You wanna know what a doggie dustup is? It's a dog party, a shindig for pooches, a celebration for our beloved canine companions! And, as luck would have it, one is happening this Saturday at Dolores Park. "The Whole Enchihuahua", co-sponsored by the SF SPCA and 7x7, is THE event in San Francisco this Saturday, May 18, 2013. Consider yourself invited. It runs from 12:00-3:00 pm, which is the perfect time to walk over with a coffee in one hand and a bag filled with fluffy, buttery croissants … [Read more...]
March 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Bay Lights: The Bay Bridge As An Artist’s Canvas
I first read about the Bay Lights - artist Leo Villareal‘s installation of individual white LEDs mounted on the suspension cables of the western span of the Bay Bridge - back in November 2012 in Adam Fisher's New York Times T Magazine article, "Bright Idea". I had a Sally-Field reaction. I cried out "They like us, they really like us!". At that moment, it was less about the content of the article and more about the fact that the New York Times was covering a West Coast art event. Yes, I … [Read more...]
February 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the Perfect Evening of Spin the Bottle
Valentine's Day is right around the corner on February 14th and like most of you we've been running around planning THE perfect evening, one that comes from the bottom of our heart. In fact, we were so busy that we forgot to tell our loyal readers about the most fantastic Valentine's Day event in all of San Francisco: Spin the Bottle NightLife at the California Academy of Sciences. So here we are writing a last minute blog post about how to celebrate Valentine's Day with the perfect evening at … [Read more...]
January 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Dinner is Served in Bernal Heights at Hillside Supper Club and Eat at 903
Dinner is Served in Bernal Heights at Hillside Supper Club and Eat at 903! Two tasty pieces of news came out of Bernal Heights this week: Grubstreet revealed that Hillside Supper Club is opening their full-on brick and mortar location on January 24th in the former Caffe Cozzolino space at 300 Precita Avenue; and Eat at 903 has brought back their dinner service with a izakaya-style menu. More culinary choices in this little hamlet are always welcomed with open arms! Formerly known as … [Read more...]
January 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts Moves to Potrero Hill
The CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts in San Francisco has a New Year's resolution for 2013: move the Institute's Kent and Vicki Logan Galleries to a newly renovated, light-filled, Mark Jensen-designed gallery and event space in Potrero Hill and have the first shows in the new space be extra amazing and cutting edge. It makes all of those "Lose 10 lbs by Valentine's Day" promises sound so boring, doesn't it? The opening reception for the Institute's new Kansas Street exhibition … [Read more...]
January 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Parking Meters Now Enforced on Sundays in San Francisco
Well, we had a good run of it. Free meters on Sundays in San Francisco, that is. After 65 years of providing meter-free Sunday parking, the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency has decided to enforce parking meters on Sundays. A few details: it all starts on Sunday January 6, 2013 (however, January 27th is when they start issuing real tickets), parking meters will be in effect from noon to 6:00 p.m. with four-hour time limits, meters will be programmed for prepayment so … [Read more...]
December 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Muni Rides are FREE tomorrow, December 28th
This is not a joke! Leave the Clipper Card, Muni pass and those crumpled $1 bills at home tomorrow. To celebrate Muni’s 100th anniversary, service (aka rides) will be free, free, free from 5:00 a.m. on Friday, December 28 until 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 29. San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is inviting everyone to “Come on and Take a Free Ride” on any and all Muni vehicles -- yes, even cable cars. According to the SFMTA Press Release, Muni was the "first major, … [Read more...]
December 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Weekend Forecast: Snow…but only at San Francisco City Hall
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...as long as it's limited to one area of the city. The Mayor's Office of San Francisco has the right idea with the 3rd Annual Free Holiday Snow Park at City Hall; surround San Francisco City Hall with tons of snow and make it look postcard-perfect, pack the snow into the shape of a huge snow hill with runs for the kids to sled down and create a festive holiday atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. Don't forget all the other cool stuff like walking in a … [Read more...]
December 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Holiday Toy and Food Drives at Zephyr Real Estate in Noe Valley
Again this year, San Francisco's own Zephyr Real Estate is sponsoring holiday toy and food drives to benefit the San Francisco Firefighters’ Toy Program and the San Francisco Food Bank. Please consider donating new unwrapped toys for children up to 12 years old or non-perishable food items. You can't miss the large barrels inside the front doors at Zephyr's Noe Valley office (4040 24th Street between Noe and Castro Streets). Don't fret if you can't make it to Noe Valley; as in previous … [Read more...]
December 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
SFMade Holiday Gift Fair – Sunday December 9, 2012
The SFMade Holiday Gift Fair was left off the list of cool Holiday events in San Francisco this weekend. Ruh roh! Thankfully it is tomorrow so there is time to adjust your Sunday plans to include a trip to the Fort Mason Center (Marina Blvd and Buchanan St) for this wonderful fair. The fair, at the Herbst Pavilion at the Fort Mason Center, starts at 10:00 AM (perfect post-breakfast/brunch or pre-lunch time) and goes until 6:00 PM. Admission is free. There will be a huge number of local … [Read more...]
