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Brand New Chick-fil-A Opens in Bay AreaBrand New Chick-fil-A Opens in Bay Area
By - posted 7/25/2020
Eat & Drink, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that Chick-fil-A’s newest Bay Area restaurant just opened in Redwood City this week on July 23rd The location, at 536 Whipple Ave, Redwood City, is open currently for drive thru and takeout and is open Monday through Saturday, 6:30am to 10pm. Like many more...

"Mask'erade" SF's 3-day Outdoor Music and Dining Experience“Mask’erade” SF’s 3-day Outdoor Music and Dining Experience
By - posted 7/24/2020
Get Out: Events, What's Closed / What's Open

The Midway SF welcomes you to The Mask’erade, a 3-day outdoor music and dining experience with tables extended onto the street, a full stage and added Funktion 1 sound The first Mask’erade boasts takeovers from Trash Fence, Opulent Temple, and SET Underground. UPDATE – ABC7 reports that events at The Midway more...

San Jose Converts Downtown Streets for Outdoor DiningSan Jose Converts Downtown Streets for Outdoor Dining
By - posted 7/24/2020
Eat & Drink, Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open

Thank you KRON4 for letting us know that San Jose restaurants expands outdoor dining with the closure of downtown streets San Pedro Street between Santa Clara and St John are closed and other streets may follow to expand outdoor dining to help struggling restaurants.operate during the pandemic. Barriers were put out more...

Wait, What? Ferry Building Reopens After One Day ClosureWait, What? Ferry Building Reopens After One Day Closure
By - posted 7/23/2020
What's Closed / What's Open

Our head is spinning… Is there any real difference safety-wise between a transport terminal and an indoor mall? Apparently so. Yesterday it was announced at the Ferry Building was classified as an “indoor mall” and therefore needed to shut down pursuant to the city’s latest public health order. Today (July 23), it more...

Two New Bay Area Drive-In Movie Nights This WeekendTwo New Bay Area Drive-In Movie Nights This Weekend
By - posted 7/23/2020
Drive-In Movies, What's Closed / What's Open

Bay Area Pop Up Events announced a series of Drive-In Entertainment Events in partnership with the Sonoma Marin Fairgrounds & Event Center in Petaluma and Santa Rosa. Petaluma Raiders of the Lost Ark July 24, 2020 at 8:45 pm – SOLD OUT Sonoma Marin  Fairgrounds & Event Center in Petaluma. Santa Rosa Men in Black July 25, more...

"Twin Peaks" Historic Castro Gay Bar Reopens“Twin Peaks” Historic Castro Gay Bar Reopens
By - posted 7/23/2020
What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to SF Gate for letting us know that historic SF gay bar “Twin Peaks Tavern” has finally been able to reopen, with some assistance from next-door diner Orphan Andy’s. Since bars are still supposed to be completely closed, only bars that partner with restaurants and require food to be ordered more...

SF's Ferry Building Forced to Close TemporarilySF’s Ferry Building Forced to Close Temporarily
By - posted 7/22/2020
What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to the SF Chronicle for letting us know that the Ferry Building is being forced to temporarily closed under the latest public health order after the city ruled that the Ferry Building was considered an “indoor mall.” UPDATE – BACK OPEN: The Ferry Building has been reclassified as a “transport more...

Marin's New Drive-In Movie Theater (July-October)Marin’s New Drive-In Movie Theater (July-October)
By - posted 7/22/2020
Drive-In Movies, What's Closed / What's Open

It is with great excitement the Lark Theater announces their Drive-In Movie Theater Under the Stars opening Thursday, July 23rd at the North Parking Lot at The Village of Corte Madera. A wonderful way for the whole family to safely enjoy the magic of the big screen in a spacious more...

Outdoor Dining on Car-Free Valencia Street Kicks Off July 23Outdoor Dining on Car-Free Valencia Street Kicks Off July 23
By - posted 7/22/2020
Outdoor Dining, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to Mission Local for letting us know that parts of Valencia Street will be car-free in the evenings to help promote outdoor dining the next three months. Valencia Street is going car-free starting July 23 after city officials approved the three-month pilot to open outdoor dining to help save local more...

Is a Pop-Up “Floating Cinema” Coming To SF This Fall?
By - posted 7/22/2020
Brand New, Drive-In Movies, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to Alt105.3 for letting us know that a floating cinema is coming to San Francisco for a week in September. UPDATE – According to SF Weekly and Orlando Weekly it appears this event is probably not real. After recently debuting in Paris, a socially-distant floating cinema is coming to SF. It more...

SF is Getting a Brand New High Ropes CourseSF is Getting a Brand New High Ropes Course
By - posted 7/21/2020
Brand New, What's Closed / What's Open

Construction on a high ropes challenge course teaching youth leadership and character development in John McLaren Park kicked off today, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced. A project of SF Rec and Parks and Outward Bound California (OBCA), the ropes course will be located at the park’s Wilde Overlook more...

SF's Japanese Tea Garden Reopens This WeekSF’s Japanese Tea Garden Reopens This Week
By - posted 7/21/2020
Museums / Cultural Institutions, What's Closed / What's Open

The Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park officially re-opened its doors to the public Wednesday, July 22 with modifications to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today. Formerly open seven days a week, the Japanese Tea Garden will now be open Wednesday through more...

Sneaky's BBQ Shuts Down After 12 YearsSneaky’s BBQ Shuts Down After 12 Years
By - posted 7/20/2020
Goodbye, What's Closed / What's Open

Another one bites the dust. In an email to its mailing list today, the Bay Area’s Sneaky’s BBQ announced that it was closing for good after 12 years in operation. “Thank you for your years of support” – Ben, Sneaky’s Having started in the underground food scene, then moving to Rebel and more...

Free COVID-19 Testing in Santa Clara County July 21-25Free COVID-19 Testing in Santa Clara County July 21-25
By - posted 7/20/2020
COVID Testing, COVID-19 Updates, What's Closed / What's Open

The County of Santa Clara will offer COVID-19 diagnostic testing from July 21-25 at two additional pop-up locations in San Jose and one in Gilroy. No appointments are needed for a free and easy nasal swab test at any of these pop-up locations. Read the full press release. See the full more...

157-Year-Old "Cliff House" Restaurant Closes Temporarily157-Year-Old “Cliff House” Restaurant Closes Temporarily
By - posted 7/20/2020
Goodbye, What's Closed / What's Open

Thanks to KRON4 letting us know that the Cliff House has temporarily shut down operations on July 20th after 157 years in business. The Cliff House, perched atop Ocean Beach, originally had provided takeout service, but decided it wasn’t viable. Related: Louis’ Diner, w/ Epic Ocean Beach Views, Shuts After 83 more...