International Chocolate Salon

The Yard's Spring Opening and Neighbor Appreciation Day on March 16th!

Celebrate The Yard and its community as they welcome a new year of operation! Enjoy live music from the Whiskey Hill Billies from 3pm-6pm and free soccer games between 11am-7pm at the Street Soccer USA Park. The Yard will be open starting at 12 p.m. and will offer the following specials:

• All Anchor brews at $5 a pint
• Creperie Saint-Germain: A pint of IPA + a side of fries for $10
• Belcampo’s famous Double Fast Burger for $5

In 2017, The Yard will be open every Thurs—Sun from 12 — 7pm and on Game Days 2hrs prior to first pitch — 1hr after first pitch. Go Giants!

Bouquets to Art: March 14-19

This annual spring exhibit returns for its 33rd year, featuring a variety of elegant and elaborate floral arrangements inspired by the museum’s paintings, sculptures and architecture. More than 120 Bay Area floral designers are featured in the exhibit, and a variety of events throughout the week include renowned guest speakers, a raffle of luxury goods and services, an opening gala inspired by French culture and daily luncheons. 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr., 415.750.3600, deyoung.famsf.org

California Academy of Sciences | Free Day For Mission Bay Dist.

Each San Francisco neighborhood (defined by zipcode) can visit the California Academy of Sciences for free over a three-day weekend (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) in the spring and fall of each year.

So that means as long as you have a driver’s license or other proof of residency, you can save yourself $34.95 and visit the museum for free. Read the full rules.

The Rules: Each visiting adult must show a valid photo ID with proof of residency (you may not bring out of town guests for free; they still have to pay). Visiting adults are limited to six children for free entry.

The following items or combinations are acceptable:

• A driver’s license or state ID card
• Photo ID plus postmarked envelope, postcard, or magazine label with name and date
• Photo ID plus utility bill (gas/electric/cable) or bank statement
• Letter from a government agency with name and home address (not a P.O. box)
• Only residents from the zip codes invited on the designated dates will be admitted free of charge

Neighborhood Free Days

Neighborhoods: Bayview-Hunters Point, Downtown, Hayes Valley, Ingleside-Excelsior, Mission Bay, Potrero Hill, SoMa, Tenderloin, Treasure Island, Visitacion Valley
Zip codes: 94102, 94103, 94104, 94105, 94107, 94111, 94112, 94124, 94130, 94134, 94158
Spring 2017 Free Days: Mar. 17, 18, 19

Mission Bay Block 1 - Construction Information

Lendlease, the General Contractor, will be continuing construction on site Saturday March 11th from 7AM-5PM through Sunday March 12th from 8AM-5PM. Neighbors may hear noise associated with the construction activities.

Mission Bay – Block 1 will include the new construction of a multi-family residential building in the Mission Bay neighborhood located between 3rd, Channel and 4th Streets. The project is two buildings comprising 350 units overall and three above-grade parking levels for 335 cars.

Daylight Saving Time begins!

Public Safety Building Construction on 3/11

Construction work will be performed at the Public Safety Building on Saturday, March 11th. Contractors will be on-site excavating an area between the Old Firehouse and the main building, starting around 8:00am and is expected to last throughout the day.

We apologize in advance for any noise disturbance arising from the work.

CAAMFEST

The nation’s largest showcase for new Asian and Asian American films presents around 130 works, including features, shorts and episodes, along with music, food and interactive workshops. Screenings will be held in theaters throughout San Francisco, Berkeley and Oakland. caamedia.org

Monet - The Early Years

February 25 – May 29 Legion of Honor 

Lincoln Park 

Ocean Film Festival - March 9-12

Now in its 14th year, this annual festival presents more than 50 independent films from around the world that celebrate the beauty of the ocean. Join filmmakers and environmental luminaries at the festival’s “off the reef” gala March 2. oceanfilmfest.org