Visit A Ferry Boat For Free
The Klamath Ferry Boat at pier 9 is now an office for the Bay Area Council. However, the roof deck, garden and mini museum are open to the public for free. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays and the second Saturday of the month. (It’s near the Ferry Building). https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/guide/sf-secrets/
FREE MUSEUM DAYS
San Francisco Botanical Garden - free every day to San Francisco residents with proof of residency. Free second Tuesday month to all visitors. Free to any visitor before 9 AM.
Randall Museum - free every day. The Randall Museum is a natural history museum, science museum and arts center in one, offering hands-on learning through exhibits and classes in science, nature and art to all ages. The museum has many fun things to do with kids and adults alike, including live animal encounters and drop-in activities. Warning: The museum is uphill.
Palace of Legion of Honor - Bay Area residents have free admission on Saturdays with proof of residency. Free admission for the general public on the first Tuesday of every month
De Young Museum (in Golden Gate Park) - Bay Area residents have free admission on Saturdays with proof of residency. Free admission for the general public on the first Tuesday of every month
Free First Tuesdays - many museums also provide free admission on the first Tuesday of the month. For example, t
Cartoon Art Museum (near Ghiradelli Square) has a pay what you want on the First Tuesday of the month.
Asian Art Museum - free every first Sunday of the month. Additional entrance fees apply to special exhibition . Kids under 12 are free every day.
Target first Sundays - many museums also provide free admission on the first Sunday of the month due to Target sponsorship.
Chinese Culture Center of SF - hidden inside the Hilton Hotel (750 Kearny St across from Portsmouth Square Garage) - free museum open Tuesdays to Saturday
Institute of Contemporary Art San Francisco. 345 Montgomery Street downtown (by California Street) is free every day. Open Tuesday-Sunday.
Museum of Modern Art (Moma)- first Thursday night free from 4-8 pm to Bay Area residents
Children’s Discovery Museum Sausalito - free first Wednesday
Conservatory of Flowers (Golden Gate Park) - free first Tuesday
Japanese Tea Garden (Golden Gate Park) - Free admission for the general public on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays if entered before 10:00am (garden opens at 9:00am)
Oakland Museum - first Sunday free
DO YOU PLAY PICKLEBALL?
I’m not sure what pickleball is but I see commercials for Major League Pickleball and now see Pickleball courts in the City.
SF Outdoor Courts with Pickleball Lines
> Louis Sutter Playground – 6 dedicated pickleball courts
Stern Grove – 6 pickleball courts with lock box with nets and dedicated pickleball hours (currently closed due to flooding at Stern Grove – replaced with courts at Parkside Square)
Parkside Square – 8 pickleball courts with lock box with nets and dedicated pickleball hours for group play
Presidio Wall Playground -6 pickleball courts with lock box with net and dedicated pickleball hours for group play
Richmond Playground – 2 pickleball courts
Rossi Playground – 8 pickleball courts
Upper Noe Rec Center – 2 pickleball courts with dedicated hours (nets provided)
Golden Gate Park Goldman Tennis Center -5 dedicated pickleball courts
States Street Playground – 2 pickleball courts on volleyball courts
Crocker Amazon Playground – 2 pickleball courts on volleyball courts
Crossing at East Cut ( Folsom and Beale) 1 court open weekends only
SF Indoor Pickleball Facilities
The Department has expanded offerings of dedicated pickleball play times in gyms.
LOVE & CAPES
One of my favorite comic books. Unfortunately the story has ended.
Abby and Mark are a typical couple. At least, that's what Abby thinks. Unknown to her, her boyfriend is not just an accountant, but also the super-powered crime-fighter, the Crusader! See Mark tell Abby he's The Crusader. Find out how Abby deals with some of his super-ex-girlfriends.
These graphic novels can be bought at Amazon. There are 4 volumes. For more info see www.loveandcapes.com
BONE GRAPHIC NOVEL BY JEFF SMITH
One of my favorite comic books. Unfortunately the story has ended. I buy a copy for all my younger relatives as it’s a great story for any age.
After being run out of Boneville, the three Bone cousins, Fone Bone, Phoney Bone and Smiley Bone are separated and lost in a vast uncharted desert. One by one they find their way into a deep forested valley filled with wonderful and terrifying creatures. Winner of 11 Harvey Awards and 10 Eisner Awards including Best Cartoonist and Best Humor Publication, as well as being named Best Comic Book by the National Cartoonists Society. BONE has also won awards in Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Finland and Norway. For more info see Cartoon Books website at www.boneville.com/about-2/
The entire series is available in one 1,200 page volume for $45. Amazon has it for about $25.
