's Closed / What's Open

Oakland’s Fox Theater just announced their first new concert to be scheduled since the pandemic started. March 13, 2021 marked one year since stages across California went dark. Jungle is scheduled to perform October 26, 2021. Presale begins March 31. There’s a handful of shows that have been rescheduled to new dates more...

SF Officially in "Orange" Reopening Tier (March 24 at 8am)SF Officially in “Orange” Reopening Tier (March 24 at 8am)
By - posted 3/23/2021
Bay Area Updates, Get Out: Events, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Outdoor Dining, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

San Francisco Reopens And Expands Businesses And Activities As It Moves Into The State’s Orange Tier Beginning Wednesday, March 24, San Francisco will reopen indoor offices, outdoor bars, and indoor recreation, as well as expand outdoor entertainment, and a number of activities in accordance with State restrictions and additional local limits  San more...

SF To Enter "Orange Tier" March 24. Here's What Can ReopenSF To Enter “Orange Tier” March 24. Here’s What Can Reopen
By - posted 3/19/2021
Bay Area Updates, Outdoor Dining, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

If San Francisco enters the orange tier on March 24th as expected, the city announced that they are reopening more and loosening more restrictions including a further expansion of indoor and outdoor dining and outdoor bars (even without serving food) will be allowed to open for the first time in more...

SF Chinatown's Walkway Weekends Extended to JuneSF Chinatown’s Walkway Weekends Extended to June
By - posted 3/18/2021
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, Only in San Francisco, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open

Enjoy a historic street stroll, under vibrant red lanterns, at San Francisco Chinatown’s Walkway Weekends — now through June 2021. Every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 5pm, experience car-free Grant Ave. between California and Washington streets — open for exploring, snacking, dining and shopping in the heart of America’s oldest Chinatown. View more...

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is Back April 3Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is Back April 3
By - posted 3/18/2021
Bay Area Updates, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom announced today that they are planning to reopen the Vallejo amusement park to the general public on April 3, 2021. The park opens for members and season pass holders on April 1. For now, only California residents will be allowed to visit the park. Any out-of-state residents more...

Outside Lands Moves To Halloween Weekend 2021Outside Lands Moves To Halloween Weekend 2021
By - posted 3/18/2021
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Get Out: Events, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

Outside Lands Moves To Halloween Weekend: October 29-31, 2021 2021 Lineup Includes Lizzo, Tame Impala, The Strokes, Tyler, The Creator Also Featuring Vampire Weekend, J Balvin, RüFüS Du Sol, Kehlani, Glass Animals, Zhu, Young Thug, Kaytranada, Khruangbin, Brittany Howard And More 2021 3-Day Ga, VIP, Payment Plan & Golden Gate Club Passes On Sale Now After a more...

SF's 1886 Victorian House Tours Reopen April 3rdSF’s 1886 Victorian House Tours Reopen April 3rd
By - posted 3/18/2021
Artsy Fartsy, Bay Area Updates, Museums / Cultural Institutions, Only in San Francisco, Reopening, What's Closed / What's Open

New for 2021 – Learn about Victorian era architecture and the lives of the Haas-Lilienthal family via a self-guided audio tour. Self-guided audio tours available Saturdays and Sundays between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM, beginning April 3rd. Walk-ins are welcome, but we prefer advance reservations as space is limited: RSVP to plarson@sfheritage.org.  Note: Docent-led tours more...

“SkyStar” Officially Extended to 2025 (Again)“SkyStar” Officially Extended to 2025 (Again)
By - posted 3/16/2021
Bay Area Updates, Fun & Games, Only in San Francisco, Things to Do, What's Closed / What's Open

The ongoing battle if San Francisco’s Skystar, the Ferris wheel in Golden Gate Park, will stay additional past its original end date may have finally come to an end. Thanks to KTVU for sharing the news that on Tuesday, March 16, the full board of San Francisco Supervisors voted to keep more...

SF Chinatown's 1st New Nightclub in 37 YearsSF Chinatown’s 1st New Nightclub in 37 Years
By - posted 3/16/2021
Brand New, Eat & Drink, Only in San Francisco, What's Closed / What's Open

A brand new nightclub is opening up in San Francisco Chinatown, and you can check out their second soft opening weekend. Lion’s Den will be Chinatown’s first new nightclub to open in 37 years since the entertainment restrictions were placed in 1984. The historic live music lounge carries on the legacy and more...

Not So Fast... SF's Ferris Wheel Might Now End in 2022Not So Fast… SF’s Ferris Wheel Might Now End in 2022
By - posted 3/16/2021
Bay Area Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to the San Francisco Chronicle for letting us know the back-and-forth battle over the future of the 150-foot Observation Wheel in Golden Gate Park appears to have taken another turn. Two weeks ago San Francisco’s Recreation and Parks Department and the Historic Preservation Committee both signed off on extending “Skystar’s” more...