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Looking back on the Academy of Sciences & Steinhart Aquarium

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Sarah B.

December 4, 1984. From The Chronicle Archives SF Chronicle columnist Peter Hartlaub is known for his “Let’s Go To The Morgue” series, where he dives into the deep photo archives of the paper to visit the SF of yesteryear. In… Continue Reading →

Golden Gate Park, History, Museums, Photos
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“Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy” opens at the 4-Star on Friday

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Sarah B.

“Are you ready for the most successful mainstream soft-core porn in Asia?” That was the one of the lines in the 4-Star Theater’s newsletter this week, referring to Friday’s opening of the film Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy. Described as… Continue Reading →

Movies
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Neighbors’ guide to the Outside Lands Festival in Golden Gate Park

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Sarah B.

Janelle Monae performs at Outside Lands 2010 It’s that time of year again when San Francisco’s largest outdoor music festival will take place in Golden Gate Park. Here are a few tips for festival neighbors to help negotiate the event.… Continue Reading →

Events, Golden Gate Park, Live Music, Traffic
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Outside Lands festival parking available at local schools

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Sarah B.

These same schools will be offering parking for Outside Lands 2012. Read this post for more information Have friends or family coming into town for the Outside Lands Music festival this weekend? If they’re driving to the event, you should… Continue Reading →

Events, Golden Gate Park, Transportation
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Lindy in the Park celebrates 15 years of dancing in GGP, Sunday

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Sarah B.

If you’ve been on JFK Drive near the Music Concourse in Golden Gate Park on a Sunday, then you may have come across a lot of happy people dancing, twirling and laughing. That’s the weekly dance event known as Lindy… Continue Reading →

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Help identify this street in an old photo (UPDATED: It’s 25th Avenue)

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Sarah B.

Browsing through the SF Public Library’s great photo archive recently, I came across this shot of a man standing on an unidentified street in the Richmond District. I figured it was a good chance to quiz all the RichmondSFBlog readers… Continue Reading →

History, Photos
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Gaze at the stars from Lands End with SF Amateur Astronomers, Aug. 13

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Sarah B.

This Saturday, join the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers for their San Francisco City Star Party at Lands End. This is a great opportunity to see various cosmic items including the moon and some planets, as well as star clusters, nebulas,… Continue Reading →

Events
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Find out more about Adolph Sutro, the first SF resident with a billion dollar view

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Sarah B.

Photo by Seul Jung You can see why Adolph Sutro built his house here, overlooking the Cliff House and the ocean. Want to find out more about Sutro and his “magical kingdom by the sea”? Sign up for the Cliff… Continue Reading →

Events, History, Photos

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