Dana Flynn, Author at Secret San Francisco

I am originally from the Seattle area and moved to the East Coast for college. After graduating from Tufts University in 2021, I moved to San Francisco and immediately fell in love with the city's colorful Victorians, beautiful parks, and wonderful people. When I'm not writing, you can find me painting, enjoying one of the many parks, and searching for the best new restaurants.

As the Pokémon World Championships take over Moscone and Chase Center, San Francisco’s Union Square is hosting a free outdoor movie night this weekend featuring ‘Pokémon: Detective Pikachu’

This weekend, the Pokémon World Championships are taking over San Francisco. The annual event will take place at Moscone Center and Chase Center, where players compete for the top title in Pokémon video g...

Music

Grammy-winning band Train is shutting down San Francisco’s Haight Street tomorrow for an album release party

Earlier this summer, San Francisco band Train announced a new album, naming it after a bar in the Haight-Ashbury called Mad Dog in the Fog. The band was formed in San Francisco back in 1993 and became kno...

Things To Do

The 2026 Pokémon World Championships are taking over San Francisco this weekend — featuring a debut fan convention

This weekend, the highly anticipated 2026 Pokémon World Championships will take over San Francisco. The event will take place at the Moscone Center from August 28 to 30, and thousands of fans are expected...

Music

Eric Prydz is set to headline a massive Halloween show at SF’s season venue Club Darc

At the start of 2026, Goldenvoice, the company behind popular music festivals Coachella and Portola, announced a new seasonal club in San Francisco. The entertainment company hosted a series of massiv...

Cinema

A new nonprofit theater focused on art-house films is opening in San Francisco this fall

San Francisco is a wonderful city for movie lovers, boasting several independent theaters that regularly show recent releases alongside classic films, and even a theater equipped to screen the rare 70mm I...

Music

A free, 3-day music festival with 6 stages will take over San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park this October

This October, one of San Francisco's most beloved traditions is returning to Golden Gate Park. Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is a free, 3-day music festival held across the city's iconic park, inviting San Fr...

Music

Tickets for over 15 Portola Week shows are officially on sale — see Soulwax, horsegiirL, SG Lewis, and more without the festival ticket

Portola is a major music festival that takes over Pier 80 every September in San Francisco. While the festival only launched a few years ago, it's quickly become a favorite among San Franciscans, particul...

Things To Do

Salesforce Park is hosting a free, 3-day music and beer festival with 9 local performers and over 40 breweries

Salesforce Park is worth the visit just for the beautiful views from its rooftop perch right in San Francisco's Financial District. The sprawling park is also known for its many free events, including reg...

Things To Do

The Marina is closing 2 blocks for a free, 5-hour block party with live music and drinks this weekend

This weekend is packed with free events around San Francisco, including night markets, movie screenings, and free block parties. On Saturday, August 22, two blocks of Chestnut Street will be closed for a...

Things To Do

Downtown SF is closing a block for a free, 5-hour block party with live music, drinks, and a screening of the Valkyries’ game

A free block party is coming to Downtown San Francisco this Friday, perfect for after-work drinks to start the weekend. The party will include a screening of the Valkyries' game, live music, and more. Her...