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23 FUN & FRIGHTFUL HALLOWEEN 2023 EVENTS TO CATCH AROUND THE BAY AREA

By Mario · October 18, 2023

Here are all the Halloween events in the San Francisco Bay Area where you can get your fill of tricks and treats.

Happy Halloween, San Francisco! How are everyone’s Barbie costumes coming along?

We’re thrilled to bring you an epic round of activities to make this your best Halloween yet in the Bay Area. There’s something for everyone here, whether you’re looking for a party, a haunted house, kids’ activities, or a little of everything. Read on to get inspired.

Check out the link below for Halloween-related events and activities around the Bay Area.

Close to home, check out #4 (Ferry Building), #7 (Crane Cove Park), #9 (Chase’s Thrive City), #10 (the Exploratorium), #11 (Salesforce Park), and #23 (The Crossing at East Cut).

https://secretsanfrancisco.com/halloween-things-to-do/

SAN FRANCISCO FLEET WEEK: OCTOBER 2ND THROUGH THE 10TH

By Mario · October 3, 2023

TENTATIVE 2023 Schedule of events

Wednesday, OCTOBER 4TH

  • Ship Tours – 10am to 4pm – Pier 30/32 + Pier 35

Thursday, OCTOBER 5TH

  • Ship Tours – 10am to 4pm – Pier 30/32 + Pier 35
  • Air Show Practice – Typically in the afternoon you’ll hear the Blue Angels buzzing downtown doing practice runs
  • Honor Our Fallen Concert – 6pm at Herbst Theater w/ U.S. Marine Corps 1st Marine Division Band – FREE but tix required

Friday, OCTOBER 6TH

Saturday, OCTOBER 7TH

Sunday, OCTOBER 8TH

Monday, OCTOBER 9TH

  • Ship Tours – 9am to 2pm – Pier 30/32 + Pier 35

For more information, please click the link below:

Home 2023

WE’RE EXCITED TO BE BACK IN THE CASTRO, ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 1, FOR THE 49TH ANNUAL CASTRO STREET FAIR.

By Mario · September 26, 2023

The 49th Castro Street Fair will have even an even larger footprint than 2022 with multiple entertainment stages!

The 49th Castro Street Fair will take place on Sunday, October 1, 2023 from 11am to 6pm at Castro and Market Streets.

The Fair has been celebrating the Castro District and all of San Francisco since its founding by Harvey Milk in 1974. We have also been able to give back more than $1.5M to our beneficiaries through the years.

The Castro Street Fair is a smoke-free event.

49th Annual Castro Street Fair
Sunday, October 1, 2023 | 11a-6p
Castro & Market Street, San Francisco
Free but suggested donation: $10 to $20

Proceeds from donations received will be shared with our beneficiaries. We are also proud to support the Castro Merchants Association in the purchase and maintenance of the world-famous Rainbow Flag which flies in Harvey Milk Plaza. Since 1998, the Castro Street Fair is proud to have given over $1.6 million back to the community beneficiaries. This is only made possible through your generous donations. Make your entry gate donation here before the Fair.

For more information, please click the link below:

https://castrostreetfair.org/

ALL DAY MUSIC IN NORTH BEACH – LIVE MUSIC CELEBRATION, SATURDAY, 9/23/23

By Mario · September 22, 2023

Saturday, September 23  | 10am – 11:30p

Venues throughout North Beach

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All Day Music In North Beach – Live Music Celebration

Saturday, September 23  | 10am – 11:30pm

Venues throughout North Beach

Celebrating San Francisco, the culture of its North Beach neighborhood, and most of all — LIVE music! The mix of music brings together seasoned pros with decades of performing chops and some Bay Area up-and-coming innovators and genre-remakers. Throw in some sweet reggae, jazz from three directions, excellent rock cover bands, lion and dragon dancing and it’s an all-ages treat sprinkled from Jackson to Chestnut Streets. An hour of sound bath at Glow Yoga is available for those who are ready to deeply chill or maybe just tune up their ears before heading out for the rest of the shows. 

Our headliner — Goodnight, Texas — will be here in the midst of their U.S. tour. Our shindig is their stop between a massive fest in Redondo Beach the night before (opening for Jack Johnson), and their show at the Austin City Limits fest in October. 

Tickets are on sale now at universe.com/alldaymusic. Ages 12+ are $45. Ages up to 11 are free. Ticket holders will redeem their tickets for wristbands at Club Fugazi (678 Green Street) to get into all the indoor All Day venues on September 23rd, 2023.

Musicians will be performing from morning until night at cafes, clubs and other spots all through North Beach. Many styles of music and performance are included… chances are you’ll find many to enjoy! Also you’ll enjoy the venues, some of the best listening rooms, clubs, and bars for live music in Northern California; The Lost Church, Lyon & Swan (supper club), Club Fugazi, The Savoy Tivoli, Piazza Pellegrini (also renowned for its Italian food), Libreria Pino (also renowned for its selection of Italian books), and Vesuvio Cafe (across Kerouac Alley from City Lights Bookstore — two neighboring North Beach icons).

Visit the All Day Music website and Instagram to for more info.

Ticket pricing:

  • Ages 12+ = $45.00 for all-day admission to the indoor venues of the festival with wristband
  • Up to Age 11 = Free admission to the indoor venues of the festival with wristband
  • Purchases of three $45 tickets have the bundle option to save 11% ($5 off
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44th ANNUAL HAIGHT-ASHBURY STREET FAIR-SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 11:00 AM- 5:30 PM

By Mario · September 12, 2023

Music & Performer Schedule

Stanyan Street Stage – Hosted by Local Folks Comedy:

Masonic Street Stage – Hosted by Local Folks Comedy:

For more information, please click the following link:

https://www.haightashburystreetfair.org/abouthasf

SF’s “FLOWER PIANO” FESTIVAL IS BACK SEPTEMBER 8-12

By Mario · September 6, 2023

Golden Gate Park’s Botanical Garden turns into an alfresco concert hall again for 2023 with a new “Flower Piano Lounge” intimate experience.

Flower Piano is back! Find the 12 hidden pianos in SF’s Botanical Garden!

Flower Piano returns to the SF Botanical Garden, September 8-12, 2023 with one of the most unique, creative, and innovative events in the Bay Area. The San Francisco Botanical Garden is once again is transformed into the city’s own alfresco concert hall where everyone is invited to play and listen.

Flower Piano is a musical event and attraction that provides open access to music and pianos within the natural, outdoor environment of San Francisco Botanical Garden.

Participants are invited to explore the Garden’s global living plant collections as they seek out the 12 pianos spread out across the 55-acre living museum. At each of the pianos, there will be scheduled professional performances, open play time for participants, and community partner performances – reflecting a range of genres, ages, and cultures

Flower Piano 2023
September 8-12, 2023 |  10am to 6pm
San Francisco Botanical Garden
1199 9th Ave., Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Free for SF Residents with valid ID
For Non-Residents: $13 Adults ($15 Weekends), $7 Youth & Seniors (Ages 12-17 and 65+), $3 Children (Ages 5-11), Free for Toddlers (Ages 4 and under)
Advanced tickets recommended (even for SF Residents)

  • Flower Piano is free with general admission to the Botanical Garden
  • Free-$28 Gardens of Golden Gate Park passes
    Visit the Conservatory of Flowers, Japanese Tea Garden, and San Francisco Botanical Garden with one, multi-garden ticket!
  • Flower Piano Lounge tickets are $40 general, $32 for Gardens of Golden Gate Park Members
  • All Access Flower Piano Lounge tickets are also available for $130 general, $110 for Members

Advanced tickets are recommended for all Garden visitors including members as well as residents. There will be expedited entry for members and advanced ticket holders on weekends and holidays. Onsite ticket purchases are also available.

All visitors receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) are offered free general admission. Free admission for up to four people may be redeemed by presenting a valid EBT card upon entry. Full-priced admission to special exhibitions, events, and programs still applies. More info

Flower Piano Events Schedule 2023

Flower Piano Opening Night Special Event
Thursday, September 7, 2023 | 6pm – 8pm

Flower Piano Lounge, Celebration Garden
Pablo Estigarribia
Latin Grammy winner tango pianist, arranger, and composer

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CALL 911 OR 311? SAN FRANCISCO OFFICIALS EXPLAIN HOW TO CALL FOR HELP

By Mario · August 31, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Some San Francisco residents are feeling fed up with a perceived lack of response from police and paramedics for handling street safety incidents.

In response to frustrations expressed from residents and merchants, the city is launching a new education campaign to help the public know who to call, and who will be dispatched to the scene for a behavioral health crisis.

For many incidents, even if you call 911, police officers will not respond. Instead, the city’s specialized street response teams will respond to help the person in crisis.Mayor: ‘Homeless coalition has held SF hostage for a decade’

The Coordinated Street Response Program is “focused on helping the public understand what to do when they see someone experiencing a behavioral health crisis on the street. We want people to know what to do, who to call, and how our specialized street response teams work together to meet the needs of the person in crisis,” officials with the Department of Emergency Management wrote.

Call 911 for police, fire, and other emergencies, including:

  • Crime
  • Fire
  • Drug Overdose
  • Medical emergency
  • Mental health crises 

Calling 911 puts you in contact with a dispatcher who will send the “most appropriate response team” for each situation, the Department of Emergency Management wrote.

911 dispatchers will likely ask you: Where is the emergency? What is happening? Who is involved? Is anyone hurt?

San Francisco’s street response teams are designed to reduce the need for police during a mental health crisis or drug use crises, city officials said.

Call 311 for city services and non-emergencies, including:

  • Support for homeless people 
  • Mobility and sidewalk access issues
  • Encampments
  • Street or sidewalk cleaning
  • Trash debris pickup
  • Illegal parking and abandoned vehicles
  • Syringes and hazardous waste
  • Graffiti and vandalism

You can request services, ask questions, and get information. 311 operates 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

The 311 call-taker will assess the situation and may issue a service request, provide information, or direct the caller to the right place.

To learn more about the city’s street response teams, 911, and 311, you can go to www.sf.gov/oktocall