The Examiner reported on Wednesday that the Rec & Park Commission will soon consider a proposal for a contract extension for the Outside Lands Music Festival, which just wrapped up its fifth year in August. The festival has grown in… Continue Reading
On Thursday morning, we got a sneak peek of the Conservatory of Flower’s new Garden Railway exhibition, Boomtown: Barbary Coast. This year they’ve tackled San Francisco’s historic Barbary Coast, an area of the city that was the “Sin City” of… Continue Reading
Last week, the city unveiled a new iPhone app for San Francisco Recreation and Parks. The SF Rec and Park App provides the public with the best app to find locations including Parks, Children’s Playgrounds, Dog Parks, Museums, Rec Centers,… Continue Reading
A wild otter frolicks in the sun at Sutro Baths on Wednesday. Photo by Natures Lantern TGI-A-F. Here are some local links to get you there faster… Reminder: Friday night is the meeting about the status of the Alexandria Theater… Continue Reading
“Rare are the dancers who become legends, even rarer are those who become legends in their lifetime. This was Rudolf Nureyev’s destiny, due to his intelligence, force of character and extraordinary presence.” He knew from the age of 7 that… Continue Reading
The 13th annual World Vegetarian Festival takes place this Saturday and Sunday at the County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park. Thanks to it also being the 40th meeting of the International Vegetarian Congress, vegans and vegetarians will attend the… Continue Reading
Emmylou Harris and friends perform in 2011. Photo by –Mark– This is the twelfth year for the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival in Golden Gate Park this weekend. I was in the park this morning and they’re already at work setting… Continue Reading
Ocean Beach, Kelly’s Cove and a flattened Playland in 1972 (see larger version. Via Stokereport.com Here are some local links to round out your week. Enjoy the weekend! – Sarah B. A new massage business on Geary near Park Presidio… Continue Reading