August 9th, 2019
Local Record Stores and all things Vinyl
We invite you to enjoy our new music room, which features a record player and our favorite vinyls from local bands.
Art & Culture
Contemporary arts at the SFMoma, murals in the Mission and the continued use of dynamic public spaces has developed SF into a refuge and point of exploration for artists, musicians and creators. Partake in the scene and see a show at The Masonic, attend a music festival, or see a new exhibit at a world-class museum -- you won’t be disappointed.
July 31st, 2019
Summer Events in San Francisco
See what's going on this season in SF with Stanford Court Hotel’s end-of-summer guide.
May 23rd, 2019
Laugh, Sing and Imbibe at Clusterfest 2019
Organized by Comedy Central, Clusterfest is an annual festival that brings to San Francisco the best of music, comedy and podcasts. Read all about it at the Stanford Court blog.
April 30th, 2019
Upcoming Exhibits at the de Young Museum: 2019 Edition
Claude Monet’s later paintings will be on display through May and the internationally-acclaimed “Art in the Age of Black Power” make its San Francisco debut. Plus, you’ll see Ed Hardy in a whole new light.
March 25th, 2019
Upcoming Springtime Activities in SF
It’s springtime in San Francisco! Here’s a look at the best upcoming activities of the season, from dancing in the streets to cutting-edge tech conferences.
March 20th, 2019
Don't Miss the Northern California Cherry Blossom Festival
SF boasts one of the largest cherry blossom festivals in the U.S., spanning two weekends in April.
February 28th, 2019
Compelling Concerts You Don’t Want to Miss This Spring
In search of inspiring music that pushes the envelope? Here’s a look at exciting shows headed to San Francisco this spring.
October 25th, 2018
SF Theatre Guide: Plays & Musicals
Guests at Stanford Court can take a seven-minute walk to catch a Broadway production at one of our local historic theatres.
May 4th, 2018
Night Out at the Museum
Beat the field trip groups and enjoy nighttime museum exhibitions across the city.
March 28th, 2018
Celebrate SF Giants' 60 Years at 2018 Season Opener
Spring is in the air and the bats will soon be swinging at AT&T Park as the Giants celebrate their 60th season in San Francisco. April 3rd is opening day at the park, where the Giants will take to the field against the Seattle Mariners.
March 22nd, 2018
Spring 2018 Concerts You Don't Want to Miss at The Masonic
When you stay at Stanford Court, great music is just a five-minute walk up the hill. We’re talking, of course, about The Masonic, an icon mid-century modernist memorial temple at 1111 California Street.
March 5th, 2018
March Happenings in SF
Here are some upcoming events to mark on your calendar, from Whiskies of the World to the 167th Annual SF St. Patty’s Day parade.
February 6th, 2018
SCH Guide to Chinatown
We love Nob Hill because of its history, vibe, and location-- it really is close to everything.
January 16th, 2018
Upcoming Concerts You Don't Want to Miss
Planning a visit to SF? We recommend you enjoy the city like a local and take advantage of all the dynamic, upcoming shows.
January 11th, 2018
Explore Nob Hill on Foot
San Francisco is one of the most magical cities to discover on foot and Nob Hill is one of the most exciting neighborhoods to explore.
December 19th, 2017
Give a Gift to Yourself with These Awesome SF Holiday Events
A new year is around the corner and, like almost everyone at this time of year, you’ve probably been busy, busy, busy. So why not take some time for yourself, slow down, and enjoy the holidays a little bit here in SF?
December 4th, 2017
7 Films Shot in San Francisco
Here we’ve made a list of 7 movies with filming locations in our fair city.
November 28th, 2017
Teotihuacan @ de Young
You don’t need a passport to dig in deep to Teotihuacan's history.
November 15th, 2017
Fall Concerts We Love
Here we’ve compiled the concerts we’re most looking forward to this fall.
October 10th, 2017
Concerts We're Looking Forward to This Fall at The Masonic
The Masonic just released their lineup of concerts and shows for this fall.
October 6th, 2017
5 Ways 2 Celebrate LGBT History Month in SF
For the 31 days of October, LGBT History Month celebrates 31 lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender icons.
October 6th, 2017
A Brief History of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass is one of many of SF’s gifts to the music world
August 11th, 2017
3 Tips for Enjoying SF Cable Car Culture
So, you’re hanging out in SF and you want 2 see the sights, get out on the town, tour the city.
July 24th, 2017
Treat Yourself to Christmas in July
Early Christmas anyone? If you’re slogging through summer stuck in a cubicle or stuck in hours of traffic everyday, we have just the thing you need.
June 22nd, 2017
A Brief History of Pride
While you may frequent annual Pride celebrations around the world or - ahem - the best in San Francisco, do you know how Pride came to be? Not every1 does.
May 26th, 2017
A Short History of the Summer of Love
As you may have already known, this summer, the summer of 2017 is the 50th Anniversary of the Summer of Love
March 15th, 2017
Levi Strauss, San Francisco, & Stanford Court Hotel
What does Stanford Court have to do with Levi Strauss? A whole lot actually.
February 14th, 2017
I Left My <3 in San Francisco - Valentine’s Day Package
San Francisco is easy to fall in love with – and in San Francisco it’s easy to fall in love. The stunning views, the iconic hills, the epic gardens and the Golden Gate Bridge – these all add to the romance in the air in the City by the Bay.
December 19th, 2016
SF Indie Fest 2017
The San Francisco Independent Film Festival, or SF Indie for short, brings some of the most original, thought-provoking and diverse indie films from around the world to screens in the City by the Bay.
November 25th, 2016
Union Square Christmas Tree Lighting
With November here, many begin to feel like the holiday season is here. At Stanford Court we believe the best way to get in the spirit of the holidays is to attend the Union Square Tree Lighting.