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Hot Spots

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Artisans & Makers
Handmade right here in town.
Farmers Markets
Fresh, local and in season.
Food Festivals
The tastiest days on the calendar.
Food Trucks
Today's cravings, today's locations — find your next favorite meal.
Mobile Services
The pros that come to you.
Performers
The acts lighting up our town.
Pop-up Shops
Here today, gone tomorrow — catch them while they’re here.
Traveling Bands
Live music around town — see who’s playing tonight.

Upcoming Events

Community events around San Francisco — mark your calendar.

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OCT

San Francisco Fleet Week Parade of Ships

Friday, Oct 9

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

San Francisco Waterfront
9
OCT

San Francisco Fleet Week Air Show

Friday, Oct 9

7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Marina Green
10
OCT

Fleet Fest at Fisherman's Wharf

Saturday, Oct 10

5:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Fisherman's Wharf / Pier 27
11
OCT

158th Annual San Francisco Italian Heritage Parade

Sunday, Oct 11

7:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Fisherman's Wharf to Washington Square
Jefferson & Powell Streets, San Francisco, CA

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Eat Local
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Local Coffee
611 places
Bars & Breweries
489 places
Sweets & Treats
391 places

Latest Articles

Recent posts & guides from around San Francisco.

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October Events in San Francisco: What’s Worth Getting Out For

Les Ong

October events in San Francisco bring Fleet Week, Litquake, neighborhood festivals, art, outdoor walks and Halloween celebrations across the city.

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Muni Service and San Francisco Changes to Watch This Fall

Les Ong

Muni service changes, new fare-payment habits and downtown investment are among the San Francisco shifts residents should watch this fall.

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Local Businesses in San Francisco Worth Knowing About Now

Les Ong

Local businesses are bringing fresh energy to San Francisco neighborhoods, from Mission bakeries to a new SoMa café and China Basin restaurant.

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San Francisco’s Hidden Gems: 7 Places Even Locals Sometimes Miss

Les Ong

San Francisco hidden gems include mosaic stairways, tiny parks, unusual gardens and viewpoints that even longtime locals can overlook.

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