Around Town: By the Sea and Up on the Hill
Construction Alert and Reminder:
After a hiatus, Sunset Tunnel construction work resumes this Saturday at 2 a.m. until 5 a.m. Monday. Bus shuttles will provide N Judah Line service between Duboce Avenue and Church Street and Ocean Beach from 5 a.m. Saturday until 2 a.m. Monday. Regular N Judah train service will operate between Fourth and King streets and Duboce Avenue and Church Street. During construction, Nextbus time predictions for the N Line will not be available. The next tentative construction dates are the weekends of November 7, 14, and 21.
The Muni Metro subway continues to close early each night at 9:30 p.m. for system upgrades. Metro bus shuttles will operate between St. Francis Circle and Market and Spear streets from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Events:
After three straight event-filled weekends, this weekend will be a little more laid back. On Saturday, there will be a pilgrimage walk beginning at 10 a.m. from Immaculate Conception Chapel at Folsom and Cesar Chavez streets travelling along Cesar Chavez to South Van Ness Avenue to Van Ness Avenue to Pine Street concluding at St. Dominic Church at Bush and Steiner streets. Routes along the procession will be affected.
Beginning Sunday through next Thursday, Oracle Open World takes over the Moscone Center which will result in a closure on Howard Street between 3rd and 4th, October 22 to 31. Traffic in the downtown area will be impacted, expect residual delays on adjacent streets.
Fisherman's Wharf on November 28, 1961. SFMTA Photo Archive
Wharf Fest
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fisherman’s Wharf
On a normal day, it does not take much to draw people from all over the world to Fisherman’s Wharf, however this Saturday Wharf Fest will be an added attraction. This year’s activities will be centered around the Wharf’s iconic sign and will include a chowder tasting competition and all day music, not to mention the sights and sounds of the San Francisco Bay.
If you are planning on heading over to enjoy the festivities, you can take the E Embarcadero, F Market, 8 Bayshore, 39 Coit, 47 Van Ness, or the Powell Hyde Cable Car Line.
Muni service note: There are no planned service adjustments, but service routes may see minor delays due to increased ridership.
Fiesta on the Hill
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Potrero Hill
Spread out over seven blocks, Fiesta on the Hill celebrates the diversity and community of Bernal Heights. A neighborhood tradition now in its 27th year, this year’s festivities will feature live music and dancing, pumpkin carving, a petting zoo for the kids, food, and a whole lot more.
Due to street closures and limited parking, fiesta goers are encouraged to take public transportation. Muni service on the 23 Monterey, 24 Divisadero, and 67 Bernal Heights routes will get you to all the neighborhood fun.
Muni service note: due to street closures the 24 Divisadero will have a re-route while the 23 and 67 routes may see minor delays due to increased ridership.
On Tap for next weekend: Chinatown Halloween Neighborhood Festival and Dia De Los Muertos
“On Tap” gives you a heads up about the big events in town and what Muni routes and lines will get you to the party. Look for this feature to be posted usually on Wednesdays for a look ahead to the weekend. Check out our Weekend Traffic & Transit Advisory for more details.