Every Saturday, the de Young offers free general admission to the permanent galleries to Bay Area residents.Please note that admission to any special exhibits is not included nor discounted and will require the full admission price.
Saturdays feature engaging art experiences for the entire family, including art-making, gallery guides, and tours with discussion and sketching in the permanent galleries.
de Young Museum Golden Gate Park \ 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118 – Most Saturdays – Timed ticket reservations typically from 9:30a to 4:30p Reserve tickets in advance to skip the line – timed tickets required. Limited in person tickets might be available at the membership desk
This offer applies only to general admission for the permanent collection galleries.
Full-priced admission to special exhibitions still applies.
For: Residents of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma Counties with valid photo ID or postmarked envelope bearing home address
Visitors ages 17 and under always receive free admission to the permanent collection galleries.
Please note this free Saturdays offer could be changed or canceled at anytime. Visit deyoung.famsf.org for updates before attending.
SFMTA Transit and Traffic Advisory for the Week, from Thursday, April 23 through Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) releases the following upcoming event-related traffic and transit impacts for the week, from Thursday, April 23 through Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
For real-time updates, follow us on https://x.com/sfmta_muni or visit SFMTA.com/EmailText to sign up for real-time text messages or email alerts. For details of Muni re-routes, visit SFMTA.com/Updates. This website will be updated when it is closer to the event date. For additional notifications and agency updates, subscribe to our blog, Moving SF for daily or weekly updates.
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS GAMES
Thursday, April 23 through Sunday, April 26:The San Francisco Giants will play four games at the ballpark. Listed below are the start time of these games:
One game against the Los Angeles Dodgers: 1) 12:45 p.m., Thursday, April 23.
Three games against the Miami Marlins: 1) 7:15 p.m., Friday, April 24; 2) 1:05 p.m., Saturday, April 25; and 3) 1:05 p.m., Sunday, April 26.
Street Closures
To accommodate events that will take place at the ballpark, the following street closures will be enforced:
Two and a half hours before the opening pitch, the SFMTA will close eastbound King Street between 3rd and 2nd streets to vehicle traffic. King Street will reopen after first pitch until the seventh inning.
From the seventh inning until post-game traffic dies down, the SFMTA will again close eastbound King Street between 3rd and 2nd streets to vehicle traffic in order to reduce congestion on city streets.
Additionally, the northbound portion of the 4th Street Bridge (Peter R. Maloney Bridge) will be closed to all traffic except Muni, taxis and bicycles during the post-game period.
Taxi Stands
2nd Street, west side, between Brannan and King Streets
2nd Street, east side, between Townsend and King Streets
3rd Street, east side, north of King Street
Special Event Parking Rates
During baseball games and other major events with more than 10,000 expected attendees at the ballpark, parking meters close to the ballpark will charge a special event rate of $12 per hour. These rates help reduce congestion and keep parking spots available in the neighborhoods near the ballpark, discouraging circling for free or cheap parking. Start times for special event rates vary based on the start time of the event. More information on special event parking regulations can be found on www.sfmta.com/special-event-parking.
Saturday, April 25: A musical event will take place on Polk Street from Noon to 10 p.m. For more details see https://www.pickinonthepolk.com/.
The following street closures will be required to facilitate this event:
From 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday:
Polk Street between Broadway and Pacific Avenue
Pacific Avenue between Van Ness Avenue and Larkin Street
From 2 p.m., Saturday to 2 a.m., Sunday:
Polk Street between California and Sacramento streets
The following Muni routes will be impacted: 12 Folsom; 19 Polk and 27 Bryant.
SF Eagle Bar 13th Anniversary
Sunday, April 26: The SF Eagle Bar will be celebrating its 13th anniversary with an event from 1 to 7 p.m. For more details visit sf-eagle.com/event.
The following street closures will be required from 7 a.m. to midnight:
Harrison Street between 11th and 13th streets
12th Street between Bernice and Harrison streets
Norfolk Street between Harrison and Folsom streets
There will be no impact on Muni service.
Event at Chase Center
Saturday, April 25: The Golden State Valkyries’ 2026 pre-season game will begin with a game against the Seattle Storms. The game will start at 5:30 p.m. Doors will open at 4 p.m.
Muni will provide supplement 78X Arena Express service:
Pre-event express shuttle service from 16th Street BART Station to Chase Center will start two and a half hours before each game/event and will end one hour after game/event starts.
Post-event express shuttle service from Chase Center on 16th Street to 16th Street BART Station will run until the clears.
Special Event Parking Rates
During basketball games and other major events with more than 10,000 expected attendees at the arena, parking meters close to the arena will charge a special event rate of $12 per hour. These rates help reduce congestion and keep parking spots available in the neighborhoods near the arena, discouraging circling for free or cheap parking. Start times for special event rates vary based on the start time of the event. More information on special event parking regulations can be found on www.sfmta.com/special-event-parking.
Street Closures
To accommodate events that will take place at the arena, the following street closures will be enforced two hours before and one hour after each event:
16th Street between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
Warriors Way between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
Northbound 3rd Street between 16th Street and Warriors Way will also be closed approximately 30 minutes before and 45 minutes after the event.
Only local access will be allowed on Northbound Illinois Street between Mariposa and 16th streets.
No Parking Zone
To facilitate loading and pick up for Muni customers and patrons, NO PARKING will be in effect at these locations during events:
16th Street between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
Warriors Way between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
Between the 500 and 700 blocks of Terry Francois Boulevard (TFB)
Taxi Stands
There is one taxi stand located on southbound Terry Francois Boulevard.
Ramp Taxis should use the loading zone on eastbound Warriors Way at Bridgeview Way.
Other pickup/drop-off locations near Chase Center
4th Street, which connects to Chase Center via the Gene Friend Way pedestrian path on the UCSF campus.
Owens Street, which also connects to Chase Center via the Gene Friend Way pedestrian path on the UCSF campus.
For details about transportation to the Chase Center, including Muni service and connections from the Bay Area transit system to Muni, visit SFMTA.com/ChaseCenter.
On Tuesday, April 28, crews will begin the first phase of restoring the Cable Car sheave at the Powell and Market streets turnaround. The sheave is a massive, grooved wheel that guides the underground cables through specialized pulley systems. The work on April 28 will focus on opening the sheave vault with a new approach. The actual sheave replacement is scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, weather permitting.
This work will only affect the Powell Street segment of the Cable Car system, buses will substitute Cable Car service from Ellis to Jackson streets. Riders can transfer to the Hyde and Mason streets lines. The California Street Cable Car line will not be affected.
NEW: I‑80 SFO Bay Bridge West Span Paint Project
Beginning Tuesday, April 7, Caltrans will be implementing overnight lane closures on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge west span to repaint the west span of the bridge for this preservation project. Other work, such as cable and joint rehabilitation may be performed during these lane closures as well. One to three lanes will be closed from Sunday nights to Friday mornings, between 12:01 a.m. and 6 a.m. The bridge will not be closed for this work; crews will set up containment around the work areas and traffic control will be in place. This work will require several months to complete but schedules are dependent on weather conditions.
UPDATE: San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge Joint Rehabilitation Project
To facilitate the project, there are ramp closures scheduled throughout the project.
Eastbound I-80 SFOBB On‑Ramp Nightly Closures
Caltrans is implementing temporary eastbound I‑80 on‑ramp closures to the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge during Thursday through Sunday nighttime hours. Detours will be clearly posted, motorists are advised to allow extra travel time and use alternate routes when possible.
The Essex and Transit Ramp onto eastbound I-80 continues to be closed overnight between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., the next morning. Closures are scheduled for: 1) Tuesday, April 21 to Thursday, April 23; and 2) Tuesday, April 28 to Wednesday, April 29.
Phase 2 (Paving Work): Caltrans will begin paving 19th Avenue between Lincoln Way and Holloway in April 2026. During construction, two traffic lanes will be closed and one open on the segment in construction. Alternate routes will be established to route traffic around the segment in construction using Junipero Sera Boulevard, Sloat Boulevard, Sunset Boulevard and Lincoln Way.
Listed below are schedules of Phase 2 paving work:
From 7 a.m., Friday, April 24 until 5 a.m., Monday, April 26: Northbound 19th Avenue between Sloat Boulevard and Lincoln Way will be repaved
From 7 a.m., Friday, May 8 until 5 a.m., Monday, May 10: Southbound 19th Avenue between Lincoln and Sloat Boulevard will be repaved
From 7 a.m., Friday, May 22 until 10 p.m., Monday, May 25: Southbound and Northbound 19th Avenue between Sloat Boulevard and Holloway Avenue will be repaved
There will be impact on Muni service on the following bus routes: 28 19th Avenue; 28R 19th Avenue Rapid; 48 Quintara/24th Street; 66 Quintara/24th Street and 91 3rd Street/19th Avenue Owl. For more details, visit www.sfmta.com/19th-avenue-repaving.
UPDATE: Bridge Rehabilitation of Central (US 101) and Bayshore (I-80) Viaducts
The Bridge Rehabilitation of the Central (US-101) and Bayshore (1-80) Viaducts is a vital project to strengthen and rehabilitate the viaducts which are 71-years old. To facilitate the project, ramp closures are scheduled throughout the project.
Caltrans anticipates a 55-hour closure of westbound I-80 between 4th Street and US-101 in early August 2026.
SFMTA Parking Control Officers will be deployed along key detour routes during street closures.
Now until 2027: The 13th Street Safety Project is currently under construction to deliver new traffic safety improvements on 13th Street and Duboce Avenue between Folsom and Valencia streets, including protected bike lanes, sidewalk extensions, traffic signal upgrades, accessibility upgrades, sewer upgrades, repaving, and parking/loading changes.
Crews will work at multiple locations over the course of construction, with intermittent lane impacts, traffic shifts, and parking restrictions. Road users should use caution near crews, follow posted signage, and plan for extra travel time when moving through the corridor.
Construction is led by San Francisco Public Works in partnership with the SFMTA. For construction updates and to sign up for notifications, visit sfpublicworks.org/13thStreetSafety. For project details and design information, visit SFMTA.com/13thStreetSafety.
ONGOING: Transbay Howard Streetscape Project – Road Construction
Feb. 2026 through 2028: As a part of the Transbay Howard Streetscape Project, new safety upgrades, traffic signal infrastructure, landscaping and a protected two-way bicycle lane are being built on Howard Street between The Embarcadero and 4th Street.
Due to work at multiple sites, expect intermittent delays and lane closures on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drivers should exercise caution near construction zones, follow posted detour signage, and consider using alternate routes. During major events and conventions, work will be paused near Moscone Center.
This is a San Francisco Public Works project, with support from the SFMTA. For more information and to sign up for construction updates, visit sfpublicworks.org/TransbayHoward. To learn more about the project design, visit SFMTA.com/TransbayHoward.
ONGOING: SFPUC Geary Boulevard Sewer and Water Replacements
Now until 2027: Replacement work of sewer and water lines is currently taking place along Geary Boulevard between 32nd Avenue and Stanyan Street. Due to construction work at multiple locations, some of the bus stops for Muni routes 38 Geary and 38R Geary Rapid will be temporarily relocated nearby. Riders should look for orange signage at impacted bus stops.
We would like to make sure you are looped in for possible impacts to Madrone and residents.
Mission Bay Quick Build Project – SFMTA will implement pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure improvements on Mission Bay North and South between 4th and 6th streets. Construction is scheduled to begin in early April and is expected to be completed before the start of the 2026-2027 academic year. School signage and yellow-painted school zone crosswalks will be installed in early April, with remaining work – such as signage, speed tables, bike lanes, and other improvements – completed before the start of the academic year. Mission Bay Blvd Quick-Build Project | SFMTA
Bark at SPARK: Pop Up! Saturday, APRIL 25,2026 11AM-3PM
Overview:
Shop treats, toys, and goodies from local pet-friendly vendors while enjoying the sunshine at SPARK Social SF Field!
🐶 Bark at SPARK: Pop Up! 🐾
Join us for a day made for dogs and their humans.
Saturday, April 25th, 2026 | 11am – 3pm
Organized By:
The Field at SPARK Social SF | 601 Mission Bay Blvd. North, SF
Free Admission | All pets must be on leash
Bring your pup, meet fellow dog lovers, and discover local businesses that care about our furry friends.
✨ We’re also excited to team up with Paws for a Cause to raise funds for Friends of San Francisco Animal Care and Control!
As part of the day, there will be a separate ticketed fundraising experience featuring food and drinks from acclaimed local food trucks, pet-friendly activities, and more. Each ticket includes $20 worth of food & drink credits to enjoy during the event.
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) releases the following upcoming event-related traffic and transit impacts for the week, from Thursday, April 9 through Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
For real-time updates, follow us on https://x.com/sfmta_muni or visit SFMTA.com/EmailText to sign up for real-time text messages or email alerts. For details of Muni re-routes, visit SFMTA.com/Updates. This website will be updated when it is closer to the event date. For additional notifications and agency updates, subscribe to our blog, Moving SF for daily or weekly updates.
Event at Chase Center
Thursday, April 9 through Monday, April 13: There will be basketball games at the Chase Center:
Thursday, April 9: The Warriors will host a home game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Game will begin at 7 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.
Muni will provide supplement 78X Arena Express service:
Pre-event express shuttle service from 16th Street BART Station to Chase Center will start two and a half hours before each game/event and will end one hour after game/event starts.
Post-event express shuttle service from Chase Center on 16th Street to 16th Street BART Station will run until the clears.
Special Event Parking Rates
During basketball games and other major events with more than 10,000 expected attendees at the arena, parking meters close to the arena will charge a special event rate of $12 per hour. These rates help reduce congestion and keep parking spots available in the neighborhoods near the arena, discouraging circling for free or cheap parking. Start times for special event rates vary based on the start time of the event. More information on special event parking regulations can be found on www.sfmta.com/special-event-parking.
Street Closures
To accommodate events that will take place at the arena, the following street closures will be enforced two hours before and one hour after each event:
16th Street between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
Warriors Way between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
Northbound 3rd Street between 16th Street and Warriors Way will also be closed approximately 30 minutes before and 45 minutes after the event.
Only local access will be allowed on Northbound Illinois Street between Mariposa and 16th streets.
No Parking Zone
To facilitate loading and pick up for Muni customers and patrons, NO PARKING will be in effect at these locations during events:
16th Street between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
Warriors Way between 3rd Street and Terry Francois Boulevard
Between the 500 and 700 blocks of Terry Francois Boulevard (TFB)
Taxi Stands
There is one taxi stand located on southbound Terry Francois Boulevard.
Ramp Taxis should use the loading zone on eastbound Warriors Way at Bridgeview Way.
Other pickup/drop-off locations near Chase Center
4th Street, which connects to Chase Center via the Gene Friend Way pedestrian path on the UCSF campus.
Owens Street, which also connects to Chase Center via the Gene Friend Way pedestrian path on the UCSF campus.
For details about transportation to the Chase Center, including Muni service and connections from the Bay Area transit system to Muni, visit SFMTA.com/ChaseCenter.
Saturday, April 11: The annual Dolores Huerta and United Farm Workers Parade and Festival (formerly Cesar Chavez) will take place on Saturday, April 11. For event details visit cesarchavezday.org.
The parade will begin at 11 a.m. with participants gathering at 19th Street between Dolores and Guerrero streets at 9:30 a.m. The festival will be held on 24th Street between Folsom and Bryant streets from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The parade will proceed from Dolores and 19th streets, east on 19th Street, south on Mission Street, east on 24th Street to Folsom Street. The festival area will take place on 24th Street between Folsom and Bryant streets. Streets will re-open as the parade passes.
The following closures will be required for the festival from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.:
24th Street between Folsom and Bryant streets
Lucky Street between 24th and 25th streets
Treat Street between 23rd and 25th streets
Balmy Street between 24th and 25th streets
Harrison Street between 23rd and 25th streets
Alabama Street between 23rd and 25th streets
Florida Street between 23rd and 25th streets
Intersections closed at 23rd Street: Lucky, Treat, Balmy, Harrison, Alabama and Florida streets.
Local residential accessto off-street parking will be allowed.
The following Muni routes will be rerouted: 12-Folsom; 14 Mission; 14R Mission Rapid; 27 Bryant; 48 Quintara/24th Street; 49 Van Ness/Mission and 67 Bernal Heights.
Cherry Blossom Festival
Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12: The 59th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival will be held on two consecutive weekends, Saturday, April 11-12 and Saturday, April 18-19. The festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. For event details visit www.sfcherryblossom.org.
The Grand Parade will take place in the second weekend, on Sunday, April 19 with a procession starting from Civic Center at 1 p.m., proceeding up Polk to Post Street, and ending in Japantown at Post and Fillmore streets.
The following street closures will be required:
From 4 a.m., Saturday, April 11 to 11 p.m., Sunday, April 12:
Post Street between Laguna and Fillmore streets
Webster Street between Geary Boulevard and Sutter Street
Buchanan Street between Bush and Sutter streets
Sutter Street between Buchanan and Webster streets
Intersection: Webster Street at Post Street
From 4 a.m. Saturday, April 18 to 11 p.m. Sunday, April 19:
Post Street between Laguna and Fillmore streets
Webster Street between Geary Boulevard and Sutter Street
Intersection; Webster Street at Post Street
Special Event Parking will be available for the weekend days for the festival, Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12:
Japan Center Main Garage at 1650 Geary Boulevard will open from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m., regular hourly rate applies.
Fillmore Street Annex Garage at 1650 Fillmore Street will open from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m. A $30 flat-rate event parking fee will be charged for valet-assisted parking between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., NO in and out privileges will be allowed. Regular hourly rate will apply between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Temporary Taxi Stand: There is one located at Buchanan Street, 1800-1832 block, between Sutter and Bush Streets.
The 2 Sutter Muni route will be impacted.
Larkin Street Roadway Shared Space
Saturday, April 11: The Tenderloin Lower Polk Merchants and Property Owners Association will host their monthly Roadway Shared Space on Larkin Street.
Larkin Street between Eddy and O’Farrell streets will be closed from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday.
These closures will occur on the second Saturday of every month through Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026.
The 19 Polk Muni route will be impacted.
CONSTRUCTION WORK AND OTHER UPDATES
NEW: Folsom Streetscape Project
As part of the Folsom Streetscape Project, the intersection at Folsom and 6th streets will be under construction. Crews will be rebuilding the roadway. This work is being conducted by San Francisco Public Works on behalf of the SFMTA.
Thursday, April 2 through Friday, April 17: Active construction work will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays. Temporary traffic control will be in place 24/7 during the construction period to allow the new pavement to set properly. Road users should expect lane closures and delays, including outside active work hours, throughout the construction work. Please plan ahead, allow extra time and consider using alternate routes.
SFPUC crews will be making nighttime water system improvements at the intersection of 9th Street and Howard Street. March 30 – April 10, 2026; 8 pm – 6 am; Monday – Friday only
Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
