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Travel Millions of Years Through California at the Cal Academy’s New Planetarium Show “Timescapes”
The California Academy of Sciences is taking San Francisco on a jaw-dropping journey through deep time. Its brand-new, original planetarium show Timescapes premiered this September and is now playing at the Morrison Planetarium in Golden Gate Park — and it is already winning hearts. Narrated by Bay Area native Aisha Tyler, Timescapes sweeps audiences from…
BTS Star RM Opens His Personal Art Collection to the World at SFMOMA
San Francisco is glowing a little brighter this fall! The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) has opened “RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me,” the very first museum exhibition drawn from the personal art collection of RM, leader of global phenomenon BTS. On view from October 3, 2026 through February 7, 2027 on…
A Polar Bear Steals the Spotlight: Cal Academy Reveals Winners of the BigPicture Nature Photography Contest
San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park just got a whole lot more breathtaking. The California Academy of Sciences has announced the winners of its 13th annual BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition, and the images are nothing short of magical. More than 7,400 photographs from talented photographers in 64 countries were submitted this year, and the 42…
SuperNatural Halloween Extravaganza Returns to the California Academy of Sciences on October 24
One of San Francisco’s most beloved Halloween traditions is back. The California Academy of Sciences will host its SuperNatural Halloween Extravaganza on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., with VIP early entry at 5 p.m., at its iconic home in Golden Gate Park. This all-ages night invites the whole family to come…
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Mission District Food Tour Review: Tacos, Murals and San Francisco’s Tastiest Neighborhood
San Francisco’s Mission District is where the city’s heart beats loudest — in its colorful murals, its immigrant history, and, yes, its legendary food. This 3-hour small-group walking tour, led by a local guide, serves up five iconic local dishes, from an artisan focaccia square at a beloved bakery to a Mission-style baby burrito and…
Vantigo VW Bus Tour Review: The Grooviest 3-Hour Ride in San Francisco
Forget the big double-decker buses — the happiest way to see San Francisco is cruising its hills in a lovingly restored vintage Volkswagen van. Vantigo, the city’s original VW bus tour company, packs 14 famed districts into a 3-hour ride, with photo stops at postcard spots like the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz viewpoints. Along…
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BTS Star RM Opens His Personal Art Collection to the World at SFMOMA
San Francisco is glowing a little brighter this fall! The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) has opened “RM x SFMOMA: Between You and Me,” the very first museum exhibition drawn from the personal art collection of RM, leader of global phenomenon BTS. On view from October 3, 2026 through February 7, 2027 on…
A Polar Bear Steals the Spotlight: Cal Academy Reveals Winners of the BigPicture Nature Photography Contest
San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park just got a whole lot more breathtaking. The California Academy of Sciences has announced the winners of its 13th annual BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition, and the images are nothing short of magical. More than 7,400 photographs from talented photographers in 64 countries were submitted this year, and the 42…
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Travel Millions of Years Through California at the Cal Academy’s New Planetarium Show “Timescapes”
The California Academy of Sciences is taking San Francisco on a jaw-dropping journey through deep time. Its brand-new, original planetarium show Timescapes premiered this September and is now playing at the Morrison Planetarium in Golden Gate Park — and it is already winning hearts. Narrated by Bay Area native Aisha Tyler, Timescapes sweeps audiences from…
SuperNatural Halloween Extravaganza Returns to the California Academy of Sciences on October 24
One of San Francisco’s most beloved Halloween traditions is back. The California Academy of Sciences will host its SuperNatural Halloween Extravaganza on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 6:30 to 9 p.m., with VIP early entry at 5 p.m., at its iconic home in Golden Gate Park. This all-ages night invites the whole family to come…
