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.

San Francisco’s Fleet Week generated over $200 million for the city; see the massive sporting event that easily took the $425 million top spot

Fleet Week drew hundreds of thousands of people to the city, notably for the iconic air shows featuring the Blue Angels. The annual event is not only something that San Franciscans eagerly look forward to...

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San Francisco’s de Young museum in Golden Gate Park is opening its doors for a massive 21-plus late-night Halloween party

This October, the de Young museum in Golden Gate Park is staying open late for an exciting Halloween party. The after-hours event is one of the SF Fine Arts Museums Late Night Editions, featuring music, d...

Music

San Francisco’s historic Legion of Honor hides a stunning 100-year-old musical secret: how locals can experience its massive 4,526-pipe organ concert for free every Saturday

The Legion of Honor is one of San Francisco's most well-known art museums, hosting a vast collection of art, including iconic paintings and sculptures. While the museum is known for its art, it also boast...

Music

Potrero Hill is shutting down 3 blocks for its 51st annual free R&B festival — expect 2 stages, a beer garden, and live music

This weekend Potrero Hill is shutting down three blocks for a free music festival with two stages, local performers, and more. The annual celebration is in its 51st year, and it's the perfect community ev...

Nordstrom Rack is officially returning to Downtown San Francisco next year

San Francisco recently welcomed a highly anticipated reopening of Uniqlo in Downtown SF, just a few years after closing its previous location. Now, another major retailer is making its return to San Franc...

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San Francisco’s California Academy of Sciences is turning into a massive family Halloween party with an aquarium silent disco, trick-or-treating, and more

There are plenty of exciting Halloween events happening around San Francisco, and the California Academy of Sciences is joining in on the fun. The science museum is known for its many educational exhibiti...

Music

Calvin Harris announces a North American tour for 2027 with a stop in the Bay Area — here’s how to get tickets

Calvin Harris is a Scottish DJ, singer, and songwriter who is known for his major dance hits featuring iconic collaborations with artists like Rihanna, Dua Lipa, and Ellie Goulding. Harris recently played...

Music

San Francisco’s historic 126-year-old Bandshell is throwing a free, family-friendly Halloween concert; here is exactly when to catch the show

Golden Gate Park regularly hosts free concerts at its historic bandshell. The venue hosts over 100 free shows every year, including singer-songwriters and reggae on Sundays, among other special events. T...

Cinema

San Francisco’s historic Balboa Theater is the best place for horror movies this October— including a movie marathon for only $13 and a vampire film festival

Halloween is just a few weeks away, and now is the perfect time to watch a scary movie. Whether you're a major horror fan or just looking to get into the Halloween spirit, one San Francisco theater has a...

Cinema

San Francisco’s scenic Crane Cove Park will host a massive free outdoor screening of the Tim Burton Halloween classic ‘Beetlejuice’ next Friday

Next weekend, Sundown Cinema will host its final outdoor movie screening, perfect for getting in the Halloween mood. The free outdoor movie series draws major crowds, and this month's movie is the beloved...