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‘Metallica Day’ honors metal legends’ San Francisco legacy on band’s 40th anniversary
'Metallica Day' Thursday kicks off a weekend of events honoring the metal legends, including concerts at Chase Center Thursday and Friday nights.Read More
SF invests $2.5 million to resuscitate music, entertainment scene
San Francisco will invest $2.5 million to help lift up the local music and entertainment industry, which is still struggling to survive the Covid-19 pandemic. City officials Monday said...Read More
Lawrence Hall of Science reopens doors just in time for Halloween fun
The University of California, Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science is reopening this weekend for some spooky Halloween fun after a 19-month Covid-19 shutdown. Visitors are encouraged to come in...Read More
Captain Kirk, Hulk in town for return of SiliCon
A wild melange of costumes including Deadpool and Batman, Incredible Hulk actor Lou Ferrigno and Star Trek’s William Shatner – and a hands-on maskmaking workshop – are some of...Read More
Chase Center implements vaccine, test requirement for attendees
The Chase Center, home of the Golden State Warriors, is requiring everyone attending games, concerts or other events to show proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test in...Read More
Tomatoes, classic cars abound at this weekend’s Fairfield festival
If you’re looking for a Better Boy or an Early Girl or have a desire to shake a Moneymaker, the 29th Annual Tomato and Vine Festival in Fairfield might...Read More
Free San Mateo County Fair admission to anyone who gets vaccination on site
The San Mateo County Fair kicks off on Saturday, featuring carnival rides, musical performances, food vendors and free entry for those who get vaccinated on site. It takes place...Read More
Breed proposes nearly $10 million Downtown Recovery Plan
Mayor London Breed Tuesday is proposing a $9.5 million spending plan to reinvigorate downtown tourism. In a statement on the Downtown Recovery Plan, Breed said: “A vibrant, thriving, and...Read More
State loosens restrictions on outdoor sports, entertainment, amusement parks
For the first time in roughly a year, Bay Area residents will be able to attend outdoor venues for sports and live entertainment and amusement parks, state officials announced...Read More
City contract scrutiny draws attention to Golden Gate Park Ferris wheel operation
As a discussion by city officials around whether to keep a 150-foot tall Ferris wheel at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park continues to go in circles, two city supervisors...Read More
SF offers struggling entertainment venues reprieve with waived fees, taxes
With most entertainment venues unable to operate during the Covid-19 pandemic, San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Treasurer José Cisneros announced Monday they will waive approximately $2.5 million in...Read More
Catch these must-see films in virtual 17th annual San Francisco Greek Festival
To show their gratitude for years of support, San Francisco Greek Film Festival organizers are offering their 17th virtual lineup for free. The annual celebration kicked off Saturday when...Read More
City’s ‘fiercest drag queens’ grace Union Square ice rink for 10th year
A host of drag queens will take to the ice Thursday night in San Francisco for the 10th annual Drag Queens on Ice holiday event, organizers said. The celebration...Read More
San Francisco rings in ice skating season at Civic Center
It’s time to lace up the ice skates. San Francisco city officials opened the T-Mobile Winter Park at Civic Center Plaza Friday morning. Four-time U.S. champion Cornell Freeney showed...Read More
Keanu Reeves has taken over the cinema world
The first half of 2019 is over, and with that, half a year in movies have been shown in theaters around the world. So far, this year has stacked...Read More
Officials advise public to avoid Treasure Island for fireworks
As the Bay Area gears up for the Fourth of July holiday Thursday, San Francisco fire officials are encouraging people who plan on visiting the city to see fireworks...Read More
John Wick goes to war against everyone in ‘Parabellum’
The John Wick series has emerged as the sum of James Bond and The Fast and the Furious.Read More
Rogen, Theron form unlikely romance that works wonders in ‘Long Shot’
Long Shot is more than just politics, it takes the time to focus on characters and relationships.Read More
‘Avengers: Endgame’ is a finale fit for any Marvel hero or heroine
Hilarious, ambitious and beautiful, this final battle with Thanos is one of cinema’s biggest achievements.Read More
Flaws aside, ‘Pet Sematary’ is a fun horror romp
Author Stephen King’s newest adaptation is brought back to life, remade into something terrifying and fresh. Directed by Kevin Kölsch (Starry Eyes, Absence) and Dennis Widmyer (Starry Eyes, Absence),...Read More