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The Jaw-Dropping ‘Vertical Show’ Is Now Open In SF, Redefining Aerial Acrobatics As We Know It

1 week ago | secretsanfrancisco.com | Marie-Angèle Zoungrana

If you’ve think you’ve seen pole dancing, think again. Vertical Show, champion athlete Pink Puma’s magical offering, just opened its doors at the Great Star Theater — and it reimagines pole dance and aerial acrobatics entirely. A dreamy blend of physical prowess and theatrical art, Vertical Show is a true fairytale. The storytelling, performed by some of the best athletes in the world, will appeal to your every sense.
The Oldest Recorded Meteor Shower Is About To Light Up Bay Area Skies—Here’s How To Watch

1 week ago | secretsanfrancisco.com | Jamie Ferrell

Every April around Earth Day, the Lyrid meteor shower reaches its peak with about 10 to 15 meteors streaking through the night sky every single hour. These “Lyrid fireballs” have been documented as far back as 687 B.C., making this meteor shower the oldest one on record. When does the Lyrid meteor shower peak in the Bay Area? This year, the Lyrids are active from April 16-25, 2025, with the peak occurring from late at night on Monday, April 21st through early dawn hours on Tuesday, April 22nd.
The Waitlist Is Now Officially Open For This Electrifying Courtroom Simulation In SF

1 week ago | secretsanfrancisco.com | Charlie Maudsley

Sign up to the waitlist and get early access to tickets for 'The Jury Experience' - a gripping live theater show unfolding in SF this season. Join the waitlist here! SF has implemented some bizarre laws in the past.
Floral Designers Transform Two SF Art Museums At This Fleeting 6-Day Showcase

1 week ago | secretsanfrancisco.com | Jamie Ferrell

Every year for the past four decades, San Francisco’s illustrious de Young Museum has welcomed esteemed floral designers into its galleries to present magnificent floral arrangements inspired by the art itself. Bouquets To Art makes its return for 2025 this June, and this time it’s expanding to the Legion of Honor to celebrate the latter museum’s centennial anniversary. Bouquets To Art 2025 takes place from June 3-8, 2025 at both museums in San Francisco.
The Cutest Food Truck In America Is Back—And We Have Bay Area Dates

1 week ago | secretsanfrancisco.com | Jamie Ferrell

The massively popular Hello Kitty Cafe Pop-Up Truck is returning to the Bay Area this April and May! Hello Kitty fans line up down the block for this adorable cafe truck selling mini cakes, cookies, and macarons, plus limited-edition Hello Kitty merch. The 2025 tour is extra special because it marks Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary, meaning you can get your hands on new exclusive merchandise and treats.
Here’s Where You Can Buy Dubai Chocolate Around San Francisco

1 week ago | secretsanfrancisco.com | Jamie Ferrell

Whether you were looking for it or not, the Dubai chocolate trend has probably appeared somewhere on your feed over the last year. It’s hard to tear your eyes away from these pistachio cream and kataifi-stuffed chocolate bars, which make for an epic blend of textures and flavors for anyone with a sweet tooth. Luckily for us, Bay Area chocolatiers have jumped on the trend in numerous ways, from recreating the chocolate bars to incorporating the flavors into other sweet treats.
The San Francisco International Film Festival Returns In Just A Few Days With 150 Films From 50+ Countries

1 week ago | secretsanfrancisco.com | William Barrios

The San Francisco International Film Festival is set to return very soon, April 17-27, for its 68th season. The beloved festival will screen and celebrate an incredible lineup of over 150 films from around the world. With a diverse array of genres, there’s something for every film lover to enjoy! From narrative and documentary features to short films, the 2025 SFFILM Festival offers a rich experience of global cinema, but festival-goers have even more to look forward to than just great screenings.
Trader Joe's Viral Mini Tote Bags Are Reselling For $1,000 On eBay

2 weeks ago | secretsanfrancisco.com | Jamie Ferrell

Trader Joe’s released a new line of pastel-colored mini tote bags this past Tuesday, causing enormous lines at local and national stores as people clamored to purchase one. While Bay Area stores have depleted their entire stock, the mini totes have already appeared on eBay and other resale sites for over $1,000. Trader Joe’s employees told the San Francisco Chronicle that the bags sold out at every store in the city in less than an hour on Tuesday.
Official Hippie Hill Celebration Is Off, But Here’s How You Can Still Celebrate 420 In San Francisco

2 weeks ago | secretsanfrancisco.com | Jamie Ferrell

Every year on April 20th, a dense and hazy cloud forms over Golden Gate Park’s Robin Williams Meadow. This is 420 at Hippie Hill, California’s biggest free cannabis event. The event is known to turn out tens of thousands of people, but it’s been confirmed that the official 420 Hippie Hill celebration is canceled again for 2025. Here’s what to know, plus some info about how you can still enjoy the day.
San Francisco’s Free Block Parties Have Been Extended—With New Events On The Way

2 weeks ago | secretsanfrancisco.com | Dana Flynn

San Francisco’s Downtown First Thursdays first debuted in May 2024 as a year-long project that brought monthly free block parties to downtown. The events regularly drew large crowds, with free performances from major artists, local vendors, and local businesses getting in on the fun. The free events have largely been deemed a success, with past headliners including Toro y Moi, Rebecca Black, and Bob The Drag Queen.