It's the last weekend of 2013, and if you're hanging around Hayes Valley, here are a few shopping events to fill your calendar.

An Italian immersion school with 130 students will be opening a new campus on Fell Street next year.

Welcome Hayes Valley newest retailer: Alternative Apparel, which officially opens at 424 Hayes Street today.

Crews have begun to transform the parking lot at the northwest corner of Grove and Gough into the site of a 5-story mixed-use development.

A number of flyers have been posted in Hayes Valley in recent days decrying a soulless San Francisco.

Samovar Tea Lounge has applied for a beer and wine license, meaning they could soon be spiking their teas with a little something extra.

It's here! The annual Hayes Valley Holiday Block Party, happening tonight throughout the neighborhood.

Looking for a good bottle of bubbles? Head to Arlequin tonight for their annual champagne tasting celebration.

Judy Rodgers, who has been the chef and co-owner of Zuni Cafe since 1987, has passed away.

In an unexpected development, it appears that Moishe's Pippic will be closing today after 26 years in business.

A local burrito vendor is looking for a place to park his trailer in Hayes Valley.

It's the day after Thanksgiving in one of the city's best neighborhoods for shopping. Brace yourself.

You're usually great at letting us know what you don't love about Hayes Valley, but today, tell us what you're thankful for.