Walt Stevenson Art Exhibit – September 20-21, 2025

Walt Stevenson is a longtime neighbor and retired SFSU professor. Over the September 20/21 weekend, he will demonstrate dye on silk painting and be showing his latest art, including paintings, jewelry and scarves.  

The event covers the city but Walt’s studio (at his home) is at 264 Granville Way @ Claremont Blvd. He will be holding an open studio from 11AM to 6PM September 20 and 21. 

For more information on Walt and his art, please visit his website at https://walt-stevenson.pixels.com/

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Wine Walk – September 18, 2025

It’s time for the biannual West Portal Wine Walk!  Join us on Thursday, September 18 from 4:30–7:30 PM for an evening of community, wine, and fun along West Portal Avenue.

Enjoy tastings at 12 participating stops while strolling the neighborhood. The walk begins at Armstrong Carpet (369 West Portal Ave), where you’ll pick up your commemorative glass and a map of all the merchants taking part.

 New this year! Live music featuring local bands—so you can sip and sway while discovering varietals curated by Unwine’d.

Tickets are available at https://westportalsf.com/events/.

We can’t wait to raise a glass with you in West Portal!

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Planning Commission Hearing – Re: San Francisco Family Zoning Plan – Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025

Under San Francisco’s 2022 Housing Element and state law, the City is required to expand housing affordability and availability. This proposed citywide rezoning (called the San Francisco Family Zoning Plan) may increase the height and/or density limits of your property or others in your neighborhood.

This meeting will take place at 12 noon on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at San Francisco City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, Room 400. Please consider attending and making your opinions known.

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Flower Piano – 10th Anniversary – Sept. 12 – 21, 2025

Flower Piano® 10th Anniversary:

Presented by—Sunset Piano and Gardens of Golden Gate Park

September 12-21, 2025
San Francisco Botanical Garden

Flower Piano is set to return for its 10th anniversary in the Botanical Garden for 10 days, spanning two weekends—September 12-21, with a Special Opening Night Event on September 12.

In the final days of summer and for the tenth time since 2015, Flower Piano will fill San Francisco Botanical Garden with music for everybody. Seek out 12 pianos and discover more than 100 performances, family-friendly activities, the event’s second annual Flower Piano Fashion Show, food, beverages, and more. For more information, please visit the Gardens of Golden Gate Park website at gggp.org/flowerpiano/.

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