This June, with parades, parties and community events, San Franciscans were never far from an opportunity to participate in Pride Month – with the Richmond District being no exception.
Queer Out Here: A Day of Solidarity, Celebration and Fundraising
Europa Plus: A Cultural Lifeline for Eastern European Immigrants
Due east from the historic Alexandria Theater, on the northeast corner of Geary Boulevard and 18th Avenue, sits Europa Plus, a grocery store serving San Francisco’s Eastern European immigrants with a source of familiar foods, and for many, a cultural lifeline to their homeland.
Community Meets to Discuss Impact of Summer Concerts in GG Park
Next month will mark the 17th year that the Outside Lands Festival (OSL) will be held in Golden Gate Park. In 2019, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to extend the contract between Another Planet Entertainment (APE) and the City of San Francisco until 2031.
A View From the Sea: Surf Photo Show at Mollusk Surf Shop
The aspects of the City and the greater Bay Area that keep people enamored include storied history and movements, the ever-changing landscape of innovation and the natural wonders we are so lucky to have surrounding us.
Jesse Schlesinger’s Minimalist Sculptures Converge Man-Made and Nature
The workday is over and a painting crew is dismantling scaffolding in front of a multi-unit stucco building at 43rd Avenue and Judah Street. They might not notice a collection of seven modern, miminalist sculptures sprinkled along the sidewalk across the street. The public art project by Jesse Schlesinger titled, “Pacific Transit,” includes three more pieces six blocks closer to the ocean, at the N-Judah streetcar turnaround.
Great Wall Hardware Begins to Rise From the Ashes After Arson Fire
Nine months after arson and burglaries devastated the Outer Sunset’s Great Wall Hardware store, owner Albert Chow said, thanks to community support, he is recovering, although he still has a long way to go.
Community Music Hangout Celebrates 100th Gathering on JFK Prom.
Community Music Hangout, a weekly gathering of musicians and community members, has become a fixture on John F. Kennedy (JFK) Promenade in Golden Gate Park. On April 27, the group celebrated its 100th weekend hangout in the park.
United Irish Cultural Center Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with Block Party
Rain threatened to dampen the St. Patrick’s Day celebration on Sunday, March 16, but the sun emerged from the clouds, shining directly down on the annual St. Patrick’s Day Block Party held on 45th Avenue between Sloat Boulevard and Wawona Street.
Exploring Local Implications of Nationwide Egg Shortage
The recent national egg shortage, spurred by the bird flu, has grocers and shoppers across the nation, and in San Francisco’s westside neighborhoods, reevaluating their egg purchasing and consumption habits.
Year of the Snake: Lunar New Year Celebrated at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market
On Feb. 9, Sunset District residents and visitors welcomed Lunar New Year with a day of festivities at the Outer Sunset Farmers Market and Mercantile.
Memorial Service Held for Jose Cen, Longtime Hamburger Haven Worker
Hamburger Haven held a memorial service on Feb. 18 to celebrate the life of Jose Cen, a longtime employee.
United Irish Cultural Center to Celebrate 50 Years of Culture and Community
The United Irish Cultural Center in the Outer Sunset is celebrating 50 years this month with a jubilee mass. However, board president Liam Reidy said the real party will be a celebratory gala on Aug. 22.
Colorful New Mural on Taraval in Outer Sunset Honors ‘Beauty of Immigrants’
After moving to the Sunset seven months ago, Laurie Vázquez Scolari decided that the outside of her white and black house on Taraval Street and 45th Avenue, which neighbors refer to as the “See’s Candy house,” needed some extra color. Inspired by her mother’s immigration journey from Puebla, México, to California, Laurie decided to dedicate a mural to her mother as a tribute to her story, culture and strength while also making a larger statement about immigration laws.
City Hall: Connie Chan
Happy 2025, everyone! I am immensely proud of the work we did together for the last four years, advancing policies to make San Francisco and the Richmond District work for all of us. This could not have been done without the amazing District 1 team.
Artship at Outer Sunset Farmers Market a Holdover From Playland on 43rd Avenue
Since 2020, a quiet stretch of 37th Avenue in the Sunset District has been a hub of connection and creativity. Nestled between A.P. Giannini Middle School and Sunset Boulevard, and free from residential homes or driveways, this street has transformed into a vibrant space for markets, cultural events and community collaborations.
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