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from48 hills
2 hours ago

Good Taste: Portola Music Fest promises a Pokemon bowl, dirrty drinks-and no lines - 48 hills

Portola Music Festival at Pier 80 features diverse vendor dishes while organizers prioritize minimizing lines so attendees can eat quickly and return to performances.
fromsf.funcheap.com
4 hours ago
SF music

$1 Margaritas & "Disco Taco Tuesday" at Underdogs (SoMa)

Free weekly event at Underdogs Cantina, 128 King St., San Francisco, every Tuesday from 7:30–10:00 pm; RSVP recommended.
fromsfist.com
6 hours ago

Man Who SF Medical Examiner Wrongly Declared Dead In 2021 Is Now, In Fact, Dead

Four years after a stunning mishap where the SF Medical Examiner notified a family that their father had been declared dead, and then he turned up alive, the same man has, in fact, now died. It was exactly one year ago today when the Chronicle broke the story that a man who the SF Medical Examiner's Office had declared dead, and even sent his family the ashes, was actually still very much alive on the streets of San Francisco.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
10 hours ago

Fleet Week "Family Day" Festival at SF's India Basin Waterfront Park (2025)

Celebrate Fleet Week at India Basin Waterfront Park with an afternoon of free family fun! Enjoy live performances by Afterthought and The Top Chefs and the US Air Force Band of the Golden West. Also, enjoy free food, jumpy houses, outdoor games, free haircuts, and activities for all ages. Gather your friends, family, and neighbors for a day of community and celebration at the waterfront!
San Francisco
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
10 hours ago

Free "Sundown Cinema" Outdoor Movie: Edward Scissorhands (The Presidio)

Free outdoor screening of Edward Scissorhands on October 23 at the Presidio Civil War Parade Ground as part of the relaunched Sundown Cinema; admission free.
Food & drink
fromThe Infatuation
2 years ago

The 16 Best Special Occasion Restaurants In SF - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Sixteen San Francisco restaurants offer extravagant tasting menus and themed fine-dining experiences for big celebrations.
#laver-cup
#volunteering
#homicide
fromSFGATE
5 days ago
San Francisco

Father killed in stabbing after picking up son from SF school, suspect arrested

fromSFGATE
5 days ago
San Francisco

Father killed in stabbing after picking up son from SF school, suspect arrested

#bank-robbery
#san-francisco
fromFortune
1 day ago
San Francisco

San Francisco NIMBYism strikes again as one neighborhood recalls a city supervisor who created a new park for the whole city to enjoy | Fortune

fromsfist.com
2 days ago
San Francisco

Community Remembers SF Father Stabbed and Killed Outside SF Elementary School Last Week

San Francisco
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
6 days ago

Excerpts From Three New Novels Inspired by San Francisco and The Grubstake Diner - San Francisco Bay Times

John Jason Phillips will premiere and read three new novels tonight at The Grubstake; the novels fictionalize his early 1980s San Francisco taxi-driving experiences.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
6 days ago

Man Fatally Stabbed at Busy Intersection Near Balboa Terrace Elementary School

A man was fatally stabbed around 4:35 pm at Junipero Serra Boulevard and Ocean Avenue in San Francisco; the victim later died at the hospital.
fromFortune
1 day ago
San Francisco

San Francisco NIMBYism strikes again as one neighborhood recalls a city supervisor who created a new park for the whole city to enjoy | Fortune

fromsfist.com
2 days ago
San Francisco

Community Remembers SF Father Stabbed and Killed Outside SF Elementary School Last Week

SF politics
fromMission Local
1 day ago

S.F. city audit finds disgraced Human Rights Commission head misused $4.6M

Sheryl Davis spent millions of taxpayer dollars on prohibited, extravagant noncontract purchases during her last four years, prompting audits, investigations, and her resignation.
California
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Superyacht allegedly owned by Montana's richest man spotted in San Francisco

A 308-foot, $200 million superyacht AV, registered to Blueridge Investments II LTD, arrived in San Francisco and is alleged owned by billionaire Dennis Washington.
#comedy
Arts
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Shame Cave Comedy Show: A Shameful Yet Shameless Night | SF

Recurring comedy night every 2nd Thursday at Mission Hill Saloon in San Francisco, hosted by Annette Mullaney, featuring Bay Area and visiting comedians; free admission.
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Thursday Night Poem Jam | SF Main Library

The Main Library's monthly Poem Jam poetry reading series, moderated by Kim Shuck, takes place on Thursdays at 6 pm in the Main Library.
fromThe Infatuation
1 day ago

The Best Restaurants In Mission Bay - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Not too long ago, Mission Bay was mostly cranes and warehouses. But now, the neighborhood has a lot going on: Chase Center, Oracle Park, and UCSF, gorgeous bay views, the occasional rock climbing competition over open water-and most importantly-fantastic places to eat. Look no further for the area's best pizza places, swanky rooftop bars, and even some of the city's top croissants.
San Francisco
#housing
fromKqed
1 day ago
SF politics

Supervisor's Proposal Seeks to Address 'Housing Death Spiral' in San Francisco | KQED

fromsfist.com
5 days ago
San Francisco

Lurie's Family Zoning' Plan Narrowly Passes Planning Commission, Right Along Party Lines

fromKqed
1 day ago
SF politics

Supervisor's Proposal Seeks to Address 'Housing Death Spiral' in San Francisco | KQED

fromsfist.com
5 days ago
San Francisco

Lurie's Family Zoning' Plan Narrowly Passes Planning Commission, Right Along Party Lines

San Francisco
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

The Gate Keeper: How one woman is transforming San Francisco, 1 ornate security gate at a time

Katie Wakeman transforms functional security gates into vibrant, ornate public artworks that become neighborhood landmarks across San Francisco.
#figure-drawing
SF food
fromThe Infatuation
2 years ago

7 Spots For Fantastic Garlic Noodles In SF - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Garlic noodles are a beloved San Francisco staple appearing across Vietnamese, Burmese, and soul-food menus, with Thanh Long widely credited for inventing them.
SF food
fromThe Infatuation
2 years ago

The Best Places For Oysters In SF - San Francisco - The Infatuation

Top city oyster spots deliver plump, extremely fresh bivalves; bring a cold drink and order a dozen at Zuni, the Castro seafood counter, or the Fillmore spot.
Music
fromConsequence
2 days ago

Usher Endorses Metallica for Super Bowl Halftime Show

Metallica is a top candidate to headline the Super Bowl LX halftime show in San Francisco, buoyed by Usher's endorsement and local Bay Area ties.
#theater
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Free Dual Release Party w/ All Vinyl DJs (SF)

A dual release party for Brycon's "Totally! Unneccesary! White Guy Dub" & Cold Medina & Brycon's "From out the Soil" - w/ all vinyl DJ sets from Equipto, Maitre D, Jima and Brycon. Hosted by Cold Medina.
SF music
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Free Daytime Concert w/ 3-Time Grammy Nominee "Mak Grgic" (SF)

Grammy-nominated guitarist Mak Grgic performs a free live and livestreamed concert at Old St. Mary's Cathedral in San Francisco on Sept. 16; donations requested.
SF music
from48 hills
2 days ago

After 28 albums, Sparks still can't resist a flourish-thankfully - 48 hills

Sparks return to San Francisco on the MAD! Tour with their 28th album MAD!, blending contemporary cultural references with signature Mael lyrical motifs.
#storytelling
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Thousands pack SF Civic Center for artist who sold 10 million records

To one of the greatest cities in America, one of the most beautiful cities in America, where culture happens, where it all begins,
SF music
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

New Netflix romantic comedy films at Fisherman's Wharf and across San Francisco

Netflix romantic comedy Voicemails for Isabelle filmed scenes at San Francisco landmarks including Pier 39, Golden Gate Park, Union Square, and the Palace of Fine Arts.
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

3 People in Overturned Kayaks Rescued From McCovey Cove During Giants-Dodgers Game

Nearby kayakers and a boat emblazoned with the Ghostbusters logo came to the aid of three people whose kayaks overturned while they were watching the Giants-Dodgers game Saturday. The Giants lost the game, 13-7. As KRON4 reports, the kayakers fell overboard around 8:30 pm and were quickly rescued by nearby kayakers and a private boat prior to the San Francisco Fire Department's arrival on the scene.
San Francisco Giants
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

San Francisco Castro residents celebrate effectiveness of speed cameras at intersections

Speed cameras installed at 33 San Francisco locations reduced speeding about 15% in the Castro and aim to improve pedestrian safety and prevent vehicle crashes.
SF music
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

'80s Night "Erasure vs The Smiths" at Cat Club (SF)

Two-room dance night at Cat Club on September 13, 2025 celebrating Erasure, The Smiths and new wave icons with DJs, visuals, drinks, and dancing.
#upzoning
fromMission Local
5 days ago
SF politics

Mayor's upzoning plan passes S.F Planning Commission

San Francisco Planning Commission voted 4-3 to recommend Mayor Lurie's Family Zoning Plan to upzone large neighborhoods with tenant, small‑business, and affordable-housing protections.
from48 hills
1 week ago
SF politics

Mayor will face opponents to zoning plan at rallies outside of City Hall - 48 hills

Organized opponents say the mayor’s upzoning plan will raise rents, displace tenants and small businesses, and fail to produce needed affordable housing.
from48 hills
1 week ago
SF politics

Mayor will face opponents to zoning plan at rallies outside of City Hall - 48 hills

San Francisco
from48 hills
5 days ago

Best of the Bay 2025 Editors' Pick: San Francisco Bay Area Bench Collective - 48 hills

San Francisco Bay Area Bench Collective installs benches at bus stops to improve accessibility, humane public infrastructure, and push city to provide universal Muni seating.
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Clutch The Pearls: Drag Cabaret Night | Make Out Room

Clutch The Pearls is a curious cabaret of sorts. It's vaudeville. It's drag. It's burlesque. It's a special time in the Mission, and you are wanted there. Hosted by Churro Nomi. Clutch The Pearls: Drag Cabaret Night Every first Sunday | 7 pm to 10 pm Make Out Room, 3225 22nd St & Mission, San Francisco $5-$10 sliding scale donation - Updated 6/26/19 - Event info last checked via website
Arts
#trivia
fromMission Local
5 days ago

First adult LGBTQ shelter in U.S., Jazzie's Place, to nearly triple in size

The expansion, which concluded on Aug. 27, includes a dorm with 44 beds, three bathrooms and changing rooms, charging stations, and lock boxes. Work on the building began in February of this year and Mission Local took a first look at the new dorms and amenities a day after the finishing touches were put in place. The inner courtyard of Jazzie's Place is peaceful and warm. Trees shade tables and chairs, and brightly tiled murals decorate the walls.
LGBT
#holiday-lights
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Bay Area commemorates 24 years since 9/11 terror attacks: 'Never forget and always remember'

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- It was a solemn morning across the Bay Area as victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks were remembered. The San Francisco Fire Department held its remembrance ceremony at the Public Safety Building, marking 24 years since the attack. Names of 343 firefighters and 8 EMS providers from FDNY were read aloud. In all, 2,977 people died during the attacks at the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania during al-Qaeda hijackings.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

"Sundown Cinema" SF's Outdoor Movie Night in the Park Returns

After a brief hiatus, San Francisco's beloved free outdoor movie series is back! Sundown Cinema, a cherished tradition since 2003, is returning this fall with two special screenings in the city's favorite parks. The series had been paused this year due to financial challenges, leaving many locals disappointed. But thankfully, The Standard couldn't let this tradition disappear. Now, you can grab a blanket and once again enjoy films under the stars.
Film
Law
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Scale AI faces a new investigation into how it treats its workforce

San Francisco is investigating Scale AI's treatment of contractor taskers who train AI models; Scale AI says it is cooperating and complies with labor laws.
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Walgreens says no 'proof' needed for vaccine as Calif. COVID rates double

"Patients may self-attest to their qualifying condition-no proof or additional documentation is required," Walgreens spokesperson Brigid Sweeny told SFGATE in an email. "We encourage anyone with questions about their eligibility or personal risk factors to speak directly with our pharmacists, who are available to provide guidance and support."
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

DoorDash plans to test drone deliveries in San Francisco warehouse

The tech company leased a warehouse in the Mission District last month that will serve as a research and development space to advance its autonomous delivery technology, a June letter sent to San Francisco Zoning Administrator Corey Teague shows. "This project reflects a broader commitment to reinvesting in San Francisco's innovation economy and creating pathways for local employment in emerging technologies," the letter said. The 34,325-square-foot building at 1960 Folsom St. is roughly two miles away from DoorDash's headquarters. About 200 people are expected to be employed at the site.
Tech industry
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

With Salvation Army, San Francisco Opens Its First Sober Shelter

The Salvation Army opened Hope House, a 58-bed abstinence-based sober-living shelter in San Francisco offering extended stays, case management, and strict drug-free rules.
Food & drink
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

2-for-1 "MeltBurger" at The Melt for National Cheesburger Day (SF)

Melt offers a buy-one-get-one MeltBurger for Melt Rewards members on September 18, plus a chance for 1,000 new members to receive a free MeltBurger.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Free Friday Night Concert: Kippy Marks Live (St. Francis Church)

Kippy Marks performs live at St. Francis Lutheran Church offering free music, food, and a family-friendly evening; RSVP on Eventbrite; walk-ups welcome.
Higher education
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Executive MBA Networking Cocktail Event (SF)

Premier EMBA event in San Francisco offers a free opportunity to meet admissions and alumni from top global business schools and expand executive networks.
#first-fridays
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Free Sailing + Canoe Day at Sea Scout Open House (SF)

The SF Sea Scouts invite interested youth to attend a special day of free sailing and outrigger canoeing. No previous boating experience required, just show up, dress warmly and get ready for an adventure! Our programs range from ages 11-20 and we are currently accepting new members from ages 11 through 15. Drop in any time between 11-3 for a free boat ride and to learn more about our clubs!
SF parents
Food & drink
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Oktoberfest Bash w/ Seasonal Beers + German Bites (The Willows)

Enjoy Oktoberfest at The Willows with seasonal beers, German-inspired bites, a festive atmosphere; bring friends and pay only for drinks and food.
#stand-up-comedy
Humor
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)

Mirthquake is a weekly Monday live stand-up comedy show at the Abbey Tavern featuring rotating professional comedians, drink specials, and free RSVP tickets (21+).
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Los Angeles Man Charged With Defrauding SF Parishioners Out of $400K at Church Where He Was a Pastor

According to investigators, Wong began offering legal services to some parishioners, "claiming that in addition to being a pastor, he was also an attorney affiliated with several prestigious universities." Over several years, Wong allegedly would tell these parishioners he was "working on their case" while continuing to extract money from them using their shared faith as a way out of awkward conversations about why the work was taking so long.
San Francisco
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 week ago

For longtime Chronicle homelessness reporter Kevin Fagan, the business was always personal

A journalist uses personal homelessness experience and decades of reporting to humanize homeless individuals and expose systemic housing inequality in San Francisco.
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

San Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)

San Francisco Bike Party (not to be confused with Critical Mass) is a monthly celebration of biking for riders of different ages, types, and skill levels to enjoy. Every month is a different theme and you're encouraged to dress up. San Francisco Bike Party is held on the first Friday at 8:00 pm every month (meet at 7:30p, roll at 8p). The starting location and route also changes every month. Check SF Bike Party's Facebook page for updates.
Bicycling
Yoga
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

SF's Free "Sundays at the Beach" Chair Yoga Day (Great Highway)

Free weekly community wellness and music events occur every Sunday at Great Highway Park for the next year, with complimentary coffee after wellness classes.
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Free Rides on SF's Open-Air Boat Tram

Muni's most charming rides are back for summer, and this year they're free all the way from Castro to Fisherman's Wharf. As part of the Summer Vintage Streetcar Service, you can ride one of Muni's historic streetcars every Friday and Saturday through October 11, 2025. Each weekend, the vintage cars rotate among the fleet, so you might ride the breezy open-air Boat Tram from Blackpool, Melbourne Tram, Milan Tram, Zurich/Brussels Tram, or even Car No. 1, Muni's first streetcar from 1912.
San Francisco
#muni
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Free Sculpture Workshop: Create Art w/ Clay + Wire (YBCA)

Create art inspired by our programming at this drop-in art workshop! All ages welcome, all materials provided. Create intimate, freestanding sculptures using air-dry clay and wire à la artist Johanna Jackson's work in "Bay Area Then." Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
Arts
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Free Lindy Hop Lessons + Dance Party (SF)

Join us every Wednesday night at the fabulous DecoDance bar free dance lessons followed by a DJ dance party. Make new friends, learn to dance and get out on a Wednesday night! Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
SF music
#beginner-yoga
fromFuncheap
1 week ago
Yoga

Free Monthly Yoga Class for Beginners | SF

Beginner-friendly yoga meets first and third Sundays at Yoga Garden SF; free with RSVP and pre-registration required to keep class sizes small.
fromFuncheap
1 week ago
Yoga

Free Monthly Yoga Class for Beginners | SF

Free beginner yoga at Yoga Garden SF meets first and third Sundays 12:30–2 pm; pre-registration required, comfortable clothing recommended, located at 286 Divisadero Street.
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Golden Gate Park Sunday Roller Disco Party (SF)

There is a place in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park that is heaven for Bay Area inline skaters and roller skaters who like to boogie to the funky beat on wheels. The Godfather of Skate brings his mobile DJ unit and plays groovy tunes for you to skate to. On most Sundays, there's usually someone willing to teach you a few choreographed roller disco dance moves.
San Francisco
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