Just Released: Chance of Alcatraz Podcast
The much-anticipated Chance of Alcatraz podcast is now ready for Cultural Currents readers. James McKee of Earwax Productions made the compelling mix working with the … Read more
Mad About You: SF Opera Stages Drive-In Screening of Classic Production
While you can’t rely on a car ferry to get you there, Fort Mason is still the destination for a unique “drive-in” experience. San Francisco … Read more
New Addition to Golden Gate Park: Skystar Observation Wheel
Ferry riders have long appreciated the unique perspective one can enjoy by traveling at water level. But for those who prefer a bird’s eye view, … Read more
SF Art Institute Stages Alcatraz From AIM’s Point of View
Artist Rigo 23’s controversial 12-foot-high statue of Leonard Peltier has landed on the San Francisco Art Institute’s rooftop terrace where it is gazing across the … Read more
SF Opera Keeps on Streaming for Ferry Riders
Whether you’re on the dock waiting for a boat, or on your way to your ferry’s destination, you can still access San Francisco Opera productions, … Read more
Daily Racing Form May Come in Handy When Golden Gate Fields Finally Opens
We don’t subscribe to the Daily Racing Form, but it’s available near The Ferry Building at Fog City News and at a small kiosk in … Read more
Have a Cigar While Waiting for the Ferry: Consider an Elegant Lancero
Behold hand-painted metal soldiers from the 17th Lancers in the Boer War. We use this image to illustrate the timeless elegance of Lanceros. Lancero means … Read more
Custom Classic Leather Book Covers by April in Paris
As a ferry rider, (alone) we value our anonymity and privacy. The nosy passenger sitting beside you may wish to steal a glance at what … Read more
David Park Featured in SFMOMA Re-Opening
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) has announced it will reopen to the public on Sunday, October 4 with two weeks of Free … Read more
War Memorial Opera House Upgrade: New Seats for Patrons
When looking for a silver lining in the dark houses of our performing arts sector, we found good news surfacing recently from our friends at … Read more
Folio Society is a Rich Domain for Ferry Riders
While we advise ferry riders to frequent book sellers in the great Bay Area, on occasion we also seek fine limited editions produced by London-based … Read more