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.

Porchfest 2026: San Francisco’s free neighborhood music festival returns this Saturday with 18 stages and over 100 local performers

This weekend, a free, unique music festival will take over the Mission District. This isn't your typical concert with major stages. Instead, local businesses and tenants turn their porches and storefronts...

Things To Do

Downtown San Francisco is hosting a series of free drag shows to celebrate Pride this June

This June is Pride Month, and San Francisco has plenty of amazing events happening all month. One of our favorite event series is Drag Me Downtown, which hosts free drag shows at various venues around the...

San Francisco is one of the best cities for parks in the United States, according to a new index

San Francisco is well known for its many stunning parks. Golden Gate Park is known for its sprawling size and incredible botanical gardens, while Dolores Park is known for drawing large crowds to lounge a...

Culture

K-pop star RM’s personal art collection will be on view in San Francisco this summer—Here’s how to get tickets

This fall, a fascinating new exhibit is coming to SFMOMA, featuring the personal art collection of K-pop idol RM. The beloved performer is known for being a member of the iconic group BTS, and he is lendi...

Escapes

A historic estate just 30 minutes from SF is hosting a summer concert series in its manicured gardens, and tickets are already selling out

Just 30 minutes from San Francisco sits a historic estate known for its expansive, manicured garden. The estate is open to the public, allowing guests to explore the gardens and home. The estate also host...

Music

Salesforce Park is hosting a free, 7-hour bluegrass festival this June

There are plenty of wonderful free music series in San Francisco this summer, from regular concerts at the Golden Gate Park Bandshell to the iconic Stern Grove Festival that draws major headliners. This J...

Things To Do

San Francisco’s iconic art museum, the Legion of Honor, is hosting an after-hours party this June

The Legion of Honor is one of San Francisco's premier art museums, boasting an impressive permanent collection and many fascinating temporary exhibitions. In recent years, the Fine Arts Museums have begun...

Things To Do

SFMOMA is hosting a free admission day this weekend, including a new Matisse exhibition

SFMOMA is one of San Francisco's most popular and well-known art museums, boasting an expansive collection featuring iconic artists like Matisse, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, and many more. The museum...

Secret Guides Sports

The best things to do during the FIFA World Cup in the San Francisco Bay Area

The World Cup will kick off on June 11, and the San Francisco Bay Area is set to host six exciting matches. The games will be played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, and even if you can't get tickets to...

Things To Do

A pop-up garden bar is opening in Golden Gate Park this weekend with drinks, food, live music, and more

This weekend, a temporary, garden bar is opening for the summer in Golden Gate Park. The pop-up bar will take over a scenic meadow in the park, just off JFK Promenade. San Franciscans can enjoy a selectio...