Thursday is when Jimmy O’Keefe and supporters of his Jimmy’s Old Car Picnic event will go before the Rec & Park Commission to appeal the earlier decision that denied them their 2010 permit. The meeting is at 1pm in City… Continue Reading
The Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibit will be leaving the de Young on March 28. If you haven’t seen it yet, make some time this weekend because you can get in free! Tickets will be available… Continue Reading
How Does It Sound? blog posted some great pics and video of a bubble artist in Golden Gate Park last week. I’m not sure “bubble artist” is a real hobby or profession, but he’s definitely creating art. Enjoy, Sarah B.
Golden Gate Park is a great place to visit, and a lot of the “care and feeding” comes from volunteers. Places like the Conservatory of Flowers, the Academy of Sciences and the SF Botanical Garden rely on volunteers year round… Continue Reading
In these tough economic times, even 20 plus years of tradition doesn’t hold much weight with the city’s Recreation & Parks Department. In a letter earlier this month, the organizer for Jimmy’s Old Car Picnic was notified that their permit… Continue Reading
RichmondSFBlog reader Chris sent in a note to me today about the JFK Drive closure in Golden Gate Park. Normally, the area is only closed off to cars on Sundays, but due to the MLK holiday, it was also closed… Continue Reading
Last year, the San Francisco Botanical Garden in Golden Gate Park held a design competition, calling for entries for a new installation to replace the center fountain. The mission: design a solution that effectively communicates the historical significance of Gondwana… Continue Reading
On Wednesday, January 27 from 9:30am to 5pm, the California Academy of Sciences invites homeschooling families to attend a fun day of presentations, demonstrations, and hands-on programs. Download the info & registration guide. Best of all, families can attend at… Continue Reading