6 Things You Might Have Missed Last Week In SF: May 16
Happy Monday, San Francisco! In case you missed it, here's a list of fun activities and stories that we wrote about last week.
Secret San Francisco wants to help you make the most of your free time! We put out “Don’t miss” weekend plans and news for you each week, so you’ll always catch an important event or news story. Here’s a summary of things we wrote about this past weekend that you can still check out.
Time to start planning for your next free day!
1. 40 fantastic museum exhibitions to see this summer in San Francisco
As we enter a new season in San Francisco, many local museums are refreshing and replacing their temporary exhibitions. Now’s a great time to take stock and plan ahead to see some of these wonderful displays before they’re gone.
- Diego Rivera’s America at SFMOMA, opening July 16
- Seeing Gender at the Asian Art Museum, now through September 5
- Guo Pei: Couture Fantasy at the Legion of Honor, now through September 5
- The Obama Portraits Tour at the de Young Museum, June 18-August 14
- And more!
2. Pier 70 has opened its massive 5-story RH (Restoration Hardware) gallery
San Francisco’s Pier 70 is an emerging arts and culture center in the Dogpatch, transformed from a collection of old WWII shipbuilding sites. RH (formerly known as Restoration Hardware) is the latest retail giant to establish its presence, having taken over all 5 stories of the historic and newly renovated Bethlehem Steel Building. It includes a beautiful atrium restaurant, several rooftops with firepits, and countless showrooms displaying the industry’s most luxurious and upscale home furnishings.
3. 11 spectacular day trips to take from San Francisco
We love San Francisco for its countless activities to enjoy everywhere you go. But anytime there’s a long weekend or a free day, we’re quite well-located to check out some neighboring California gems. Be sure to put these day trips on your to-do list for the next time you want to get out of the City and into nature.
4. Add Goat Yoga in Half Moon Bay to your self-care routine
Yes, you read that right – Goat Yoga classes are on at Lemos Farm in Half Moon Bay, and that’s our cue to become extreme fitness enthusiasts! Take a deep breath and work your way through some relaxing yoga poses while these adorable baby goats keep you company. They’re known to perch on your back during Cat-Cow, keep your Downward Dog in tip-top shape by licking your toes, and snuggling up during Child’s Pose.
5. Travel back in time to solve a murder mystery on the Napa Valley Wine Train
Beware, passengers, there’s a murderer in your midst! Don your finest period attire and take a trip aboard the vintage Napa Valley Wine Train, whose antique Pullman cars date back to 1864. It’s the perfect setting for the train’s massively popular Murder Mystery dinner theater series, which has just added new dates through October.
6. These sky-high soufflé pancakes in San Francisco are a must
Gram Cafe is the Bay Area’s authority on these gorgeous pillowy treats, which are made by whipping egg whites into a meringue and folding them into the batter. The result is a picture-perfect tower of jiggly pancakes which look fantastic and taste unbelievable, especially with house-made butter, maple syrup, and fresh whipped cream.
Featured image: Photo credit: RH