Bill Graham Honored With a New Mural in the Fillmore District
On November 6, a crowd gathered in front of the Goodwill building at 1669 Fillmore Street to celebrate the dedication of a new mural honoring prominent concert promoter Bill Graham.
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Music Festival Wowed San Francisco Crowds Over the Weekend
There were a lot of music options in SF over the weekend, but you missed out if you didn’t get down to see the long-time favorite — and free! — Hardly Strictly Bluegrass.
Bruce Springsteen Postpones 2023 SF Tour Dates Amid Peptic Ulcer Recovery, Reschedules for 2024
Bruce Springsteen has postponed the remainder of his 2023 tour dates as he continues to recover from peptic ulcer disease. The rescheduled dates for the E Street Band's tour will be pushed into 2024, with an official announcement expected next week.
All Day Music Festival Comes to North Beach This Weekend
This Saturday, live music fans can groove to pop, reggae, jazz, rock and other genres during North Beach’s first All Day Music festival. Co-produced by nonprofits North Beach Neighbors and Next Village SF, the event will showcase 19 different artists performing at eight different venues sprinkled around North Beach. The fun starts at 10 a.m. and will continue until 11 p.m.
PHOTOS: Chinatown's First Hungry Ghost Festival Satisfies Attendees With Spirited Fun
Late Saturday afternoon, an excited crowd gathered at Rose Pak Station to watch the inaugural Ghost King Parade. Kicking off Chinatown’s first Hungry Ghost Festival, the procession marched to Portsmouth Square at a dignified pace, punctuated by the solemn beat of drums.
Castro Halloween Returns to Its Roots With Costume Contest & Film Screenings
While the days of the once-legendary Castro Halloween block party have long passed, plans are currently in the works for a community-based event with a costume contest, film screenings at the Castro Theatre, and storefront activations.
Art Installation 'Castro Street Seen' Showcases Neighborhood's History On Vacant Storefront Windows
Last weekend and just in time for Pride, a new art installation was revealed on the windows outside the former restaurant and bar Harvey's and smoke shop Puff 'n Stuff at 18th and Castro streets.
Another Planet's Castro Theatre Plans Approved by City Commissions, With Caveats
In a joint hearing on Thursday that lasted over seven hours, the San Francisco Planning and Historic Preservation Commissions approved Another Planet Entertainment's proposed changes to the 101-year-old Castro Theatre.
San Francisco Sea Lion Lovers Call The Decision "Hasty," But The Wild Parrots Are Now SF's Official Animal
San Francisco celebrates its newly designated official animal, the wild parrots of Telegraph Hill, amid a controversial victory over sea lions. The exotic birds represent the city's colorful and resilient character.