This party is the culmination of San Francisco's ongoing tribute to the Summer of Love 1967 -- the 40th Anniversary Event in Golden Gate Park. The musical line-up is huge and ... Read More

It cost Caltrans $500,000 to spread the word . . . so if you haven't heard about this weekend's Bay Bridge closure, maybe don't mention it to them. I'll just ... Read More

For a time in my life, I was relocating every 12 months. When I'd land in a new location, three things helped ground me to my new home: finding the ... Read More

Check this weekend's calendar for additional arts and entertainment. Fellini fans won't want to miss the free, outdoor showing of 8-1/2 -- this weekend at Washington Square Park. It's the film ... Read More

If you're new to parenting or expecting a baby, make a note of the free event at Fort Mason this weekend -- the San Francisco Birth and Baby Fair. Maternity ... Read More

The dates listed here have been updated for 2008: Shows on August 16 (San Francisco) and August 17 (Oakland) When they say this ain't your daddy's accordion (do they say that?) ... Read More

Storytelling is not dead . . . although our top-box-office draws often seem to suggest that. Some of the best stories come by way of those who lived through the ... Read More

You can be part of the scene as Sedge Thomson brings West Coast Live to the Ferry Building on August 18. If you haven't been listening, you're missing out on ... Read More

Fort Baker is actually a cove . . . a cove with a natural and indigenous history that predates the military batteries, the mine depot buildings and the officers' quarters ... Read More

The biggest farmers markets in San Francisco happen on Saturday and Sunday. But weekday markets have their own specialities and clientele -- including local chefs who know exactly when and ... Read More

It looks amphibious, the open-top boat tram you'll see along the Embarcadero on some sunny days. Blackpool Tram No. 228 was built in 1934 for Blackpool Tramways in England. Blackpool ... Read More

Virgin America is wired. Every seat has 100v power; every flight has an mp3 smörgasbord of 3000 tunes. Don't bring cash. A swipe of the card buys your pay-per-view and ... Read More

Edward Abbey once said that we need wilderness "because we are wild animals." Although living in an urban paradigm can displace that sense of natural entitlement, in the Bay Area ... Read More

The Presidio Trust today released an RFP -- Request for Proposals -- following an offer by Doris and Don Fisher (co-founders of The Gap) to build a public museum on ... Read More

It happened last night: Barry Bonds hit his 756th career home run. It was in the fifth inning off pitcher Mike Bacsik of the Washington Nationals. The controversial hitter eclipsed ... Read More

If you like cappuccino with your string theory, don't miss San Francisco's Ask a Scientist lecture series, held monthly at cafes in town. The series brings experts from various fields ... Read More

If you're downtown with the kids, the penguin feedings at the Steinhart Aquarium are a fun and convenient stop in SoMa/South of Market. I confess to loving this particular excursion, ... Read More

SFist and LAist are kindling the Giants/Dodgers rivalry by hosting a contest to rename the parks. You get to name Dodger Stadium . . . which, as you might imagine, ... Read More

If you know the Edwardian Ball -- the costumed gala in homage to Edward Gorey -- then word of this weekend's Animal Masquerade, from the same creators, has probably reached ... Read More

See updated details here for the Altered Barbie 2008 Show -- August 1 to August 17. From August 1 to August 19, Market Street Gallery and Age Song Gallery showcase the ... Read More