Some closing venue highlights are:

• It is hard loss for Toy Boat Dessert Cafe patrons who will say good bye to the much loved Clement Street cafe after its 38-year business run. Toy Boat was mainstay in the Richmond district, serving ice cream specialties along with a wealth of breakfast, lunch and all day long light meals.

 

• San Francisco's funky It's Tops ​Diner has permanently closed its doors, and sadly, taken down its prominent neon sign.

 

• Oakland's Stork Club shut its doors after an amazing 102 years. The one bright spot here is, according to Stork Club manager Tom Chittock, "The club isn't dead, but it does need to move." To that end, the club hopes to find a new space and reopen one day. To make that reopening dream closer to reality, several organizers have set up a gofundme page for the Stork Club.

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• A recent Yelp economic impact study from March 1 to July 10 showed that the San Francisco metro area (SF-Oak-Hayward) has seen 369 permanent restaurant closures. Among those restaurants closed forever include Velvet Cantina, It’s Tops, Nopalito (Inner Sunset), Louis’ Diner, ICHI Sushi, Locando, Toy Boat Dessert Cafe, Dobbs Ferry and many more.

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• KRON4 recently presented a grim picture on San Francisco metro area restaurant closings.

• The next poet laureate will succeed poet Kim Shuck, who has served and honored the role since 2017.
  

• This summer, the City’s poet laureate selection committee has opened the process to solicit nominations for the city’s eighth poet laureate.

 

• The next poet will join an illustrious list of past San Francisco poets laureate who include Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Janice Mirikitani, devorah major, Jack Hirschman, Diane di Prima and Alejandro Murguía.

 
​List of Upcoming Bay Area Protests, June 28 - July 4

• It’s hard to stay connected sometimes as a community, but FuncheapSF has done its best to compile a list of as many upcoming protests, rallies, vigils and clean-up events as possible.

SF’s Only Outdoor Mini Golf Course Reopened this weekend!

• Stagecoach Greens reopened, June 25th. San Francisco’s only outdoor Mini Golf located in Parklab Gardens with food trucks and a beer garden is open Thursdays through Sundays from 1 pm to 9 pm.

• While it is all fun and games at Parklab Gardens, your safety is the utmost priority. Face masks are required and physical distancing is a must. 

        Play is by reservation only (please no drop-ins at this time.)
        No unsupervised kids under 12.
Online tickets with tee times are available for purchase on the website now.

$5.50 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord and San Jose

• One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord, have reopened for nightly film screenings this week, but with new rules in place to ensure minimal contact. 

   West Wind Drive In Locations:

• Solano Drive-In – 1611 Solano Way, Concord

        Capitol Drive-In – 3630 Hillcap Ave., San Jose
        – $8.25 adults, $1.75 kids 5-11 (kids 4 and under free)
        – Tuesday night “Family Fun Night” is  $5.50 per adult
        – Most screens are double features – 2 movies for price of 1
        – Start times for movies are around 8:30pm, but may change per dusktime. 

Stern Grove's "Best of the Fest" Virtual Concert Series, June 14-Aug 16, 2020

• The Stern Grove FREE outdoor music festival was initially scheduled to take place on Sundays from June 14 through August 16, 2020. It is the first time in the Festival’s long history that it has been canceled.

 

• This summer, in place of canceled performances, the Festival is creating Best of the Fest, a virtual video series featuring highlights from the Festival’s vast library of concert footage from the past 13 years.

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• Hosted by TV and radio personality and seasoned emcee Liam Mayclem, Sheila E. (2012), Pink Martini(2013), The Doobie Brothers (2015), and George Clinton (2016) are among the musicians to be included in the weekly concerts. Best of the Fest will also feature artist interviews, scenic footage of the Grove, and special guests. It will be posted on the Festival’s website, YouTube channel, and Facebook page every Sunday from June 14 through Sunday, August 16. 

Visit sterngrove.org for each Sunday’s lineup.

• In addition to Best of the Fest, the Festival will be offering a virtual arts education program utilizing many of the teaching artists who would have participated this summer. Classes in music making and dance will be offered online on the Festival’s YouTube and Facebook channels.

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​Upcoming SF City Hall Lights up Rainbow for 2020 Pride Events

• Mon 6/22 SF City Hall Lights up Rainbow for 2020 Pride Week

​Monday, June 22 – 8:27 pm | Cost: FREE* | San Francisco City Hall

• Sun 6/28 SF City Hall Lights up Rainbow for 2020 Pride Final Day

Sunday, June 28 – 8:27 pm | Cost: FREE* | San Francisco City Hall
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and citing health and safety warnings, the San Francisco Pride Parade and related festivities have been canceled.

In spite of disappointment about the cancellations, learn about ways to express the Pride spirit and connect with the Pride community. Check for ideas, here.

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Check here for upcoming Bay Area Protests and Events:

Thanks to FUNcheapSF for doing its best to gather as much information as possible, although due to things changing rapidly, the site won’t always have links or full details. If you have more details about any of the events below, please let FUNcheapSF know.

Do you know of any missing events? Please email at events_crew@funcheap.com with the date/time, details and any links you have.
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THURSDAY

• 6/4 – Live stream – George Floyd’s Memorial Service – 11am
• 6/4 – South San Francisco – Peaceful Protest at City Hall – 11am
• 6/4 – San Leandro – Justice for Steven Taylor Protest at Walmart – 4pm
• 6/4 – Downtown Oakland – Peaceful Sit-In Protest – 4pm
• 6/4 – Pinole – George Floyd Solidarity Protest – 4pm
• 6/4 – SF – Car Caravan Protest in Outer Richmond – 4:30pm
• 6/4 – San Rafael – Walk/Bike Ride to San Rafael City Hall – 5pm (meet at Montecito Plaza and at 6pm march to City Hall)
• 6/4 – Santa Cruz – “Paddle Out” Memorial at Sea – 5:30pm
• 6/4 – Mill Valley – Bike Ride Protest – 7pm

FRIDAY

• 6/5 – Walnut Creek – Protest at Civic Park – 1pm (not verified)
• 6/5 – Pleasanton – Unity Protest at Amador Valley Community Park – 2pm
• 6/5 – Sunnyvale – Peaceful BLM Protest – 5pm
• 6/5 – Mill Valley – Peaceful Protest at Camino Alto & Miller – 5pm
• 6/5 – SF – George Floyd Solidarity “Critical Mass’ Style Bike Rally – 5:30pm

SATURDAY

• 6/6 – Oakland – Bay Area Clean up Rally – 11am
• 6/6 – SF – Noe Valley Police Violence Protest with Social Distancing – 11am
• 6/6 – Palo Alto – Equality is Liberty Protest – 12pm
• 6/6 – SF – Nationwide Protest, DC + 24th & Mission – 12pm
• 6/6 – Richmond – Mobilization for Organization March – 12pm
• 6/6 – Hayward – Solidarity Protest – 1pm

SUNDAY

• 6/7 – Pleasanton – Car Caravan Protest – 4pm
• 6/7 – Santa Cruz – Sunday “Paddle Out” for George Floyd – 6pm

SF Botanical Garden Reservations & Free Entry

Make your reservation – Garden reopens on June 1st.

Admission is FREE for all Members, School Groups, and San Francisco City & County Residents (with proof of residency).

Admission for Non-Residents: Adults ($9 midweek, $12 weekends), Youth 12-17 ($6), Seniors 65+ ($6), Children 5-11 ($2), Toddler 4 and under (Free)
Free Admission (even for non-residents)

• Daily: 7:30–9am (enter via the Main Gate)
• Monthly: Second Tuesday of every month
• Holiday Free Days: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Day

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Hours:
​Open daily, starting at 7:30am. The Garden closes one hour after last entry.Last entry changes seasonally:
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Fall & Winter Last Entry:

• October – early November: 5pm
• 1st Sunday in November – January: 4pm
• February – 2nd Saturday in March: 5pm

​Spring & Summer Last Entry:

• 2nd Sunday in March – September: 6pm

Location:
San Francisco Botanical Garden is located in Golden Gate Park, near the corner of Ninth Avenue and Lincoln Way.

There are two entrances, the Main Gate near Ninth Avenue, just inside the Park, and the Friend (North) Gate on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, just steps from the Japanese Tea Garden, de Young Museum, and California Academy of Sciences. 

During phase 1 of the reopening, only the main gate will be open.

Use the Main Gate for early entry. Friend (North) Gate opens at 9am.

And that's not all! For additional resources, check out the Senior and Disability Action website for resources and more information.
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The SFPL is thrilled that so many library lovers have become fans of its extensive eResources during this time, discovering streaming media, eBooks and job and career platforms. In order to serve its visitors better, the SFPL has created a Virtual Library — a one-stop spot that houses the virtual events calendar, staff book recommendations, easy-to-find links to its eResources, and much more.

Career Coaching 
Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 3-5 p.m. 
 
Beginning the first week of May, work with a career coach who can help you identify goals, find your passion and guide you through the job search. 
 
Each session is 30 minutes and uses the Zoom platform. Your link for the event will be sent the day of your appointment. 
 
Book an appointment now.
Note: If there are no appointments available at this time, please check back regularly as new appointments open up weekly.

​Interviewing Essentials
Thursday, 4/30/20
2-3 p.m.
 
A representative from the California Employment Development Department covers everything you need to know to win the interview and land the job. 
 
This is an online event using the Zoom platform. The link for the event will be sent the day of the event. 
 
Reservations required. 
Register now.

Related eResources: Job Hunting, Job Seekers 50+, Transitioning to eCommerce

See the upcoming events at the SFPL:​ ​Events and Exhibits

Restaurant Depot is like a Costco for restaurants, selling cleaning supplies, fresh produce, dry groceries, fresh and frozen meat and tons more.

​​Restaurant Depot Bay Area Locations are Open 7 days, with no minimum purchase required:

• San Francisco – 20145 Evans Ave.(Bayview) – M-F 6a-6p, Sat 7a-4p, Sun 8a-3p
• Oakland – 400 High St. – M-F 6a-6p, Sat 7a-4p, Sun 8a-3p
• San Jose – 520 Brennan St. – M-F 6a-6p, Sat 7a-4p, Sun 8a-3p

Note: this story is evolving. Hours may change, and future changes to non-members access may be coming, but for now public access is the status.

*See Update message on Covid-19 safety practices

From the museums' information pages:

Look:
All the explorations at the de Young and Legion of Honor begin with close looking. Creating time and space to share our observations and develop interpretations provides an opportunity to consider multiple points of view rather than finding a single correct answer. Our K–3rd-grade Learning to Look materials integrate Visual Thinking Strategies to develop rich vocabulary, student-generated interpretations, and improved writing skills.

You can quickly incorporate these techniques by exploring a work of art using the following questions:

• What is happening in this work of art?
• What do you see that makes you say that?
• What more can you find?

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Explore:
The context of an artwork expands the connections students can make to what they are learning in school and to their own lived experiences. In creating our 4th–8th-grade Get Smart with Art curriculum, we developed resources that put the historical context in the hands of our students so that they can analyze, question, and interpret works of art. When exploring the history behind artwork, ask questions that help students analyze the information.

• How does the information change the way you look at the work of art?
• What perspective or point of view does the work of art represent?
• What information do you think is most important to share with someone else?

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Create:
​Discover new artwork via our permanent collection Discovery Guides. These short, open-ended activities spark conversation and invite creativity as you look together.

Here is one to try: choose a window to look out of, paying special attention to the basic shapes you see and the noises you hear. What kinds of lines show these shapes and noises best? Try combining the sights and sounds into a drawing, and reflect on how these change during the day.
View A Discovery Guide