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CBS News
13-02-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
Outdoor NBA All-Star Tip-Off Party in San Francisco cancelled due to stormy weather
Poor weather conditions from Thursday's atmospheric have already impacted early festivities planned San Francisco's NBA All-Star Weekend. Thursday night's NBA All-Star Tip-Off Party at Thrive City outside the Chase Center was supposed to start at 5 p.m. and include a live performance from P-Lo in addition to viewing of the Golden State Warriors' game against the Houston Rockets on the big screen and All-Star themed photo opportunities, but the party was cancelled due to the heavy rain forecast. Organizers said they were hopeful people will still show up to support the restaurants, bars and other businesses at Thrive City like the newly opened Splash sports bar despite the weather. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and representatives from the Warriors were on hand Thursday morning as they marked the opening of NBA All-Star Alley on Powell St. between Market St. and Union Square in downtown San Francisco. The alley is lined with pop-up shops, including one storefront hosted by the Warriors and Valkyries where fans can meet players, take pictures with the Warriors' championship trophies and get exclusive merch. It's official!✂️ Today was the ribbon cutting for All-Star Alley, located in the heart of San Francisco. The ribbon cutting announced the start of weekend-long festivities across the Bay Area to celebrate the return of All-Star Weekend ⭐️ — Chase Center (@ChaseCenter) February 13, 2025 There will also be live podcast tapings and appearances by NBA players and legends throughout the weekend. Union Square will also showcase a custom basketball court designed by artist Victor Solomon "It's not going to be an All-Star event without having a basketball court," said former Warriors center Festus Ezeli. "We'll have the Golden State Warriors Academy throwing clinics there. We're going to have shooting experiences there as well, so bring your jumper." The NBA also partnered with the San Francisco African-American Chamber of Commerce to bring 30 small businesses to Powell St. the official website.
Axios
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Your guide to the Bay Area's NBA All-Star Weekend events
NBA All-Star Game frenzy will descend upon the Bay Area this weekend, and there's a little bit of something for everyone. Driving the news: While the league itself is hosting a slate of community events, many local businesses and organizations are also capitalizing on the momentum. Thursday 🏀 NBA All-Star Alley: The NBA is partnering with local businesses to open All-Star themed pop-ups along Powell Street available through Sunday. Golden State will also host a storefront with appearances from Warriors and Valkyries players and DJ performances. 🎨 Live mural painting: Artist Rachel Wolfe-Goldsmith will paint an All-Star themed mural as part of a larger collaboration with Bay Area Mural Project. ✊ Hoops & Heritage: This showcase, a partnership between the NBA and the San Francisco African American Chamber of Commerce, will highlight more than 30 diverse businesses from the local community. ⛹ Union Square activation: There will be Warriors Basketball Academy community clinics, basketball shooting contests, NBA player appearances and a custom basketball court designed by artist Victor Solomon. 👟 Foot Locker pop-up: The shoe company will offer exclusive releases and a LED court with daily challenges in a two-story space for fans. Expected athlete appearances include Anthony Edwards and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. 📺 Inside the NBA: American Express, the NBA's official card, will hold a show 3:30pm at Pier 48 with hosts Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley, Kenny "The Jet" Smith and anchor Ernie Johnson. Chance the Rapper will headline. Friday 🛝 NBA Cares All-Star Day of Service: More than 500 volunteers, including former NBA and WNBA players, will refurbish facilities at San Francisco's Bret Harte Elementary School and Oakland's East Oakland Pride Elementary School. Volunteers will also pack meals at the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank. 🧒 Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Day: Nearly 1,000 local elementary and middle school students will participate in basketball clinics held by former NBA and WNBA players with support from Nike. 😎 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game: This will take place at Oakland Arena at 7pm and feature a star-studded roster, including singer-songwriter Shaboozey, comedian Druski, Olympic track and field gold medalist Masai Russell and new Marvel star Danny Ramirez. 🍷 Sip By K-J: Kendall-Jackson, the NBA's first ever official wine partner, will host a pop-up wine bar at Pier 70 throughout the weekend. Fans will have the opportunity to taste K-J wines, meet players and try food and wine pairings. 🍕PUMA Pizzeria pop-up: PUMA Basketball is celebrating its recent collab with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with a unique fan experience. Fans will be able to get a free slice before trying out an interactive basketball challenge against the Turtles' nemesis Krang. 🖥️ Google Pixel House: Create your own SLAM magazine cover, step into your favorite players' home and explore limited edition memorabilia through a Pixel-powered immersive experience. Saturday 🎓 HBCU Classic: Morehouse College will face off against Tuskegee University at 2pm in Oakland Arena. The league and AT&T will each donate $100,000 to both historically Black colleges. Sunday 🚢 Love and Basketball Cruise: City Cruises is hosting an afternoon on the water 1:30-4pm with live entertainment, a full bar and a chance to win NBA prizes. Tickets are $50. 🥳 All-Star Weekend After Party: Keep the vibes going at Alchemist Bar & Lounge, just a short walk from Chase Center and featuring music by DJ Seriation.
