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.

Salesforce Park is hosting free outdoor World Cup watch parties with 100-inch screens starting this Tuesday

Salesforce Park regularly hosts free community events, including fitness classes, live music, and now free World Cup watch parties. The scenic park started hosting free match screenings this June for the...

Things To Do

SF’s Embarcadero is hosting a 7-hour free party for Bastille Day this weekend

France's national holiday, called Bastille Day, is celebrated every July 14. While San Francisco is thousands of miles from France, it is one of many cities around the world that celebrate the holiday. Th...

Cinema

Sundown Cinema returns to San Francisco this month with a free outdoor screening of Inside Out at the Presidio

The popular free movie series Sundown Cinema is back for 2026, kicking off last month with a screening of The Princess Bride in Dolores Park. Now, the series is returning for July, this time heading to th...

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The de Young art museum is hosting a two-day summer artisan fair this July

The de Young is one of San Francisco's premier art museums, hosting a massive collection of art, ranging from its impressive permanent collection to temporary exhibitions. The museum is a popular destinat...

Food & Drink

For its 25th menu, San Francisco’s acclaimed Trick Dog unveils a wrestling-themed lineup with 16 new cocktails

The Mission District's ever-changing bar, Trick Dog, is known for changing menus (and themes) every six months. The bar is not just popular but highly acclaimed, with multiple James Beard Award nominations...

Cinema

Watch a free outdoor screening of “The Princess Diaries” in SF’s Union Square this July

There are plenty of exciting, and free, things to do in San Francisco this summer, and one of our favorite activities is outdoor movie nights. Sundown Cinema is a popular movie series held in SF parks, bu...

San Francisco is hosting an immersive Grateful Dead exhibit this September with a free Golden Gate Park concert

The Grateful Dead are one of the most iconic bands formed in the 1960s, with loyal fans and new listeners still enjoying their signature blend of rock, blues, folk, and psychedelia today. The band was fou...

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A charming alley in Downtown San Francisco will host a free Bastille Day block party with music, mimes, and food

Bastille Day is the national day of France, celebrated every July 14th. The holiday is often celebrated outside of France in cities around the world, including in San Francisco. One popular tradition, cal...

Things To Do

West Coast Craft is returning to Fort Mason this weekend with a one-day vintage market

This weekend, a popular vintage market is returning to San Francisco with a curated selection of vendors. The market is perfect for finding a gift or treating yourself to a unique new piece, and it's all...

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SFMOMA is hosting a rooftop party this July with music, drinks, and art—here’s how to get tickets

SFMOMA's popular event series, called Rooftop Radio, is returning for another delightful summer party this July. The event will take over the SFMOMA's rooftop on Thursday, July 16, from 6 to 9 pm, with do...