What makes America great? As everyone from Supreme Court justices to talk show hosts weigh in on this question, artists and activists, pundits and poets throughout San Francisco have something to say, too, as many draw parallels to historic events.

“What’s New in San Francisco” is compiled by the San Francisco Travel Association. Past editions of “What’s New” and other San Francisco stories and ideas are available in the Media section of San Francisco Travel’s website.

“What’s New in San Francisco” is compiled by the San Francisco Travel Association. Past editions of “What’s New” and other San Francisco stories and ideas are available in the Media section of San Francisco Travel’s website.

We’ve got some once-in-a-lifetime events as well as some annual favorites queued up for you in 2017.

Museum cafes and restaurants have created fine dining masterpieces to complement seasonal and permanent exhibits.